Crochet Planned Pooling - Beginners | The Crochet Crowd

This is an exciting technique to get variegated yarns to "pool" the colors, so that you get a tartan or harlequin effect. It is something to experiment with. With different tensions and types of yarn it will make a difference if it works for you.
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[@annettefugitt6108]

Just started crocheting about two months ago. Saw a post on sm about pooling and ran straight to KZbin. Your video was the first to come up and is excellent! Looking forward to trying this out. Thank you.

[@thinkpink007]

I always enjoy your tutorials & your humor!!! 😂"....do u see any planned pooling?...no BC there is none!" Lol! 😂 Awesome teacher! Thank you😊!

[@Shesstitchin]

Thank you for accentuating that everyone is different! I think a lot of crocheters forget that a lot

[@denise801]

Thanks Mikey. I was intriqued by the color pooling concept and viewed many videos and was very confused. Once again, your teaching was spot on clear and wonderful. I should have started here.

[@nonna3297]

Thank you Mikey! Finally, a proper explanation of how to do planned pooling!

[@sherizebennett5324]

Mikey thank you for making videos for us to follow along. I appreciate all that you have taught me.

[@vickie9879]

This the best technique for this type of yarn. Thank you for sharing. I know I'm late at finding this, but so happy to find it now. Better late than never.

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

You are so welcome!

[@terripratt6650]

Thank you for being so detailed, so we can totally understand about coloring

[@jhanasilva9658]

FINALLY! Directions I can go by to do this project! Thank you!!!!!

[@scfififan]

Thank you so much for making this video! Finally a truly instructional video on this technique!

[@lorenavilla5064]

i just love the way you take your time to explain things. now i get it. thank you

[@76cocolin]

Thank you! I'm going to use your advice! I had given up but you give hope!!

[@ivysilk6983]

Thank you Micky, you made it look easier than I thought it was, great tutorial.😊🌹.

[@jenn13277]

I cannot wait to try this and make myself something for once. I am in love

[@TheLovecoqui]

This is the best video tutorial for planned pooling. Thank you!

[@br1gette]

I just wanted to say thank you for this information. I've been trying for days to get this right. And as you've said, I tried different chain amounts, different size hooks. After your video. One shot. Nailed it. I'm so excited to finish. Thanks again.

[@liap1293]

This is way cool! Thank you for this very clear tutorial on pooling.

[@josieisnumber1]

I have never been so relaxed watching your planned pooling video. What I mean is every other video really expresses how important it is to count the stitches. Yours is the only one that didnt have that. Thanks Mikey you have actually helped me understand it a little better.

[@kimriggles2450]

Mikey, I’ve watched several pooling tutorials and was still confused - but, you saved the day. I get it now. I’ll stay with it and let it happen 🥹

[@alexandraelakis8085]

Mikey, you are such a wonderful teacher. You made this so easy to understand. G'day from 🇦🇺

[@starsarahh]

For an afghan, there would be several options. First and easiest would be to use the yarn that takes too long between color changes, like caron cakes or simply soft stripes. The second would be to do squares and match them up and use an invisible stitch to sew them together. Third, and most difficult, would be to count out multiple repeats - but you would have to make sure that every last one of the other balls you were using had the same spacing between colors.

[@edithvivar5896]

Thank you so much for a great explanation. I thought the yarns were made that way for fun and not that they actually served a beautiful project. Thank you again.

[@dawncard4031]

Thank you so much! I have been afraid to try this, but now I think I can do it!

[@HoneyHollowHomestead]

I like this. Something different. Have to try it after I finish what I'm working on now.

[@stephaniesmart7349]

Mikey, I really love that you LOVE your craft! I will be jumping on the pooling bandwagon😄

[@CoolDudette918]

All your explanations in the tutorials are so clear, dear Mikey...THANK YOU! Gotta try this technique soon. Love, to you and all at The Crochet Crowd, from sunny Singapore!

[@chasitysimpson4122]

You're amazing thank you . I've been crocheting now for 13 years and this is the first I've heard of yarn pooling and you did an amazing job explaining it so well

[@laurieklem7051]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU =)) Finally a good guide with specific whys and why nots ! I cannot thank you enough

[@annabrisk9158]

You are an excellent teacher, thank you!

[@cnablanca1]

thank you so much! finally I understood how it works! you are Super! Thank you again! ☺

[@clarissalove8283]

I really like the way you teach! Thank you!

[@analester4548]

thank you so much for this,its the best tips and explanation,it makes sense that not all variegated yarns are for planned pooling.

[@azalea5560]

Thanks Mikey, all is appreciated

[@SourPatchLyds]

That's so interesting about the tension changing by your personality. The same thing happened with mine!

[@dorisgoulet1347]

Thank you...I learned a lot- as I always do from you...Keep it up!

[@sharonsaylors2912]

Ok just as i thought lol this will make me suuuuper nuts

[@mdsoto4]

Thank you for your explanation of how to create this pattern.. I was finally able to get this concept ..very well explained compare to many others...Able to get the pattern. others were very confusing....love your videos..thank you for sharing.

[@bcgrote]

I once saw an inkle pattern with a variegated thread. On the top side, it had a lovely diagonal pattern. The bottom side looked like paw prints! I pointed it out to the person weaving the band, and she was surprised and intrigued. Very neat and easy to do with the way you show us!

[@brinkmeyerdesigns]

You guys are the best.. thank you!

[@elizabethprimeau3286]

Thank you for this! I was curious how this worked and you explained it so well. I also never thought to chain extra and just undo the ones that I don't use... that will save me lots of pain in the future!!

[@Mzdiana82]

This is absolutely the best and greatest explanation of how to create this pattern. I've also seen other tutorials that have said that you might not be able to see this until after 9-10 rows. Your instructions completely dispels that. As always Thanks for another great tutorial and sharing!🖒👏👏👏💜😊

[@73reneer]

You are amazing Mikey!

[@paulinem8694]

Thanks Mikey, this saves a lot of hair pooling ;-)

[@karenarchamboult9383]

All the other videos on planned pooling emphasis on muddy legs, I have not heard you mention that. Great tutorial and thanks Mikey

[@elizabellamy2936]

great tutorial. Thanks!

[@saundyfx6126]

That was so neat!!! I always wondered how colors shifted that way. Now I know. :-)

[@marybarogers7308]

Hi

[@rosemarydayton8795]

Mikes, you made this so easy to understand. Thank you!!! I need to look for some appropriate yarn so I can have a go. Keep up the tuts!

[@rosemarydayton8795]

* Mikey

[@amberohara9133]

Mikey first of all your the best at explaining thing second I nailed the pattern first try wish I could upload a photo! I used red heart super saver pink camo/camo rose with the 5.5 recommendation.

[@sandrabostwick7930]

Thank you crochet crowd for making the crochet pooling technique a simple to understand video (easy to understand and follow). I looked at many videos and tried many times. Thought I was going to wear my skein of yarn out trying to do it. But after watching Mikey do it in the video low and behold I got it.

[@ayolataylor6393]

Very helpful video !

[@Airmaiden63]

Thanks for the instructions. Gonna give a try

[@user-ns1sr9ie6z]

Airmaiden63

[@missib8013]

Thanks for clarifying yarn pooling for me!!! 😃

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

You are so welcome!

[@dianezeigler326]

It works!!!

[@niccolealdrich4890]

I posted a pic of my first attempt on your FB page. I did use a stitch count from another video. I like your explanation better though!

[@angelazulification]

thank you, thank you very much! greetings from Puerto Rico! 😎

[@darlenedriedger2549]

angelazulification

[@candyallen291]

Thank you! Finally I can get this concept to work! I crochet fairly tightly and I was having an awful time getting this to work for me. I did appreciate the article on your website talking about the color changing needing to be about 14-17 inches apart, that helped me pick my yarn.

[@jhanasilva9658]

Interesting, 14-17 inches apart? Another factor I just learned, thanks!!! I didn't see that article....

[@laurabartholomew64]

Mikey's tutorial and the newest update says at least 6 to 12 inches. Following this tutorial works!

[@kantwinnada]

I missed that. So take my measuring tape to walmart with me. Thanks!!!!

[@chachiej22]

I felt a bit intimidated by this technique int the beginning of this video I was totally lost lol but I began to see what you were talking about as the video progressed. Thank you so much for the tutorial, I'll have to give this a try!

[@MaryNewhallMoondarlinCrafts]

i remember my cousin showing me how to do planned pooling when we would knit argyle socks (when I was 11), she always made it work, i on the other hand didn't as her tension worked and mine did not, lol so u are correct on everyone's own tension, which basically works for most projects

[@CamdenSmithNaples]

Hot mess love it mikey

[@monicabautista5937]

Thank you. This is my second time making something with pooling yarn. I was beginning a scarf and I couldn’t get it. I forgot moss stitch was being used for it.

[@Toni-islandlife]

Thank you for showing this method and explaining which yarns work well with it. Wouldn’t it be great if we could order 1 x 1000 yards of the pooling yarn we want. Instead of lots of 100g balls

[@KStill83]

I will definitely be trying it this way with the RHSS earth and sky yarn! I tried it with 20,24,28 and 36 chain and the pooling was being very naughty with the largest hook i used (k hook) I tried the H and I hook as well! I'm so happy that you found a way to make it work! 😁

[@conniejenson6797]

Thank you so much!! I've watched lots of videos on how to do this. Yours is presented so well. I finally got this!!!☺ Thanks Again!!!

[@thegamersgalaxy3558]

I accidentally do this last year with a scarf for christmas I posted to a crochet group and it was really popular.

[@jazztsax]

An H hook is probably a good starting place. It seems to be what works for most people.

[@8bitbunbun]

Thanks for the tutorial! I was curious if planned pooling would work in the round? Like for hats, gloves/mittens, and cup holders?

[@debraknott729]

I'm assuming to make a blanket you would just do multiples of the chain pattern? I'm just guessing there though. Thank you Mikey, I found this tutorial fascinating 🥰 xx

[@Julietaescasan]

can you show how to add a new ball working on this concept? Thanks. I really like the way you teach.

[@mariainesdefreitasfreitas2430]

Amei

[@normacamacho6749]

hermosos materiales

[@jayashreechaudhuri3522]

thanks for sharing. you are an excellent tutor. I have a question, I feel, in my wool colour changes after a long gap. is there a minimum ( at least 2 stitches long? ) and a maximum length of the colour of the wool before it changes? what should be the criteria for me to choose the wool for planned pooling. pl help.

[@jayashreechaudhuri3522]

thanks for sharing. you are an excellent tutor. I have a question, I feel, in my wool colour changes after a long gap. probably that is the reason why it is difficult to get the pattern. is there a minimum ( at least 2 stitches long ) and a maximum length of colour of the wool before it changes? what should be the criteria for me to choose the wool for planned pooling. pl help.

[@jenniferwinchester1913]

I am planning to try this. It was helpful. But how do you do hats and other garments? Do you have to sew strips together?

[@thatjerseyb]

ive been pooling like crazy for the past few weeks. making tons of scarves and table runners for christmas gifts. my question is, would the longer transitions work for something like a blanket? i've joined every facebook group for yarn pooling and have not seen someone successfully create a throw with any yarn without making long strips and attaching them together.

[@smile1996]

well just watched this video. Fingers crossed I will get this. 6th time sould be the charm not the 3rd. hahaha....will write if I get it.

[@juliesit5344]

I love this planned pooling. I’ve been crocheting over 20 but have never done this, but I’m going to start. What about red heart super saver pooling yarn? Is it good?

[@lindacasey4351]

It seems we are forgetting about the queen of pooling, Laura Bryant. Her book, ARTFUL COLOR, MINDFUL KNITS, explains it all. There is more to planned color pooling than plaids, but her carnival outfit shows plaid in larger panels with striped panels in between. Great idea for an afghan to break up the plaid. Yes, it's a knitting book, but it will work with crochet. The color theory is amazing. She has a video that shows it all the tricks.

[@candice_ecidnac]

You can't make plaids with color pooling; you can only make argyle. They used the absolute wrong term(s) in this video (plaids and tartans are made of squares whereas planned pooling makes diamonds) and you used the wrong term 3 times in your comment.

[@lindacasey4351]

Seriously.

[@kristinkowalczyk9213]

I think I figured out why hers got "looser" as she went. I'm struggling with the same issue with mine because it gets heavier as it grows and has a tendency to pull the stitches a little looser. I keep having to frog a few rows and adjust my tension. I've never noticed how the weight of the project affects it before I was trying to keep the pattern looking perfect!

[@krys_p_leaf]

Hi! Amazing tutorial! I was wondering how you know what color is the "start" ive tried a few times with a different yarn then you and i just cant seem to nail the one to start on! Thank you!

[@Scorpio_Love_11]

You actually can use the yarns with very long lengths of color like the Ombré s you just have to use a different stitch like the granny stitch I have seen it done before it creates a checkered look which I actually like much better than the argyle look

[@aidahartmann3473]

If I wanted to double the width, would I keep chaining until the first color repeats again, having the color changes repeating twice?

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

I think that is correct.

[@llopez2229]

I thought this was super diffuclt to do and required multiple yarns to creat the look. Now knowing this could you make a few scarves and seam them together to form an afghan and maintain the look?

[@sharonabruzzo1374]

Well thank you so so much for posting directions, I've tried doing this at least 7 times now and each one did not turn out after doing the 10 rows that they all say where that's the point you should start seeing your design come together. As you explained, we all crochet differently with differences in tension and my problem is that I do it tight, I never over the years have been able to loosen up and I'm hoping that this time it works and I get it right. Fingers crossed, I'm going to get this started one more time 🙀

[@brendabenninger6097]

So, is the moss stitch just a sc, ch1? Didn't really understand how to do the moss stitch.

[@kamrynpearson9300]

i want to make a blanket with this tech is it possible? thx!!!

[@carolishere]

I am trying to use Impeccable yarn in Neopolitan. It has a long brown and short cream a long pink and then a short cream again. Do you think this will work? And Please tell me what the color sequence on this yarn. Thanks, Carol

[@rachellynne934]

Tnanx

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

You're welcome.

[@milagronieves2613]

can the yarn have just 2 colors instead of 3?

[@jonna203]

How would you make bigger for a blanket ?

[@SebastianSeanCrow]

2:54 from what I’ve heard it’s not a set number for everyone it’s more you have to figure out and decide what you’ll do and stick to that one dividing number

[@Gwentheferret]

About color changing yarns: even in the same brand, same color, the color changes of different skeins can be different.

[@_mestaba_]

why the shorter color change yarn don't work? and I wanna know if we can plan pool with any other stitch

[@aeriellewis2080]

I was wondering if you can do a tutorial on the bernat blanket color pooling buffalo plaid yarn? Thank you.

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

I wanted to do it but the yarn is not sold here in Canada and none of the stores in the USA ship to Canada. I'm sorry.

[@farhathinhaam5754]

Can I use a few of plain colours without a colour pooling yarn

[@lisamoyet6446]

Mikey can you do a plan pooling with banana berry mix yarn by redheart plz

[@gwenphillips7394]

what if you wanted to create like a throw? would you just pull out the desired length as long as you kept the color sequence the same? Love this idea

[@thatjerseyb]

so far in all of the pulling groups that im in on facebook... throws and blankets dont work too well without making the strips and sewing them together. everyone has had theories for weeks, but no ones had any success with it

[@jenniferwinchester1913]

I would like to know this too. And have see garments with color pooling, like a hat or a poncho. How do they do that?

[@thatjerseyb]

i have seen others saying that you do the same thing. crochet through the color sequence multiple times. and then chain 4 and turn using the moss stitch. ive seen it done for pillows and other items. but as for one big enough to work into an afghan, i dont know. i have yet to see that.

[@thangalakshmisivalingam2404]

Gwen Dolata

[@vanessamaiato3894]

Does chain 2 at the end of each row count as a stitch? Thanks for your videos. They're great.

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

I believe so.

[@bonnkissire]

Is there a vid for pooling with Tunisian, tss?

[@456hotgirl]

Do you have to moss stitch for colored pooling ?

[@busybeescrochet5461]

I like the colour pattern, though I noticed is only mainly for scarfs. Like to make a shrug? Hmmm unless we make stripss n sew them together. or for gloves maybe the shorter colours n with a smaller size of hook it would work?🐛 Making a lot of swatches to figure that out! 🐝🐝🐝🐝🍯🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝

[@valkiernan8306]

I"ve been making shrugs too, love them, and my 2 and a half year old grand daughter loves them as well.. Am thinking solid color, then the color pulling and then solid again,, and just blend it all in one piece?

[@busybeescrochet5461]

please when you male one would you show me a picture of how it can out my e-mail that I use most [e-mail] I would very much appreciate it and I thank you for redponding🐝🐝🐝🍯🐝🐝

[@KcHyBaBakurdistan]

finally