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[@tiffanycole3764]

Using cakes is also an easy way to get yarns that are already selected to look good together instead of trying to search and search for colors that go well together.

[@crochetmima1443]

“WHATEVER WINDS YOUR SKEIN!!” 😂 BRILLIANT 👏

[@cathyrandolph7135]

Right? 😁

[@Katatawnic]

I love it! I'm going to steal it. 😂

[@n2creativity-ccladee640]

Love this response! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@carolmeinhardt8227]

Exactly!

[@tonyahaney7759]

Love it !!! Think u done coined a new catch phrase for all yarney's ;) Good goin ;)

[@aub_k2819]

I love how you say that everyone likes what they like and can express themselves as they wish! We need more of this these days! Our differences make us unique and I appreciate that uniqueness in everyone! "Whatever winds your skein! " 🥰😘🥳🤣

[@christinashum6816]

It’s my 1st time running across you. I don’t even know your name right now, but I have to tell you how refreshing you are. You were sharing about people not being very kind on u tube. I’m Sorry about that, I don’t communicate on u tube. It’s my first time, Just had to let you know. I watch shows on knitting and crocheting. I can’t do either anymore because of neuropathy, but I still enjoy and find it very relaxing to watch. Keep doing what you do, love it. SD

[@aub_k2819]

@@christinashum6816 Thank you so much for your kind encouraging words 😍

[@kathyr1980]

It's just an added bonus that yarn in cakes is SO EASY to control the color. Can't do that so easily with skeins! Thanks Crystal :)

[@Katatawnic]

_"Whatever winds your skein."_ Oh, I have to remember that one! 😂

[@SweetPea112]

Awww, all of the shout outs at the beginning of the video! Shout out to Crystal, for amazing KZbin Content! We love you, and your family, Crystal!!! I have always wondered if I was color controlling in the best way, I can't wait to watch!!

[@pamshafer7212]

Sometimes the colors you want, only come in the cakes. I had that problem when I made a blanket for my Daughter. The boarder ended up a darker color than one in the cake, because I wasn't buying enough cakes to finish with the same color. However, the darker color I used made the original cake colors POP.

[@downsizingontenacres.5927]

Idea for a lot of small projects: Make new granny squares patterns. Eventually, you can show how to make them into an Afghan, which would result into a large project without using so much of your time at once. Thanks for the video!

[@keeponblooming5104]

Thank you! I didn't even know this was a possibility - ha! I also love the look of consistency so this is very exciting to learn!

[@theblondehemarried3273]

thank you so much, Crystal! this is a question i have been wondering FOREVER! all the other youtubers' color controling videos are not very good. this one is perfect! you are the best crochet youtuber EVER! i love all of your videos, i love your style in editing your videos. some youtubers over do their editing and some just don't edit at all. i look forward to your videos every single day! thank you so much for the recent yarn shopping video! it was very good and helpful. thank you so much for all you do! God bless you!

[@ksowhat1]

I usually can't find solid skeins that coordinate as well as the ones in a cake. I've hacked up many cakes to get the color scheme I want because I know the colors are designed to work together.

[@Shaktipaj]

Ya know, discovering our preferences and learning more about how to get consistent results is always valuable. We don't all need to have the same preferences, but any new skill is more than welcome in my book. 😘 I prefer an ombre fade, but that isn't always possible. Sometimes, I like to be 'surprised' - but the changes are too abrupt. Thanks for teaching options, Crystal. That's truly the mark of a good instructor. 😍

[@knitknack2285]

I’m a knitter, I enjoy all your videos. I think you are a great teacher! By the way I am getting all your notifications now. I ❤️ “ whatever winds your skein” 😂

[@BAGODAYCROCHET]

Thanks ☺

[@SharonLee2600]

I agree the baby blanket made with self-striping yarn looks great ..

[@robinweiss4651]

This will encourage me to bring out the striped yarns I have been avoiding...so thanks one more time!

[@mairincampbell4506]

Thank you so much, Crystal! Awesome info! I remember the first time I took a cake apart, I thought the yarn police were going to break down my door 😆 It was for the best, though. I like consistency 😊

[@manillashirley4029]

Lol.... That cracked me up. Yarn police. I use to think that would happen to me too!!!

[@kerrynwright]

Awesome explanation Crystal!👍 I'm lazy & don't like ends, so that influences my choice greatly about whether to colour control or NOT!!😂🤣 Blessings from South Australia💕🐨

[@marysaleman9760]

They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks. Thanks Crystal, I really appreciate your expertise.🐕

[@fallenangelwi25]

I think too often we get caught up in thinking our yarn needs to be one continuous line. When in reality we have the knowledge and experience to make a bunch of little pieces come into a nice piece of artwork!!!! Thank you for sharing your way and thoughts ❤️

[@zacdavid184]

"It doesn't mean I'm wrong, it doesn't mean you're wrong, it just means we like different things." Words to live by! It amazes me that anyone cares what others do with their own darn yarn.

[@magster1950]

Thank you thank you. I haven’t been crocheting very long and the striping yarn was very confusing. I didn’t like the breaks when you don’t color control. Now I know how to color control so my rows are even. I have to keep looking through your tutorials and I will probably find every answer to every question I have. Thank you Crystal. I so appreciate your expertise and support.

[@amandadalton]

Cakes are great because you already know the colors go together, whether you color control or not. I haven't really done this yet, but I will soon!

[@charmurry3585]

If projects were all same size & stitches color control wouldn't be needed. Which is why color control is used 👍 thanks Crystal your channel is great!

[@sandijohnson6708]

If they didn't want you to color control, why would the striped colors be so long? I love color controlling ♡ I'm just laughing inside, proud and happy that I color control like you Crystal! We have something in common !!!

[@ccsbeadworks]

I color control projects all the time! Thank you for all the time you put into your videos, I really appreciate it 🥰

[@Cari_Crafts]

"whatever winds your skein" haha!! That needs to be on a TShirt!!!

[@ChristinesCraftTable]

You're giving me a new appreciation for color control. I agree its not a waste of a self striping yarn because for me the benefit of the self striping yarn would be having someone else choose the colors that will look pretty together. That is constantly my challenge when wanting a multi-colored project, deciding which colors go well together. Often I would never imagine a combination of colors combined in a Mandela, but they end up looking gorgeous together.

[@faithwood3487]

I’m sorry ones is mean to you. Just remember a comment from this 80 year, this world is different than it used to be, But we all seem to learn as we go; so please don’t let anyone kill your joy. You are a very nice person; please keep up your very good job. Love and Best to you.

[@princessalways4eva]

Great video Crystal. I just told my cousin about your channel. I told her you are the best. I’ve met people and when we talk crochet your name always comes up. It’s awesome that I’ve met people that also sing your praises.🤗🎉 In the year that I’ve been subscribed to your channel I’ve learned so much and have made so many of your projects for gifts. Everyone loves them. Now I’m doing your household items. I’m in the world of cotton now. Thank you.💓

[@theresasatterfield2828]

Love your saying "whatever winds your skein " lmbo 🥰🧶🦙🐐🐫🐑🧶🥰

[@KayYarbrough]

Hi Crystal, I like color control. Just wanted to say how cool it is to see you in your original yarn room with Freddy in the background.

[@wandataylor6266]

I like color control as well. It brothers me with those obvious breaks🥰

[@major_thomasina]

I am glad to know I am not the only one who hates when my stripes aren’t even!

[@fatimamalik6310]

Very educational and nice to watch. I really likes how she explains the differences and how to color control. Also I agree, color controlling gives a very neat look to the project.

[@csamms1702]

Mother lesson learned. Didn’t know anything about color control. You are teaching, good info that is not taught in learning crochet. Mind blowing. 💥💥💥💥

[@DOSBoxMom]

I usually only try to color-control when joining a new skein/ball of a self-striping yarn. So if the first skein ends at a certain point in a color sequence, I try to start the next skein at the same point or the very next color in the sequence (and will check each skein - at both ends - for the best match, if I have multiple skeins of the same colorway to choose from).

[@jseidel70js]

I do this as well.

[@uniquecareclinicofiowa2096]

I too enjoy a little symmetry, nothing wrong with playing the role of Yarn God ( Goddess) ! Lol, let the creation begin!!!

[@anniemae7977]

I looked specifically for this video when you mentioned you did a video on this. I love your color controlled shawls! Thank you Crystal!!

[@maryliconproudgrammycroche8487]

Ty for this video. I was wondering if u have a video specifically for hiding ends , I would really love to see how u do it, especially for color control projects. Ty so much 💕💕💕

[@annettedabney3445]

Thank you for explaining that. Sometimes it is nice to color control a project and other times it is okay not too. Either way it will still be beautiful. I enjoyed learning how to control.

[@tammyshighonhooking8837]

Yay!! I’ve wanted to try color control, but wasn’t sure how to start! Thanks for teaching me a new crochet technique!!

[@marysmolnik3526]

I am a solid type of girl. I rarely will buy cakes because of the different colors because I usually do not like all the colors together because of how it breaks or even one of the colors that are in the cake. Now it gives me an option of buying the cakes and just using the colors that I like especially when they do not have the same colors in a solid skein. Thank you Crystal!

[@KimsKloset2022]

Thank you for explaining so thoroughly what color control is and how to do it.

[@kerryb751]

I'm really fussy about it too. All my color changing yarn I like to be a gradual change.. like an ombre.. thanks for showing this. I actually won't buy yarn that has that abrupt change

[@Suttonk2]

Thank you for sharing 2 different ways to color control. Color control is another way to be creative. 😊

[@karenmessinger9609]

I was literally just thinking about this when your video popped up. Perfect timing. Thanks Crystal. Now i won't be intimidated by the cakes anymore.

[@montyboy9809]

Omg! I'm laughing at myself. I started from the outside winding it into balls. Your way is way easier! Thank you for teaching us. Wow! Just pull it out from center! Wow!🤣 I wish I found your video sooner. Oh well I had fun winding it up.

[@shirleyhanson6132]

Great lesson on many levels: a reminder to celebrate the differences!

[@mshine1217]

I have done this in the past but never realized that I was color controlling. I've heard the term referenced before with an air of mystery. 🤣🤣🤣 How simple it is! Thank you Crystal.

[@eleanorferrier807]

Love explaining the color control iam like you love mandala yarn

[@judysangregorio2787]

Crystal you are THE BEST teacher!!! Thank you! 💛🧡💜🧶

[@mariesperry9376]

I’m just watching this now. This is exactly what I did with my new anniversary cakes for a blanket.

[@mjperfume7907]

Thank u Crystal, I would of never pulled apart a cake . Now I have learned to color control and it’s ok to do that. I thought the maker of the wool world not appreciate u doing that to their product but now I know I can do this!!!

[@mamaggear]

It was so nice watching this being that it's 2 years ago. You're awesome

[@TheOpalcherry]

I am a knitter and I have learnt to crochet from you. thank you so much for all your videos 💖💖💖

[@lynnvanzo]

Thank you! You have a great way of explaining with such a simple but thorough explanation of when to and when not to and how to.....ahhhh! I learned so much in such a short time! Thanks again Crystal!

[@teresataylor9683]

Talk about timing! I bought a skein of Hobby Lobby's Yarn Bee Sugarwheel licorice jellybean to make a hat for my Granddaughter Mia. She loves colors that are ombre. Looking at the skein and staring the hat, I was afraid the color gradation wasn't fast enough. I started pulling it apart in Hope's that I could get the color changes I want. Your video was in my messages and I have to tell you, you have given me the courage I need to cut my sections out!! Thank You for this Video!!

[@jamieshelton2892]

I’m a “color control” freak, too 🤣 I love separating colors of mandala yarns for weaving scarves on my rigid heddle loom, as well as crocheting.

[@jomams1040]

Whatever winds your skein! LOL like that ☮️💕👍

[@kathleenmcquade31]

Great tutorial Crystal! I wondered how you did it without having colour changes in the middle of a row. I do agree with the way you do it. I think the change in the baby blanket would not show so easily because the definition of the stitch work distracted the eye so the change was not really noticed unless you went looking for it, especially since the colours that were used were mostly shades of the same colour. I didn't see it until you just showed it to us! I think, for me, it would always be that way working in different shades of the same colour. Now, if the changes of the colour were very dramatic at their colour change, even with definitive stitch work, there would be no way of hiding the change in any section of the row except doing as you just showed us. Personally, that kind of look, changing wherever gives it an appearance of an odds and ends piece look to it, except that the amount of each colour would be too long to really show up the look of just joining up all different colours for a stash busting kind of work. That would also seem so strange to me too. I guess my OCD is recalling showing now, eh?

[@MelonysCreativeCorner]

I just want to thank you Crystal for your tutorials. It has been extremely helpful to have a knowledgeable crocheter that is willing to teach others. It has meant so much to me. I haven't the female family or male for that matter, as my Granddad Tatted, left alive to ask questions too and most of my friends do not crochet. You have a wonderful personality and I have been so thrilled to find you. Also your family is a joy to watch on your blogs. I have wondered for so long how others were able to make the patterns turn out with even colors. I hated that it would have a few stitches into the next row. So this has been so helpful. I didnt know that the cakes came apart like that either. THANK YOU !!!!!!!

[@NinaKeilin]

I’m amazed those chunks come out separately so easily!

[@lindapollaerts5168]

Thank you Crystal for explaining the 2 ways of colorcontroling

[@debraraymer3386]

I am a knitter. Always like to learn. Love this video on Color control

[@Everythingcrochet69]

I've never seen cakes that big before lol❤❤❤

[@maureenantmimi1389]

Thank you Littleknits for sponsoring this beautiful give-away. The yarns are gorgeous. And thank you Crystal for sharing the wealth. I love the Cotton Fleece from Brown Sheep; I have a lovely green of that yarn. I have read the rules and abide by them.😇 Blessings, Maureen Reilly.

[@magdapracsiu3096]

Not just a pleasant tutor, but a very wise one too. Thank you for the thorough explanations!

[@willowsverge3046]

Thank you so much for yet another subject i didn’t know squat about! Once you had shown what to do, i dope slapped my forehead! Its so simple and yet it was a total mystery! Lol This is my “you learn something everyday” thing for today. Thanks again!

[@catherinecunningham7126]

I’m with you on separating the colors. I have avoided using the cakes because I didn’t like the random color changes. I ended buying some Hobby Lobby cakes thinking that I would just separate the colors but I ended up using them on your hanging dish towel straight off the cake and they turned out gorgeous so I guess they do have their place! 😂😂😂

[@OperationCrochetingSailor]

I color control; it is necessary at times! It just looks better. I agree!

[@barbarasd1196]

I thought color control was much more difficult. I didn’t like how the colors would change in the middle of a row. Thank you Crystal for showing how simple this method is. Barbara

[@MelissaPerez-hn4uh]

Thank you for explaining it. I do agree that the blanket didn't need it. It looks Beautiful the way it is.

[@angelashikany5329]

This was so interesting. I took a six year break from crocheting and yarns changed! Thanks for this.

[@kdenmark2005]

I did not even know this was a thing. Omg if I had found your videos a couple of months ago my cardigan could have been down this way. Thank you for the tip

[@PinkSkullFlower]

I was shook when you just popped the color out from the middle 😱 I've had cakes like this and I just wound them by hand to separate each color It was so easy this whole time Thank you 😊

[@miketa87]

I am amazed at how easy you removed the color sections in the cakes! I have avoided skeins with multiple colors because I am like you in that I do not like breaks within my rows. Thanks for breaking it down for me!

[@TheCrochetyClogger]

Yes yes yes! Thank you! I’m still a bit intimidated by it, but only because I’d be afraid of playing yarn chicken sort of. Like asking myself ‘is there enough left for one more row?’ Guess it takes practice, just like anything else. 🤗

[@tonyaregan6473]

Crystal, I'm color controlling the yarn for my project for your contest. Whoo hoo this is fun! Thanks for the tips!

[@beverleydabell3241]

I totally agree with you there Crystal. I don't like to see colour change throughout the next rows I like to see full rows of colour. x 👏❤️

[@jamiemiesler322]

This was so helpful! I’m making a baby blanket using a Caron cake. I found this video just in time! Thank you so much!

[@annpapadopulo]

I also like consistency - nothing I hate more is colours changing in the middle of the row !! thank you for the very informative tutorial !!

[@jay1220015233]

I agree some colors need to be color controlled but that blanket the colors look fine not controlling the colors they blend better and that scarf is awesome love the colors

[@quinellleftwich1781]

I was one of the ones that asked what is color control so thank you so very much for teaching this. I just hate when you have to justify why you do or dont like something; or why you prefer to do things a certain way. It really makes me cringe. Anyway, thank you so much again Crystal!!!

[@TheRobbinsNest637]

Thank you Crystal. Apparently I've been color controlling certain yarns/patterns for years. Lol I LOVE that scarf & he shawl/poncho is beautiful! 💕

[@karrygal]

I totally understand how & why you do color control. And you are right! Sometimes the color changes aren't that different but sometimes they are! Guess alot of it depends also on what you are making! It reminds me of little ones who are learning to color. 2 of them might be coloring the same pictures. Say the pic is a kid on the beach. The kid in the picture is dressed in shorts & a t-shirt. One might color the shorts one color. The other one uses 4 colors to color the shorts. It's the same concept. Great explanation Crystal! Thank you for doing this video! 😍💕

[@ladyt1277]

I never knew what color control meant until this video. Thank you for going over it. I completely understand how to do this.

[@deefrazier3539]

I love this as I'm kind of the "control" type.

[@francesott4805]

This was by far the most interesting video on color control

[@psjz]

Thanks so much! I love color control and sometimes like to use the colors out of order. I never knew that you could separate the colors in a cake like you did. I’m so glad I won’t need to ball each color separately!

[@meandmymacaw2735]

You are so right!!! That's what is so cool about crochet and knitting!! You can create so many neat and different-looking things from the same pattern by changing hook and needle sizes, stitches, and color combinations and color control or not color controlling. Thanks for showing us. Have a great day!! Had to buy my vitamin D today and thought of you.

[@totolyozum]

Thank you again Crystal for another great video. I too like color control, but I can’t imagine anyone trying it with a variegated yarn,...my word! To me it would rate right up there with making a five colored granny square and then make about one hundred and fifty of them and sewing in all of those ends. Props to everyone that make them. Thanks again! 👁❤️🧶

[@EvieO1950]

I’m with you Crystal! Most of the time I just can’t deal with random!

[@pamhammer1966]

Thank you for sharing this. Interesting. I like both ways. Your a great teacher. I'll never understand why some keep giving you thumbs down. They must have hit it by mistake. Love your videos !!!

[@vexi1231]

i feel like im sitting with a friend when you post a new video

[@merylblount6832]

Thank you for your information on color control. Very helpful.

[@kat4005]

I like that the cakes use complementary colors and I sometimes color control like you do and sometimes separate the colors and change the order of appearance. thanks for the video. love your thoroughness and care.

[@janetboyer23]

Thanks for this info on color control. 💖 I like the way it looks! If ONLY I liked to hide my yarn ends .... 🤣🤣🤣

[@sherelhallford2310]

I so appreciate this video! I’m new to crochet and was so baffled by color changes and you explained it so well. Thank you for taking the time to explain!!!

[@carolmeinhardt8227]

I love that you gave us all a "trigger alert" when you were going to take a apart a cake. Made me LOL as you warned us a few times. Haha No one freak out! Always the best content with enthusiasm, education, and humor. The best channel by far. Thanks for the video. I like what winds your skien by the way.😉👍

[@cyanl1]

Thanks for the clear and concise explanation. I certainly understood the concept behind color control, but seeing it worked and explained so well definitely helped. Thanks, Crystal!