Blocking 40% Wool, 40% Alpaca, 20% Silk hat

How-to Questions
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I just finished a hat in HiKoo Simplinatural, which is 40% wool, 40% alpaca, and 20% silk. This is the first thing I’ve done that is not just plain wool. I’ve been blocking hats by giving them a good soak, and drying them over a balloon, but I’m not sure that’s what I should do here.

Would dunking it be ok? Or should I spray it? (Never done that way before) If I spray it, should I do it over the balloon, so it’s head-shaped, or just flat because the alpaca and silk are weaker than the wool?

Thanks in advance!

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Beautiful yarn. It must have been wonderful to knit with.
http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/hikoo-by-skacel-collection-inc-simplinatural
You could either soak it, gently squeeze out the water and form in on a balloon (terrific idea!) or spray it with water when it’s on the balloon.