Whether you're going to be knitting or crocheting a large or small project, a blocking mat system can be an extremely useful tool. These mats are usually made of foam or similar pin-friendly materials to help you as you knit, crochet, or craft using similar yarn or string-like materials. They will also usually have some kind of a grid system to help you more easily keep track of your work. Many of these mats snap together at their edges so you can create larger and more complex projects. Alternatively, you can use single squares for smaller projects. Snapping them together to create a large grid is especially helpful if you'll be crafting sweaters, shawls, scarves, and other similarly expansive projects. Read more...