Blocking shawl

[Harvestar]

So I've been crocheting the Flamenco Wrap (can also be worn as a shawl) and I have a triangle which is all curled up at the ends. It's made of polyester yarn (Dive` Glitter Stampato).

 

Can/should I block this? (the instructions for the yarn are hand wash, lay flat to dry)

 

Which method? (I'm thinking hand wash, roll in towel, spread out)

 

Should I do this before or after I put the lacy border on it?

 

Thanks!

[threeolivemartini]

i would complete my project .. then block the entire thing.. just in case something strange should happen like shrinkage.. which i doubt will but in case .. so it all happens at once...plus saves you from havign to di it again to get the border to lay right ..