Crochet. Block?

[Purlesque]

I'm a knitter but just learned to crochet.
I've croched a load of granny squares using Drops Lima. They are quite tidy and square but some are a tiny bit bigger/smaller due to tension.
I just want to know, do you block your squares before joining them for a blanket?
I would usually for knitting but these have a better shape.
:)

[zaphod]

I never have. That's not to say blocking isn't he righ way to do it though.

[whatdoesittake48]

if you are joining your squares by sewing or crocheting through each stitch or chain space - it will make very little difference if you block before or after you join them.

personally i would do it after - then just use the steam setting on your iron to blast the blanket with steam in sections and just ease it into shape.

[Purlesque]

The steam method seems easier, thanks.

I'll be crocheting together as I hate sewing. Never done it before.

[BillStickersIsInnocent]

I made a granny blanket and lovingly blocked every square. Utter waste of time because the weight of the blanket pulled everything into shape anyway. So I wouldn't do it again

[Purlesque]

I have finished the blanket.

It didn't need blocking but I steamed it gently and it looks really good.

I'm so pleased it turned out well for my first attempt.

[whatdoesittake48]

well done - how about posting a picture?

[Purlesque]

I will try but I don't know how to do it on my iPod. Anybody know?

[Purlesque]

Trying this out

[Purlesque]

Yay it worked.

[Somersaults]

That's lovely :)