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Michael Sellick aka Mikey of The Crochet Crowd
Michael Sellick, aka Mikey of The Crochet Crowd

Michael Sellick, (he/him)ย  is known as Mikey of The Crochet Crowd to hundreds of thousands of followers through Facebook and YouTube.

Michael is Canadian and does all of his work from his home studio in Greenwich, Nova Scotia, Canada, with the co-creator Daniel Zondervan, known as Diva Dan. They are real-life life partners, and together, with the help of two additional team members, they make up the administration of The Crochet Crowd.

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Mikey's Background

Michael learned to crochet in 1989, when he was 14. He learned how to chain and double crochet from his mother. He was intrigued by her speed and simplistic designs. She was able to achieve a full scarf in a matter of hours, which, in turn, was donated to those in need in the community.

Michael asked his mother to show him how to crochet one afternoon. One stitch led to another, and he was hooked on the hobby.

His father never spoke about him crocheting in his teenage years. It wasn't ignored, but it wasn't about being embarrassed that his son was crocheting.

While in the craft store, the cashier said boys shouldn't be crocheting. Michael wouldn't share with others that he crocheted at home to avoid embarrassment. Crocheting was giving him a sense of purpose. He wouldn't realize that it was therapy on its own until later in his adult years.

Learning More Stitches

His mother only knew how to chain and double crochet. Michael quickly returned to the craft store to buy a pattern book of stitches. From this book, Michael would play with different stitches and teach himself more stitches to work on. The Catherine Wheel Stitch would be his first project outside the straight double crochet, which he would do next. He was hooked.

Michael, who was not strong in reading skills or following instructions, gravitated toward crochet diagrams, much like he enjoyed reading road maps. He wouldn't do a pattern unless it had a diagram to show him the stitch work.

Until Michael's mid-30s

Michael continued to crochet at home, on and off, depending on the season and his emotional state. He clued in 2008 that he only crocheted when he was feeling at the end of his rope. He thought that if he crocheted more consistently, knowing that crochet is a healing mechanism, maybe he should crochet more often instead of when life is hitting the skids.

Pre-Crochet Crowd 2007 - 2008

Michael volunteered as a Pen Pal to a school in New York with a special needs class from 2005 to 2007. He volunteered for the same teacher at a Grade 5 Level where the kids would each write Michael a letter and Michael would write each student a letter back. The letters were monthly and were very rewarding. In the era of Tyra Banks having her Top Model Series, Michael came up with the concept that each kid was just as crucial as Tyra. The kids and Michael would have their first name and ending in 'mail' at the top of their letters. If you notice the YouTube Channel is http://youtube.com/mikeyssmail, the name of Mikeyss Mail is from volunteering with this class. Michael, simplifying his online name from Michael to Mikey, came to be with this class.

The Crochet Crowd concept was accidentally born in March 2008. He had lost his crochet book that he had had since he was a child. He went online and found a website called YouTube. At the time, he didn't know what it was. He saw people teaching online. Feeling bored and useless to society, he tried teaching a few courses online to show the world he has skills he can share.

He was getting up to 10 views per day and was super excited that he was teaching a few people each day. He realized that if he films more and puts more thought into it, he can teach more people. Michael is a statistics fanatic in measuring analytics and goal setting. In receiving 10 views per day, he set a goal to see what it would take to get 1 Million Views on YouTube.

Crochet Mikey with YouTube Award
Crochet Mikey with YouTube Award

His life fell apart again in 2008, when the relationship ended. Daniel would come along in January 2009. As a performing musician, Daniel understood what living life is like in the public eye. He would embrace the vision and continually encourage right from Day 1.

The Prediction

Daniel had gone 8 years without a relationship as he cared for his mother. Daniel had a friend who was a psychic and predicted 6 months prior to our meeting. The psychic predicted that a new relationship would come along and that his soul partner is a public figure, but the partner doesn't know he is a public figure yet. The psychic said the person is involved in an unusual field of work that is entertainment, but not in the sense of music performing.ย 

Upon meeting Daniel, Daniel concluded that YouTube involvement was early. Instead of dismissing this concept in free teaching, he encouraged it because he was curious to see what would happen.

Daniel's name, Diva Dan, is derived from the MSN Status Update left on his MSN Chat Box on the first date Michael and he shared. He stated he was being a 'Domestic Diva' in cleaning his house, waiting for Michael's arrival. Having a gift for word play, Michael instantly nicknamed him Diva Dan, which has become Daniel's online persona name.

Michael received his first million hits in just under the one-year mark of being on YouTube. Michael re-aligned his goals for five million which came quickly.

The Crochet Crowd 2010

In two years, Michael had earned 8 million views on YouTube. The mere hobby of teaching people began to absorb every waking moment of being a leader. Facebook had come along, offering communities/pages. The company was officially named The Crochet Crowd in September 2010. The name was brainstormed, and Daniel came up with the name.

In the two years prior, we realized that we had developed a very social and interactive online community. Our name reflects the community spirit that we share online.

Mikey and Diva Dan appeared for the first time in public at the Creativ Festival in October 2010.

In November 2010, they visited the Spinrite Factory Outlet, where the store manager, Michelle MacDonald, knew who they were through gossip. Michelle, Michael, and Daniel instantly bonded. They realized they have a commonality: a sense of goal-making and an undeniable drive to succeed. Michelle was instrumental in helping Michael and Daniel understand the behind-the-scenes workings of the craft and yarn world.

Michael also started working on making tutorials for AllFreeCrochet.com. He got involved in blogging, where the mentors at Prime Publishing, owners of AllFreeCrochet.com, taught Michael the value and concept of blogging. The learning curve was steep on blogging, but the hard lessons were invaluable and are one of Michael's engagement outreaches to his fans.

Growth of The Crochet Crowd

The Crochet Crowd experienced a steady pace of growth. While some believe it sprang up overnight, it has been a series of progressive steps that involved working for free or little income for four years while in development. Both Michael and Daniel had full-time jobs during the growth period, and income from their other jobs subsidized the operational costs of running The Crochet Crowd.

Michael gets a personal thrill out of recognizing everyday crocheters. He is an everyday yarn crocheter and loves to share in the celebrations of others around him. The Crochet Crowd's mission is to give recognition and meaningful interaction to as many people as possible.

The Crochet Crowd has exponentially grown to a population that is hard to believe. Although Michael cannot personally respond to every comment, email, and communication that the fans expect from him, he tries his best. His major role is to keep the inspiration flowing with free tutorials and ideas through free patterns.

As the Crochet Crowd grows, so does Michael, who learns just as much from the community participants. Today, the Crochet Crowd is driven by raw passion. His sense of working hours is combined with the desire to help others and the strong excitement of playing with yarn. He is living his creative passion.

Major Goals Accomplished

  • YouTube Channel of the Month for July 2012
  • Michael maintains one of the top 3 channels on YouTube in Canada.
  • Leader in online teaching and instructional videos in presenting, editing and social reaching.
  • Facebook is the most engaged and fastest-growing crochet community.
  • Development of the Annual Retreat known as Crochet Cruises
  • Development and maintenance of a weekly free magazine called Mikey.
  • Maintains the most engaging and interactive showcases at the semi-annual Creativ Festival.
  • Lead Online Instructor for Red Heart Yarns, 2013 - 2014.

Working Schedule

Michael works every day. There are no weekends or holidays. Self-employed people understand this concept more than anyone. The unit of measure is based on the output of interaction, tutorials, and articles.

The Crochet Crowd would have never been successful if Michael had stuck with a 9 - 5 pm mentality. His goals for success drive him to work obscene hours.

Michael works a minimum of 12 - 16 hours a day. He does not understand weekends or holidays. He crochets in the evenings unless time allows.

Michael's Role

  • Encourage creativity in others through established communities.
  • Work directly with sponsors for campaign building, concept launch and follow-through.
  • Plan, produce, edit and make crochet tutorials.
  • Produce content for the Mikey Magazine and the guest blogs he participates in.
  • Write articles targeting crocheters, sharing about fun finds of free patterns.
  • Work with guest bloggers and assistants of The Crochet Crowd for a cohesive workflow.
  • Give crocheters choices and alternative suggestions when it comes to creativity.
  • Interact and engage the community.
  • Michael is an expert in Social Media; he consults for Social Media from time to time.

What is Michael?

  • Content Producer
  • Online Community Leader
  • Crochet Designer
  • Yarn Artistry Crocheter aka Free Form over Established Shapes
  • Editor
  • Video Host & Educational Teacher
  • Public Speaker
  • Social Media Director / Consultant
  • Product Demonstrator

Michael's Boundaries

Michael maintains his voice and opinions on products, services, and ideas. He has developed the concept of transparency with his loyal followers and will not compromise his views or statements for a paycheck. He is not a company spokesperson but merely a socialite of ideas and community sharing that allows him to maintain his authenticity.

If Michael makes an error or something goes wrong with his website programming, Michael is the first to admit when he is at fault and keeps communication open with his members.

Michael's Personal Life

You don't hear Michael talking about visiting friends or family very often. Off camera, Michael is quiet and keeps to himself. However, his online personality and when in public as Mikey, the Crocheter, make him the life of the party. He loves yarn and ideas, and it shows.

Michael doesn't watch TV or keep up with current events happening in the world. In social settings, he has no idea what is happening around him to be able to comment or add an opinion on current events. He will stay quiet and listen but rarely offer an opinion on a subject where he has little or no information to form an opinion.

Outside of the public persona, he is introverted and reserved in person. He doesn't surround himself with very many people. Most of his relationships are strictly cyber, with no interaction in person. He is not one to call people on the phone to chat, have anyone over, or visit anyone.

Happy hooking and enjoy the wonderful world of crochet.

More Michael Sellick

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  1. Mariana says

    September 04, 2025 at 8:28 am

    Hello Micky ?
    I am so Happy for your video on YouTube because you organizer the Cruise whith THE CROCHET CROWD ?
    I WHATCH YOUR CANAL,I LIKE WHAU YOU EXPLAIN AND YOU ARE VERY CLEAVER TO MAKE PATERN !
    Can i ask you ,please,I whod LIKE VERY much to be whit your teem on Cruise !!!!
    If i book my cabin on the shep I can partecipe at your crochet class on bord,where i can pay you ????
    Thanks a lot !!
    I whait your answer ?

    Reply
    • Mikey says

      September 30, 2025 at 8:22 pm

      Our events are listed on our website in the main menu if you want to book a tour.

      Reply
  2. Carolyn Pauloff says

    September 01, 2025 at 4:36 pm

    Help
    My c2c baby blanket measures 24x27 now on the sides
    When should I start decreasing

    Reply
    • Mikey says

      September 30, 2025 at 8:23 pm

      Usually baby blankets are about 30". So you can probably start when you think it's big enough.

      Reply
  3. Peggy Wright says

    August 31, 2025 at 10:47 am

    Mikey, I was watching your tutorial on entraloc , with the triangle sides. During your intro you showed a larger block entraloc blanket with colors of blue, green and purple. I think you aid it was James C Brett Chunky Marble yarn. Can you verify the color used, the amount of skeins and last of all is there a pattern? Thank You Greatly.

    Reply
    • Mikey says

      September 30, 2025 at 8:29 pm

      I filmed that over 10 years ago. I don't recall what colour I used. I'm sorry.

      Reply
  4. Judy Dill says

    August 28, 2025 at 11:28 pm

    Hi Mikey,
    I posted on The Crochet Crowd Makers Hangout FB page about changes to the purchased Study of Reality. I purchased it as Judy Dill or maybe Judith Dill.
    Your kindness in sending me an update is so appreciated

    Reply
    • Mikey says

      August 29, 2025 at 4:49 pm

      Heya Judy, keep an eye on your email. I have just forwarded you the latest version of that.

      Reply
  5. Don Bokman says

    August 16, 2025 at 5:36 pm

    Mikey, I ordered the template for the moon gate and am to the point where I am about to make a plywood template. Three questions: 1. Should the template measure 33" from pointy tip to pointy tip? 2. How big is the inside diameter of the finished moon gate. 3. You repeatedly stated that you used a full 2" board but am I to assume they are 2"by10" and not 2"x12". Thanks for a reply. Don

    Reply
    • Mikey says

      August 23, 2025 at 6:03 pm

      Heya Don, sorry I was travelling.

      Yes, the piece is 33" from tip to tip.
      The boards used were 2" thick by 10" wide.
      The interior diameter is approximately 80"

      Reply
  6. Catherine Wingfield-Yeatts says

    July 27, 2025 at 10:45 pm

    Mikey, I so enjoy working with your designs. They are the best that I have tried, and when I try something new, by someone else, I struggle with their designs. I wish they were as clear and as attentive to details as your videos and instructions. Yours are such a joy. Thank you so much.

    Reply
  7. Rhonda Smith says

    March 08, 2025 at 1:48 pm

    I have a few more invention ideas, that would be Crochet patterns but I lack the skill set to create.
    A. Granny Square Heart, aligned to a corner. More ideas spin off from there.
    B. No holes Granny Square pillow.
    C. Herringbone square Spiral. Love that braided element but dislike the extra fluff.. I tried but nada looked like what I had imagined.

    Reply
    • Mikey says

      March 10, 2025 at 9:43 am

      I would suggest crochet diagraming it out. Then try it... then examine your square... look at the diagram... Tweak it... And keep doing that until you get it done.

      It's how I have learned and I still do that today, even after years of design.

      Michael

      Reply
  8. Rhonda Smith says

    March 08, 2025 at 1:37 pm

    ? Greetings from Texas. I would like to see some ideas invented. No clue how to make it happen. Since you guys are simply The Best, here goes... This GenX'r would like a set of Crochet hooks, to be in shades of Green, or blue, or purples. Available in both plastic and metal.
    And long neck. And for the size to be in big bold fonts. Maybe a Crochet Crowd logo? Maybe other customized ideas later on..like names, initials, floral designs. Just a thought, putting it out there to TPTB.
    Dear Universe, make it happen. ?

    Reply
    • Mikey says

      March 10, 2025 at 9:48 am

      The problem with product invention isn't the idea, it's the amount of quantity needed to produce it. A general guideline is that 10,000 pieces need to be manufactuered of just one thing. You are talking hooks in plastic, moulds needs to be tooled to make that happen. ONe for each hook.

      For metal, different tooling needs to be done for that, again volumes are the key element.

      For myself, though we may look big, I don't think our audience would buy in this type of volume. I'm unsure even if the yarn-based stores buy this much volume in crochet hook sizes. Once you own a hook, the only time you tend to rebuy is when the tool breaks, gets dirty or gets lost.

      It's a great idea but I don't think the volume required makes this feasible. If there are 10 hook sizes, you are looking at 100,000 hooks just in plastic. Crochet is such a small niche in the world, I wouldn't have the cash on hand to produce these or sit on the inventory in the hopes they sell.

      USA in particular wants things as cheap as possible and will most likely prefer cheap over quality.

      Reply
  9. Joanne Yerden says

    December 05, 2024 at 11:25 am

    Mikey just want to say I truly love what you make and how you interact with everyone,not sure if this is where I should send this just want to wish you and Daniel and Karin and the crochet crowd a merry christmas

    Reply
    • Mikey says

      February 17, 2025 at 3:34 pm

      I'm super behind. Back at ya.

      Reply
  10. Brenda Reese says

    May 29, 2024 at 7:32 pm

    Hello Mike there are several patterns I keep finding on pinterest but nowhere can I find the pattern. Is this something you have seen or better yet done yourself. I would love to do or have these patterns. Can you see what you can do regarding these types of patterns. It will not let me add picture but here is one that I found the site. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/826762444121890292/ and there are many more. If you have them I would love to buy the pattern

    Reply
    • Wendy Maruna says

      May 30, 2024 at 8:04 am

      The pin you have attached is AI, which is why you arenโ€™t finding a pattern.

      We donโ€™t have any patterns similar to that. We have lessons on graphgan concepts which may help you create something like that. That may be a way for you to bring your vision to reality for you.

      Reply
  11. Evelyn says

    March 28, 2022 at 4:24 pm

    Mikey, learning to do Tunisian crochet and having a tough time deciding on the material type of crochet hook to get. I bought two bamboo non interchangeable 6.5 and 9mm hooks but found that the yarn just didnโ€™t move smoothly which was frustrating to me. So I decided that metal or aluminium ones were the way to go but they only go to an 8mm but I noticed when watching your Tunisian half double crochet stitch, you were using a 10mm metal hook, where on earth did you get it. The only 9mm or 10mm hooks that are metal that I can find are 14โ€ are those are too long. I would LOVE a 10โ€ hook. Do you have any idea where I could get one. I have contemplated a 10โ€ acrylic but fear that it would cause me the same frustration. Any helpful direction would be appreciated. There are a lot of interchangeable wooden hooks out there but I canโ€™t afford to buy they all just to try. Thanks

    Reply
    • Mikey says

      March 29, 2022 at 9:26 am

      Unfortunately I got them from a supplier in England back around 2010. I really recommend the Jimmy Beans Wool Interchangeable Tunisian Hooks. They are an investment (meaning not cheap) and if you are serious about this hobby, I would consider it. Just take a look at their website and see what you think. They are worth it, in my opinion.

      Reply
  12. Pam R says

    February 07, 2022 at 12:08 pm

    Saw a poop emoji pin cushion in one of your videos. Are there instructions available? Thanks for these videos which I only recently discovered when I got my first smart phone. This old lady lifetime crocheter is very impressed. Your teaching style is very special.

    Reply
    • Mikey says

      February 07, 2022 at 12:16 pm

      Unfortunately not. It was given to me by a friend and I love it.

      Reply
      • Sharon says

        March 03, 2022 at 12:28 am

        I wasn't sure how to post a question, could you please tell the name of the blue stand you put the loom in to hold it and turn it. Tia

      • Mikey says

        March 06, 2022 at 3:59 pm

        I just hammered some wood together and put in a slot to hold the loom. It has no name. It's my own homemade contraption.

  13. Kathy G says

    January 14, 2022 at 1:07 pm

    I ran across a pattern that I liked and went to YouTube and there was Mikey and Diva David! Love love love watching you crochet. You give such great views of what you are doing and love to see your projects. Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!
    Kathy in Burlington Iowa

    Reply
  14. Kathy says

    January 14, 2022 at 1:06 pm

    I ran across a pattern that I liked and went to YouTube and there was Mikey and Diva David! Love love love watching you crochet. You give such great views of what you are doing and love to see your projects. Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!
    Kathy in Burlington Iowa

    Reply
  15. Mary says

    January 10, 2022 at 11:20 am

    I have been a follower of your You Tube channel since 2011. I have learned so much from you and recommend you and Crochet Crowd constantly to others who want to learn crochet. I have crocheted for 50+ years, but since I am left-handed there were techniques and stitches I could not learn from diagrams or instructions for the right handed world. But you, dear Mikey, have had left-handed videos all along and I have learned all those things from watching you. So I thank you for your talent and creativity and for your patient and unassuming style of teaching. And I love the Crochet Crowd and all your team.
    I can always count of Jeanne to have popcorns in her patterns and on Wendy to help us get the right video link. I am joking, I love Jeanne's patterns and I always read Wendy's posts because she is so helpful and informative. Nuff said!

    Reply
  16. Donna Reighard says

    January 09, 2022 at 2:24 pm

    I would love to join this group.

    Reply
  17. Ann says

    January 09, 2022 at 11:13 am

    Would love to join your group.

    Reply
    • Wendy Maruna says

      January 09, 2022 at 1:52 pm

      You can find our group on Facebook. Please read through the rules and you will need to answer our three questions in order to be considered for membership. Thank you
      The Crochet Crowd Stitch Social

      Reply
  18. Bonnie Anderson says

    May 08, 2020 at 10:36 pm

    Have you heard of the "half ring stitch"? I was reading the Google news this morning (May 08) and ran across an article about it. I wrote the name of the stitch down, but not the website, thinking I could find it on the Internet or Pinterest. No luck at all. My search comes up with the magic ring, half circle instructions, half double crochet....You get the picture? If you come across it would you please let me know where to find the pattern. It's an interesting stitch and I'd like to try it. Thank you very much

    Reply
    • Mikey says

      May 09, 2020 at 7:02 am

      I'll keep my eyes open Bonnie. I have never heard of that. ๐Ÿ™‚ Always something to learn.

      Reply
    • Nancy says

      January 09, 2022 at 12:35 am

      I thoroughly enjoyed this blog. I learned a lot of new information about the two of you.

      Reply
  19. Joann Hoefly says

    November 02, 2015 at 11:31 am

    Mikey, I'm in the middle of your pattern called the "wrap-ghan" and I've come to a spot that I do not understand. I've done it two different ways and nothing comes close to what your picture looks like. Is there a way you could explain to me step 3 Collar. I'm down to that point and can not for the life of me understand it. My email address is timelyinsp@yahoo.com. If you could please help me I would appreciate it. Thanks Joann Hoefly

    Reply
  20. Patty says

    October 24, 2015 at 10:18 pm

    Hi Mikey. Really interested in finding out where to get the loom holder that is in your video. Can you tell me where to find it. Thanks

    Reply
  21. Kay says

    October 23, 2015 at 11:37 am

    How can I contact Mikey to ask a question about one of his patterns?

    Reply
  22. Diane Warde says

    October 22, 2015 at 9:06 pm

    Miley, I am so sorry that you had to be embarrassed about crocheting in your past. I am so glad that you decided to teach others, because your explanations are very precise and clear. I can usually inderstand written directions, but I find that watching you really helps to clarify the instructions. Thanks so much for the great tutorials on such a wide variety projects.

    Reply
  23. Linda Sikich says

    October 21, 2015 at 12:46 pm

    Just want to add my thanks to Mikey and Diva Dan for "thecrochetcrowd" and all the sharing of ideas and patterns. I have recently been drawn back to crocheting and hope to practice skills much more in my upcoming retirement. Bravo to the fun and enthusiasm that you share with everyone.

    Reply
  24. Ed Hawkins says

    October 21, 2015 at 12:39 pm

    Michael,

    I'm a 69-year-old gay man who has been crocheting for 30+ years. I started when I was in the closet, and I experienced some of the same looks and reactions described in your bio. Now, though, I'm out of my crochet closet as well as my gay one. Young women ask for my help on yarn amounts at the store. Cashiers (male and female) ask me what I'm making when I go to pay for my yarn (even at Walmart). Life is good!

    I have learned a lot from your videos. I never could do the crocodile stitch exactly right until I learned it from you. For that alone I'm in your debt. Thank you for your honesty, clarity, and joie de vivre.

    My favorite crochet projects are those that use steel hooks and thread rather than yarn. Do you have any cool doily/runner/table cloth/bed spread patterns?

    All the best to you & Diva Dan.

    Reply
  25. RIO says

    October 20, 2015 at 10:14 pm

    Enjoyed the article, when I read "Michael's Personal LIfe", I swear I was reading my hubby's bio, who is extremely introverted, does not socialize with people, has anyone to our home, nor does he visit anyone! Although he is very opinionated about subjects he reads about since he (my hubby) is a Researcher.... anyway, great article, thanks for sharing a bit of your personal world... THANK YOU for everything you do, who you are and please, take some time for yourself, we all can use some "me" time every now and then....

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  26. Leslie says

    October 20, 2015 at 7:49 pm

    A great bio of a well-rounded human being. Thank you for sharing, Michael.

    Reply
  27. Diane says

    October 20, 2015 at 4:58 pm

    I love the articles. I am go glad I found Crochet Crowd. I have learned so much. I now can stitch up a hexagon sweater and have make 7 in all. Thank you for all the videos. I have made a sample of all the stitches I have learned into a blanket. Now every time I look at my blanket I have a little part of you next to me and I don't feel so alone. Keep on truckin and crochin causin I am a followin you.

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  28. Carmen Pace says

    October 20, 2015 at 4:37 am

    I love this article, I also stumbled upon Mikey and The Crochet Crowd when I was looking on how to do a specific stitch. Now I am hooked not only to Crochet but also to The Crochet Crowd. Being also an introvert and not very social this medium gives me the output needed and the encouragement to share my creations. Keep going Mikey and Diva Dan.

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  29. elsie bernhardt says

    October 20, 2015 at 4:20 am

    Thank you for inspiring me to pick up my hook again. It had been hard to even think about crocheting after Mom, my crochet mentor passed away. Thank you for relighting that spark within me.

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  30. Dana Carmon says

    October 19, 2015 at 10:44 pm

    I love his story! I'm so happy that he was able to find himself through crocheting and teaching others. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. I also love crocheting and teaching others to crochet.

    Reply
  31. Barbara ODonnell says

    October 19, 2015 at 9:39 pm

    I really enjoyed this article. I'm not sure how I actually found The Crochet Crowd, I guess I sort of stumbled on it one day. When i first watched a tutorial, for two seconds I thought it was strange that a man was crocheting. It was just that I had never encountered a man who crocheted! Literally after the two seconds, I was in love with Mikey! Not to worry, I'm married for 43 years. Mikey's love for his craft was evident and he re-awakened my love for crochet which had dwindled to only crocheting baby blankets when the need arose. I am now crocheting all the time. I don't dare go anywhere without my yarn. I was fortunate to meet Mikey & Diva Dan at the Spinrite Factory Outlet sale in North Carolina last Spring. They were just so nice. I look forward to more tutorials and videos. I'm now starting my third Mystery Crochet Afghan which I will give to my favorite NC neighbor. Thanks for all you do. Keep up the good work. You are really making a difference!

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  32. Carol Root says

    October 19, 2015 at 8:45 pm

    Bang on ! Interesting to see a chronological order as to how Michael has grown into the Crochet Crowd and the help and contribution of Daniel. Enjoyed reading this very much. Wishing you continued success and continued growth in all aspects of your life. Thank you for sharing so much.

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  33. Ruby Stewart says

    October 19, 2015 at 8:44 pm

    I just love Mikey and Diva Dan. Your pure joy for things crochet is contagious! I have learned so much and I have accomplished making outfits that really do fit! I love making the afghans and stuffed toys! I am currently teaching my granddaughter to crochet. We watch Mikey as he explains the different stitches and patterns. Thank you for the job you do!

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  34. Penny Bailey says

    October 19, 2015 at 8:34 pm

    Mikey your so bang on I often have the same feelings but not able to express them. Keep doing what you're doing it's awesome.

    Reply
  35. Teresa Webber says

    October 19, 2015 at 8:32 pm

    Liked the article, read it all the way through. Most things I skip over. I have sent many crocheters to your site. Started crocheting at 9 maybe still learning at almost 70. lol gota iove the internet'. although Mikey & Dan might hear me scream just before i turn on utube. nice to have hooking in my life.

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  36. sandy says

    October 19, 2015 at 8:27 pm

    awesome article....loved reading how you got started!

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  37. Lori Johnson says

    October 19, 2015 at 8:26 pm

    Very nice BIO ๐Ÿ™‚ Keep up the Great work ๐Ÿ™‚

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  38. Gail says

    October 19, 2015 at 8:21 pm

    Awesome awesome awesome!!! loved reading more about Mikey!!!

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  39. Cynthia Holland says

    October 19, 2015 at 8:21 pm

    very interestng to read, thank you for writing all this for us to "see" the real you, both men are wonderful people

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  40. Trisha says

    October 19, 2015 at 8:18 pm

    Absolutely loved the article. It was very informative. Mikey, you were give a special gift. That is the gift to teach and you enjoy what you do. I love watching your videos where I learn so much. I get a kick when you do the live videos. You and Daniel compliment each other.

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  41. carol bodick says

    October 19, 2015 at 8:16 pm

    IT WAS VERY INTERESTING TO READ THE MECHANICS OF "MIKEY"...I FOLLOW YOU ON CROCHET CROWD...ALSO ENJOY SOME OF YOUR TUTORIALS....CONTINUED SUCCESS TO YOU AND YOURS.....YOU SO INSPIRE US TO BE CREATIVE, AND SOMETIMES TO STEP OUTSIDE OF THE BOX....CHEERS....

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  42. Jeannie Thomas says

    October 19, 2015 at 8:08 pm

    I enjoyed reading that mini bio! It's always good to realize the backstory....so we can appreciate what is put in front of us. Thankyou for working so hard to enlighten us...your devoted fans. That's includes thanks to Mikey and Daniel and the other 2 admins!โ™กโ™กโ™กโ™ก I wish I had the "balls" to have stepped up to plate like you guys did!

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  43. Nina Marvin says

    October 19, 2015 at 7:56 pm

    I enjoyed reading the history of how the crochet crowd was formed. Thank you for sharing with us.

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  44. Cher Lynn says

    October 19, 2015 at 7:50 pm

    Mikey....I taught myself to crochet a long time ago and did pretty well. Some stitches would cause me to bang my head on the wall, but with a positive outlook I would come up with something.... After running into you, and I did say excuse me.... on facebook... I watched a couple of your teaching lessons on You Tube. That was it....I was Hooked on Mikey. I made everything you had been teaching and now I can't wait to see what comes next... You just have a Mystery Crochet going til the end of October and I have made 4 of them....4 Kangaroo's with Joey's, A Hat, 2 Turkey Hats for kids, a scarf, and a sample blanket which my dog has adopted....All and All .. It's because of YOU... You make me laugh, You show me that professionals make mistakes too... and I will continue to keep coming back for more and more.... Mikey & Diva Dan Rule with Crocheting.. Thank You for being You...

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  45. Tracy Vargas says

    October 19, 2015 at 7:48 pm

    I think your doing just fine. The only problem I have is there is no close caption on Facebook for me to hear you. So I do mostly read your lips.

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  46. Brandie woods says

    October 19, 2015 at 7:45 pm

    I as I am sure many others can totally relate on not being around others much and filing or while lived with crochet. I personally love to teach so much so that I taught my sister via Skype to crochet her first ever scarf. I must say thank you so much for your time to us. I have learned much from you and also look forward to your posts.

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  47. Tammi Strang says

    October 19, 2015 at 7:36 pm

    I absolutely enjoyed this article. I love Crochet Crowd and Love both Mikey and Diva Dan. Thank you for sharing a little more of you. You do have so many fans, that love and appreciate everything the two of you do for us in the name of art. Thank you both.

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