Using the new Bernat Blanket Patchwork yarn that came out in 2025, this yarn is an eye-tease of the delight of colours that blend together in a symphony of flavour and randomly produce unique blankets. Unlike other yarns, where each colour is a specific length, it's random, so if there is a cut in the...
Designs by Michael Sellick
These are designs created by Michael Sellick, aka Mikey of The Crochet Crowd. From the Study of Texture Afghan to other trending ideas. From Michael's brain to you. These are his designs.
Free Bernat Basket Weave Skinny Crochet Scarf Pattern + Crochet Diagram
Crochet Basket Weave Stitches make any project thicken right up. In fact, they double the thickness of this skinny scarf. The other scarf, the Suzette Stitch Crochet Scarf, uses the same yardage and is much longer. This is the Crochet Basket Weave Skinny Scarf pattern. Bernat Symphony Yarn, 225 g/7.9 oz, 282 m/309 yds 65%...
Bernat Easy Free Suzette Stitch Crochet Scarf + Crochet Diagram
Super quick Suzette Stitch Crochet Scarf with Bernat Symphony yarn. It's technically a one-row repeating scarf if you care about the right side or the wrong side. Easy to stitch in front of the TV and grows really fast, too. Bernat Symphony Yarn, 225 g/7.9 oz, 282 m/309 yds 65% of 1 Ball of Pebbles...
Free Red Heart Between the V Scarf Pattern + Crochet Diagram
A one-row repeating pattern puts your hands in motion for the Red Heart Bitty Stripes Crochet Scarf pattern. It uses just about 50% of a Red Heart Bitty Stripes ball in the colour shown called Sunset Beach. A skinny scarf where the colour plays its tune. It is very easy to complete and satisfying to...
Michael Sellick: Behind The Crochet Crowd
Michael Sellick, or Mikey as he's known to millions, isn't just a crochet instructor; he's the friendly face that's welcomed so many of us into the wonderful world of yarn. His story isn't just about hooks and stitches; it's a testament to the power of sharing a passion and building a community. For Mikey, it...
Bernat Study of Reality Crochet Blanket Stitch Along
Mikey's (me) Bernat Study of Reality Crochet Blanket joins his Study of Series of Crochet Blankets. The study is about learning stitches and breaking boredom by applying skills you probably already know and combining them with other stitches you don't or have forgotten about. I get sick and tired of stitches that are one or...
Crochet Stitch is Right Game in Rows
The Stitch is Right Blanket Game 2.0 is the latest version of our first Stitch is Right Game back a few years ago. The game includes six stitches, and you can decide which yarn and the size of your project. Will it be a scarf or blanket? The printable instructions include the rules and patterns...
Free Beginners Bernat Blanket Yarn Loom Knit Hat Pattern + Tutorial
Look what happens when you combine Bernat Blanket All In One Granny Square to a loom knit hat. Yarnspirations yarn, 'put up,' they call it, has the 5 rounds of the colouring worked out for granny squares, but look what happens when you loom knit it up. The striping in the ball is cool. This...
Bernat Crochet Study of Courage Throw + Diagram + Tutorial
2025 is proving to be a challenging year. I feel fear and worry. I intentionally chose colours to reflect my emotional well-being and to put it blatantly; I am heading directly to the coal colour. Pale grey is a balanced emotional self-reflective moment. Still, I am living in the lead colouring, unsure of what is...
Crochet Caron Cakes Entrelac Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Have fun with Caron Cakes and Entrelac Afghan Techniques at the same time. The colour changing of Caron Cakes makes Entrelac, super exciting in my opinion. You end up with a quilt look-a-like. As you begin from the middle, the colours start off pretty solid but as it grows, you can see how the colour...
Free Caron Chunky Cupcakes Knit Hat Pattern + Tutorial
Recently found is the Caron Chunky Cupcakes yarn. This yarn can back out for a limited time, and I missed it the first time. This branding is exclusive to Michaels if you are looking for it. You may find discontinued colours at Yarnspirations in the clearance section. There are only 2 patterns for this yarn,...
Crochet Hooded Baby Blanket Pattern
The Crochet Baby Hooded Blanket is an easy pattern to use. The blanket is actually square and the hood is added on afterwards. The hood resembles the look of a hat when it's done. Keep a baby snug as a bug. It's easy to crochet. More Ideas Tutorial There is no tutorial for this project.
Crochet TV Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
I was inspired by Erin, a designer for Yarnspirations in the concept of mixing two yarns at the same time to create a plaid look. I wondered, what would Bernat Blanket Ombre look like in this concept. This is my latest Crochet TV Blanket. A great blanket to get cozy with while watching tv. I...
Crochet 3D Flower Coasters Pattern
Crochet 3D Flower Coasters Using Lily Sugar'n Cream Yarn, you can crochet up these cute fancy 3D Flower Coasters. These consist of only 5 rounds. They are great for coasters or super cute under smaller plant pots. This pattern is actually a design mistake of me miscounting 8 petals. Once I got to the end...
Mikey's Moon Gate for Landscaping with Downloadable PDF Template
I have wanted to make a Moon Gate for Daniel's garden for three years. I designed and executed this concept. Daniel assisted with steps and ideas to complete this. . . Mikey created a template on the computer and sent the template section to Staples to have them plot out the section to be able...
Bernat Crochet Study of Maker Blanket Pattern
Mikey never used the original Study Series blanket as a stitch-along. Initially asked by Yarnspirations to create a blanket using this yarn, it was decided in the end to abandon this pattern and move into a different direction. 'Stitch Happens!'. It took Mikey four evenings to be able to make this throw from start to...
Free: How to Entrelac Crochet in Any Size with Worksheets & Tutorial
So, do you want to change the size of the squares for the Entrelac Crochet? We can help you with that, BUT we don't need to write a pattern or even do a separate tutorial for every possible option. The picture below shows squares with 12 stitches and 2 gutters, aka 14 loops on the...
Crochet Frosted Tips Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet is elegant. From The Middle Concept Afghan, it is called the Crochet Frosted Tips Afghan. The afghan has strategic surface overlays as demonstrated in the tutorial below. The surface overlay indicates how the stitchwork works around the square afghan. Using Bernat Blanket, you will find this will work up quickly. I stopped at 48"...
Free Red Heart Bitty Stripes Cross Stitch Scarf + Diagram + Tutorial
Red Heart Bitty Stripes yarn can be super fun with this crisscross pattern, where both balls have their own colouring and work their way through the scarf. This is the Red Heart Bitty Stripes Crochet Scarf pattern. Easy 4-row repeating pattern with a stunning visual effect. Yarn Red Heart Super Saver Bitty Stripes, 283 g/10...
Red Heart Bitty Stripes Woven Scarf Pattern + Diagram & Tutorial
One ball of Red Heart Bitty Stripes does the trick for this 92" long crochet scarf that took Mikey a couple of days to crochet in front of the TV binge watching crap on TV. Easy four-row repeating pattern. This colour is called Sunset, and he wondered how the colours would work itself out. Being...
Crochet Community Blanket Pattern
Inspired by a crocheter on Facebook, she took the centre of the Study of Determination. Rounds 1 to 12 were on the first week of the Stitch Along, and she made some squares herself. This captivated me as I don't usually look at the centre of my blankets to make alternative options like that. This...
Free Bernat Tunisian Pencil Scarf Pattern + Tutorial
A one-row repeating pattern with fast results for a Tunisian Accessory scarf. This uses leftover yarn from Bernat Tweedie and Bernat Forever Fleece yarns. This is the Tunisian Pencil Scarf pattern. Easy time waster and casual accessory to wear just because you can. Yarn Bernat Tweedie, 180 g/6.4 oz, 226 m/247 yds Bernat Forever Fleece...
Free Caron Crochet Blossoms Scarf Pattern + Diagram and Tutorials
A great crochet for the TV viewing time or waiting for someone, whereas the repeating is just one row. There is no drama to the stitching. Just stitch it up. This is using just one ball of Caron Blossom Cakes. You will find this at Michaels and/or sometimes in the clearance bin of Yarnspirations. This...
Patons Free Crochet Snowflake Doily Pattern with Tutorial and Diagrams
Only one ball of Patons Grace in the colour called Snow will do up this 9.5" diameter crochet snowflake doily. It's a simple 4 round crochet snowflake pattern with the other snowflakes attaching to the existing snowflakes as you go—no sewing is involved. Provided in this free pattern called Crochet Snowflake Doily pattern are two...
Free Red Heart Crochet Green Apple Transition Scarf Pattern with Tutorials & Diagram
Mikey was thinking about his charity box and trying to use up time in front of the TV in between doing more significant pattern designs. He grabbed his Red Heart Super Saver Ombre in the colour called Green Apple and went to town to make something for the box. This is called the Crochet Green...
Caron Free Cinnamon Swirl Winter Hat Pattern + Diagram + Tutorial
Addictive and transforming a Caron Cinnamon Swirl Cakes into a fancy crochet winter hat without being too complex. A design with each repeating and letting the yarn play its colours out. A free pattern and crochet diagram will help you along the way. Designed by Mikey for your stitching pleasure. This is the Crochet Cinnamon...
What Is the Crochet Version of Hot Frosty's Scarf Free Pattern + Tutorial
Crocheters requested a crochet version of Hot Frosty's Scarf from the Netflix Movie. I knitted up the original sample using the Seeded Knit Stitch to evaluate the stitches. I determined that crocheting on the front bar using half-double crochet would create a similar look. Caron Tea Cakes 240 g/ 8.5 oz, 186 m/ 204 yds...
What is Hot Frosty's Free Knit Scarf? Free Knit Pattern + Free Tutorial
The movie Hot Frosty is a hot romance comedy featuring a snowman. I've included a little movie trailer below to get you up to speed. The magical scarf is knit and called the Seeded Knit Stitch. See free pattern below. The scarf worn by the snowman, aka Jack that brings him to life is a...
How To Crochet 10 Christmas Blanket Patterns + Tutorials
10 Challenging Christmas Crochet Blankets To many crocheters, Christmas is a very special time of year. It feels good to pull out the decorations and make the house festive as the season changes to be very short days, especially here in North America. Over the years, we showcased several afghans, especially for Christmas. For myself,...
Free Bernat Crochet Study of Meditation Blanket Pattern
The Crochet Study of Meditation Blanket will allow you to sit back and relax as you complete a 9-round repeating pattern using Bernat Blanket yarn. Mikey made this blanket in only 2 evenings, as crochet blankets are very fast to make in this type of yarn. You can grow the blanket indefinitely by repeating rounds...
Free Caron Crochet Study of Texture Shawl Pattern
DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN Crochet Study of Texture Shawl The Crochet Study of Texture Shawl is a shawl that is intended to push your limits for improving your stitchwork. The pattern is comprehensive with 59 rows of instructions to complete this masterpiece. This is 62" across by 35" deep. There will not be a specific tutorial...
Crochet Beginning Chain Counts & Worksheet
My Beginning Chain Worksheet illustrates. This worksheet assumes straight rows back and forth. At the bottom of the article is the worksheet for chevrons (waves) for changing sizes too. People ask, a lot, on how many chains to start with. We have done the research to determine the average chains that start typical sizes. I...
How To Crochet Toodie - Turtleneck Hoodie Combo + Tutorial
Crochet Toodie The Crochet Toodie is the concept of building a hood onto a cowl or turtleneck. Easy to do for any cowls or turtlenecks. I am totally surprised at how warm this is to wear. This can be worn in different ways which makes it very versatile. Fully Bundled Up Lower The Hoodie and...
Free Bernat Crochet Satisfying Popper Stress Ball Pattern + Tutorial
Feel the jelly beads inside the leading rubber ball pop out. It's ridiculously satisfying and good exercise for your hands. This crochet stress reliever may be just the ticket for a great novelty gift using Bernat Blanket. This is the Popper Crochet Stress Ball pattern. I tried a few options during the design. Ensured the...
Free Bernat Crochet Textured Hooded Pocket Wrap Pattern
My working partnership with Yarnspirations challenged me to come up with a pocket wrap. My team members, Anita and Wendy, were in the finishing stages of a pocket wrap that is coming out shortly. Each of us has a different approach. The Crochet Hooded Pocket Wrap is my version of this challenge. I had design...
Free Bernat Crochet Textured Pocket Wrap Pattern
The Crochet Textured Pocket Wrap is the sister to the Crochet Hooded Pocket Wrap without the added stitches to form the hood. During the research and designing of this hooded version. I had written notes of my mathematics and thought process. Originally, I wasn't going to design a pocket wrap without a hood. Using my...
I Need This Crochet Blanket - Any Size
I Need This Crochet Blanket was designed for me. A pocket for my feet so I can nap without my feet falling out of the bottom of the blanket. I am sure I am not the only one and with the average size throws being smaller than I am, my height plays a factor in...
Free Bernat Crochet Blanket with Feet Pocket Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Footsie Blanket is designed to keep your feet tucked into a pocket. No more feet popping out at the bottom. I'm too tall for an average throw-size blanket. Instead of creating an obsession about extra length, I made a pocket that is 12" deep that I can slide my feet into to prevent...
Free Caron Crochet Charity Box Beanie Adult Hat Pattern + Tutorial
I noticed I had 3 o'gos left for the Caron Colorama and wondered, what can I do with this yarn that will benefit others through charity giving? I decided to put my mind at work and come up with a design that can use this yarn. The o'gos have five colours, but I only used...
Free Bernat Charity Warm Fleece Adult Crochet Beanie + Tutorial
Having extra yarn left on a shelf, especially when it's discontinued like the Bernat Forever Fleece Tweeds feels like a sin when others in my community may be cold. Today, I feel the chill in the air as the wind is hurling outside. The sound of the wind guests just make me shiver. This is...