Color Pooling Redemption!//Taming two stubborn color pooling yarns//Crochet Color Pooling

#crochet #clearanceyarn #yarnhaul #ollies #crochetblankets
I solved the problem with two stubborn yarns! Crochet color pooling can be tricky but I don't like failure. After a bit of a time out, I was able to get these yarns to become beautiful checkered blankets.

[@pixiecora2212]

You are the color pooling QUEEN!!! I have watched many color pooling videos and yours are by far THE BEST! Your instructions are the only one that make sense.

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Wow! What a compliment. Thank you for your kind words. I’m so glad you are enjoying these tutorials. 😁💜

[@JanLynnT16]

I tried color pooling a couple of years ago and it was a total fail. I completely gave up thinking pooling is just not for me. Whenever I saw a beautiful pooled blanket, I was so jealous but knew it was a waste of my time. You have been such an inspiration for me that I'm excited and ready to try again and say "You're next!"

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

I’m so happy to hear that! It really is addictive once you get the hang of it. You can do it! 😁💜

[@laurapiatt5]

I'm a great grandmother and you taught me a new trick.

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Wow! I’m so happy to hear that. It’s always good to learn something new. 😁💜

[@Hola.soy.Kamile]

Its so refreshing listening to someone so in to her passion for yarn and I enjoyed the explanation of the different challenges of doing it just right. Thanks for sharing your experience with us.

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

You’re very welcome! Happy to share. 😁💜

[@aleciahansen7859]

You are like a maths genius! I’ve never crocheted a blanket and might never try it but I’m into your videos. 💫

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Thank you! Crochet is therapeutic to me so I enjoy spending time relaxing with a project. I hope you try it one day, you won’t regret it! 😁💜

[@arlishicks3687]

I think you’re a crochet wizard!

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Thank you! I like to think of my hook as my magic wand! 🪄 😁💜

[@TheRaventempest]

I'm so proud of you ❤

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Thank you! 🥰💜

[@ruthheldman6826]

I love watching all your videos. You are a genius with the color pooling. I'm nervous, intimated and inspired all at the same time. You are the reason I'm inspired. I think I will try it in a pillow cover first. Thank you

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Wow! Thank you for you kind words. You can do it! It is surprisingly simple once you get going. 😁💜

[@thecognitivedissonant5206]

Lol cat hair tickles my nose when I'm watching videos and there's a kitty laying by me at night... I started laughing at the fuzz bugging you cuz you have a fluff ball too. Love how you explain this and next time I try a yarn like this I will be better armed and ready to conquer them. Thank you for the great tips and insights! ❤🎉🎉

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

You’re very welcome. I love my little fluff ball but her fur is definitely a big thing. 😁💜

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

That’s so awesome! Your tenacity is impressive!! It’s encouraging to see your progress/process. I really like your Halloween background and I was hoping I would talk about that purple and black blanket!

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Thank you! You inspire me to keep working and making videos. I’m so happy to have worked these yarns out!

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

@@ItsTimeforYarn I’m so happy KZbin introduced us Erica!!!

[@Andrea_of_AtLastCrochet]

Way to conquer the tough colorways!😎 Plus the fact you color pool on purpose! Is Patience your name? In my book it is. Congrats on completing two pooling projects!🎉

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Thank you! Once I discovered purposeful color pooling, I became obsessed with finding yarns that make these cool patterns. I just love it!

[@novaconetta1577]

Lol red heart is going to wonder by their Derby stripes are flying off the shelf! Both of those look amazing! I can totally see the checkers in a skirt or a scarf. I would totally be interested in a tutorial for these!

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Yes! A plaid skirt or scarf would be amazing! I have a couple of color looking tutorials in my color looking playlist but I will see about adding to it. 😁💜

[@jennasstitches1877]

I love the look of the blankets you make! I wish I could figure it out 🤣 love the mile a minute strip. Very pretty 😍

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Thank you so much! I think my obsessive nature makes me figure it out. 😂💜

[@michelenorine3621]

I just found😂 your channel and I am hooked. You explain so well, speak so xlearly and I love your enthusiasm ❤❤❤

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Welcome and thank you! 😁💜

[@marivart3613]

This is so inspiring!! I'm glad the yarn couldn't defeat you. You got a new fan here :) keep it up!

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Thank you! 😁💜

[@plansandjacy]

Yay for overcoming difficulties!!

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Yes! Thank you! 😁💜

[@denisebentley9275]

I love the color pulling. Thanks for sharing your trials and tricks.

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

You’re very welcome! I am so intrigued with it that once I see a yarn that I want to pool, I HAVE to do everything I can to make it work. 😁💜

[@raquelesliger234]

That’s looks really pretty actually. I wanna try that colorway now. Feeling inspired. 😊

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Thank you. I love when inspiration strikes! 😁💜

[@kittenmittenscrochet]

Dang, girl, good on you for that yarn!

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Thank you! I was so glad I figured them out! 😁💜

[@Glittersp]

Love your personality 😊

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Thank you!! 😊💜

[@carla-dh4xu]

Hello love watching your channel I’m trying to learn to color pool I’m not quit understanding it I’ve watched so many videos but hopefully I’ll get it

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

You can do it! I have a color pooling series if you need help with understanding the fundamentals and getting started with the right yarn and stitch. It’s so much fun once you get going! 😁💜

[@Face-bz6il]

I knew you could do it. I was wondering if you could do in Tunisian.

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

That’s a great question. I haven’t mastered Tunisian so I’m not sure if it would work with pooling. I’ll have to look into that. 😁💜

[@chill2179]

Would you do a video on planned pooling the super saver stripes? I’d love to see exactly how you did it! Thanks

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

That's a big endeavor because the color changes are so long but I'll consider it.

[@chill2179]

@@ItsTimeforYarn I figured it out and it’s working 21 clusters of each color but I only did half and then turned it looks awesome. 👏

[@jacobwashenfelder8365]

I'm curious to see what this technique looks like if you do use a more ombre style yarn instead of one with defined color changes. I'm sure you would want one with a gradual change so it doesn't look muddy in the clusters. Hmm 🤔

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Interesting idea… 😁💜

[@chickenmama4670]

That’s really cool 😎

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Thank you! 😁💜

[@cathyfahning9860]

I love them

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Thank you, friend! 😁💜

[@Og-Judy]

If the color ways are extra long can you shorten them some by doing 4 double crochet in a set instead of 3 or maybe 3 treble stitches? 🤔

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

It stands to reason that you could. I’ve never thought of doing trebles instead of doubles. That is genius! 😁💜

[@bonniemyers1163]

Beautiful

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Thank you 😊 💜

[@morgankeeling3413]

@ItsTimeforYarn I have a Christmas yarn that I love and am excited to have a Christmas themed blanket. But the color changes are quick and the sequence consists of 10 color changes - all in red, green, and white - do you think it would work similarly to your purple checked blanket but in an argyle fashion? So far it looks like it’s making a striped looking pattern. I don’t want to give up on it yet because I love it. But wanted to get your insight. Color sequence = R (1 sts) W (2 sts) R (1sts) G (2sts) W (1sts) R (2 sts) G (1sts) R (2sts) W (1sts) G (2sts) Yarn Brand: crafter’s secret big idea Color#/Name: 120/Christmas Print

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

It sounds to me that it will make a houndstooth pattern. I have considered making a tutorial with this yarn. Now you’ve got me interested. 🤔 💜

[@morgankeeling3413]

@@ItsTimeforYarn YES! Please do! You teach it so well! Houndstooth would be so cool!! Maybe I can figure it out while I wait for your vid. I’ll have to send a photo if it works!

[@debbieplassmeyer6807]

Thank you for the info.😀👍

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

You’re very welcome 😊 💜

[@alisongomes684]

Good morning I haven’t done pooling in a long time. Going to give it a try again.🎃

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

You can do it! Check out my color pooling series to help you get a good understanding of the fundamentals. It’s really very easy once you get going. 😁💜

[@jaimerieber199]

You are the master! Our Ollie’s still has a ton of derby stripe.. I wanna be sure I can pool it before I buy it. So to start I would do 24 stitches of one color, then the second color then on the 3rd color would I turn at 12 (half way) or offset it with 11 or 13? Or do you have a video for that one? Lol.

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Hi there! For the 1st row, I did 24 stitches with the first two colors of the colorway and then did 12 stitches of the 3rd before I turned around. The second row is 12 stitches of the 3rd color, 24 stitches of the 4th color, and 23 stitches of the 5th color with the 24th stitch being the first stitch of the 3rd row. Then I continued with 24 stitches of each color the rest of the way through. Hope this helps! 💜😁

[@jaimerieber199]

@@ItsTimeforYarn thank you! Very helpful!

[@karisharp3114]

What was your “magic number” on this, and how many chains did you have to start out with? Might try this too! Thanks so much for the great tutorials on this!!

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

The Derby Stripes blanket was a magic number of 24. I have no idea how many chains I did. I used a scrap piece of yarn to make the chain to make it easier to start at the beginning of my color sequence. Hope this helps. 😁💜

[@jollyjinx1]

Unfortunately, the Bernat Blanket Color Pooling yarn is no longer available. I cant find that yarn anywhere as I love how it looked on the back of your couch. Joann's says it is not available and it isnt listed on Yarnspirations. I am sure that it can be done with two yarns but then it would be a different technique than color pooling.

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Oh no! It is such a nice yarn and makes a beautiful blanket. I feel like they didn’t provide enough direction for it so people who don’t know how to color pool had a hard time figuring it out. They could have done more to help people be more successful with it.

[@cathyfahning9860]

Wow you crochet so fast

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Lol. I’ve been told that lots of times. My husband actually commented when I was working on the Derby Stripes blanket. He said, “Man. You’re really going to town aren’t you?” 😂😂

[@bhallmark3390]

I know this video is a year old, but with the new Red Heart Granny Square yarn now on the market, have you tried color pooling with it yet and not using it as intended for granny squares?

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

I have thought about it. I’m uploading my tutorial for using it with granny squares now but I haven’t tried to color pool with it yet. I wonder what pattern it would make.

[@jacquilee3597]

I've been binge watching your videos. I'd never heard of colour pooling until a couple of weeks ago. How do you know if a yarn will be good for pooling? I have 3 bags of mill ends that I managed to snaffle & I'm unsure what to do with them. URGH!

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Hi there! Thanks for watching! I pull the yarn out a little and look at the color changes. You want them to be long enough that you can get a stitch or two (in the moss stitch) or a cluster or two (in the granny stitch). You also need the colors to fall in a consistent pattern. I usually inspect s yarn as best I can in the store and then buy it to try at home. Most of the time I have success but every now and then I have a yarn that eludes me. 💜😁

[@TxCrudeHauler]

So I just came across this video, i have that same purple yarn. I purchased it, because it says it is pooling yarn, but it has been a pain to get it to line up! It took me 40 times to finally get it. I do have a question about the color? I thought by looking at pics that it is purple and black, but mine kinda looks like black that someone poured bleach on. So is your dark color more like a brown than a black?

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Goodness! I’m glad you finally got it to work. My colors are clearly purple and light purple. They look darker in the video but in person, they are true a true purple.

[@TxCrudeHauler]

@@ItsTimeforYarn Thanks for the info, seeing it done in your video was actually the push to figure it out. My colors are more like t dusty rose and brown, kinda like all the blue tones faded out of my yarn,

[@LolaRyck]

If you didn’t mention the yellow row I would have thought it was just lighting

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

I’m glad it blends in well enough. Sometimes when yarns are not specifically designed for color pooling you have to get creative to make them work. 😁💜

[@jacobwashenfelder8365]

Just tried this on 'I love this yarn' from hobby lobby, it doesn't work. The color changes so gradually you will have a king sized blanket before the pattern repeats, and the length of the colors are inconsistent. Too bad 😢

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Aww man. That stinks. Thanks for the heads up. I haven’t tried to pool any HL yarn yet. I know there’s a Yarn Bee that will pool with the granny stitch but I can’t remember which colorway it is. I’ve seen pictures online and it is beautiful. Please let me know if you find one that works. 😁💜

[@TheAWatje]

What size hook did you use on the purple checked blanket? I’m struggling with the pattern.

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

I used a size N 10 mm hook. It gave me some trouble at first as well. Keep trying. Take a break if you need to. You can do it! 💜😁

[@kaydeejean]

I have a yarn with very long color changes. How do I never start with that?

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

I don’t usually color pool with very long color changes. It makes it difficult to count the stitches for each color and it is also difficult to actually see the pattern. 😁💜

[@rosefahning8335]

how do you pool HAUTEPOOLING ENCUENTRO HAUTE and how many colors it is in the kind of pooling yarn can you please get back to me on this thanks

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

I’m not sure what haute pooling is but I have a playlist of tutorials that go through the fundamentals of color pooling and teach you how to analyze your yarn and what stitch to use.

[@independentfashionvictim3687]

Couldn’t you habe just cut off some of the white color from another skein?

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Hi there! I suppose I could I have but then I would be short in the white on that skein so I opted to add a white from a different source. 😁💜

[@independentfashionvictim3687]

oh, ok wasn’t aware that every bit of it was accounted for thx 👍@@ItsTimeforYarn

[@kimm59]

I love you and your attitude and your energy if you have time go check out my little color pooling activity that I did I frogged that 20 times before I figured it out LoL

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Thank you so much! Your vertical color pooling is very interesting. Great work!💜😁

[@kayceegreer4418]

Did you make videos of these?

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Hi there! I did not make a video with these. I had no idea that color pooling would gain so much interest so I didn’t film these. I have more video coming with other yarns though.

[@kayceegreer4418]

Ew! No grey to join those bright colors. It will not bring them together like taking a base blue or some other deep color from the color palette presented in that colorful yarn. It does not need a "neutral". It needs a primary like blue. Maybe a secondary if there is a deep true purple, but gray? No. Don't do it....

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

I’ll definitely go with the purple or blue next time. I like how the gray turned out (you can see it in my blanket tour #4) but I agree that bold is better! 😁💜 kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2nbmmuOqJt4kK8si=MfAqhdmnHD5cVd0C