Blocking?

My pattern is instructing me to “[COLOR=#333333][FONT=Verdana]Carefully block all pieces, pinning Body panels to measure approx. 12.5 inches square”[/FONT][/COLOR]
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[COLOR=#333333][FONT=Verdana]I am fairly new to knitting and am not familiar with all the terminology. What is blocking and how does one accomplish this task?[/FONT][/COLOR]
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[COLOR=#333333][FONT=Verdana]Thanks in advance.[/FONT][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#333333][FONT=Verdana]Ambreen[/FONT][/COLOR]

It’s basically setting your garment to the way you want it by getting it wet or damp and pinning it out. I’ll direct you to a very detailed page with the info on all types of blocking, as it would take a long time to explain in full detail. I hope that helps!

BLOCKING TUTORIAL PAGE