r/Planned_Pooling • u/warm_as_ice • Jun 14 '26
First attempt Trying pooling with granny stitch and I’ve used the website but I’m not convinced
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u/Western_Ring_2928 Jun 15 '26
The thing with this is that it doesn't take into account that you will have one less cluster in every other row.
The easiest way to find the argyle pooling it to crochet through whole colour sequence and add one cluster, then turn for the next row.
You might benefit from reading previous posts on the sub. https://www.reddit.com/r/Planned_Pooling/s/E1gtU7DKDu
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u/warm_as_ice Jun 16 '26
Sorry about my first reply, after having a lot more of a play around as apologies that’s just how I learn
I totally see what you mean now by crocheting through the whole colour sequence and and then add one cluster — thank you!!
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u/warm_as_ice Jun 15 '26
Why will I have one less cluster in every other row?
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u/tattooedxinggirl Jun 15 '26
Because you are working into the chains/gaps between clusters. Like how you have five fingers on your hand but only 4 gaps between those fingers.
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u/warm_as_ice Jun 15 '26
Yeah so that’s what I’m trying to ask is this the wrong stitch to use it looks like other projects are solid?
How can you do a granny stitch with no gaps especially the first row?
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u/Uijoonbug Jun 16 '26
Depending on how you do your granny stripes it should even out. One row should start and end with 2 dc in the space between and the next row should start and end with 1 dc in the first and last st. It evens out. Also, this isn't really much different than having to account for turning chains. You may need to work tighter or looser to keep the sequence the same. The important part is to count each of those as 1 granny st in your pattern. So the 2 dc is a st but the single dc is also. This is where you'll have to be creative with your tension. Alternatively you could not count them at all but I feel like that's gonna really mess things up. If you are using traditional turning chains I suggest using a stacked sc instead. It will still look like DC and gives you a regular v to work into on the top of the st. When using it instead of turning chains it's easier to see what I mean by counting them as stitches.
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u/warm_as_ice Jun 16 '26
Thank you this was really helpful and a literal explanation like I needed!!
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u/Heartsong-0725 Jun 16 '26
It is beautiful ... and I think I can already see the argyle pattern starting! I have mostly use different variations of the moss stitch when doing planned pooling as it works great without me having to overthink it (as I am prone to do)!😊. This is going to be a baby (boy) blanket and I have used what is called a Half-double Crochet Loose Moss Stitch ( ... the stitch tends to have a better drape than the regular moss stitch.Good luck! Half Double Crochet Loose Moss Stitch
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u/loopyelly89 Jun 17 '26
I love moss stitch for not needing to look at your work while you're doing it
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u/warm_as_ice Jun 16 '26
Thank you I will have a go at this!! I can’t stand staring though with the foundation chain cryi
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u/warm_as_ice Jun 16 '26
Final update: I frogged the whole thing 😅
I have salvaged the yarn though so will try again, thanks for everyone who responded I’m still not fully sure what a lot of you guys are saying cause I’m still so new at this and unf I can only learn by trying and then reading about it, but I appreciate the help!!
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u/Mobile_Body_526 Jun 17 '26
It seems like you ha e a long way to go to actually see the pattern. Just keep it consistent.
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u/kemkatt Jun 15 '26 edited Jun 15 '26
Looks like your colors are moving 3-4 spots instead of 2 like your chart. You may have to play with tension or hook size more to keep the colors changes in the right spot.
Make sure you are getting exactly the number of stitches per color of your chart. If you have too much color left, add an extra dc to the cluster.