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    Crochet and Knitting Advice

    For crochet beginners, the Crochet Crowd offers valuable advice to navigate the world of yarn. Their tips focus on understanding the fundamentals of crochet, providing insights into the "how," "what," and "why" of working with yarn. This guidance serves as a helpful resource for new enthusiasts looking to enhance their skills and enjoyment of the craft.

    • All Sizes of Crochet Hooks with their conversion to USA and Metric Sizing
      Master List of Crochet Hook Sizes + Learn How to Gauge
    • Mikey's Preferred Crochet Hooks and Why He Loves Them
      Mikey's Preferred Crochet Hooks on Camera and In-Person
    • Average Chain Counts for Blanket Sizes for Crocheters To Start to Crochet
      How Many Chains to Start a Blanket or Afghan?
    • Learn how to Read Crochet Patterns with Mikey Step by Step
      How to Read Crochet Patterns + Beginner Tutorial
    • Learn how to Read Crochet Diagrams Step by Step with Mikey
      How to Read Crochet Diagrams + Beginner Diagram Tutorial
    • Blue and Gold Chenille Blanket with Zig Zag Pip Crochet Stitch Pattern
      Top 5 Textured Crochet Stitches: Odd Numbers
    • Real Wool Genie used by Mikey
      Game Changer - Wool Genie Yarn Feeder used by Mikey
    • Learn how to Use Crochet Gauge Workshop
      How to Gauge with Crochet + 9-Step Tutorial Series
    • Crochet Tips for Double Crochet in the Round Joining and more
      12 Slip Stitch Techniques for Double Crochet in the Round
    • Red Heart With Love Better Half Yarn in Basket
      How Can You Get Smoke Out of Yarn?
    • Handmade multicolored yarn being crafted on a wooden surface.
      Make Your Own Yarn
    • Bright Beginnings Baby Chunky Blanket Pattern
      Crochet Beginning Chain Counts & Worksheet
    • The Crochet Carpenter, Aaron
      The Crochet Carpenter
    • Colorful tattoo of a watch with a heart-shaped fiber optic design on wrist, showcasing creative body art by The Crochet Crowd.
      What is Mikey's Yarn Tattoo?
    • Heart-shaped crochet sign with "Be Mine" message, perfect for Valentine's Day, handmade home decor, or romantic gift ideas.
      How to Crochet Around Established Objects, Downloads & Tutorial
    • Round Circle with Crochet Continuous Join
      What is a Continuous Round in Crochet?
    • How Yarn is Made
      Two American Yarn Tent Sales - November 2025
    • Colorful rainbow yarn being crocheted on airplane tray table with The Crochet Crowd logo.
      Can You Knit On A Plane? The Answer...
    • Yes, You Can Crochet On A Plane
      Can I Take A Crochet Hook on a Plane?
    • I Like Crochet Magazine Cover
      I Like Crochet Magazine
    • Nesting Mother with Baby Birds
      Yarn Is Not For the Birds...
    • Crochet Yarn Bike
      Yarn Weight Comparisons
    • Musk Ox Farm Qiviut Yarn Palmer, Alaska - Yarn Shop
      Musk Ox Farm - Palmer, Alaska Tour & Retreat Space
    • Are Polyfils Equal to Each Other
      Are Polyfils Equal to Each Other?
    • Yarn Weight Standards
      What Are The Yarn Weight Standards?
    • How Caron Simply Soft is Made
      How Caron Simply Soft Yarn is Made
    • YouTube Membership Support
      How to Join YouTube Membership & Upgrade
    • Crochet Health Exercises for Hands
      Crochet Health Exercises for Hands
    • Illustration on Graph Paper Showing a crochet growth.
      Design Secret: More Circle Crochet Look, Please
    • How to Keep Perfect Knit Edges
      Knit Tricks: How to Keep Perfect Stitch Edges + Tutorial
    • Mikey Kollage Square Crochet Hooks
      Review: Kollage Square Crochet Hooks
    • Fiskars Razer Edge Spring-Action Shears
      Crochet Accessibility For Hands
    • Knitter's Pride Mega Yarn Winders at Jimmy Beans Wool
      Knitter's Pride Winder
    • Rolled Up Yarn Balls
      10 Complaints with Yarn
    • Crochet Foundation Row Changes if Substituting
      What Are the Changes Needed for Foundation Crochet Rows? + Tutorial
    • Stitch Pattern Repeating
      The Differences of Stitch Multiples + Tutorial
    • Crochet Stitch Counts after Beginning Chain
      What Are The Stitch Counts After First Crochet Chain?
    • OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Certification with Yarnspirations
      What Are The OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Certification for Yarnspirations?
    • Differences of Wool Examination
      What's The Difference in Wool?
    • Crochet Beginners Let's Get Started
      Crochet 101

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    Michael Sellick - Crochet Designer & YouTube Host

    Welcome!

    I'm Mikey. Join me in learning crochet as I am always learning, too!

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    Mikey Stitch Studio Browse Patterns
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      How To Crochet Baby Blanket + Tutorial
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      Crochet Hexagon Rainbow Newborn Blanket + Tutorial
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      Step Ladder Crochet Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
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      Crochet Owls Hats That Make you SQUEE! + Tutorial
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      Free Crochet Lamb Baby Hat Pattern + Tutorial
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      Crochet Men's Sweater Stitch Along with Mikey
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      The Crochet Crowd Patterns
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      Crochet Baby Overalls & Rocky Raccoon + Tutorial
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    • Average Chain Counts for Blanket Sizes for Crocheters To Start to Crochet
      How Many Chains to Start a Blanket or Afghan?
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      Easy Crochet Study of Blue Blanket Pattern
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      Beginner Crochet Mesh Top Stitch Along + Tutorials
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      Crochet Study of Variegated Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
    • Mikey's Crochet Along for Cabana Shirt Pattern
      2 Crochet Top Stitch Alongs by The Crochet Crowd
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