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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.

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    The Crochet Crowd Book
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    Mikey's Custom Dye Job - The Crochet Crowd Limited Edition
  • 14 Ways to Block Your Crochet for Better Results
    14 Cheap Ways to Block Your Crochet Squares
  • Average Chain Counts for Blanket Sizes for Crocheters To Start to Crochet
    How Many Chains to Start a Blanket or Afghan?
  • Out in the Valley Nova Scotia - Gather. Connect. Belong
    Out in the Valley, Nova Scotia Social Group by Michael & Daniel
  • Crochet Pattern Testing with Mikey at The Crochet Crowd
    How To Become A Tester with Mikey, The Crochet Crowd
  • Yarnspirations New Pattern Search
    All-New Pattern Searching To Narrow Down Results
  • Ear protection glasses and cozy crochet face mask in winter outdoor setting.
    AI Designing, Michael Sellick & The Crochet Crowd
  • 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 End of Life Planning
    What is Mikey's End-of-Life Plan?
  • Mikey's Preferred Crochet Hooks and Why He Loves Them
    Mikey's Preferred Crochet Hooks on Camera and In-Person
  • 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

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    Multiple Crochet Porch Goose Outfits
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  • Crochet Aran Toggle Wrap Stitch Along Series
    Aran Toggle Crochet Wrap Stitch Along + Tutorial
  • 14 Ways to Block Your Crochet for Better Results
    14 Cheap Ways to Block Your Crochet Squares
  • Bernat Baby Blanket Twists
    Bernat Baby Blanket Twists Yarn
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    What to do with Caron x Pantone Bamboo Yarn
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    Crochet Designer Yarn and Yardage Calculators
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    Mikey O Matic Yarn Feeder Platform
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    Yarn Brand Conversions
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    It's About Time: O'Go New Yarn Wrapping Format
  • The Crochet Crowd Book Cover Photography
    The Crochet Crowd Book
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    Crochet Snowflake Throw + Diagrams + Tutorials
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    Easy Crochet Study of Blue Blanket Pattern + Tutorials
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