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.
I have always wanted to try this technique and this book looks very interesting. Marly Bird is such a great teacher.
This is still an adventure in my crochet journey that I have not done!! This book sounds like the gateway to understanding and trying the technique!!
Thanks for reviewing this book. I’ve wanted to try yarn pooling but have been intimidated by it. Maybe I’ll give it a try.
This 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.
My 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!
What a great book, I’ve always wanted to learn how to yarn pool!
as 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.
I have a wanted to try yarn pooling. After reading your review I think I will definitely be giving it try.
I love all the different crochet projects. You always give me such great ideas.
Something to try out! Thank you!
I just started a project with pooling yarn. Not that easy with a book lol xxx
I would love to try yarn pooling one day.
Beautiful technique!
I love the look of yarn pooling but haven’t got it down yet and would love anything that would make it easier.
I’m obsessed with yarn pooling and Marly Bird is the best! This looks like a great book!
Looks like a fun technique to learn!
I’ve always been afraid to try this. Now I am inspired.
I haven’t tried yarn pooling but would like to. These are some very nice patterns. Beautiful work. Thank you.
I would love to have a book that would guide me through yarn pooling. I really love the possibilities 😊
I need to get supplies to try Yarn pooling it looks amazing!
Thank you for the review. This is something I really want to try.
I’ve tried several techniques on yarn pooling with no luck. I hope this book will help!
I tried yarn pooling without much success, this book shows some great ideas and tips.
I love the yarn pooling book! I’ve always wanted to learn how to do this. Thank you for making it easy for us!
Your 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.
Still trying to figure out pooling.
This is on my list of things to try!
I think this lady would be a great designer to learn Yarn pooling from, thanks for the book review!!
I have yet to give this a try – but planning on it soon
ID love to learn how to yarn pool. I get a pattern but not like this
Would like to learn Yarn Pooling. Looks like a challenge that’ll be fun to do.
This is s cute.
Really looking forward to giving this a shot now. Thanks for the review!
This is an awesome book.😍
Sending 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
I am really interested in yarn pooling and your review makes me want to try it again-maybe this time I can figure it out.
I’ve been wanting to try yarn pooling, maybe I can do it this year
I think she is the best in explaining yarn pooling.
Thanks for the review! I’ve tried different techniques for yarn pooling with no luck. Maybe this book will help!
I love your review of Marly’s yarn pooling book. I definitely want to give this a try!
Planned pooling is one of the best yarn techniques ever !! These patterns looks so fun!!
this 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.
I like the idea of yarn pooling made easy because it seems so complicated to me.
Looks like something I would like to try.
I might have to look into yarn pooling and this book now ☺️
I’m so confused by spooling I think this would be a good one to check out.
I 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.
I have been thinking of trying yarn pooling and this book looks like a great starting place with Marley’s secrets
Beautiful idea! Would love to learn how to yarn pooling
I 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!
Ahh! Another project to add to my list! Can’t wait… Looks gorgeous
I love the look of yarn pooling. The easiest explanation of yarn pooling was done by Marly Bird.
This 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.
Gosh. I’ve been wanting to try yarn pooling! It’s so intimidating though!
I’ve been wanting to try yarn pooling. This will give me some motivation!
I need this book!
I like this book!
Yarn pooling fascinates me – from reading your review, I will have to give it a try!
I’m excited to try yarn pooling. The scarf looks gorgeous.
I had no idea what yarnpooling was until I read your review-thanks!!
I’d love to try yarn pooling, this book would really help!!
Interesting. Thanks for the review.
Thank you for the review, her blog is wonderful. Thanks for the hint to check out her page.
I may have to check this out. I love the look of yarn pooling but not sure I could do it.
I have been stymied by this technique, but it sounds like this book may help.
I really need to give this a try. thanks for the book.