Color Pooling Basics//5 Key Concepts to Successful Color Pooling//Part 1

[@aggrogator4045]

I've never heard of this before 🤯 I used to crochet stuffies and always kinda figured those yarns were just meant to look like color chaos. I never thought you could build a coherent pattern from it. 10/10 looking blankets, my goodness

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Thank you! I also thought it just looked like color chaos. Color pooling was a game changer for me and variegated yarns. 😁💜

[@littlesusiehomemaker1718]

I love your term, Color Chaos! I will be using that from now on, haha!

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

@@littlesusiehomemaker1718 I will be too! It’s such a perfect way to describe the yarn.

[@RosieTheRaveler]

Yay for learning about it and turning color chaos into color variegation and pooling ❤

[@dawnkindnesscountsmost5991]

Color chaos is the perfect term! It's why I've crocheted only with solid color yarn, and occasionally two-color yarn, which isn't chaotic. Oh, one exception is a Christmas-y cotton yarn, white with specks of red and green, with which I made potholders to give as gifts, and they turned out nicely, no chaos there, either. 😃

[@kaitlynshirey2630]

I have NEVER seen anyone crocheting like this. You are a genius, not just for doing it but for being able to teach this to us!!

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Thank you! I was amazed when I first saw it and knew I HAD to master it. I have never looked at variegated yarn the same way again! 😁💜

[@feeberizer]

I accidentally made a pooled scarf back in the 60s. I had no idea how it happened until decades later. Thank you for this tutorial. I'm ready to pool again!

[@mnemetotoro]

😊Same, well almost. I once made a pooled slipper (by accident, I very soon learned). It was the first time I used a multi colored yarn, so I thought, ”cool, they’re being automatically color blocked”. 😂 The second slipper, of course, became a colour chaos. My mom got them for Christmas. I still remember my brother saying ”One is striped?” 😂This video put my mind at rest. Finally one of life’s mysteries solved.

[@emileelawrence157]

Ok, mind blown. I've always avoided these yarns bc they worked up so ugly. I had no idea this was an option... Or maybe how they were intended to be used. Absolutely inspiring! TYSM!

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

You’re very welcome! I feel the same way. I don’t really like how they look crocheted the “normal” way but once I learned about color pooling, I’ve never looked at variegated yarn the same way again. 😁💜

[@ktreznin5538]

@@ItsTimeforYarn I didn't know this was an option!!!! Looks like I'll be getting tons of variegated yarn now... You have created a new colour pooling addict. My husband will be thrilled. /s

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

@@ktreznin5538 yes!! Welcome to the club! 😆😆

[@ktreznin5538]

@@ItsTimeforYarn Aaaaaaaand... I just got back from the store with 8 skeins of Neon Stripes. I'm so excited to try this out! (P.S. I'm like 2 hours away from finishing a year-long project and I just couldn't resist starting this new one... what is wrong with me?!?!)

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

@@ktreznin5538 there is absolutely nothing wrong with you. That year-long project will be there when you get to it. 😂 I’m the same way. I’m on a journey to finish projects and started a new one yesterday. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@AnnikaVictoria24]

"throw gauge out the window" Say no more, I'm in. This was a great video, thank you for introducing me to a new crochet concept so succinctly!

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

You’re very welcome! And I agree, gauge can be a pain! 💜😁

[@jhjln8712]

Mind blown! I can’t believe those afghans were made with single colorway skeins!

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Right?! I was blown away as well when I first learned about color pooling. 😁💜

[@jencrochetingradtech5913]

I’ve never tried color pooling but after watching this I want to try it. You’re a very good teacher and know how to explain without just repeating the same thing over and over. Thank you. I’m glad I found your channel 😊

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Thank you so much. I am a teacher by trade so I appreciate you saying that I’m a good teacher. I am a teacher to my very core. I cannot turn it off. Lol.

[@jodiewayne6950]

@@ItsTimeforYarn wow I was thinking the same as the other post. You are so well spoken, clearly pronounced and easy to understand. Your a fantastic teacher. Your students are blessed. If only every child had a passionate teacher.

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

@@jodiewayne6950 wow! Thank you for your kindness. 💜

[@inspired7270]

Yes!! I agree! This is a great vid. Thank you!!

[@RosieTheRaveler]

Yes. Out of the other people teaching color pooling... I find you a great deal teachy-er for me, for sure. Thanks 🙏👍😊

[@gremlinsteals]

As someone who mostly has experience in amigurumi and knows literally nothing about color changing yarns or pooling… this is honestly so interesting to watch. I love seeing someone understand something in a way I don’t, and with so much depth. Just goes to show you’ll never know EVERYTHING about your craft ❤ great video keep it up

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

I feel the same way about amigurumi. I am just dipping my toes into that area of crochet and it is so intricate. Getting the sides smooth and the limbs even so SO HARD. I love learning so it has been an adventure for me. 😁💜

[@jaxoeno]

My favorite part of the video is when you said we could "forget about gauge!" Yes! Hehe! I used to be so inconsistent with my stitches when I first started out crocheting, my mom gave up trying to teach me and my grandmother had to step in and show me the skills. Now in my mid 50s, I love seeing your wonderful attitude and making the colors go where you want them, gauge be damned! 😁😎👍❤💃

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Yes! That is one great thing about color pooling. We get to throw some of the rules out the window! 😁💜

[@jacigeorge2587]

I have been crocheting for 40 years and have never heard of this until it started showing up on my tik tok. Can’t wait to try it.

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

It is addicting once you get the hang of it. You’re gonna love it! 😁💜

[@nattcattt]

Wow, I was so intimidated at the start of this video and thought no way can she teach me in just 25 minutes. But I’m not even all the way through and I feel much more confident. You really have a talent for explaining the concepts in a simple way. Thank you so much, I’m inspired!

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Thank you so much for your kind words. I hope you give it a try and be on the lookout for more pooling tutorials. You can do it! 😁💜

[@m53goldsmith]

I never would have thought, looking at that blanket behind you, that it was made the way you have shown -- absolutely fascinating! Cannot wait to try this technique!

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Right?! That’s the joy of it. You get intricate color work without all the ends to sew in. 😁💜

[@rpstiltskin3358]

You’re a terrific teacher. I have no interest in ever ever(!) taking up knitting or crochet , and I still watched it!

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Wow! Thank you so much! I taught for 16 years before taking a break to go though an IVF journey. I am now raising my newborn son but hope to get back to teaching eventually. Teaching is my passion. Thank you for your kind words. 💜😁

[@summit9681]

I love how you start off with a yarn that includes the green painted on your nails and also found on your t-shirt. Hahaha! I think I know one of your favourite colours.

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Haha! Yes! 💜😁

[@racheeerach]

Wow! I hope that part of your day job is teaching because this is so clear and concise! It was also able to keep my attention which is NOT easy due to my adhd. I didn’t expect to watch this whole video, but I did, and I actually learned something! Excellent video.

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Thank you! I was a teacher for 16 years so your words mean a lot to me. I’m so happy you enjoyed learning something new. That makes this teacher heart so happy. 😁💜

[@Zendemic42]

​@@ItsTimeforYarnI can only echo this comment! I was captivated and now came back to watch a second time.

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

@@Zendemic42 Thank you so much. I'm so happy you are enjoying watching and learning new things! 😁💜

[@dontatmeev3r]

I also have adhd and don't even crochet and I'm more confident too haha I sat through the entire videocause she really is an incredible teacher

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

@@dontatmeev3r thank you so much 😊 💜

[@simonamannone8651]

I've been sitting on red heart black rainbow yarn for YEARS. Bless you for this video.

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

You’re very welcome! I have a checkered pattern video using Red Heart Primary stripes. I’m not sure if that’s what you have but you may want to check it out and see if you like that tutorial. Good luck! 😁💜

[@simonamannone8651]

@@ItsTimeforYarn I have the one that's black, then neon rainbow. Im trying to learn new stitches for my Etsy. I've been crocheting for about 7 years, and getting my confidence back :)

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

@@simonamannone8651 awesome! I made a color pooling blanket with RH Neon Stripes following the same procedure that I share in my checkered pattern tutorial. It works up so nicely. I love black with neons!

[@ErinThe4given]

I used that red heart yarn with the rainbow colors to make a beanie once. All the black ended up on the bottom, and the color at the very top. It made the hat look like paint dripping down it! It was so cool!

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Wow! That sounds great! I wish I was better at beanies but I’m never satisfied with them when I make them. Keep up the great work! 😁💜

[@SarahDenna]

This is black magic 🤯 But seriously, you are an absolutely amazing teacher. Thank you for this video!

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Sometimes I call my hook my “magic wand.” 😂💜

[@rosey9806]

I just started crocheting a week or so ago, and so few of the tutorials I've watched actually go into theory. I appreciate this video more than I can even explain 🥺

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

You are so welcome!

[@RMCToo]

I have been seeing alot of this 'color pooling' crochet on YT, BUT let me tell you what.......yours is absolutely the BEST!! This was so stunningly amazing to watch and listen to you explain how this works......girl; you are a genius here!! I have been a crocheter for over 50 years, and NEVER have i seen something so 'hypnotizing to watch'. I literally thought when i saw (that AMAZINGLY beautiful) afghan behind you, i thought you had changed the colors of yarn. But then when i saw the mathematics behind it all, SO stunned with how you got those perfect lines. New Subscriber here.....cannot wait for more. Richard

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Thank you so much! I have been crocheting for 30 years and I felt the same way when I discovered color pooling. I was amazed and knew I had to master it. I’m glad you’re here! 😁💜

[@ViKee010]

Mind Blown🤯. I’ve been crocheting for many years and I’ve never seen this technique or even thought it existed! This old dog has definitely learned a new trick. You are amazing young lady. Thank you!!✌🏻🤍

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Thank you for your kind words. I was mind blown as well when I learned this technique. It is so cool!

[@GaiaCarney]

Your tutorial is a revelation, It’s Time For Yarn! I’ve got a few inherited afghans that I just realized were made with the color pooling method!!! I knew my Great Grans, Grans & Aunties we’re skilled yarn crafters but I’m so impressed by how they would have passed this knowledge amongst themselves 🥰 It also explains why I could never find their buried yarn tails on the color switches 🤯

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

That’s so cool! I can imagine the perplexing task of finding non-existing ends! 😂💜

[@blaket.9690]

I wish every person would explain stuff like you do. Your explanation but also the way you speak, emphasize etc. is just perfect imo. Thank you. I didn't even look for this, stumbled across it and watched the whole thing.

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Wow, thank you! I was a teacher for 16 years and loved it so your words mean a lot to me. 😁💜

[@fiyfrost]

wow, I wouldn't think it was possible to make such a neat pattern with a chaotic yarn like this one. This is the first time I heard about colour pooling, which shocked me. Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

I was amazed as well when I first saw it and knew I HAD to figure it out. I fell in love and here I am! You can do it too! Once you get the hang of it, color pooling is so addictive. 😁💜

[@greenecrayon]

This feels like one of the more accessible techniques for crochet for me. I struggle with doing "special stitches" and the stitches you are using are my favorite ones. Working the gauge will be the struggle for me, but I feel like I can manage it easier than some of the other things I've seen people do.

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

You can do it! 💜😁

[@huniebeee]

Im obsessed. Im going to learn this technique for sure!! Ive been crocheting for about 4 months now to help with my anxiety and its been so much fun and therapeutic. This is so exciting!!!

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Color pooling is tricky at first but SO SATISFYING once you get it going. 💜😁

[@thecognitivedissonant5206]

Woohoooooo bravo, you just answered all my frustrated, impatient questions about why sometimes pooling works out perfectly and why sometimes not, and how to fix it!! Thank you! ❤🎉🎉

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Happy to help! 💜😁

[@melodied4314]

You did a great job explaining the basics. I crochet to lessen stress. I'm guessing that I would be a mental wreck trying to do this. I do applaud you and any viewers who have the patience and persistence to do this. The afghans in your background are the most beautiful I've seen.

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Wow! Thank you for your kind words. I’ll admit, getting a color pooling project started isn’t the most therapeutic but once you get going, it is surprisingly simple. Give it a try. I think you will love it! 😁💜

[@disaidra]

This honestly seems like magic! I'd never heard of colour pooling before, but now I feel like I've got to give it a go

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

I felt the same way. As soon as I discovered it, I knew I had to try it! You will love watching the pattern develop. 😁💜

[@yeoinbird]

I'm fairly new to crochet, and this is my first time hearing of color pooling, but you did SUCH and incredible job teaching it in this video that I feel like I could totally do it!!! I feel like I just attended class in school 😆 You really answered every question I had in my head as I watched the video! Especially the "what if's"! Incredible video, thank you!!

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Thank you so much! I’m so happy to help. Be sure to watch part two and part three where I go into more specifics with the two ways that I know to how to color pool. (There are more ways but I haven’t mastered them yet). Color pooling is so much fun once you get the hang of it. You can do it! 😁💜

[@topazdrake42]

Same been crocheting for less than a year, and can't wait to try this

[@studiovivalbicocca]

Incredible, I suppose this technique can be used also in knitting in flat! Never thought that colorful yarn can show those beautiful pattern other than stripes. Thank you for sharing this❤

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Your very welcome. Yes! I can be done in knit. I am not knowledgeable in how to do it but I’ve seen pictures in some of the color pooling Facebook groups I am in. 😁💜

[@aubreylyon1522]

You are a genius!! I've always avoided this kind of yarn because I've never understood how to make it look nice. This is mind blowing and eye opening. Thank you for the video!!!

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

You’re very welcome! My mind was blown as well when I first learned this technique. I love it! 😁💜

[@bhallmark3390]

This is so interesting! I love that argyle or buffalo check look and really want to learn this color pooling technique. So glad I found your channel!…😊 -Brenda

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Welcome! You’re going to love color pooling. 😁💜

[@mitzigraham3108]

Oh gave opened up a whole new world of crochet and I have crocheted for 50 years!

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

I’m so happy to hear that! 😁💜

[@meliB32]

You have the best voice and you are so easy to listen to! I feel like Your instruction was easy enough for beginners but not too slow for an advanced crocheter. Everything you said made sense and was so clearly shown and understandable. You didn’t go off on many tangents about stories we didn’t come to listen to, you got straight to the point and I even started to crochet as I was watching this. I never subscribed so fast in my life and I cannot thumbs up this video enough. I may have to start pooling now and I’m really excited about it ❤Thank you

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Wow! Thank you for your kind words. 😁💜

[@donnag0765]

I passed on this yarn when I saw it at Ollie's. Now after your excellent explanation I might buy it, if I see anymore. Looking forward to this series. Thank you!

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Oh no! I hope you find it again. I’m glad my explanation has been helpful. Video #2 should be up next week. 😁

[@shinygems739]

Adding to the chorus: I was super intimidated coming into this and thought there would be no way I could do something like this, but was curious anyhow. There's still 10 minutes left in the video and I'm confident I can start playing with this and have some moderate success! Heck, I'm EXCITED to start playing with this idea. THANK YOU!!

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

You’re very welcome! Color pooling is so much fun. You can do it! 😁💜

[@cherrypop4675]

I’ve never crocheted in my life but I watched this whole video. You’re a pro at teaching, your directions are so clear and concise and you make it look so interesting and fun!

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Thank you so much! I was a teacher for 16 years so your words really mean a lot to me. I’m not sure if you have a hobby already but crocheting is very therapeutic and lots of fun. I hope you will give it a try! 😁💜

[@JustAnotherBuckyLover]

This series is amazing. I learned that colour pooling was a thing, and I got the general gist of it, but I never actually tried it. It all seemed far too complicated, to be honest! And I learned as a knitter, so it's awesome to see such an in-depth set of tutorials from a crochet perspective.

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Thank you for your kind words. I wanted to help solve the mystery of color pooling for those like myself who find it magical and so cool! I hope you find some good yarn and give this thing a try. You will love it! 😁💜

[@odear6087]

I love that i stumbled on this video. I never thought those yarns were good, even if they had a pretty combination, because I didn't enjoy how they mixed up in other patterns. thank you so much for sharing the idea of color pooling, and you explained everything so beautifully

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

You’re very welcome. I felt the same way about how they looked in other patterns. Color pooling opened a whole new world for me and variegated yarns. 💜😁

[@maureenstrang6130]

This is amazing. I love multi coloured yarns, because I can get varied colours without the hassle of changing skeins and weaving in all those ends, but I'm not crazy about the patchy stripes you end up with just working it as it comes.

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Me too! Discovering color pooling changed the game for me. 😁💜

[@trish818]

I'm so excited to try this! Ive seen it but never had a tutorial that i could follow successfully. THANK YOU!!

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

You’re going to love it! 😁💜

[@Zendemic42]

I just want to recommend hobbii print yarn - it really has sharp transitions and different lengths of pooling in different yarns. I used it for another project and it pooled somewhat, thought it would be possible to do something more with this, and happily found this video! It is amazing what is possible with just a printed yarn.

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Thanks for the recommendation. I’m looking at their site now for ribbon yarn. I may have to throw a couple of prints in my cart too. 😁💜

[@Zendemic42]

@@ItsTimeforYarn I just bought the ribbon yarn! Will make a big tote bag. And working with the print (colourway with pink, purple, green and blue pastels) and this yarn is the reason I realized perhaps colour pooling was a thing (I never knew about it but noticed the yarn was pooling and thinking it should be possible to control).

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

@@Zendemic42 I’m still debating on getting it. I may wait until later in the year since I just got yarn. But then again, I don’t want to miss the sale. Ugh decisions! 😭

[@Zendemic42]

@@ItsTimeforYarn haha feel you! I buy too much yarn like many of us

[@novaconetta1577]

You are a fantastic teacher!!! I love that you chose to do this tutorial in increments so that we could absorb the concepts first. The funny part is I wonder if Caron even knows that their yarn can do this!! Haha I think you are brilliant and thank you for doing the legwork and the tutorial. It's probably above my skill level but I just like knowing that yarn can do this 💕

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

You are so welcome! My goal is that after my tutorial, you will feel equipped to succeed in this skill. I encourage you to watch my upcoming argyle video and give it a try. You can do it!

[@ranenjin]

Immediately went to dig through my stash to find the color changing yarns I bought for the pretty colors but got too frustrated to use!!! This is so cool and I can't wait to experiment. Great video!

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Thank you! I did the exact same thing when I discovered color pooling. You will love it! 😁💜

[@ranenjin]

@ItsTimeforYarn update: tried it out and i just bought more yarn at michaels to make a bag with this technique...dont tell my dad i bought more yarn!! 😂

[@jessicaolney4900]

This is fantastic! A few years back I was all excited to try color pooling and dove ni and hit a wall and put it away where it has been in hibernation. This tutorial is exactly what I need and I can't wait to pick up the yarn and hooks and start over following your tutorial series. So clear and I love the examples, explanations, and clarification.

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

I’m so happy to hear that you’ve been re-inspired to try again. It can be finicky at first but it is so cool once you get the hang of it. You can do it! 😁💜

[@Wxnderingkid]

You are an amazing teacher, crochet coach and positive influence! I’m excited to practice color pooling on some old yarn before commiting to a project. Thank you!

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Thank you so much! Practicing on old yarn so definitely a good way to get started. You can do it! 😁💜

[@merlingrey2568]

i've been crocheting for about 5 years and color pooling has always been something i couldn't wrap my mind around, thanks for demystifying it! your examples are lovely and i may just give this a go some time ^.^

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

You are so welcome! You can do it! 😁💜

[@rainyhylian]

You are such a great teacher that this concept finally clicked for me. I hadn't thought to stick to just moss and granny stitches and use the stitches themselves as the unit of measure. Instead, I tried to ram my way through a specific pattern and yarn (because adhd hyperfocus) and had to cut it so much that I may as well have just used differently colored yarns. It was a mess and the unfinished project will forever lie in the graveyard of shame. Thank you so much for sharing! I can't wait to try again!

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

You’re very welcome! You are going to be great. 😁💜

[@DVD927]

Wow, I don’t even knit or crochet & I found this interesting & understood the concepts. You’re a fantastic teacher!

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Thank you so much. That means a lot to me. 😁💜

[@dressmaking]

same! I couldn't stop watching!

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

@@dressmaking thank you! 😁💜

[@daniearsman5743]

Just wow my mind is blown!

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Right?! I felt the same way when I learned this technique. 💜😁

[@djlclopez128]

Wow 😱 I've been crocheting since was a child and have NEVER heard of this! You're a crochet GENIUS! Thank you for sharing this with all us crochet ladies! I'm going to watch the rest of the series now! SUBSCRIBED!

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Welcome! I’m glad you’re here. Once I saw color pooling, I knew I had to master it. It is so fascinating!

[@lydiakupresak4293]

Copy that comment! Very clever! Can't wait to try!

[@ddcrowley]

Prior to the internet and KZbin specifically, how did we ever learn this kind of stuff? Lol. It's so complicated and specific. THANK YOU for this tutorial!

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Thank you for your support! I appreciate you. And I’m not sure how we ever learned a thing before the internet. 😂💜

[@lilairwin6056]

I have never tried color pooling I have watched all 3 videos very inlighting. I have ordered my yarn and when it comes in I am going to do this!! Love the way you explain everything. I have sent your channel to my daughter. So glad I found you!! When I have my blanket done I will post it on face book!! Thank you!

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Thank you so much! I am excited for you! Color pooling is so addicting. You will never look at variegated yarn the same way again! You’ve got this! 😁💜

[@natpoat935]

Thank you, thank you!!! You are absolutely brilliant at explaining & showing Pooling. I've watch many videos on pooling but, you are the best. Thank you again!

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

You’re very welcome! So happy to help. 😁💜

[@antoinettebabers1143]

Thank you! You made pooling look so much easier. You have a great way of teaching. I'm glad I found your channel.

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Thank you for your kind words. I’m glad you’re here! Color pooling is so addictive once you get the hang of it. You can do it!

[@marylangway1343]

I've come across color/planned pooling before but NOONE has explained it nearly as well as you have...THANK YOU...I have a few skeins of RHHS primary stripes that I was gifted and now I have something to play with in order to make a (hopefully) beautiful piece to gift to someone. Thank you again!

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

You’re very welcome! 😁💜

[@OMGrannySquare]

I love what you're doing. the end result is gorgeous. at the moment i find it too intimidating but you make it look so easy that i might give it a try

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

It really is so much fun once you get going. I hope you’ll give it a try! 😁

[@spicysauce_123]

This is so interesting! I never thought different yarn color schemes could make such beautiful patterns like these ♥️ so here’s what I gathered from the vid… Most likely works on 2 types of stitches-moss stitch and granny stitch It’s better to find a yarn skein that doesn’t have too much of a noticeable ombré Find your magic number, eg. loosen your tension and/or tighten it to reveal the pattern

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Yep! Color pooling takes some patience and some practice but is so much fun! 😁💜

[@lrose30198]

I've been crocheting for years and I've heard about color pooling but have never been able to visualize actually doing it. This video helped SO very much! You are a great teacher! I'm not sure if I'm ready to try just yet because, like you, I'm desperate to reduce my stash. But I have bookmarked the videos in this series so that when I give myself permission to buy more yarn it will be pooling yarn.

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Great plan! Once you get to it, you will love it! 😁💜

[@lynvaughan3910]

You are an amazing teacher! Thank you for this video. I've been crocheted for 50 years and have been wanting to try this for ages and yours is the best video I've found. ❤

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Thank you for your kind words. I’m so happy I was able to help! 💜😁

[@LauraE.9897]

So excited for this, I can hardly wait. I am a member in "Melissa Loves Crochet" on KZbin & she has lives every Tuesday at I think noon eastern & Fridays at 8 eastern & I brought up planned pooling. I hope you dont mind that I mentioned your channel & told them in the chat you were starting this series. Maybe you'll get some new subscribers, several wanted to learn. Its a very helpful & sharing community there. If you come to the lives in the chat you can type "drop" & your channel link is automatically shared. I think many would love your channel. Thank you for teaching this, you are very good at explaining. 💜🧶

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Wow! Thank you for mentioning me. I’m working to have part two up next week. I hope I can explain well enough that everyone finds success with color pooling. 😊

[@elfiebell]

Loving the Uptown Girls quote! One of my favorite movies!

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Thank you! 😁💜

[@highcotton63664]

I learned so much from this video and feel much more confident about pooling. I love how pooling turns out and can't wait to dive deeper into it. Thank you!

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

I’m so excited for you! Glad I could help. You’re gonna do great! 💜😁

[@julielohmann7472]

You are a brilliant teacher! I'm able to understand and not be bored. Thank you!

[@theleonidaschannel]

wow, i put this on just because i was curious about the process but you explained everything so wonderfully i really feel like i could do it. you are a fantastic teacher/mentor. everything is so thorough and thoughtful

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words. It can be tricky at first but you can certainly do it. I hope you give it a try one day. 😁💜

[@dinamehr6096]

You are so fast and concise at explaining this and I appreciate you!!

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Glad it was helpful! 😁💜

[@joledo2264]

I'd never heard of colour pooling until I saw you. Now I want to give this a go. Thank you from the UK, your tutorial is so easy to follow ❤️

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

You are so welcome! I’m glad you’re here! 😁💜

[@susananderson9619]

Omg,This is amazing how you can master the placement of each color.Its unbelievable.

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Thank you! 😁💜

[@redfeatheredreptile]

woah, this is really cool. I'm fairly new to crochet and thought this would be far too advanced, but its really just some trial and error, planning, and picking the right yarn! i'll definitely have to try it sometime.

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Yes! It is so simple once you get going. You will love it! 😁💜

[@tannad5332]

I love uptown girls!!! Molly smiles gets me every time

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Yes!! Such a sweet song. 😁💜

[@lordofthelandsquids]

I've never heard of this before but this is insanely cool! In the past I've avoided variegated yarns because of how unpredictable the colors are, but this is such a cool technique I think I'll have to try it! :)

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

I agree! I used to avoid variegated yarns as well but this was a total game changer for me. I hope you try it and love it! 😁💜

[@seagreenblue4052]

You have taken the incomprehensible mystery of color pooling out for a total beginner. I started to watch a tutorial more than a year back. My head was spinning. Never went back. But your method of teaching is fabulous. Do I have the confidence now? No. But I'm getting closer. Will watch the rest of you videos before I figure out a project. Thank you so much ❤

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

So happy to help you gain confidence. Color pooling is tricky at first but once you get it, it’s addictive! You can do it! 💜😁

[@seagreenblue4052]

@@ItsTimeforYarn Thank you for your encouragement. ❤

[@tropezando]

This is really cool! I lose my place when I try to crochet anything over 20 stitches wide, but I'm definitely going to show this to my mom. Thanks!

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

You’re very welcome! And I agree. Color pooling is really cool! 😁💜

[@ll8537-x2h]

This video was awesome! I didn't even know color pooling was a thing, but the effect is so beautiful, and you explained it so well!

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Thank you so much! As soon as I discovered color pooling I knew I had to master it. It is so fascinating to watch the pattern unfold. 😁💜

[@stephanieiv1163]

You’re a wizard! How incredibly clever! And such precise instructions! Yay!

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Thank you! 😁💜

[@ZebaKnight]

This is amazing! And inspiring. You make this technique seem possible - though when I saw your finished work I initially thought, "No way!" My solution to using variegated yarn (the Ice Picasso yarns, for instance) has been to outline them with a solid color to create a "stained glass window pane" effect, setting off little areas of the different colors. That works for some projects, but I don't like the polka-dot effect it gives in others. When I finish my current complex afghan, I'll see if I can do this. Thanks - and brava!

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

You’re very welcome. I’m excited for you to give this a try. Once you get the hang of it, it is truly addicting! You will never look at variegated yarn the same way again. 😁💜

[@ZebaKnight]

@@ItsTimeforYarn I believe you. I avoided working with variegated yarn until recently. Now I'm learning how to use it in ways that reduce the blotchy, scrambled effect it sometimes produces. It's challenging!

[@Rekeronse2543]

You’re amazing!!! I swear there’s ALWAYS something new to learn in the fiber arts 🥰 you’re a shining example of why humans are so wonderful, despite it all, we love to learn and share what we learn! 💕

[@onemorewip]

I love Knot Yourself Out patterns! I’ve made one of her wraps and a ruana. Both patterns were so well written and the end product was absolutely gorgeous! I have a few more of her patterns sitting in my downloads folder. It might be time to revisit them and work one up! Thank you, Petra!

[@onemorewip]

Oh my goodness! I’m so sorry! I started responding to another video, it ended and yours began. I went back to finish my comment and it popped into your video, not the one I had been watching before the switch! Thank you for loving the comment…it was a very sweet way to deal with a comment that was obviously not meant for your video. ❤️

[@Lyddiebits]

Ahhh!!!! I'm self taught, via KZbin. I've made blankets, scarves, mittens, kitchen wash rags. I've watched a LOT of color pooling videos in the last 6 years, but after watching part 1 of 3, I am feeling confident that I'll be able to do this!! I got a hank and a half (I think that is the right terminology) of "shiny 100% cotton" I can't remember the name of the cotton, it's 100%, anyway, I got it at a thift store for 15 bucks. It's absolutely GORGEOUS variegated yarn!! It's 3 pounds, if I remember correctly. Anyway, I've been saving it for YEARS, we are in the middle of the second largest move of my life, so no time to do any of my hobbies, however, once we get moved and crochet weather is here, I'm going to measure my beautiful yarn and SEE, and I think it is, see if the colors are the same length. I think they are!!! Maybe I'll make myself a bag! Like a purse... Fun to dream! Thanks again! New sub here💜

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. 😁💜

[@Lyddiebits]

@@ItsTimeforYarn thank you:)

[@yayforyarn4837]

Wow I didn’t even know this was a thing Mindblown gonna have to figure this out although I think it’s gonna take me quite a while it just looks beautiful and the work that goes into it makes it that much more precious I guess you could say

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

It takes a little practice and a lot of patience but once you get going, it’s so much fun and turns out just beautifully. You can do it!

[@ECMoPo]

This is CRAZY. I need to try this genius method!😱 I'm blown away. Thank you for sharing!

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

You are very welcome!

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

Great tutorial so far! I’m really looking forward to the next two parts!

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Thank you! I’m a bit nervous but I’m going to do my best to explain how this works. 😁

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

@@ItsTimeforYarn you did a great job! And I think it’s smart to break it up too!

[@Liquidlifetravel_leisure]

This is a great tutorial. I am new to crochet and still learning about all things yarn. Color pooling is a new term for me.

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Welcome to the crochet family! Color pooling is intriguing to me and once you get the hang of it, it’s so simple. I hope you give it a try one day. You can do it! 😁💜

[@evajawidzk2068]

Thank you really look difficult but your a wonderful explainer . Thank you very much. ❤❤❤

[@dizzydyes]

I never realized that stitch was called a granny stitch until this video! My grandma loved using that stitch she taught me how to crochet so it's very fitting

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

That is awesome! 😁💜

[@GothicPoet]

I used to make my own color blends by weaving different colors of yarn together in long sections. I can customize my yarn because I know how to blend the yarn. I can also blend different weights and softness of yarns. It's important to practice. 😊

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Sounds pretty neat. 😁💜

[@briddle3543]

I've only been chaining up 1 at the ends and my sides remain straight. I only chain up 2 if I have to eat up color at the start of the next row. Doing that also allows me to keep my tension absolutely consistent as well.

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Nice! I’ll have to try that on my next project. Thanks for the heads up. 😁💜

[@kristena7615]

Great video. I wish I had seen it before learning how to do planned pooling. You had great tips and I learned a few new things too.

[@marywood8241]

Always wanted to learn how to do this! Can't wait to get started! Thank you for sharing this❣ 🙂

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

I’m so happy for you to get started. Color pooling is so much fun! You’ve got this!

[@nikkinichols1917]

This feels revolutionary. My mind is blown and I can’t wait to buy some multicolored yard that would never dare buy before learning this 👏👏👏👏👏

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

You’re going to love it! 😁💜

[@shamelesschele242]

This was SOOOOOO helpful!!! Thank you for taking the time to explain this in such detail and in a way that's easy to understand!!? New subbie here!!!

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Thank you for being here! Welcome! 😁💜

[@fighterflight]

You are very good at teaching and that is a talent in and of itself. Well done!

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Thank you so much! That means so much to me. 💜😁

[@carolscrazycrochetmore5093]

Thanks so much for this tutorial!! I’ve been wanting to learn color pooling and it looks like I found the perfect person to teach me. I can’t wait for the next video!! 😊💚😊💚

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

You are so welcome! I'm glad you're here!

[@Mallowolf]

This sounds super fun and satisfying to do. Like crocheting and solving a puzzle at the same time! I’m gonna get some color changing yarn just so I can try this out :D thank you!

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Have fun! Color pooling is addictive. 💜😁

[@milan.8738]

this is amazing! I’ve always seen advanced crocheters throwing away these kind of yarn because of the color control, but this is absolutely mind blowing. obviously I have to try this for a skirt! thank you so so much from ecuador 🇪🇨

[@dumanababan13]

I never thought that we could calculate it. You are genius. Thanks so much

[@shellee]

I am a multicraftual maker. hand-knitting, machine kniiting, tunisian, spinning, weaving, sewing. I crochet only as much as I have to. In 20 years nothing has made me want to do any significant traditional crochet until this video.

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Wow! I am so happy to have helped you get motivated to crochet. You have a lot of talent so I know you would pick this up in no time. Color Pooling is so much fun once you get the hang of it. You can do it! 💜😁

[@bschultz7390]

I’m a knitter and I found this fascinating! You’re a great teacher.

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Thank you so much! This can be done with knitting. I have no idea how but I have seen it in some color pooling Facebook groups. 😁💜

[@michelletran6348]

Thank you, that was very informative.. I hope you have a video to show an entire project so we can gauge how you determine the pattern with a specific yarn to complete a real project 😊

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

I certainly do. I have two more pets to this series as well as other videos showing how to pool specific yarns. I’ll leave the playlist below. 💜😁 kzbin.info/aero/PLmNKKqcIMS0H2eCBnjkQFIB_Z18FafWJv&si=Af8H0sUlDVm9IUsn

[@michelletran6348]

@@ItsTimeforYarn thank you so much, I actually looked after commenting & found it. Very helpful indeed, thank you, and thank you for the link as well 💚 I just purchased some mixed coloured yarns in anticipation of trying out your tutorials!

[@fritula6200]

What a Brilliant lady: who created a masterpiece! ❤ Changing hook sizes in one's piece of work.... unheard-of!!

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

Why thank you! And yes! Changing hook sizes??? Whaaaat? It’s totally mind bending when crocheting. 😁💜