Planned Pooling Crochet Finishing Starting Chains
I don’t think that I have had enough of the planned pooling crochet trend yet, how about you? I have already shown you how to start your planned pooling project in my Best Crochet Planned Pooling Post and in my 10 Secretes to Crochet Planned Pooling. In this post I want to address what to do with the left over starting chains that you might have, let’s talk about Planed Pooling Crochet Finishing Starting Chains.
When you start your planned pooling project I recommend, in my Best Crochet Planned Pooling Video Post, that you should start your project with a longer starting chain than you think you need. This will allow you adjust where the stitches should be in the first row. The question becomes, “What do I do with those remaining chains when I finish?”. This may seem like a complicated question but really it is quite an easy problem to address. I will answer that question for you in the video below.
Planned Pooling Crochet Finishing Starting Chains:
Before you can address the extra chains you must first finish the boarder of your project. Once that is finished you will cut your starting chain to be about 2 inches from your project. Then you will use a tapestry needle to unravel the chain until 2 chains remain.
With 2 chains left you will pull the tail tight to lock in the knot. Once that is complete you will weave in the end as you normally would to finish your project. Then you are done and ready to wear your project.
Watch the video below to see how I work through the process. You can checkout my YouTube channel for more videos on planned pooling crochet and other how to videos and projects.
Yarn Pooling Made Easy by Marly Bird:
Did you know that Marly has published a book on Planned Pooling Crochet? In this book, published by Leisure Arts, you will find 10 beautiful designed patterns that you can create using Red Heart yarns.
Frequently Asked Questions
I made my starting chain way too long for planned pooling… now what?
Oh, that happens to all of us! The good news is it’s totally fixable. Once you’ve finished the border of your project, you can trim that extra chain down. Just cut it to about 2 inches from your work and then unravel it until you only have two chains left.
How do I make sure the extra chains don’t come undone?
Honestly… you just pull that tail tight to lock it all up! It’s like tying a little knot to secure everything. Then you just weave in the end like you normally would, and your project is all finished up and ready to go!
Can I use this method for any yarn I use for planned pooling?
Yes! This technique works for finishing up those leftover starting chains no matter what yarn you’re using for your planned pooling project. It’s a pretty universal fix for that little bit of extra chain.
What’s the best way to start a planned pooling project to avoid this issue?
So here’s the thing… I recommend starting with a longer chain than you think you’ll need. This gives you some wiggle room to adjust where your stitches fall in that first row. Then, you don’t have to worry quite as much if you have a little extra at the end!
Where can I learn more about planned pooling crochet?
Honestly… you’re in the right place! I have lots of videos and posts all about planned pooling crochet, and you can even check out my YouTube channel for more tutorials. It’s such a fun technique to play with!
