Last year, yarn pooling or color pooling became a HUGE trend among the crochet community. I never really got the hang of it but there was no lack of trying there. So, when I received the opportunity to review Yarn Pooling Made Easy by the amazing Marly Bird, I jumped at the chance to learn from a master. Yarn Pooling Made Easy teaches you how to turn variegated yarn into something truly amazing with a simple stitch pattern! Not only does Marly teach you how to complete a planned yarn pooling project, she also has included 10 gorgeous crochet patterns in the book. If you have never heard of the trend and want to try it out now or have tried before and failed (like me!) you will definitely want to add Yarn Pooling Made Easy to your library.
Excerpted from Yarn Pooling Made Easy by Marly Bird. Copyright © 2017 Leisure Arts, Inc. Used with permission from the publisher. All rights reserved.
Title: Yarn Pooling Made Easy
Author: Marly Bird
Published by: Leisure Arts, Inc.
ISBN: 978-1-4647-6622-0
Format: Paperback, 32 pages
Published: July 1, 2017
Price: $9.99
Yarn Pooling Made Easy
Yarn Pooling Made Easy is an amazing resource that teaches you how to get started with planned color pooling. Since there are so many variables for achieving successful color pooling, Marly breaks it all down and explains the secret to the technique and how to apply it to the 10 gorgeous patterns in the book. Here are the patterns included in Yarn Pooling Made Easy:
- Full Scarf p3
- Wristers, Cowl, & Hat Set p6
- Zig-Zag Scarf p10
- Car Seat Cover p13
- Baby Cocoon p16
- Hooded Scarf p19
- Child’s Sweater p22
- Poncho With Raglan Yoke p26
The projects in this book are all created with various kinds of Red Heart variegated yarn which work well with the color pooling “formula.” The projects are all unique and there is such a great variety of patterns, so there is something for everyone! The patterns in this book are written in standard US crochet terms. Each pattern includes a “Shopping List” with yarn, hook, and other supply information. The patterns also have gauge information including instructions on how to create the gauge swatch. There is also a stitch guide with instructions for the Moss Stitch, which is used in all of the patterns. The instructions are all clearly written and easy to understand.
In the book, Marly also includes the link to her amazing Planned Pooling video playlist on YouTube. She also has some great tips on her blog to help you along your planned pooling journey!
Giveaway
A huge thank you to Marly Bird and Leisure Arts for providing both the review copy and giveaway copy of Yarn Pooling Made Easy and allowing me to give this amazing book away to one of my lucky readers!
Here’s how to enter:
Use the Rafflecopter form below to enter. The giveaway is open to US residents only and will end on September 17, 2017 at 11:59pm ET. Please read all giveaway rules before entering. Good luck to you all!
Blog Tour
Marly is hosting a blog tour for Yarn Pooling Made Easy. You can find out more about it here. If you would like to stop by and visit all of the blogs participating in the blog tour and enter the other giveaways, you can find them all here:
Calleigh’s Clips & Crochet Creations: September 5, 2017
ACCROchet: September 6, 2017
The Stitchin’ Mommy: September 7, 2017 <– That’s me!
Crochet Memories: September 8, 2017
Pattern Paradise: September 11, 2017
5 Little Monsters: September 12, 2017
Yarnutopia: September 13, 2017
Same DiNamics Crochet: September 14, 2017
Nicki’s Homemade Crafts: September 15, 2017
Looping With Love: September 18, 2017
Underground Crafter: September 19, 2017
In addition to the giveaways hosted by the bloggers above, Marly will be hosting a giveaway each day of the 10-day blog tour for Planned Pooling Made Easy! You can find Marly’s daily giveaways on her YouTube channel.
Nora Helma says
December 16, 2018 at 3:20 PMThanks for reviewing this book. I’ve wanted to try yarn pooling but have been intimidated by it. Maybe I’ll give it a try.
Cinda says
December 15, 2018 at 4:55 PMThis is one thing I have yet to tackle. I look forward reading and learning all I can about yarn pooling. The review is what made me want this book and of course it’s by Marly Bird, now that lady can craft. Thanks Stitch mommy for steering me in the right direction.
Kim Thomas says
December 12, 2018 at 10:12 AMMy Daughter showed me this book and I just can hardly believe that this can be done! Fascinating concept and since I am a doubter, I appreciate the review and so in the next year want to give this technique a try. Thanks so much!
Tara Dwyer says
October 23, 2018 at 12:52 PMWhat a great book, I’ve always wanted to learn how to yarn pool!
Olga Torres says
October 16, 2018 at 10:17 AMas much as I enjoy this yarn pooling,its not always the easiest to get started. You think you got it then Bam it all starts to change. So maybe I should get this book.
Renea Moore says
August 18, 2018 at 4:03 PMI have a wanted to try yarn pooling. After reading your review I think I will definitely be giving it try.
Debby Elmer says
July 29, 2018 at 8:36 AMI love all the different crochet projects. You always give me such great ideas.
DIMITRA TZAMTZIS says
June 13, 2018 at 5:04 PMSomething to try out! Thank you!
Marjolein says
June 13, 2018 at 2:03 AMI just started a project with pooling yarn. Not that easy with a book lol xxx
Dimitra Tzamtzis says
May 12, 2018 at 11:05 PMI would love to try yarn pooling one day.
Sandy says
March 13, 2018 at 11:06 PMBeautiful technique!
Connie D says
March 4, 2018 at 10:07 AMI love the look of yarn pooling but haven’t got it down yet and would love anything that would make it easier.
Diane says
February 27, 2018 at 12:13 PMI’m obsessed with yarn pooling and Marly Bird is the best! This looks like a great book!
Maddie N says
February 27, 2018 at 11:33 AMLooks like a fun technique to learn!
Laura says
February 19, 2018 at 6:05 PMI’ve always been afraid to try this. Now I am inspired.
Faith Emerson says
February 19, 2018 at 3:28 PMI haven’t tried yarn pooling but would like to. These are some very nice patterns. Beautiful work. Thank you.
Lori VanDusen says
February 16, 2018 at 4:16 PMI would love to have a book that would guide me through yarn pooling. I really love the possibilities 😊
VictoriaKilton says
February 14, 2018 at 11:33 AMI need to get supplies to try Yarn pooling it looks amazing!
Christine says
February 14, 2018 at 10:44 AMThank you for the review. This is something I really want to try.
Sharon Fee says
February 13, 2018 at 7:50 PMI’ve tried several techniques on yarn pooling with no luck. I hope this book will help!
Cheryl Heming says
February 13, 2018 at 4:01 PMI tried yarn pooling without much success, this book shows some great ideas and tips.
Diana Ross says
February 13, 2018 at 12:57 PMI love the yarn pooling book! I’ve always wanted to learn how to do this. Thank you for making it easy for us!
Alison Routley says
January 25, 2018 at 5:50 PMYour review of this book has given me the inspiration to try colour blocking – something I’ve been nervous to try. Also, I will be getting a copy of this book, having also see photos of some of the projects.
Nicole Lopez says
January 25, 2018 at 12:44 PMStill trying to figure out pooling.
Christy says
January 24, 2018 at 7:03 AMThis is on my list of things to try!
Katrina says
January 24, 2018 at 1:48 AMI think this lady would be a great designer to learn Yarn pooling from, thanks for the book review!!
Julie says
January 23, 2018 at 10:16 PMI have yet to give this a try – but planning on it soon
Christy says
January 23, 2018 at 7:51 PMID love to learn how to yarn pool. I get a pattern but not like this
Maddie N says
January 23, 2018 at 1:17 PMWould like to learn Yarn Pooling. Looks like a challenge that’ll be fun to do.
Eileen Boyce says
January 16, 2018 at 4:04 AMThis is s cute.
Alice Darter says
January 14, 2018 at 10:52 AMReally looking forward to giving this a shot now. Thanks for the review!
Yasmin Jumao-as says
January 10, 2018 at 9:17 AMThis is an awesome book.😍
Marcia de Hue says
January 10, 2018 at 8:55 AMSending my son to the store to get me some more yarn for pooling. Tried it a lot of times, but will give it a chance to try it more
Patty says
January 10, 2018 at 2:08 AMI am really interested in yarn pooling and your review makes me want to try it again-maybe this time I can figure it out.
Laurie Copeland says
January 9, 2018 at 12:23 AMI’ve been wanting to try yarn pooling, maybe I can do it this year
deborah says
December 18, 2017 at 10:41 AMI think she is the best in explaining yarn pooling.
Sharon says
December 14, 2017 at 11:34 PMThanks for the review! I’ve tried different techniques for yarn pooling with no luck. Maybe this book will help!
Teri says
December 13, 2017 at 10:04 AMI love your review of Marly’s yarn pooling book. I definitely want to give this a try!
morgan schrodt says
December 13, 2017 at 3:57 AMPlanned pooling is one of the best yarn techniques ever !! These patterns looks so fun!!
loretta says
December 12, 2017 at 7:13 PMthis was a fun fade last year, and I actually was able to make a few scarfs and dishtowels that looked terrific with the pooling. I remember way back when I was learning to crochet and knit from my Mom, how she told me if I adjusted my tension and kept it consistent, I’d see a pattern emerge as I went … this is what she meant.
Carrie P. says
December 12, 2017 at 4:47 PMI like the idea of yarn pooling made easy because it seems so complicated to me.
Julie says
December 12, 2017 at 3:45 PMLooks like something I would like to try.
Rebecca says
December 11, 2017 at 4:21 AMI might have to look into yarn pooling and this book now ☺️
Judy Mitchel says
December 10, 2017 at 5:52 PMI’m so confused by spooling I think this would be a good one to check out.
Carol Vile says
December 10, 2017 at 4:39 PMI haven’t tried yarn pooling yet, and wouldn’t know how so this book would be really useful. I see it has some great patterns in it too, not just scarves.
Laurie Copeland says
December 10, 2017 at 9:36 AMI have been thinking of trying yarn pooling and this book looks like a great starting place with Marley’s secrets
Gail H says
December 9, 2017 at 9:38 AMBeautiful idea! Would love to learn how to yarn pooling
K'Lynn Wait says
December 9, 2017 at 9:06 AMI have been too intimidated to try yarn pooling but now with the help of this book I will be ready to give it a try! I love watching Marly’s videos, so I’m sure her book will be great. Thanks for the review!
Beth says
December 8, 2017 at 10:34 AMAhh! Another project to add to my list! Can’t wait… Looks gorgeous
Karol Beaufore says
December 5, 2017 at 1:25 PMI love the look of yarn pooling. The easiest explanation of yarn pooling was done by Marly Bird.
WJ says
December 5, 2017 at 12:13 PMThis is a technique I have been wanting to try for a while now. This book looks like the perfect thing to get me doing it.
Brianna says
December 3, 2017 at 6:53 PMGosh. I’ve been wanting to try yarn pooling! It’s so intimidating though!
Kelsey Hollis says
December 2, 2017 at 8:46 PMI’ve been wanting to try yarn pooling. This will give me some motivation!
Loretta Newnam says
December 2, 2017 at 8:19 PMI need this book!
Doris McCarty says
December 2, 2017 at 7:45 PMI like this book!
Kd Williams says
December 2, 2017 at 10:50 AMYarn pooling fascinates me – from reading your review, I will have to give it a try!
TINA FESTORAZIE says
December 2, 2017 at 6:54 AMI’m excited to try yarn pooling. The scarf looks gorgeous.
Catol says
December 2, 2017 at 2:44 AMI had no idea what yarnpooling was until I read your review-thanks!!
Emmal says
December 2, 2017 at 1:08 AMI’d love to try yarn pooling, this book would really help!!
Kimberly says
December 1, 2017 at 9:26 PMInteresting. Thanks for the review.
Terri Korell says
December 1, 2017 at 5:58 PMThank you for the review, her blog is wonderful. Thanks for the hint to check out her page.
Rebekah says
December 1, 2017 at 4:55 PMI may have to check this out. I love the look of yarn pooling but not sure I could do it.
Flora says
December 1, 2017 at 4:47 PMI have been stymied by this technique, but it sounds like this book may help.
Connie says
December 1, 2017 at 4:00 PMI really need to give this a try. thanks for the book.