Frequently Asked Questions
What is color pooling crochet or planned pooling crochet?
Color pooling, also known as planned pooling, is a style of crochet where a variegated yarn is manipulated to create a pattern, typically argyle. By utilizing yarn tension and strategically placing stitches, the colors of the yarn can pool together to create a beautiful pattern.
Do all variegated yarns color pool? How do I know if it can?
No, not all variegated or striped yarns can color pool. For a yarn to color pool, it must have a consistent color repeat and consistent lengths of each color. The best color pooling yarns change color after several inches. Yarns with color changes that are too long are not optimal but can achieve a pattern by using "yarn eating" stitches.
What kind of stitches can be used?
Many different stitches can be used for planned pooling. Yarns with short color changes work well with stitches like the single stitch or moss stitch. For yarn with long color changes, "yarn-eating" stitches like the granny stitch, bean stitch or jasmine stitch are great.
How do I start planned pooling? Do you have a tutorial?
There are many wonderful videos on Youtube that show you how to start planned pooling. With all the different methods and tutorials, it can be daunting and confusing. I am in the works of creating a video tutorial of my favorite method and what has worked for me. I will link it on my page once it becomes available.