my square is curving on the bottom how do i stop that.
Put a little oil or butter on a paper napkin or paper towel and rub on the panDon't forget the ends, that is where pies usually stickNo, it is not necessary to oil an aluminum pan, but the edges do seem to stick.
Spray the pan and throw around some flouryou might want to put it either at a lower temp or for a shorter time frameJust make sure you keep your eye on it after 20 mins of bakingBest way to find out if its ready is sticking a knife in the center and it comes out clean.
if it's simply curving then you would want to create all the squares needed for you projectIf you are making a blanket then assemble the squares, this should eliminate any curling on all but the edge squaresThen if the edges still have a curl to them, you'll want to block your pieceYou can do this for things like bags as well just assemble the pieces into their different sections and block the sections before attaching the pieces togetherYou could, of course, choose to block the individual squares before assembling them if you preferWhen blocking, you have three different methods, steam blocking, cold blocking, and wet blockingWhich you choose will depend on the type of yarn you're usingFor natural fibers like wool, cotton, and linen (not angora or mohair) steam blocking works well To steam block you turn your item inside out (if it's clothing) or lay it out in the shape you want itSecure it to your ironing board or work table with rust proof pins, then hold your steam iron just above your piece and steam it thoroughlyAllow it to dry and when it's dry it will be blocked and the curling should be goneIf your project is done with thread, like a doilie, placemat or coaster then you'll want to do wet blocking If the item is washable, you will wash it with a small amount of gentle dishsoap or gentle detergent then rinse it clean WITHOUT wringing or twisting it Smooth it into shape pin it down and when it's dry it's blockedFor acrylics and other man made fibers you'll want to use cold blockingYou'll straighten your blocks or your pieces down as with the other methodsThen you'll cover your items with dampened bath towels and leave them sitWhen the bath towels are dry the piece is blocked.
