Rather than calling for an exact gauge and a specific number of stitches, this blanket pattern adjusts to your own gauge to make planned pooling easier to start. The colors of the blanket should shift 1 stitch each row. To be successful the most important thing is to have a consistent gauge throughout the blanket. Letting your tension loosen or tighten mid project will cause the pooling pattern to change.

When you begin a new ball change balls where the yarn changes color and match the new ball to the old ball to ensure the pattern doesn’t get disrupted.