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Ally says
Texture World Crochet Blanket
Julie Else says
I joined the premium journey membership but can’t see the current items that are offered to journey members. When I go in it says that I am subscribed but won’t let see items that say members only. Have been following The Crochet Crowd since 2017 Thank you for helping me
Mikey says
Julie can you email me please. Inquiry@TheCrochetCrowd.com. I know Wendy has verified your membership level.
Michael
Kathy Bungard says
I'd love to give a review, however, I haven't been able to get the pdf for the pattern I purchased. Why? Because my virus protection tells me it won't let me go to the url that I am being directed to to get the thing I've purchased, the pattern.
Mikey says
Please email me Kathy... inquiry@thecrochetcrowd.com. My contact is on the Mikey Stitch Studio at the bottom as well. Don't let that slide. Just email me. I will get you fixed up.
Hollie Vitola says
A blanket completed using your basic tutorial for entrelac.
Lee Clark says
I have tried and tried to post to crochet maker and it keeps saying it will review my post but recent ones haven't been posted so I don't know want I'm doing wrong.
Wendy Maruna says
Hi Lee,
Posts to the group need to be crochet/knit/yarn related. We are trying to foster a community of sharing our yarn work and love for the craft. Posts that do not meet the criteria of our guidelines will be declined.
You will find the rules/guidelines for the group in the “about” section.
Dawn Radcliffe says
The link to the Fire and Ice blanket pattern is going to the wrong pattern. Where would I find the Fire and Ice pattern? Thanks.
Mikey says
It was temporarily offline. I just put it back for you. https://thecrochetcrowd.com/crochet-study-of-fire-and-ice-blanket/
Michael
Maren says
Hi Mikey,
I know you are very busy person. I love your tutorials. I was just wondering if you had ever thought about doing a crochet memory game using turtles or any other animal for kids? I have a while before my nephew would even be old enough to play a memory game. If not or you don't have the time I totally understand.
Thank you for all of your tutorials.
Mikey says
I'm sorry. I don't understand your question? What exactly are you asking me to design? A game or characters? I don't follow.
Stormy says
Mikey, I know you are super busy, so I understand if you don't have time. But if possible, could you make a tutorial on how to make the vivid stripes crochet cardigan from the yarnspirations website? I have been working on this cardigan for months, and I'm at my wits' end. Again, I understand if you don't have time; I just figured I would reach out before throwing in the towel.
Thank you
Mikey says
Leave the idea with me. That's a week's worth of filming time without doing much of anything else. It would probably be worth it but I have to find the time for it.
Breanna Kay says
Hey Mikey I love your videos and how easy they are to follow! I know that you get alot of requests ,but I was hoping if you could do a crochet along for Newfoundland mittens that are crochet?
Mikey says
Morning Breanna, I don't have a free source that has mittens like that. I've never designed mittens before so I don't have any resources to legally use. I'm sorry. It's a kewl idea though.
Michael
Tracy Whittle says
Mikey! You are so darn cute! I love watching your videos. You've taught me so much. Thank you?
I need one of your backpacks. Really, really! Are you going to make more? ? (Hoping, hoping)
I'll still love ya even if there's no more backpacks to have. ??
Mikey says
There have been no talks in about making more. However, there has been a significant delay in the USA Post to Canada. Our strike up here is restricting any incoming packages from the United States until an unforeseen time frame. I have a strong suspicion that Canadians might cancel their order out of frustration. If there is any stock returned to inventory that is currently already pending and waiting to be shipped out the door, you may be in luck. There are no talks right now to make an additional order. We have to order a significant volume and I am unsure doing a second order will actually sell a second time around.
You could email into Jimmy Beans as well to request to be put onto the waiting list. There is a button on the page to notify you when stock becomes available as well. https://jimmybeanswool.com/products/della_q_crochet_crowd_makers_canvas_backpack_bundle_ocean?_pos=2&_psq=The+Crochet+Crowd&_ss=e&_v=1.0
For now, that's all I know. I haven't spoken to JBW since a week before Christmas.
Michael
Debbie Miethig says
Hello Mikey and Dan:
Debbie Miethig here. Today is Dec 21st. The Longest Night. I have found records of me playing in 2006 for this service. Dan you got me playing publically during these services. I have played every Longest Night Service since with my Dulcimer and sometimes with my friends, Barbara Hull on harp and Rob MacQueen. This year, Parkminster decided to share the service with another church. First United. So here I sit at 7:00 p.m. the time that this service normally started reminiscing about years gone by. Mike asked "what is Dan up to these days?" So I found you on this wonderful internet. Glad to see that you are together and have this thriving business in Nova Scotia. Well done!
I still play hammered dulcimer, and we still have our little group Celtic Crossing. However, COVID was not kind to us, so our "gigs" are few. Geralyn plays fiddle/viola with us now, as Geoffrey Oldfield is living with a family out in Yukon.
Hope you have a wonderful Holiday. Miss you.
Debbie
Judi Merrill says
I've taken this picture of what I want to turn into an afghan, unsuccessfully tried and tried Stitch Fiddle ending with Floss Cross Designer creating a cross-stitch chart 200x199. I was reading a post by Mickey that was explaining in part, how to calculate and adjust a project size and hook sizes and lost it. I did go back through 'How to Make Your Own Custom Graphs' and 'Graph Afghan Series With Mickey' and what I'm referring to isn't in either of them. I'd like to adjust my Floss Cross pattern to be more the shape of the butterfly afghan in your tutorial. Could you please provide a link to that article/post? Thank you!
Mikey says
Morning Judi, let me think on that. I have to recall that in my head and nothing is ringing a bell. I'm sorry.
Kim Zabroski says
Hi Michael, is it possible for you to maybe look at this pattern and see what it’s called it came from a friend whose mother passed away. The mom was working on it. My sister and I wanna finish it and try to give it to her by Christmas, but we don’t know where to start or what it’s called about the stitches Anyway thank you so much. Happy holidays to you and Daniel. Let me place my photo here thank you, Kim.
Mikey says
That's a tricky one. I haven't seen that before. I really don't know. I'm sorry. Michael
Amber Richards says
Howdy! I perused 30 pages of shawls in Ravelry and absolutely LOVE the look of your "Study of Texture" crocheted shawl and decided that is the one I must make. But when I click the link it directs me to the afghan pattern instead. I have searched and scoured the internet but cannot find your marvelous pattern. Is there any way you can please send it to me?
Sincerely,
Hoping in Texas
Mikey says
THank you for getting a hold of me. We have it right here. It was hidden as I was editing it. 🙂 https://thecrochetcrowd.com/crochet-study-of-texture-shawl/
Jacqui Hughes says
Greetings from the other coast. I am doing a hdc c2c afghan the process I learned thru your site (love the hold the third stich- works perfectly) I am at row 151 of 297 and it says to decrease each end. would you suggest I do I- ss 1st 3 hdc then ss ch2 3 hdc in chain space? When I get to the end of the row do I ss the last 4 stitches or just turn at end of stich before end? I ask because when I count the stitches out I have not decreased only "edge" the first stitch. Confusing I know but any help hugely appreciated. Grandson a huge Toronto Maple Leaf fan and this is what I am attempting to do for christmas (eeeekkkk) . thank you
Mikey says
Sorry for the delay. I am trying to catch back up on comments. What you suggested is the correct answer.
Elizabeth says
Do you put out a newsletter? I just found out about the Tahoe trip through Instagram (I am not a very faithful social media person, so I miss a lot). If you do have a newsletter or email list, I would love to be on it. We live in WA state, in the US
Mikey says
Yes, we have that. When you are on our website, a pop up will show you what it is.
Mary Pettyjohn says
Hi Mikey, I love your tutorials. I do have a comment on the Top-Down Shawl tutorial (Designed by Nazanin S. Fard). The pattern has for the "V" dc, chain 3, dc; however, your tutorial has for the "V" dc, chain 1, dc. I would appreciate your reply. Thank you and may you have a joyful day,
Debbie Hawes says
Are there any videos for week two? Love your pattern for the joy Afghan!
Mikey says
It's here in the article. See rnds 16 to 33 in the video. 🙂 I got your email as well.
Carol Murphy says
We are looking for a 3 day “crochet tour” in Hudson valley region of NY for April 2025…can you suggest an itinerary?
Wendy Maruna says
We tagged our travel agent in your comment on Facebook.
We won’t be able to assist with travel plans to a specific location. Reaching out to a travel expert will ensure you can find the right highlights for your trip.
Sherry is very skilled in travel plans and since she has worked with us for crochet cruises, she has experience in helping stitchers.
I urge you to reach out to her for help in making your vacation an experience you won’t forget.
We have a link to Sherry’s email in our EVENTS tab.
Brigitte says
I am from South Africa. Wish we could get the yarn you guy's have in Canadia.
So blerrie sad.!!!!! That is the best yarn.
Rebecca Smith says
Mikey Love You When making a granny square corner is there any reason I have to start with just half of the corner and then finish it at the end? Seems easier to just do the whole crochet 3 chain 2 crochet 3 at one time.
Mikey says
I find I can bury the start and stop under the stitches where if you do the first corner completely the slip stitch is more obvious. By all means though, do it the way you prefer the most. 🙂
Sue McGee says
Is there a way that the Christmas Cookies blanket can be converted to a square?
Mikey says
For sure... You have to divide up the circle into four parts and start building out the corners. I haven't done that and my sample is still in Ontario. It is possible but due to the size of the circle, the blanket will end up being super huge by the time it turns back into a square. Anything is possible.
Amy says
I am trying to find fairly exact yarn colors for the Cleveland Browns and the Jacksonville Jaguars. Can you tell me the best way to do this? Thank you!
Mikey says
I think you need to look at the brands you most want and see what the colour swatches are and go from there. Maybe someone has written a blog on matching Team Colours and finding the same colours but I don't know if colours have different hues in person versus looking online. Someone's real eye on the colour may be best to tell.
Cheri Hall says
Hello,
I love the crocheted tulip sampler that you taught on youtube. Is there someplace I can get a print out of the instructions. I'm just getting back into crocheting after 50 years and not as quick of a learner as I was. I need hands on reading material as well as the tutorial.
I appreciate your time.
Thank you.
Mikey says
I've not written it out. Just in tutorial on YouTube. I'm sorry.
Paula Hurst says
I am trying to download the pattern for the Christmas cookie throw that I will be following you on!! Could you please send me link!! I can’t seem to get it through Yarnspirations!!
Thank you
Love your directions Mikey!!!
Paula Hurst
Pjwabc@ yahoo.com
6027030975
Mikey says
For sure. you can sign up here for it. Yarnspirations is emailing it out during the stitch along. Once the stitch along is finished, it will be a complete download. Happening in September without sign up required. It's still free though. Here's a link. https://www.yarnspirations.com/en-ca/products/red-heart-study-of-christmas-cookies-blanket?_pos=1&_sid=32c46f5c6&_ss=r
Barbara says
Hi, I am working on the 2015 Mystery CAL blanket. I am at week 4, however the video tutorial disappeared... it was there last night, but I cannot locate it today. Cod you please repost it. and any other missing week tutorials. Love you work. Thank you for all you do!
Mikey says
If you go to the main video that is 2:25:06 Min long. In the video description, the weeks are separated out by the time marker. You can click the time markers to advance. Also, I just put in a comment in the comments of the video to do the same thing. You get it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2HSlAbu7aI
Deb says
Your site is the only one I have ever been tempted to pay for. I would like to be able to print out the CAL of the mosaic blanket you are teaching I have hearing problems and need to read a pattern as I don’t always make out what you are saying. I don’t know where to find the down load.
Thank you for being you. I always laugh with you. And that makes the stress of life more bearable.
Wendy Maruna says
Here is the link for the mosaic stitch along we did. There is a blue button that says pattern that will lead you to the written pattern.
Maria Bradford says
Thank you for the Brocade Throw pattern & tutorial!!
As an experienced crocheter, I am always seeking to challenge myself: innovative patterns, creative ways of combining stitches, enhancing my crochet knowledge.
Well, I believe I have done it this time! With your help Mikey, I was able to produce my first motif of the Brocade Throw. ?As I said to my husband, it is a challenge but really easy to create. (his reaction??!!??)
My only frustration with it is…my cold arthritic fingers!!
So far, I have been working on the motifs for a week, in between other household activities and produced 3. The border of the completed throw looks sooo gorgeous. Looking forward to having it done by the end of the month --July 2024-- my next challenge!
Mary says
Thank you for all your recent videos on joining, chainlees staring double crochets, and etc. I am enjoying them and learning. I have done Moogly's Tamara's chainless staring double crochet for years and I love it, but it's great to see other possibilities. Thanks for all your talent and creativity, I recommend your site and channel on Youtube all the time. I have enjoyed yours and Jeannes pattern so much over the years.
Carolyn Pauloff says
Looking for a pattern for a cardigan for a 2 year old
Wendy Maruna says
If you type cardigan into the search bar, it will return the results of our available patterns. We have a few children’s ones, hopefully you will find something that sparks your interest.
Terry Whitehead says
I just want to say how sorry I am about what you have gone through. Your post was so genuine. You don't see that often anymore. I'm a moderator of a FB fiber arts group. I too became completely drained and stressed about how people behaved during COVID and political division, turning a love for a craft into a battle ground. A place/ group for solace became something I dreaded managing. Your patterns and site are recommended often in the group. Thanks for everything.
Flo Kirschgruen says
Hello Jeanne and Mikey,
I just want to say "Thank you!" from the bottom of my heart. Your patterns and your work are so, so, so great and inspiring! Thank you for the free patterns and thank you for existing. Best regards from the Allgäu, Germany. Sending tons of love. Big hug, Flo
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Carl Quick says
Hey Mikey! I have just recently discovered you guys on YouTube. I love what you do and everything you are about. I am still slightly a beginner at crochet, but I am definitely into the lifestyle forever. I can appreciate any and all advice you would be willing to give. I am also trying my best to get so much made to sell and need advice as to what prices to charge. I’d like to be able to make a little bit and donate it all to a childhood diabetes foundation if there is one. My daughter was diagnosed with type one when she was 3 and it’s been really rough. I promise im not trying to hit you up for any funds, I just really need advice as to how I can grow what I’m trying to do. You are like my crochet hero!! ?
Mikey says
Thank you for your message this morning. It's hard to sell things as crochet and knit projects tend to be considered free. I don't know... It's frustrating as time and materials should count for something. I wrote an article on it years ago. Here's some tips: https://thecrochetcrowd.com/how-do-you-price-your-crochet-projects/ Michael
Hazel says
Hi Mikey. I have a question on how to find the multiple of a pattern that has this written for the multiples "Row repeat of 14 + 5 rows". What does that mean? How do I find the multiples? I love your site because it is very helpful and you have a great way of explaining patterns. You do a great way of breaking it down when the written pattern makes no sense right away. Keep it up.
Mikey says
I don't understand what that multiple is Repeat 14 + 5 rows. I have never seen that before. I really have no idea. Maybe you can contact the designer to inquire. It seems like it's non-standard lingo.
Joel Hencken says
I love your tutorial on granny rectangular blankets. However, it contains instructions only for a certain number of sizes. I want to make a size not listed: 6ftx3ft. Can someone advise how to do that?
More generally, is the a "formula" that you can plug your dimensions into, so you can compute how to do sizes not in the list of standard bed sizes?
Thank you!
Mikey says
That's a great question. I don't have a formula but sure wish I had. I tried doing this once and people don't honour the stitching gauge and so what I promise isn't achieved as people tend to get different sizes by not using the same hook or suggested level of yarn. I have since deleted what I had.
Katie says
Could I link 2 of your YouTube videos to a pattern I’m creating? One for a foundation DC and one for a crab stitch. I figured I would mention something along the lines of “videos courtesy of the Crochet Crowd” or something similar. I just thought it would be helpful to link a video of the lesser known stitches and I find your videos REALLY helpful.
Mikey says
Yes, an embedded link is fine. Thank you for asking first.
Clara Wood says
NewsLetter subscription
Wendy Maruna says
The newsletter has been discontinued and is no longer sent.
Linda Kirk says
The Study of Geometry Summer Stitch Along:
I didn't receive the pattern I signed up for a couple of weeks ago.
Thank You,
Linda Kirk
Mikey says
You can get all weeks at this link as they become available. Week 2 was just released this morning. So week 1 and 2 are now up.
https://www.yarnspirations.com/study-of-geometry-lesson-page?utm_source=Influencer_TCC&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=2021_07_23_Study_of_Geometry_with_Crochet_Crowd_-_Lessons_page_|_Yarnspirations_|_Yarnspirations
Have a great day
Michael
Zandra says
Mikey, could you answer a question regarding foundation chains. When the pattern calls for a regular chain and you want to convert to a foundation chain how do you calculate the number of chains you need. For instance if your pattern calls for 82 chains, dc in 4th chain (skipped 3 chains count as 1st dc). How many chains should my foundation chain have. If you would rather tell me where to look that too would be good. I have tried several ways to find this info, but to no avail. Thanks, Zandra
Mikey says
I'm really not sure of the answer to be honest with you. I rarely, and I mean rarely ever use a foundation chain. I don't have any first hand experience. What I could recommend to you though. Chain 10, dc 4th ch and then dc in each chain left and count. You will have the stitch number from that. Therefore, you can know when you do the 82 chains, how many chains the first ch 3 is absorbing to subtract it. That's what I would do.
Zandra Pellet says
Thank you so much, I’m going to try it. Your great.
Suganya says
Hai milkey. I need some information about crochet crowd. I do the crochets in my home. I don't know how to sell that one and how to join your community can plz you explain me?. I live in canada toronto.
Mikey says
You can join our Facebook community at the following: https://www.facebook.com/groups/905296302884699
We don't sell any patterns and everything we do is free to learn. The Facebook community is the only place where we have a community forum.
Annette Hollingsworth says
Hello Mikey,
Thanks for sharing crochet along with Kangaroo and Joey. I enjoyed crocheting with you.
I can't find how to assemble the pieces. Please HELP!!!
Mikey says
I think I am at fault Annette. I assumed people would know how to do that and didn't film that part. I know... I shouldn't have assumed it in retrospect. I have a giraffe where I have done the attaching of the pieces and it's done the same way. I pin the pieces onto the main body and then whip stitch around the component to attach it. I'm sorry. I have failed you today to provide that extra attention you deserved.
Kim Blair says
Help please! I'm working on a queen sized Captain America shield afghan for my son. I worked the shield from the center out into a 456 stitch circle. Now I want to finish as a square but I can't figure out a pattern sequence to know how many of each size stitch to do??? I have marked off every 114th stitch...then also at every 57th stitch...but that is as far as I've been able to get. I have searched and searched but can not find any online help! I've reached out to 4 different Facebook groups and they all ask to see the pattern...but there isn't a pattern. CKimban you help me please?!?!? I've promised him this blanket for 2 years and I want to finish it for Christmas...
Mikey says
What is the diameter of this circle so far?
Mikey says
I have a blanket that I cannot show you at this time when the interior is a large circle. It's not as big as yours but it's about 300 stitches in the circle. For me, it took me 5 rounds to transition to a square. Yours probably will take between 7 - 9 rounds depending on you.
You cannot rush the growth of the circle to a square. The trebles that will start should just be a few, then the next down dc can be about twice as long and I usually make the next hdc the same count as hdc. The sc will span the distance and you will mirror the other side. The trick is to determine the number of SC you need.
As you grow bigger, the SC span will get larger and you will start to decrease the DC and HDC as it appears to be getting more square.
For me, it took me about 5 hours to get to a complete square. I ripped out, re=jigged math and etc. So I am telling you that you need patience.
I will help you do math stand by.
Mikey says
You have 456 in the circle / 4 = 114 sts. BUT you have to subtract 1 corner from each side. 114 - 1 sts for a corner. = 113 sts between each corner stitch.
From here... what I would do if I were you. Start with the corner with Ch 4, 1 tr, ch 2, 2 tr in same beg corner. Next 4 do a tr, next 7 do dc, next 7 do hdc...
To figure out the SC before mirroring this before hitting next corner. Don't count the corners. 4 tr + 7 dc + 7 hdc and then add the other side. 4 tr, 7 dc, and 7 hdc = 36 sts.
Now subtract 113 sts - 36 sts = 77 sc.
So first round would be corners, 4 tr, 7 dc, 7 hdc, 77 sc, 7 hdc, 7 dc, 4 tr then corner of 2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr in next st.
Mikey says
Keep a count of your stitches per side so you can keep adjusting the stitches. I would do a couple rounds of what I suggested below and then re-examine if you have to change the your tr, dc and hdc counts. Eventually the sc stitches will get bigger in number as you will reduce out tr, dc and hdc.
Unfortunately, I have to do it myself and run a test of test trials to get it right. You will need to be patient but make a judgement call early on in the first side of each round to check if it looks right. If so, keep on going.
Keep notes so you can test try yourself and remember what to do for each side in each round.
Best wishes.
Lorraine Higgins says
Hi Mike,
I and a friend were wondering, in these strange times, if your store in Greenwich is open at all selling yarns. We completely understand if not.
Thanks in advance for your reply.
Lorraine Higgins
Mikey says
afternoon Lorraine. I permanently closed the studio in May. I sold off everything I had. Once C-19 is resolved, stitch socials can resume but I won't be venturing to selling any product.
Hope all is well. 🙂 Michael
Chris Villa says
I am not expecting a reply.
I just want to voice my opinion of the new header on the website. While it looks nice at first glance it is annoying to have the “white cloud” obscuring the view of the page as you scroll. (I tried to insert a photo but my iPad won’t let me. )
Otherwise I like the changes so far. Love your site, love all of you and am grateful to be a part of this amazing group. You have no idea how many times I refer someone to your videos and website for help. I have loved watching you grow and have been with you since well before the “Mad Hatter” days. I still think of all those beautiful hats. So much fun. You are amazing and greatly appreciated.
Mikey says
I received your email. I have responded there. 😀 - Michael
Sue says
I’m making a square Afghan
I have 6 skeins of rhss
Right now it’s 31.5 in
51 rows
How big will it be with the yarn I have?
Do I need more to make a good snuggle blanket/ couch blanket?
Mikey says
It's usually 7 balls for a decent size sofa blanket in granny square concept. If you are doing more solid stitching, it could be 7 - 9. It depends on your tension and the pattern choice. It's not an exact science so an accurate measurement cannot be given as there are too many variables and our hands control the tension which is unique to everyone.
Theresa Marolf says
i love all of your videos and patterns from you all, and was wondering have you ever seen or done a Mans Mexican Poncho with the pocket in the front??
Marina King says
it's not one I recall seeing, will keep an eye out though
Tracy-ann Welch says
Hi Mikey,
Sorry to disturb you but im looking to do the big cables baby blanket preferably with a video tutorial but when i click on the picture and use the search facility it takes me to the candy blanket please can you point me in the right direction. Thank you in advance
Marina King says
here is the pattern https://www.yarnspirations.com/ca-en/bernat-crochet-big-cables-blanket/BRC0202-013770M.html?utm_campaign=2019_05_22_Big_Cable_Baby_Blanket&utm_content=BigCableBabyBlanket&utm_medium=blog&utm_source=Influencer_TCC
I'm not sure that there is a tutorial for that one though.
Mable Shortt says
Just checking to see if the whole site of the CrochetCrowdStitchSocial is down or if it's my computer. I can g et to the CrochetCrowd.com but jit always says something went wrong when I click on the Stitch Social page.
Marina King says
the web site is working for me, just went on it to check. you may have to refresh your browser
Tammy DonatCarter says
I keep signing up for the 5 week better together pattern but it doesnt take it so I am not getting the weekly written pattern updates I have been saving the videos. Will the pattern be available like other patterns once crochet along is complete so I can get it then or what do I have to do.They are suppose to be updated on monday right.
Mikey says
Tomorrow is Week 3... It's being updated on Fridays. The full pattern will be available in September without needing to sign up. I'm sorry this has become a headache for you. If you want to email Yarnspirations to inquire about why you are not getting the pattern, you can contact them at this website spot. https://www.yarnspirations.com/ca-en/contactus
Robin Cody says
Im looking for an old pattern called, Easiest baby booties ever." It was on You Tube once but I can't find it in your archives. After stitching 6 single, its doubles for height. Then slip stitches. Fold over and sew in to close. Do you have this pattern??? Its so easy fast to make! Please help?
Mikey says
I have to remember when I found that pattern. It was like on year one in 2008 or 2009. I'll see if I can locate it. Michael
Marcy says
I have been looking for the Santa pattern that you had from momma jam is she still selling it if not do you know where I can find it
Mikey says
I will have to look on her website. Does she have a contact page? I haven't talked to Sarah in a while.
Darlene V Quinn says
I had a comment on here and Marina King replied, but her link didn't really help me. Which I replied to her. Now my suggestion isn't showing. How do I attach the zig-zag pattern section of the woven pattern mosaic crochet blanket from this spring, to the blocks section. I had to cut off the zig-zag and stacked blocks at the beginning of the blanket to make a new chain, and then ended up having problems. I cut off the zig-zag section from the offset squares by threading a length of yarn through the stitches in the row above where I needed to cut. I don't know how to fix that row, as the length of yarn is the only thing holding it together. Do you have a video for crocheting a section to another section above it using sc, but not granny squares.
Marina King says
lay one side you want to join, out flat right side facing you, then lay the piece you are adding on top right facing down (towards the piece you are adding it to) starting at one end using a needle and thread you work the outside loop (the loop away from you on the bottom piece, and the closest loop facing you on the top piece) of both sides onto the thread continues to the end.
Darlene V Quinn says
I'll give it a try. I still don't know how to secure the stitches above where I cut off the section and only have a length of yarn running through them to keep them from coming apart while I cut below. Any suggestions? There are tutorials that I don't understand. Wish Mikey had one for this.
Marina King says
if you want to join through that side, work the needle of the bottom of the stitch where you have the yarn running through it and join it to the finished edge of the other piece. as long as you are able to get all of the bottom stitches where you cut, you should be fine. even if you want to work around the yarn you already worked in there to hold the stitch for added security. its a bit of a pain and may take you a little longer than a normal join, but it is doable, I have done it.
Marion E Hardwick says
A couple of weeks ago I submitted my name and email to receive the new Crochet a long and I still haven't received it. Can you please send it to the email address below.
Thank you!!
Marina King says
If you haven't yet, you'll have to contact customer service https://www.yarnspirations.com/ca-en/contactus?utm_source=Influencer_TCC&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=2020_06_15_Email_Yarnspirations, unfortunately, there isn't anything we can do on our end.
Nicole West says
Hi Mikey! I am working on the Easy Cotton Bib video tutorial and happened to check Etsy for other bib patterns and I found a shop that is selling your bib pattern and even uses your thumbnail picture as their picture! I listed it in the website space of this reply.
Mikey says
I'll let Yarnspirations.com know. It's their pattern. Thanks so much.
Sharon says
Do you sell yarn ? I have enjoyed watching the videos. Thank you.
Marina King says
no Mikey doesn't sell yarn. His videos are my favourite for sure 🙂
Betty Pixley says
Hello,
I love your tutorials and am glad some have left handed instructions, I have however noticed that a few of the videos for left hand don't play I get an error message saying its unavailable or the owner has removed it. Also do you have any scrap yarn patterns? I wasn't able to find anything on the site
Mikey says
I don't really have scrap yarn projects as I tend to use left over yarns for various projects without calling the project a scrap yarn idea. The Boho Ornament Afghan would be a scrap yarn project.
Some of the articles have links to left handed tutorials that have been removed due to complaints. If you go on our Youtube. https://youtube.com/mikeyssmail and search only in our channel. put the name of LEFT HAND in front of whatever you are looking for an it will show the left handed tutorials. We also have a dedicated playlist of all left handed tutorials too. Here's the link for that.
Ana says
Mikey,
would you consider making a tutorial for Pattons Geo Poc crochet pillow? thanks!
Ana Maniago says
Hi Mikey,
Would you consider making a tutorial for pattons geo poc crochet pillow. It is in yarnspirations.
Thanks a lot
Marjorie Gibson says
Mikey would you please give consideration to filming a tutorial for Jeanne’s Christmas Trimmings Afghan?
Thank you.
Melissa says
Having trouble getting the pattern sent to my email. It will not let me sign up to get it. It keeps telling me insecure website.
Marina King says
are you referring to the Better Together afghan? try contacting customer service, they can help you https://www.yarnspirations.com/ca-en/contactus?utm_source=Influencer_TCC&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=2020_06_15_Email_Yarnspirations
Rhonda Johnson says
CARON CHILD'S CROCHET CREW NECK PULLOVER....mikey would you consider doing a tutorial on the said pattern. The pattern is on the yarn inspiration web site. I have frogged it so many times. I would love to make this for my grand daughter. This is my first attempt at a jumper and reading the pattern is becoming very daunting
Mikey says
I did the vest that matches this. Is this the same pattern? https://www.yarnspirations.com/ca-en/caron-childs-crochet-crew-neck-pullover/CAC0329-008104M.html
Check this one out. I did the vest. It doesn't have the sleeves the it's very similar stitchwork. https://thecrochetcrowd.com/crochet-toddler-10-years-vest-tutorial/
Rhonda Johnson says
Thank you so much
Bernadette Edens says
Would you please consider making a video tutorial for the “Archways Throw” found in the free patterns on the Yarnspirations website? It’s an easy two row repeat blanket made in a solid color! Thank you! 🙂
Mikey says
Just filmed it for. Will be available in the next hour. Thanks for your request.
Bernadette Edens says
Thank you so very much! ?
Mikey says
You're most welcome.
Pam Middlekauff says
I’m still not able to register for the Summer 2020 CAL. I HAVE ASKED FOR HELP AND the link I keep getting sent to me is not working. Is it possible to have someone just try to register me?
Please don’t send the iCloud...... link again. It doesn’t work.
Pamela Middlekauff
Pmiddlekauff@gmail.com
USA
Marina King says
if you can't get the sign up to work you'll have to contact Customer Service they can helo you that way https://www.yarnspirations.com/ca-en/contactus?utm_source=Influencer_TCC&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=2020_06_15_Email_Yarnspirations
Pamela McGill says
Where is the pattern that I just paid for?
Mikey says
We don't sell any patterns. So I am unsure what you are talking about.
Sharilee Payne says
Difficult site to follow. Maybe simplify..
Marina King says
We are here to help! What is it you are struggling with?
Julie Hubbard says
HOOKER'S TOTE is linked to a Market Bag, not the bag pictured. Couldn't find a place on that page to contact you about the link.
Mikey says
REchecking the links. Thanks for the heads up. Michael
Mikey says
Link is fixed. Again, many thanks. - Michael
Maja Matvenko-Barbini says
I wud love to receive emails from u. Is that possible ? Tk u ?
Mikey says
We do not have a mailing list or newsletter. We just update on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCrochetCrowdStitchSocial/
Barbara Thornton says
I missed downloading the pattern for week 5 of the Llama afghan stitch along and I cannot find it on the wed or on youtube is there anyway I can get it I would love to have the complete pattern for use again later
Thanks
Barbara
bdmax11@gmail.com
Dawn Carden says
Hi I was watching a video (the toy box baby blanket) that Mikey was talking about tension. Have you thought about trying to
**WRAP yarn around your pinky under your ring finger and bird finger and over your index finger. **Just a thought.
My grandmother taught me to crochet and this is how I was taught.
Amparo O'Leary says
i would like to make a donation to help with the free patterns through my bank. i need an address and a phone number. please email me information.
Joan Bommarito says
I l love your tutorials. I made a chevron baby blanket in navy & grey. My daughter wants another color after the baby is born, as an accent, depending on the gender. Any suggestions on how to do this?
Thank you. Joan
elaine says
What is going on with you tube , there is no volume on the crochet videos ?
Ramona Medina says
I love all your wonderful tutorials thanks
Susie Pool says
Hi Mikey~ Is there anyway you can do a tutorial on this, everyone is having trouble starting it, including me. It's just something about the way you explain how to do it as you're showing us how to follow a pattern with you. Thanking you in advance if it's possible,.......here's the link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYPr1TasKm4 & here's the free pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/beautiful-shells-blanket
Virginia says
Hey Mikey, Dan and Colleen! Welcome back to the frigid reality of "the Great White North" koooooo loooooooooo kooo koooooo..............we had a great time on the cruise and met some great people....... looking forward to the next adventure with all of you <3
PENNY says
is there any possible way you could do a video on crochet mittens
Barbara Drummond says
could you please post again on here how to get my blanket posted on the page... It is only my second one and I am proud of it... It was a lot of work
Ramonda says
Excellent. First time I went to it. Love it. and the challenges sound fun. Are we able to make suggestions for new challenges. I have some ideas.
Leah Mondloch says
KB super S loom, you can find that on HSN also beside CinDwoodcraft , Amazon will have it and so will e bay, I just order mine from HSN today and now I cant wait to get it cuz im going to go crazy on looking for a patterns to do on it, oh how wonderful it will be, now I have to get the yarn that I want to do the shawls, ponchos , sweaters, blankets , KItniss cowl , next winter projects to do for next year
Margie Melendy says
Mikey love your video's. I was wondering if you have ever used finishing needles. I like them much better than darn I g needles and are easier to use when weaving in ends. They are a Susan Bates product and have 5 different sizes in each package. Keep up the good work
Jane Binkley says
I'm interested in becoming a member but why do you need credit card info if the patterns are free? Also, how do I get the complete pattern directions for the ladies brimmed hat?
Crystal Brinn says
Hi!
Love your youtube channel. I have a unique question about loom knitting breasts. I know it sounds crazy, but my best friend is working to become a lactation specialists and they used knitted breasts to help demonstrate to mothers what to do. I haven't been able to find a pattern on the loom to be able to make these for her. I would LOVE if you had any suggestions or help!!
Thank you!
Crystal
sylvia barker says
hi mikey, i what tomake a road trip scraf and im have trouble finded an easy one,as it my first one can you help
Vicki F. says
I love watching your crocheting videos. They explain everything very well. Thank you so much.
Jenny Bartolo says
Mikey,
My 12 year old daughter has started crocheting this year. Since she has some learning and intellectual disabilities she is a bit slow going but certainly loves the craft. She has learned loads by watching youtube videos. She often asks for your videos when we sit down and marathon watch crochet videos. She recently bought a knook set and is trying to learn. We've watched a few videos but she really prefers yours. We were wondering if you have made a knook video or if you will make some in the future. Thanks for your time and all of your wonderful videos.
Paula says
what dose it mean chain 202 loosely. (Ch 4+2)
Patricia says
I always, enjoy your articles. I wanted to comment on your "Diamond and Daisy Rug". I just love it! That is actually an old doily pattern or a very similar one. I have often taken doily patterns and made them into rugs or blankets or shawls. My hands do not let me use crochet thread any longer so I make the things i enjoy with yarn. Thank You!
Carolyn says
Do you have a tutorial new Boutique Twilight yet?
Stacey hetrick says
Mikey.. I would like to know how to send photos into the crochet crowd of what I have done..please help me on this..Stacey
Ashley Rose Johnson says
I have loved the site and I have a question do you have a basic star pattern as I am making a saddle blanket for a friend for riding horses
Paula Meyers says
You say in your videos that you have a slower tutorial, I am wanting to learn the Boot Cuffs Pattern. Designed by Cathy Cunningham. And can not find the slower version. Could you direct me to that video. Thank you.
Judy says
This is Judy, I was curious, any idea when the madagascar prizes will be shipped out. I was aware that the ballwinders had to be ordered and was told had no idea when the prizes will be shipped out
Mikey, The Crochet Crowd says
Judy... Your prize is coming from Schachenmayr... I will get Daniel to confirm they have shipped it out. I thought they had already.
Kristy says
I'm a beginner at crochet and making beanie hats. My problem is how to figure out sizing. I'm using bulky yarn and size 10 crochet hook. Thank you!
nicole says
hi, love your tutorial's for the pattern's they really help me out when i can't figure out how to do a stich on the pattern i'm very advance but i still have a hard time understand some things cause of my disability, but any way what I was wonder is i have a friend who is obsess with batman and wants me to make a batman afghan for her boyfriend, she would rather have me do it then go out and buy one already made. but i can't seem to find a afghan pattern for batman i was wondering if you could help me out with this. any help would be appreciated.
Ed Brown says
Hi Mikey ,
Just wanted to find out where you buy your thick handled crochet hooks. I can't find any locally.
Thank you,
Ed Brown
Mikey, The Crochet Crowd says
Online... Look for Etimo Tulip Crochet Hooks.
barb says
Looking for suggestions for teaching 9 year old how to crochet. I am a "seasoned" crocheter but need help regarding hook size etc. so she will not be frustrated and discouraged. I would like to get her started on the right track. Thank you!!
LouWonna L. Jastram says
I'm responding to your color combinations article...I REALLY like color so I'm just finishing an afghan with almost ALL the colors you show...yes I mean all, except clack, gray, and one of the oranges, but I did add one or two different pinks, blues, aquas, and yellows! I also like doing just two or three colors, and have even been caught using only one color (as in my Jesus pattern).
Peggy says
PLEASE HELLLLPPP! Novice here. I have completed all my motifs for the Peppermint Throw ~ but I don't understand how to attach them. The tutorial shows how to attach a small motif to a large one but it doesn't talk about how to attach the big pinwheels. Since there are 'attaching holes' in all the large ones, I'm assuming that they are attached by those. How? If the whip stitch is used for these, as well, why are there holes in their corners? I have just finished the Dusty Snowflake tutorial ~ and that one made sense to me since you join them through the holes. I'm completely lost but I know it can't be difficult because no one else seemed to have problems. And ~ I can't figure out patterns. All the crocheting I do is thanks to Mikey's wonderful tutorials. Please help. Thank you.
I'm making this for my grandbaby for Christmas ~ he loves red. I am desperate to know how to finish it. Thanks.
Linda says
Love the lacy cardigan you posted the pattern calls for red heart boutique midnight but would love to make one as shown in your photo. Do you know what yarn was used for this? It is shades of blue gold purples etc
Please help
Thank you
Linda
Robin elsner says
Hey,
Been looking for the small green loom and can't find one anywhere, please send me one
Thanks
Robin Elsner
Whyrobin1031@aol.com
Angel Burnett-Ashwin says
Hello needing some help. Looking to make the peppermint afghan to a queen sized size but for the life of me I can't figure out how I can do this. Can anyone help me? Either Mikey Cathy or any of you other Hookers have any idea. I've followed the diagram shared by Mikey and wanted to know how many more of each motif would I need to add? The middle I can keep going but not 2 sure about the outside of it. Be very grateful for any help. Thank you in advance.
Leslie Wolff says
I am wondering how to submit a pic to you is there any way u can tell me how, I've just finished a drop in the pond blanket, it fits my queen size bed, just wanted y'all to see it, thank you, love you articles, tutorials, y'all are the bomb!!!!
Melissa Yarbrough says
Do you have a video on Baby's gone a hunting Vest and Hat? If so can you post it. I am unable to find one. I got stuck on this one cant figure it out. Please help. I would love to make this but I am afraid it is over my head.. lol If you don't have this video do you have another that is close to this one (Vest) ?
Mikey, The Crochet Crowd says
I don't have a video on this. Sorry.
Melissa Yarbrough says
It seems to be two pieces. I think I done the first part right (right back), but not sure how to do the left back part. Any help you can give me I sure would appreciate it. It has a funny shape to it almost looks like a deer with a short tail on it without the legs..
Wendy Drewes says
pattern for hats what was day 29 please
Linda Weaver says
Have been looking for the Christmas Candle Cover !! Each time I "think" I have located the pattern ~ I click on the link ~ and up comes the Felted Crochet Christmas Stocking pattern !!! Although this is a very nice pattern, I'd really like to make the Christmas Candle Cover for some of my friends. Please, please, tell me how to get this pattern !!!! Thank you so much ~ and as always, thank you for all your help in the crochet world !! Love ya and your staff lots !! Linda
xcaligirl says
I'ver searched and searched for the icy snowflake pttern, is it still available? thank you
Sharon says
I have the icy snowflake pattern, but can not find the tutorial for the assistance on it. What happened to it so quickly?
Mikey, The Crochet Crowd says
it had to be removed for reasons beyond my control. It will not be coming back.
Deborah Thompson Goins says
Hi Mikey, I just wanted to send a quick message to say I am so sorry that you are going through pain in your wrist and arm. I have been living with nerve pain for approx. 15 years so I know a lot about that subject! Please don't try to teat this yourself due to if it is nerve pain you could do more harm than good. I know from experience. I hope you feel better soon. If you would like to chat about it, you can contact me anytime day or night. You know my email and I am on Facebook. I'm sure you have plenty other friends to talk to I just want to let you know that I am here if you need me. Take care and God bless.
Sincerely, Debbie
susan says
Just wondering if you ever come to Illinois
Loretta Burnham says
Why can't I see on Facebook, what The Crochet Crowd puts up. It's been over a week now,I love seeing it. Please help. Thanks Mikey
Chantal Luiten Lambeek says
Hello are the stiches in your video in english terms or american terms? Thanks
Mikey, The Crochet Crowd says
American terms. I'm Canadian.
holaind says
comment est se que je peu adhérer a votre club pouriez vous me dire la marche a suivre merci a bientot
Kim pierson says
We are having four events next summer an would love to have you as a teach at all locations. Please let me know how to set that up.