The Crochet Flower Power Afghan squares were designed by me, Mikey, of The Crochet Crowd. The colourway and change of the border were done by Nancy Elliott. This afghan appears to be like Lite Bright back from the '70s. It's visually amazing. Nancy and I worked together in putting her changes into words so that...
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.
Crochet Cotton Sun Hat + Tutorial
The Crochet Cotton Sun Hat uses the latest Bernat Softee Cotton yarn. Sized for an average adult female. Double-stranded for sturdiness. Challenged by the social team of Yarnspirations to develop a summer based hat, I pulled inspiration from the Crochet Bucket Hat by Yarnspirations for stitch count tolerance. I didn't want just straight double crochets...
How To Crochet Baby Beanies with Hugs and Kisses + Tutorial
The Crochet Hugs and Kisses Baby Beanies are designed to pair with the Hugs and Kisses Stitching concepts by Jeanne Steinhilber. The Hugs and Kisses Band lends itself to unique colour play. The pattern is written for the Pink Version in changing the colours. You could do the band in a solid colour or even...
Crochet Suspension Stitch Square + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD PDF FREE PATTERN The Crochet Suspension Stitch Blanket was my concept created for the Study of Ombre Afghan. I was motivated by the wires that hang a suspension bridge, I was just playing. It would come to be that a stitch similar to this is in a book, but my execution is still unique. ...
Crochet Hook Size Conversion Table
For Canadians and Americans, the crochet hook sizes are represented by letters and numbers, depending on the country. Sometimes, the hooks are not labelled with the proper identification that a person in Canada or the United States may recognize. The chart provided answers to the following three questions? We have the answers to these frequent...
Keep Your Hands Moving Crochet Doily
Fellow mischief-makers and craft enthusiasts! So, picture this: I'm on vacation, and instead of lounging around like a sloth, I decide to dive into the world of doilies. Yep, you heard me right, doilies! People are giving me that "are you serious?" look, wondering why I'm not sipping a gluehwein in a Christmas market somewhere....
All Sizes Interlocking Shells Blankets + Tutorials
What are the sizes for changing the middle of blankets to accommodate your needs? In this article, we have the square version plus four other sizes that are common for babies, kids and multiple bed sizes. Even important for those who are in hospitals or in seated positions such as wheel chairs to have to...
3 Neon Crochet Scarves + Tutorial
Please bring back the light and long days of summer, and I feel myself saying in the dead of the blah winter. Living in the north, I want the snow to fall as the sun and moonlight bounce off the snow to brighten the day. By the winter solstice in Nova Scotia, we have only...
Crochet Mermaid Breasted Cowl + Tutorial
The Crochet Mermaid Breasted Cowl is a similar pattern to the Mermaid Cowl but updated to 2023. The original pattern was from 2011. Using 5 mm / H/8 hook and the latest Caron Cinnamon Swirl Cakes in Maitai. If you wish to change the size, the pattern has a multiple of 7 chains. I used...
C2C Corner to Corner Log Cabin + Tutorial
Log Cabin in crochet stitches is pretty widespread. Add in Crochet C2C Log Cabin without sewing; you have another hit on your hands. I originally started this as a technique tutorial but got hooked on it that I wanted to finish it and see a full-size example. Crochet Blanket Details The blanket is 63" x...
Corner to Corner C2C Floating Crochet Border + Tutorial
Half Double Crochet Corner to Corner known as C2C can be done. Floating crochet border diagram included. I prefer the floating border as the stitches will naturally rest in the space that you have provided in the first round. It's a beautiful finished look. You can change the corners in the 2nd round to be...
How To Half Double Crochet Corner to Corner Rectangle C2C + Tutorial
Half Double Crochet Corner to Corner known as C2C can be done. Written instructions and crochet diagrams are available. Border included. Sarah from Repeat Crafter Me is an expert at the corner to corner stitching concept with an armful of free patterns. Tease yourself by snooping over on her website with her free patterns. As...
How To Half Double Crochet Corner to Corner Square C2C + Tutorial
Half Double Crochet Corner to Corner known as C2C can be done. Written instructions and crochet diagrams are available. Border included. Sarah from Repeat Crafter Me is an expert at the corner to corner stitching concept with an armful of free patterns. Tease yourself by snooping over on her website with her free patterns. As...
Mikey's Knit Beanie and Brim Pattern + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD BEANIE PDF FREE PATTERN Create your own knit brim or beanie hat for the very first time. Mikey was determined to figure out how to knit enough to make his hat and one for Diva Dan. While the hat is simple in concept, you know it can feel like a daunting task if you...
Crochet Wall Picture at Mikey's Studio + Tutorial
The Crochet Wall Hanging is an adaptation of the Flora Afghan but in miniature format. The picture frame is 39" x 39" and this was never intended to be a pattern. These were created to test try the written pattern but then I came up with a game plan to make some extra to make...
Crochet Rising Tides Bag Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Rising Tides Bag Crochet the Rising Tides Bag, a design by Mikey. Using Caron Cotton Cakes, the colour shown is called Nested Blues. Inspired by the Bay of Fundy as it's just around the corner from my home. The tide goes up and down between 40 - 60 feet every 13-hour cycles. It's so...
Power's Out, Hook's Out Crochet Scarf
This 70" long by 7" tosh double-knit Madelintosh yarn crochet scarf used a 4mm / G/6 scarf was created while Nova Scotia was going to face a storm. Turning off the computer before the power out, grabbing a hook. I put the time to use for a 100% superwash merino wool scarf. Madelinetosh Tosh DK...
Crochet Colour Wheel Challenge Scarf + Tutorial
The Crochet Colour Wheel Scarf is a challenge we have for you. It is using the newest yarn brand called Caron Little Crafties. There are 20 balls inside the package, which means 20 fabulous colours. It is a level #4 weight yarn. Pattern Options - Alternative Full disclaimer: The angle of the base is accidental...
How to Line Your Crochet or Knit Bag + Tutorial
A crochet or knit bag is lovely but sometimes we love to overstuff the bags and it causes it to misshape or just ruin it. So lining your crochet or knit bag is a way to protect your bag. It also protects your content from wanting to fall through the stitchwork. In the tutorial below,...
Crochet Breaking Waves Afghan Pattern
Introducing the Crochet Breaking Waves Afghan designed by Mikey of The Crochet Crowd, aka me. Inspired by the breaking waves of water on a coastal edge and looking to Caron Big Cakes, Blue Macaroon, I developed a textured look wave afghan. PDF IS UPDATED WITH NEW INFO - June 15th, 2021 Yarn Caron Big Cakes,...
Caribbean Crochet Wrap
DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN The Crochet Fisherman's Fog Wrap is a design by Mikey to go with other flowy wraps he's created. Very lacy with lightweight yarn. Using Red Heart It's A Wrap Rainbow in Foggy colour. Crochet diagrams are provided to assist you with this unique light and airy crochet wrap. Answer easy going wrap...
Crochet 4 Tone Solid Granny Patterns + Tutorial
Crochet 4 Tone Grannies Have you enter wanted to change colours so that each quadrant is the a different colour in a granny square. This 4 Tone Granny Square, was written for our charity project. This concept can be used to make it 2 tone or even just ¼ tone if you want. The secret...
Crochet Broadway Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Broadway Afghan was designed for the Summer 2019 Crochet Cruises. It's a charity square crocheters will work on during the cruise. Solid granny squares are considered four-tone granny squares. Why four tones, but you only see two tones? There are two strands of light gray and two strands of dark gray. If you...
Crochet Water Lily Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Water Lilies in August Afghan is a design by Michael Sellick from The Crochet Crowd. Initially, this is part of the Crochet Flora Afghan and was released. With the thanks of crocheters who helped proof the pattern, a suggestion came back with changing rounds 11 - 16 from a crocheter by the name...
Crochet It's a Beautiful Whirled Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet It's A Beautiful Whirled Wrap was the first design that Jimmy Beans Wool requested I design. I prefer to design for free as I lack confidence in my skills, but I have to say, I was pretty proud of this in the end. The free pattern includes the crochet diagrams and step by...
How To Crochet Study of Possibilities Throw + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD PDF FREE PATTERN It is the blanket that gives me the honour to claim as being a designer as this throw is an essence of texture and methodical thought. But wait, there's more to the story. Introducing the Study of Possibilities Afghan designed by Mikey from The Crochet Crowd. Pattern Yarn and Colours Shown...
Crochet Wave Wrap Pattern
DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN Crochet Wave Wrap The Crochet Wave Wrap was designed for the Crochet Cruises using Red Heart It's A Wrap Sprinkles. It uses 2 balls of the colour Blueberry Tart. The crochet diagram is available with the written instructions in the downloadable PDF that is provided. Crochet Diagram Click the crochet wave diagram...
The Study of Ombre Crochet Afghan
DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN The Study of Ombre Crochet Afghan is the Summer 2022 Stitch Along. I designed this in August 2021 and are two designs in one. One failed concept and then pushed what I could to finish the design. The centrepiece circle was supposed to be part of a snowflake afghan and I lost...
How To Crochet The Study of Texture Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN The Study of Texture Stitch Along If you love crochet texture, you may just fall in love with the Study Of Texture Afghan Pattern It is in 8 different sections using Bernat POP! yarn. Using self-striping yarn like Caron Cakes, you can let the colourwork itself out. It turns out lovely. Revision on...
Crochet Study of Geometry Stitch Along + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN The Crochet Study of Geometry is the next study blanket in Mikey's Design collection. Mixed with texture and techniques that may leave you intrigued on how it is done. There will be 5 generous yarn prizes available for this Stitch Along at the end of the season. This blanket design is considered...
How To Crochet Better Together Afghan Stitch Along + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN Introducing the Crochet Better Together Afghan, the first collaboration of Jeanne Steinhilber and Michael Sellick (me) in a blanket where two minds are better than one. This was our third attempt as I kept changing my mind. Honestly, frustrating the hell out of Jeanne with my stalling and finding time to throw...
Crochet Easy Shells Wrap Pattern + Tutorial
This Crochet Easy Shells Wrap uses Patons Grace yarn. This yarn is 100% mercerized cotton that has a bit of weight to it. This means it will flow with your body with a gorgeous drape to it. The wrap is 70" x 13" and with the colour layout is wonderful. For those in warmer climates,...
2 Overstocked and Hooked Star Crochet Blankets + Tutorial
Seduced by coupons and lots of wishful thinking, we can buy yarn, which dies slowly in our yarn collections. For me, it can 'accidentally' stay in the bag for a year or so because my ideas at the yarn aisle quickly phase away after the euphoria of buying yarn is over. Typical man, eh! I...
Crochet Celtic Lace Study of Texture Afghan + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN If you love the Crochet Study of Texture original pattern, you may just love the Celtic Lace Study of Texture is only a portion of the Study of Texture but made in motifs with a Celtic lace join. This is the Celtic Study of Texture Afghan Pattern. This has been adapted by...
How To Crochet Flora Afghan Stitch Along Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Flora Afghan was inspired by a dishcloth that morphed into creating a set of 7 distinct crochet squares. The concept was to use to appease the crocheters in selecting squares they most loved. If a crocheter didn't love a square, they could leave it out and fill it in with another square. Over...
Crochet Blizzard Snowflake Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Designed by Daniel and finished by Mikey. We called it the Crochet Winter Blizzard Afghan. There is a tutorial for this version available. This has an amazing centre that does colour step outs with jacobs ladder effects. It's a join as you go concept so there is no sewing. You can opt to drop down the...
Crochet Bumble Berry Granny Blanket + Tutorial
The Crochet Bumble Berry Afghan is one of my first ever crochet afghans I had made. It was my first granny square concept afghan. I was heavily inspired by Bernat Mosaic, which is discontinued. The centre of the squares is a circle and then transitions to squares. There are only five rounds for each square....
Crochet Wedding Umbrella Pattern
Many umbrellas are eight-sided and can be converted with crochet to an elegant shade umbrella. Of course, the frame of the of the umbrella matters the most. This concept may have you decide when to stop an eight-sided motif such as the Pineapple Symphony Pattern, when the motif can stretch to the points of an...
Ball Cap Contoured Crochet Ear Warmer + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD PDF FREE PATTERN Crochet this fast and easy ear warmer that can be worn over a baseball cap or on your head. It's crocheted as a long contoured rectangle shape. See the picture below. This is the Ball Cap Contoured Ear Warmer for crocheters. The project starts at the back of the head and...
Crochet Flower in the Granny Square Pattern
Inspired by texture and simplicity. We transition from a round flower motif to a square box to put the flower inside the box. With a bit of window dressing to highlight the flower inside the box. The granny square has 11 rounds and is 11" x 11". I would use a whip stitch to sew...