Make A Tutorial Request
We get requests across the social media platforms, including in email format. However, this page will act as a central hub for making a formal request. With being in business for over 12 years, I've come to understand what types of projects work best and what projects should be skipped.
Permissions to Film
We have the blanket permission to film any patterns inside Yarnspirations.com. However, we have a boundary set that we do not film another current Yarnspirations Teacher's patterns as they have the capability of filming up their own patterns. You can reach out to them to request they film up their patterns directly. Most of them have websites with a contact email or you can find them in social media. We can also film any pattern where Jeanne and I are the designers as well.
Legality
We do not film just anything. We do not film any designers' patterns where its a paid pattern or not listed in the Yarnspirations free pattern library. This also includes asking for us to film a section of a pattern that doesn't belong to Yarnspirations or our own designs. That's a copyright infringement.
Be Specific with Request
Designing one of the Study of Texture Blankets takes about 170 hours and that's not including filming. So requesting us to make a double size blanket with a certain stitch requests research and development which can absorb a lot of time. The goal of the requests is to find something that is already existing in pattern format for me to study, grab a camera and get to work.
When Requesting a Video Below
- Provide me with a link either from The Crochet Crowd Website or Yarnspirations Website where the pattern is. This will speed me through to find the resources to study your request. Any patterns outside of these two website properties are legally out of bounds for me to film. I won't take a risk on filming copyright materials.
- Provide me with a reason why you want it filmed up. Is there something about the pattern that is hard for you? If you cannot read a pattern, you can state that but I am looking for tidbits of knowing where to focus. If there is a backstory, I'd love to know that too.
- Be thoughtful in your request that is truly something you want to be filmed for you. Don't just randomly pick things that you think others would enjoy. We want to know your wishes.
Mel Mace says
Hi Mikey! Sorry that the first link didn’t work. My request for
https://www.yarnspirations.com/ca-en/caron-directional-granny-cardigan/CAC0129-010012M.html?cgid=patterns
This would be a great addition to anyone’s wardrobe. Caron Cotton Cakes are readily available in solid & stripes. If someone asked me where did you get that cardi? I would immediately reply that Mikey from Crochet Crowd taught me on his You Tube Channel. So hopefully there will be a tutorial on this Cardi. Thanks again for your excellent & informative videos.
Mikey says
I actually made this project but I never filmed it. Your request is noted.
Mel Mace says
Thank you Mikey for considering my request.
Kim says
I would like this too! Would make a great Christmas sweater!
Becca says
Hi Mikey,
Any chance of filming a stitch tutorial of how to create a cable effect with crochet? I've watched your video tutorial for the Cable Hat on Yarnspirations but I end up getting lost in it. It would be cool to have a tutorial that focuses just on the basics and work up of how to create that type of effect for various projects. Just an idea. Thank you:)
Mikey says
We have a slew of patterns done up with cables. Here's a list of them. See if there is something there that is better than the Cable Hat. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbHEcdQw1SaS5abmyQnNTJaFkJX1NYilb
Caitlin murrer says
I would like to see a tutorial for a wasps/hornets nest. It’s a great way to keep them away from the house without harming them because they believe there’s already a bee family living in it.
Mikey says
We have a pattern being made for it. I don't know if I am going to film it. Our guest designer is writing up the pattern this week.