PLANNED POOLING CROCHET - Argyle and Diamond DIY Tutorial for Super Scarf & Afghan Blanket

You can learn how to do Planned Pooling Crochet to create Argyle and Diamond patterns in this tutorial video. Hi I'm Donna Wolfe from Naztazia. You'll learn how to crochet a super scarf or an afghan blanket using the planned pooling technique. This special use of variegated yarn creates a nice diamond or argyle effect. Big thank you to David, creator of plannedpooling... for his amazing application that helps us with this technique.
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[@naztazia]

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[@SabrinaDOfficial]

First of all, this tutorial is awesome!! ☺️ One question. For the blanket, you upped the stitches from 85 to 86. Is it because we have to have even stitches in every base chain? Thanks!!

[@bpereztab]

Absolutely the best yarn pooling video that I’ve seen!!!! Thank you so much for the easy to follow and methodical instructions.

[@joannfunderburk3840]

Finally! A planned pooling tutorial worth its weight in gold! thank you!

[@naztazia]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mrspritty86]

I did not think I was smart enough to understand this but you broke this down beautifully♡ thank you

[@joierathburn4767]

So far your tutorial makes the most sense!! I’m gonna give planned pooling a try..after I finish the kitty couch I’m making for my daughter’s kitty! ..lol Thanks for the great tutorial:)

[@naztazia]

Wonderful!! I'm sure the fur baby will love the new couch! 🐱

[@CharityW.]

YOU ARE AMAZING!!! This is by far the BEST explanation of this I have seen!! Thank you for taking the time to do this! Keep up the great work 💪👷👍👏

[@pompmart69]

I completely agree … I wasnt sure other than to do 7 rows and try to figure the pattern from other “tutorials” … Thank you Dave and thank you computers ! Of course thanks to Ms Wolf as well for making it much easier for folks to try this out

[@SillyGooseGracie]

Your voice is so soothing, with the counting and the “uh-oh!”s I feel like a kidnergartner

[@dramariayoraimalopez1189]

Best explanation ever! The program to decide how to plan the pooling is just amazing! So easy to fill and so easy to make then. I love it. Your video with the real-time explanation is perfect. All we need to know to start and succeed. Thank you very much. I’m making my first granddaughter blanket. It is beautiful thanks to your guide. Thanks!

[@snusmumrik26]

Great thanks for your comment! So do i!✨

[@BodegaCiggarat]

Have been crocheting for 2 years or so now (with the help of this channel) and decided I wanted to try this technique. Bravo, this is literally the most helpful video on this concept. Thank you for all that you do!

[@naztazia]

Thank you!

[@marialourenco8468]

Thank you so very much!! You toturial is the better in de KZbin!! Is so clear and easy to follow!! Thank you!! :)

[@naztazia]

Thank you very much :)

[@ashleencook]

I have been crocheting since I was j elementary school... And this is the first explanation that makes sense!!!

[@KahudMom]

I love this one because you do not waste as much yarn and you can turn with any color and continue making the pattern :) I love this one, Naztazia understands color pooling the best!! Great teacher! Great color pooling calculator!

[@cmmartinez330]

I'm screaming with Excitement!!! Finally an easy way of understanding Planned Pooling!Thanks a million Donna and David!!

[@naztazia]

Thank you! And yes, David is really a wonderful person.

[@khushboosharma1135]

This is by far the coolest planned pooling video method i’ve watched! Thanks so much!❤

[@naztazia]

Glad it was helpful!

[@loliybarra6393]

This is great, thank you, thank you, I make a blankets for Vets and i.m always looking for something new, thank you again❤❤

[@naztazia]

You are so welcome! Thank you for taking care of the vets!

[@pisitimchit3831]

Best tutorial I have seen so far, very simple and clear, every single word as precise as your stitch! Thank you so much for making this video and sharing with us 🙏🏼

[@naztazia]

Thank you for the kindness! ❤️

[@julies5515]

Oh my this really is the best explanation I have seen. I have watched so many videos. I'm going to try your method, because I want to learn this. I know I can. If it weren't so late I would try it now. That is so pretty.

[@naztazia]

Glad it was helpful!

[@brendasaunders9154]

Thankyou so very much and to Dave for creating the app. Now I can plaid to my hearts content. Now I am one very happy old lady

[@magdapracsiu3096]

So lucky to have come across this tutorial! You make it so easy. Thank you, David, for your application too! I can't wait to try it myself once I get some yarn I like. :) Thank you for your videos and your great lessons!

[@AtomicCat7978]

Love your tutorials! You explain everything very, very exceptionally well every time I have watched one! Very unique technique and plan to do a project in the future for a scarf! Thanks for sharing your time and talent with everyone! Have a blessed day!

[@naztazia]

Thank you so much!

[@rosamunda4713]

Now I find this! I spent hours trying to figure this out. Thank you so much for sharing this. Amazingly I have 4 skeins at least of that yellow, white and gray yarn that needs to be made into a baby blanket! I may even get started on it now.

[@pennyproper4575]

Finally your video explains it so well that this legally blind women can follow..... using the chart to write down how many stitches for each color helps me alot to get the pattern... thank you very much for explaining this technique .... LOVE your videos...

[@naztazia]

Thank you very much - glad it could help!

[@a.k.a.memyselfni9747]

Naztazia, I just wanted to say THANK-YOU!, I've watched so many "Yarn Pooling How to's" & I just got more confused Until Your Perfectly explained Yarn Pooling video! with the yarnpooling.com site, Now I totally get it & have just started on mine, It's working out PERFECTLY! all Thanks to YOU. So once again THANK-YOU!🙏🏼👍🏼👍🏼😉

[@lilibusca2581]

you are from far my favourite teacher! you are really a professional

[@naztazia]

Thank you very much!

[@maggiecoughenour4799]

Instructions you just gave pooling an I understand it level! THANK-YOU!

[@naztazia]

Wonderful - glad the video could help!

[@ZebaKnight]

Wow, David's chart is game-changing. Thanks Naztazia for this clear demonstration and explanation of a complicated technique.

[@naztazia]

Happy to help!

[@ChristyThompson-m6m]

After watching many many planned pooling videos, this one is the most comprehensive. Thank you!

[@naztazia]

Glad it was helpful!

[@indiangurl7029]

Ohh thank YOU Donna for this fantastic tutorial. I am more of a visional person with paper 😆 than memorizing each step with the other tutorials.

[@oldsoul6696]

When I saw Donna's face on thmbnail it was a ln instant relief to me! I knew I can learn colour pooling now. I learned crochet from her. 🙏💕

[@SandPell123]

Planned pooling turns out so pretty. Thanks so much for the video.

[@naztazia]

Thank you so much!

[@lisabaker1343]

For the first time I think I can understand this pooling. Thank you

[@FootballFanLeanne]

Omigoodness. That planned pooling website is a game changer. I've been struggling with this technique for a while, but now I think I can finally do something beautiful with my variegated yarns.

[@kristanpettigrew-youngbloo1370]

this is the best tut i have seen so far...i was gonna give up, but not now!!!! thank you!!

[@naztazia]

Awesome! Glad it could help.

[@noniof5711]

Wow,wow,wow!! After watching several videos and reading, reading, reading about how to pool - THIS was by far the best and most clear tutorial I've seen!! Thank you so much! I think I finally feel confident that I can do this!

[@brendaadams1373]

This is the best explanation of planned pooling I’ve seen yet! Thanks!!

[@naztazia]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ullaboysen5014]

Finally I got it thanks to you. You're a great teacher.......

[@Laflacaycancer]

I LOVE YOU SHARING THIS PATTERN. INSTEAD OF WORRYING TO DRIVE MYSELF CRAZY LEARNING KNITTING I CAN LEARN GREAT DESIGN WITH THIS METHOD. THANK YOU VERY, VERY MUCH.

[@varshashah9415]

This is the first time I heard of pooling. Your video is excellent, very clear, easy to follow. Thank you.

[@sallyschnitzius2660]

I applaud you for taking the time to make sure we understand the whole concept of planned pooling. I agree with Pamphish (the comment just below mine) on everythg she said. You truly ARE the best!

[@juliesheetz1]

Thank you. I have been watching your videos for years , you are an awesome teacher!

[@naztazia]

Thank you so much!

[@tammyturner5507]

BLESS YOUR HEART!! I have watched at least 50 planned pooling videos, tried it and was about to give up! FINALLY, you made this MUCH EASIER to understand and the link to that other site is GREAT INFO! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU❤️🤗🤗🥰

[@naztazia]

Glad I could help!

[@laurencoolio123]

Whoever said this video and the planned pooling website was worth its weight in gold wasnt kidding!! This video & that website are amazing!! I was having such trouble with my planned pooling blanket, thanks to this video and the website the blanket is coming along beautifully and this makes it so easy to understand what to do!!

[@naztazia]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ChristineAnderson_Celtsvintage]

Thank you so much! With this tutorial and the app I finally got the hang of planned pooling!

[@naztazia]

Glad this could help!

[@lf100]

You explained this so nicely!! Wow

[@bernadettebailey5370]

Hi! Yes! Finally clear and comprehendible. I love David's program. So fun to play around with for any striped, variegated, ombre color waves!

[@naztazia]

I agree - he's amazing!

[@kyczy1]

amazingly well expplained and you have removed the fear!!!

[@naztazia]

Glad the tutorial could help! 😊

[@karenwhite7194]

Just as others have said, Thank you!!! I have watched so many videos, read so many instructions. Your is the first one I get. Finally!! So appreciated!!

[@naztazia]

Glad I could help!

[@phuongkern8027]

Awesome! Thank you so much for the tutorial and the link. It’s genius! Thank you to David for the free site.

[@naztazia]

Glad it was helpful! And yes, David is awesome!

[@gagansharma701]

Hi mam I like Ur all videos because Ur way of learning is so gd ,i learn many stitches from u thanks so much.

[@siyaz]

Donna, it goes without saying you're awesome but heck, I'll say it again: you are awesome, deliberate and intelligent with your wording and just the right amount of "pause" because you know you're in teaching mode. Thanks for being there!

[@Binkles]

Hey, Donna: It’s possible I’ve already left you an admiring, fawning, and grateful message about this video; if, in fact, this is a second such message, it’s because I’m _sooo_ grateful for it that I’m moved to fawn a second time! Others claim to have developed the “easiest” and/or “best” method of planned pooling; you, however, have genuinely _succeeded!_ I found this vid because while creating a Python script to be able to create visual representations of my pooling options, I ran into the one by David who linked to this vid. (Side note: Thanks a million, David, for your script! I was only about a third of the way through mine when I found yours by accident, so you saved me a _lot_ of work, and I love you for it! 💋) Donna, I don’t need step-by-step directions to crochet things (“Make 28 SC, turn, then using the back loop, make …”); patterns to me are guidelines. I’m usually looking for shapes of the final pieces, and how I get there is up to me. Essentially, what I’m looking for is “guides” and not exact steps, and that’s ZACTLY what you’ve provided here! The little tips along the way, like to loosen or tighten one or more stitches in order to achieve my goal (of making X stitches with color D, frex) are _crazy_-helpful, and _zactly_ what I needed! The fact that you get all this info across in a confident, clear voice free of noise words (“Um/er/uh” and my very _least_ favorite of all time “[let’s] go ahead and…” said before _and_ after Every. Danged. Sentence. Fragment. makes me feel MURDEROUS around the eighth time I’ve heard it in any given video) makes you a rock star 🪨⭐️ and a boss deserving of KZbin’s equivalent of a “Best Actress” Oscar! I sooo appreciate it when people _don’t_ make it torture, a trial, and a punishment to learn something! I wish I could hug you tightly and kiss you while telling you you’re simply _perfect_ and you make my life better. This is my gift to you in return for this terrific video; if ever you’re having one of “those” days when you constantly harangue yourself, wondering why you’re here and wondering what you’re doing, pull this message out and read it again because I’m presuming (and I’m _entirely_ sure that my presumption is correct!) that I speak for a LOT of people who haven’t the time (or what they believe aren’t sufficient English skills) to tell you these things. Not many people bother to say these things and sometimes, they really, _really_ NEED to be said, and every now and then, a tragedy happens and the person to whom the tragedy happened never heard these things because no one took the time to say/write them. Because I’m painfully aware of this, I do my best to make sure it never happens to anyone in my orbit. (This also explains why you may be hearing this a second time.) Thanks _ever_ so much for leading me down the path so that I understand the math involved; this helps me to extrapolate the info (to other stitches, to other yarns, to other shapes, and so on). And that’s what I needed: the basic math and understanding so that I can run off in my various directions, armed with the basics so that I can extrapolate. I genuinely appreciate your taking the time to explain so that I can apply the principles in the ways in which I need ‘em, and you neither spoke down to me nor drove me out of my tiny little mind with noise words. You’re a gem, I appreciate you, and I’m really glad I stumbled onto your vid! If you see him, I suggest you and David hug and kiss each other for us in the viewing audience; that way, you two can get what we’d like you each to have (warm fuzzies for having made this video), and (I don’t know what David is to you) perhaps a little romance? (If the latter suggestion is laughable for whatever reason, then warm fuzzies are _always_ good to have no matter the relationship! Serotonin makes life _fun!_ ☺️) There! Now if anything happens to you, we’re covered because you know what we need you to know, and if you live a long and happy life, you have this backup BandAid in case you have one of those wretched days when niggling doubt causes you to question what you’ve been doing. With lotsa ❤️, 💋, 🤗, admiration, and 🙏🏼, ❌ ⭕️ ❌ ⭕️ 💋💋💋 And as usual, please stay happy, healthy, and SAFE! Binky

[@naztazia]

Thank you very much for your kindness! I truly appreciate it!

[@sloppyjoe3617]

Yep, this is the best planned pooling video on KZbin. In combination with the website I think I can manage to actually do this. Thank you!

[@tnickolej]

I've been wanting to try planned pooling for awhile now. Thank you for sharing!!!!

[@naztazia]

Great! Glad this could help!

[@louise3810]

Super this was the best explantation I saw so far ty

[@NiritFreimanMalkishuArt]

Thank you so much. The demonstration is so clear and detailed and the app is a true magic - allow so many options. I just finished crocheting a beautiful sample 

[@naztazia]

Wonderful! Glad the video and website could help :)

[@sheplady77]

I really enjoyed your easy to understand instructions on how to do this planned pooling project and thank you for the recommendation to David for creating his technique. Omgosh it is just somuch easier to understand once wrotten down. Thank you Ms Wolfe! Have a blessed and happy day!

[@naztazia]

Thank you very much for your kindness!

[@deeturner7845]

OMG! Thank you so much for making mud turn to clear. Your instruction (guidance) made this so crystal clear for something that looks so difficult. I cannot thank you enough for your crystal clear guidance! Thank you so much and for how to add color back in the pattern. A big thank you to David for his program. He's amazing!

[@naztazia]

Glad it helped! And I totally agree, David is awesome for doing what he has to help us all!

[@danielleclayyy]

I love that we don't have to do the moss stitch. I've never been a huge fan of the stitch so I kinda gave up on color pooling , and also it seemed so confusing. But you made it really easy to understand.

[@MsSimone10]

I've watched just about every planned pooling video available and I still couldn't get the technique. This method seems a lot less stressful. Thank you!!

[@jasmineelfiky1410]

Awesome computer prossessing This working pattern is the step up of what is known as tapestry crochet or old crochet which uses cross stitch designs and its up to you to work the cross stitch as a single crochet or a little square of three double crochet or a hollow square of double crochets and chains . Its awesome that I can use a varigated yarn and use it as I like 💪 Thanks for sharing ❤

[@paulakoncki4029]

Thank you your video was very informative!!! Plan pooling looked so difficult but after watching your tutorial it gave me some confidence to start my blanket! Can't wait to start! Stay save! 🥰🧶🌻

[@the1_grammy503]

I appreciate your video so very much! The explanation is clear and concise. I wish the yarn that you used back in 2016 was still the same today. I bought the yarn just because of your video. I've made many pooling blankets since I learned how to use the pooling calculator. For the life of me, I cannot get the RHSS With Love Lemon Drop to pool. I've tried it with your number of stitches, I've tried multiple combinations but it absolutely will not pool. All of the sc stitches you made in combinations of 3 are huge and the 4 dark gray are so tight. The length of the colors have changed so much are are so inconsistent that it will not pool. Such a beautiful combination of colors too! Oh well. I will put it in time out and maybe later on I can pull it out and do something with it. Thank you! Your video is still fantastic!

[@elliehaven2594]

This is the absolute BEST planned pooling video I've ever seen! And I've watched many lol. Thank you so much! The website you shared is amazing as well. Thank you thank you!

[@naztazia]

Glad it was helpful!

[@njraval81]

Donna thank you so much for this tutorial, and kudos to David too! You explained very clearly on how to do planned pooling. This is much easier than doing the moss stitch.I will surely try to make a blanket using this pattern. Oh by the way i enjoyed viewing all of your crochet tutorials too😊. God bless!!!😙

[@naztazia]

Glad the videos could help - thank you!

[@hogwallowsoaps]

I was afraid to even tackle this until I saw your video. Thank you!

[@merrymorrison9253]

Fabulous tutorial! You make it so easy!! Thank you so much for sharing the instruction and sharing David's website.

[@naztazia]

Thank you very much :)

[@miszreese]

I haven't tried your method yet but this is the most detailed video I've seen on it. I'm confident it'll work perfectly. thank you so much for this.

[@naztazia]

Thank you for your kindness!

[@laurendardick3382]

This was so clear and easy to understand. Thank you so much! I'm so excited to try it!

[@memmie1104]

I have wanted to try planned pooling for so long because I love plaid. I have watched so many videos with different techniques. They are beyond confusing and it put me off trying...until I came upon your video! I worked the chain in my solid border color and then the first row. Next I used the program to see about the second row. It showed where I needed to add an extra stitch on my first row. I can crochet plaid! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. The only thing I need to do now is find a yarn that isn't different shades of pink but has completely different colors and I'll be making a plaid blanket in no time. Blessings!

[@naztazia]

Awesome! Happy the video could help!

[@thewyatts8039]

Thank you so much. I've watched several videos and your is THE BEST. More technical than I anticipated but you made me feel like I'm not stupid or losing my mind. I'm going to pick up that skein again and get going! -- Thank you again - Kathy

[@catherineman668]

Thanks for your wonderful explanation, I almost give up planned pooling until I tried your method. I finally got it.

[@naztazia]

Wonderful!

[@InvestigatingDavidCrowley]

I have been watching A LOT of videos on planned pooling lately and this is BY FAR the easiest to understand. THANK YOU! Cannot wait to give this a try.

[@7slaper]

This is such a great tutorial! (We can't say it often enough LOL).I love that there is nearly no cheating/correction necessary - I'm far too impatient to pull out stitches over and over again. Finally a great way to get a decent pattern with short frequence variegated yarn; normally I avoid that because of the always disappointing results - both in knitting and crocheting. Cheers to you and David. :)

[@naztazia]

Thank you so much!

[@pamlaw5959]

Your site is fantastic, I enjoyed learning this new for me Planned Pulling thanks I can't wait to try it

[@sewfancy4369]

I really appreciate how clear you have demonstrated how to crochet color pooling. I was getting very frustrated trying to figure out how to create the argyle pattern. Between your clear instructions and David's software program, I feel like I'm on my way!! Thank you so much!!

[@naztazia]

Glad it was helpful!

[@winstonchaychel]

This is the BEST demonstration ever!!! All my other pooling plans were terminated lol. I am now working on my current planned pooled item and it is going swimmingly because of your amazing video!!!

[@marielhernandez6749]

I watched so many planned pooling videos and tried with no luck until I watched your video! Thank you so much! Very clear and easy to follow.

[@knottheendcrochet]

Oh Wow! 😮 This was pure GENIUS!!! Thank you for breaking this technique down. I hope to try it soon. Thanks again.👍🏽

[@jamie-louiseevans8785]

I always looked at this with great confusion but you've explained it rather well. Thank you

[@ThuyLe-ve2kz]

This is the first video I’m watching regarding pooling and it is so informative that I may not need to see any other. I love argyle and the website you provided is so helpful. Thank you!!!

[@naztazia]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@iloveartsncrafts]

This is the easiest tut I've watched. Thank you!

[@whoknitter4673]

Wow!!!! That s magical planned. Awesome!

[@LovingAtlanta]

👍🤩💝Thank you! You explained everything very well. I finally believe I can do this! 💝

[@naztazia]

You’re welcome 😊

[@0706janet]

Thank you for David's site information, plannedpooling.com, I've been up all night crocheting. Your method of counting the stitches per color is the perfect answer. Happy crocheting.

[@naztazia]

Thank you so much!

[@Blessed-2-b-a-Hembree]

Thank You for explaining this tool! As always I can depend on your excellent teaching skills. I’ve been crocheting 53 years and I’m quite knowledgeable myself but I still learn something new once in awhile.

[@naztazia]

Glad it was helpful!

[@puppyluv-dj2pq]

wow! amazing pattern. at first I didnt know what this was but now Im a pro. thank you so much

[@juliakupas]

THANK YOU!! I’ve frogged so many pooling projects until now. What a clear explanation!

[@EE-eu9vo]

Thank God for creative people!

[@naztazia]

Otherwise the world would be a boring place!

[@nicolec4744]

Mind officially BLOWN! I've been crocheting for years and I have never heard of this before, I'm totally amazed!

[@angieaguiniga8778]

My thoughts exactly

[@busybeescrochet5461]

Donna, Thank You Thank You.😊 I've seen like 12 different tutorials and I get the concept, but I still somehow my crochet did not come out correctly. Now your example is the BEST ONE! ❤🐛🐝 I will definitely do it correctly now Again Thank you so very much and keep all your tutorials coming! 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🍯🐝🐝🐝

[@naztazia]

Wonderful! Glad the video could help!

[@carlajohnson3129]

That's the best tutorial yet Just discovered it myself; but some tutorials made it harder than it had to be. This a momentary hiatus. I can not post my pics on the Tube but I've really like this technique

[@naztazia]

Glad this could help!

[@estefanymejia3998]

wow I'm only 14 and my family is impressed I thank you solo much I recommend this video to any with a hook and yarn 👍👍👍

[@elizabethmorrow8682]

Never knew of the webpage app. THANK YOU between your video and the webpage I can finally CONFIDENTLY understand and give this a go.

[@naztazia]

Glad it could help!

[@amyhayre]

I was becoming very frustrated trying to understand planned pooling and then I came across your video. Thank you so much! This is by far the best explanation I’ve come across. I was all but ready to give up until I watched this. Based on your video, I’m now confident that I can do it!

[@Marie68ca]

thank you for explaining David's website, as I wasn't sure on how it work.. I now understand and can't wait to try it out.!!

[@naztazia]

Glad the video could help!

[@juls8318]

That was absolutely amazing! I cannot wait to try this technique on winter blankets and scarfs for the family! Simply brilliant! Thanks to you and David's website for helping to figure out the math!

[@annapinkham4912]

OMG DONNA!!! Thank you for really breaking down this process. When I first started, many months ago, I was able to do it. So of course I frogged it because of a minor opsy and was never able to get the pooling back. I just so happened to come across your instructions when I picked up my "pooling" project today to give it another run. I am so excited to get this started again. Thank you so much for this.

[@naztazia]

Wonderful! Glad the video could help :)

[@SacquaCampbell]

This is the first time I was able to do the planned pooling correctly. Thanks so much for the awesome video! The other tutorials I've seen utilize the moss stitch with lots of guess work and looking two rows back. I don't need to stop and look two rows back when I can count the stitches for each color. Thanks again!

[@Bonnie7455]

Very great video on how you explain this technique❣️

[@sandraverrender5282]

Thank you for your video Donna! You made it very easy to understand!

[@norass665]

Really loved your explanation!!!! Brilliant 👏 👏 👏 I was struggling with other videos and couldn't get it you make it waaaay much easier and fun!!! THANK YOU FROM MY HEART ❤ ♥ GOD BLESS YOU