I plagiarized an idea from someone and used interlocking foam floor tiles as a blocking board. they worked wonderfully. Cost me $14.97 for 4. I love a deal. They are ugly. The pattern on the other side is a fake wood, melamine-type finish. but who cares?
I also started knitting a teeny, tiny hat:
Actually its the second toe of my socks. I wanted to avoid second sock syndrome, so there it is! Isn't it cute?
Ciao