blocking large crocheted blanket

[alemci]

I have just about finished this but it needs blocking. I wondered about steaming it with an iron but not touching crochet on wrong side then laying on a bed but not pinning as it may cause rust.

ive seen suggestions of washing it then putting on bed but wouldn't that make bed damp etc

help thanks

[OwlCapone]

Steaming has always worked well for me. I don't think you'd have a problem with rust from the pins TBH. There would be so little water and for such a short amount of time that it really shouldn't happen. If you stem it, once it has cooled down, it's pretty much good to go.

I have never done a whole blanket though, just squares.