An accidental fluke led to the development of the concept of The Crochet Crowd by Michael Sellick. Learn how it was inspired. We are an adult-based educational platform.
Life got upended in 2025, causing a full reassessment of purpose, friendships, and outlook on life. Coming to terms with being in his 50s, on the shorter side of life expectancy.
In his 20s to 40s, small things would trigger Mikey. In time, with maturity, realizing that not everyone's problem is his. Humans tend to put their issues on others when they are the ones in control of their lives.
Mikey has come up with an End of Life Plan for himself, which is an attitude adjustment of putting up barriers around what he will accept and adapt to. It puts him in a better position to realize where. He can help and be more effective.
In This Project
- A Relatable Host
- Role Models for Adult Development
- Religious Belief
- Functioning the Best
- The Crochet Crowd Background
- The Missing Element of Crochet
- Officially The Crochet Crowd
- The Beginning of Learning Crochet
- The Crochet Crowd / Michael Sellick Press Kit
- The Benefits of Writing a Book
- Where is The Crochet Crowd?
- Original Location of The Crochet Crowd
- We Have Additional Family Members
- Belief in Consumer Values
A Relatable Host
Michael Sellick, the host of The Crochet Crowd, is an openly gay man, but it wasn't always that way, aka me. I was confused by pressure and the need to get approval from others. Not understanding I was gay from the first moments, I knew I was different but didn't know exactly what it was—lack of attraction to females and curiousity about males.
I encountered years of molestation from the age of eight to ten years old by a neighbour's father. The father created a ring of molestation in which I was part of. In playing a female role, I threw myself out of balance in confusion. I didn't know, at the time, that it was wrong. I knew it was a secret and to keep it that way.
When I was eleven years old, we moved to a city with access to more than two TV Stations. A young man named Emanuel Lewis, aka Webster, ran across the screen, go run and tell.
I realized instantly that I had a secret that I was keeping. It causes such extreme emotional damage in holding this secret. I thought people could see my secret, and I withdrew emotionally from the world. I closed myself down and off to the world and continued on my childhood in fear of my secret getting out. It caused me to be socially awkward, leading to bullying, suicide and despair. Crochet for me was born out of this despair. Not realizing that at fourteen, learning crochet would save me not only in that moment but also give me a career two decades later.
I thought I could suppress myself to partner with a woman. Following the path to getting married to a woman would be a faux marriage, as the idea of lying to myself and others around me collapsed. I came clean at the age of twenty-six to reveal myself for what I was. With the inability to conceive children, our marriage dissolved, and both of us walked our own journeys, never looking back at each other. There are no words for the emotional damage to my former wife and me in being a closeted gay male following the wrong path.
Role Models for Adult Development
My parents were good to me growing up—hands-on punishment for correction, but not to the levels of abuse. If I got hit, there was a legitimate reason for it. It taught me to fear my parents and seek approval.
My parents would mask their stories or comments behind sexual innuendo, suggesting one thing while meaning another. It was the basis of humour in the house. As I aged, I would come to understand the language. Having never had kids, I haven't had to filter that part of my personality. Being relatable online, I leaned into it as a strength.
With yarn, a lot of suggestive innuendo can be present. I started my journey in online teaching with my genuine personality instead of masking it to be something I am not. Having lived twenty-six years in the closet, I let myself be myself. My humour and personality are not for everyone. I don't cater to children, nor do I try.
I never had kids, so I have not had practice suppressing myself for younger ears, but from what I can see, today's children would probably teach me a few things.
Religious Belief
While I grew up in a religious setting for most of my childhood, my parents were eventually pushed out of a church. They got too deep in the administration of the church to see the fraud and called it out.
I've avoided churches and religion since coming to understand my homosexuality. I have sat through sermons as a child with the pastor condemning people like me. I have sat through sermons of pastors asking for more money, but knowing my parents had seen fraud, I question their validity. My trust was broken.
As I become more known online, and with the political climates of the USA and Canada being toxic at times, politicians tend to use people like me as a voting strategy instead of as real human beings with feelings and a purpose. To some people, I am considered disposable.
All the death threats I have received over the years tend to quote bible scriptures. Knowing the amount of hate and wishing for my death, religion isn't something I need in my life. Life is already hard enough. I don't want to aspire to be religious to cause pain to others who don't believe the same things I do.
I'm not an activist, but I wish for the fair treatment of others. I don't need to be religious to have that core belief.
Functioning the Best
I best function around people who understand me. I have learned that I need to self-host live events rather than be a guest at an existing craft show. People who sign up for my events understand my personality, communication style and backstory.
Without this knowledge, I catch people by surprise, and it's awkward for everyone. I am selective about what I participate in, knowing myself, my personality, and how I fit into this world.
The Crochet Crowd Background
The Crochet Crowd originated on March 6, 2008, after I was inspired by Oprah Winfrey. I learned crochet at the age of fourteen. I have turned to crochet to see me through difficult times. It calmed my mind from suicidal thoughts and gave me milestones. I had programmed my mind to realize I cannot leave something unfinished. As one goal finished, I created another.
As life got better, the crochet hook and yarn disappeared. Throughout the years, as I slipped emotionally, the box of yarn and hooks was pulled back out of the closet, and I hooked my way through another journey.
I had nearly finished a crochet blanket for my partner, but I was crocheting it in the wrong colours for him to be happy. Having lost my crochet book to pull up new inspiration, I found a YouTube website online. People were teaching crochet, but using language I didn't understand. It was technical and formal. From the motion of the crochet hook, referring to yarn over, my mother said it was wrapping the hook. Though I got it visually, the words didn't match how I was taught.
I thought to myself, if I showed people how I was taught with memory hooks, adult-based humour from my upbringing, they would be relatable. What would I do differently?
With Oprah's push to open my reality to showcase something I know how to do, I thought, "Film something from my experience with crochet and share." I did just that with ten tutorials. Gawd, I was nervous. I genuinely wanted to share.
Being a metric and analytics junky who loves analyzing numbers, I thought to myself. How do I create a tutorial that will get people to look at it? What does it take to convert ten views into twenty views?
The Missing Element of Crochet
What is missing, though? Community! I didn't have anyone in real life to connect with about crochet. Someone like-minded and truly understanding of the passion and thirst to learn something new.
With the understanding that I brought out my yarn and crochet hook when I was emotionally in trouble.
- What if I crocheted regularly?
- Could I be more even-keeled to function?
A new journey began unexpectedly to fill in the gaps in my life. Though The Crochet Crowd is built for crocheters, it's built for me, too.
Officially The Crochet Crowd
The Crochet Crowd got its name from Daniel Zondervan in September 2010. Up to this point, the YouTube channel was just a video teaching platform. We were invited to showcase ourselves at a major show, Creativ Festival, and didn't have a name for ourselves.
The original channel name was Mikeyssmail, and it didn't make sense, but as outlined in our official book, it was just a nickname for me. We officially launched The Crochet Crowd after attending the show in October 2010.
I vowed to myself that if I could make enough money from YouTube monetization to cover my full-time job's wages, I would quit my job and run YouTube full-time. In May 2011, I leaped at the chance and risked it all. Pushing full-time on YouTube, I dedicated 100% of my time to the platform.
By the summer of 2012, the platform got a significant boost in winning an award. It was the catalyst for four years' worth of being acknowledged. Years of understanding analytics, algorithms and consumer behaviour for the need to learn stitchwork. It was validation but also a true sense of purpose.
The Beginning of Learning Crochet
I was taught to crochet by my mother at the age of fourteen. Intrigued by the speed of the craft and the simple designs my mother could achieve with double crochet, I became 'hooked' on the craft. She only knew how to double crochet, so I went and bought a crochet book because I was so bored with double crochet. From the moment I purchased a crochet book, I taught myself the skills you see online today. Without my children to pass along my skills, I have turned to the Internet to show others how to crochet
The Crochet Crowd / Michael Sellick Press Kit
Crochet Leadership
The Crochet Crowd relies on me to steer crocheters in the right direction and/or give sound advice. My advice is based on experience through using products, services or other key factors. I've managed to find excellent companies to do successful cross-promotions online. Like many people/companies starting out, I have experienced companies where I have learned some difficult lessons. I understand that The Crochet Crowd needs me to be accurate and honest regarding recommendations. I have key contacts in place to cross-check facts to make more informed decisions.
Unlike social media posts, people make assumptions or ask questions without checking with sources. A person has to be curiousity but also thirsty for solutions. It's easy to complain, but just as easy to find answers if the desire is strong enough.
Role of The Crochet Crowd
I have been partnered with Daniel Zondervan since January 2009. Daniel is the co-creator of The Crochet Crowd. Daniel's strengths are behind the camera in marketing and conceptual thinking.
Daniel is a trained musician who prefers to be in the orchestra, playing with others, rather than being the soloist. He prefers to stay behind the camera. He is an avid user of Pinterest. His patience for the hours of time I have invested in the operations is above and beyond what a reasonable relationship can withstand. As Daniel would tell you, "The amount of energy I have devoted to a strand of yarn is astounding!"
Relationship with Yarnspirations
Spinrite Yarns sponsors the Crochet Crowd, but the public knows them as the branding of Yarnspirations.
Started unofficially in Fall 2010 with the local outlet store, which morphed into hosting tent sales for the retail location. In winter 2015, we became sponsored on an ongoing basis.
Yarnspirations doesn't have spokespersons, which I thought was odd, as the ultimate goal for someone like me is to be a brand representative. In being sponsored, my voice stays my own without being forced to echo talking points to share a point of view if I feel it's not right for me (our community). A spokesperson has an entirely different role.
We always have a choice to decline participation in a product or idea launch. If something goes wrong on social media or if a trend occurs that isn't planned, we can change direction immediately to adjust.
Our sponsorship pays for the development of tutorials, content, and community management, which requires a team of us. Each team member has a role to try to keep us balanced. We don't always get it right, but we try. Some days, it's really rough on social media when people backlash against something that was never intended, or a person intentionally throws a social grenade into our community.
The Crochet Crowd Book
In Fall 2021, we released our first real book, which was sold in stores and online purchasing websites such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and even Walmart USA.
Background
Over the years, publishers have approached us to write a book. I have declined them due to the workload and my lack of desire to have a book. John from McIntyre Purcell in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, was persistent—like really persistent.
What changed my mind was Jonah Larsen's cooperation with the ghostwriter of his book, Hello, Crochet Friends! I realized it's possible to have a ghostwriter who knows how to write a book. I lacked the skill to keep it brief yet on point. I asked if it would be possible to have a ghostwriter, Rick Conrad, to help put the pieces, background, and timeline together.
Rick interviewed Daniel and me three times, and I also wrote about 50 pages of stories and timeline events in the book. Rick pieced together the storylines, slashed irrelevant ones, and sewed a timeline together. Remarkably, Rick could keep it in our tone, slang, and messaging.
The development of the patterns was almost random but on-brand for The Crochet Crowd. I decided not to ask any established, published designers. We invited friends and even people who had never designed anything before. Jeanne Steinhilber, Anita Grover, Kathleen Nolen and Megan McHugh. With our testing team as the wind in our back to find our errors. They include Nancy Elliott, Diane Suder, Anita Grover, Cathy Lund, Michele Sanders, Donna Bondy, Wendy Marple and Kathleen Nolen.
Daniel and I designed crochet diagrams. The book forced us to learn how to do the diagrams and finally be consistent.
The Benefits of Writing a Book
- Forced consistency in pattern writing.
- Writing a manual for myself to design better and to have resources on hand for cross-reference.
- I learned Adobe Illustrator to draw the diagrams myself. It was hell to learn, but I finally got it.
- To be established as a traditional author instead of a blog author.
- Patience... my gawd was it hard.
There are no plans to write a second book. The time commitment and struggle to make the first one are not journeys I would like to repeat.
Where is The Crochet Crowd?
The Crochet Crowd is based in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia, Canada, specifically in the village of Greenwich, which has just 200 residents. While there are larger retailers in the next town, we rely on online shopping for a source of materials, products, and more to be brought to us. The closest major city is Halifax, which is approximately an hour away. It's cheaper to order online than to use gas and time to pick up things, whereas the stores or services may be out of stock
Original Location of The Crochet Crowd
The Crochet Crowd's beginnings were in Hanover, Ontario, but it relocated to Walkerton, Ontario, less than a year later, in February 2009. From 2009 to 2017, it was based in Ontario, Canada.
In 2018, during a visit to a craft store in Ottawa, Ontario and watching HGTV on the hotel TV, we binged-watched Homes with A View across Canada. We questioned living circumstances in a sleepy town in Ontario and wondered what our lives would be like if we picked up, moved and restarted a fresh story in our lives. We considered several locations in Canada to set up something new:
- Victoria, British Columbia
- Chilliwack, British Columbia
- Montreal, Quebec
- Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
- Halifax, Nova Scotia
A mentor recommended that we choose an area near Wolfville, Nova Scotia, due to its creativity, lifestyle, and thriving culture based on Acadia University. It settled the decision based on what we could afford. We were Nova Scotia-bound in January 2018 and began a new story.
We prefer a country setting versus a hectic city life atmosphere. Social media is already hard enough.
We Have Additional Family Members
PuppiDawg is a cross between a Great Pyrenees and a Marmar Mountain Dog. Her parents were adopted by a family where the farmer aged and had to give away the animals on his farm. PuppiDawg's parents came with that adoption only to realize the female was pregnant. PuppiDawg came into our lives as a puppy. She intentionally turns her head when photographed. You have to catch her, not paying attention to the camera.
Salti is a Great Pyreneese mixed with an Australian shepherd. He's a daddy's boy and sucky at best. You know exactly how he feels with the tail wag. Gives it away each time.
Binky Boo is a tabby cat who was injured and rescued by the SPCA. We adopted her from the SPCA. She has back and leg issues, but when food is involved, she's remarkably healed. She loves to lick faces when she is getting attention.
Puss Puss is a ham and vocal when she needs us to listen. She was also rescued from the SPCA at the same time as Binky Boo. We selected Binky Boo first and walked with her in our arms past the cages, and Puss Puss didn't react to Binky Boo, so it was an obvious choice.
Puss Puss ends up being a bully and lives most of the time in my bedroom, and Binky Boo seems not to be allowed.
I Thrive Best
I thrive best online as my humour is adult-based.
Belief in Consumer Values
Crocheters are intelligent individuals who can tell the difference between being pushed to purchase and an inspirational demonstration. If a crocheter really wants to buy something, they will find a way.
This belief allows me not to harp on about the products in video demonstrations of projects. Yes, I say the brand and the yarn count, but I don't go on about where to buy it, pricing and more. That's on the crocheter to find out more. That's what a spokesperson would do, which I am not.
I allow the inspiration to be the motivation.
Christine says
I am looking for the stitch is right "crochet waves" afghan pattern. I only have 4 stithes pattern. I can't seem to find the sc, modify fpdc, and the 2 others. Where can I download it please?
Wendy Maruna says
We revised and updated the pattern so it can be played with dice. Here is the link to the new one.
If you are interested in the stitching for the original one, we have videos on our YouTube channel still.
Lisa Vible says
Mikey I love watching you and listening to you. You are an inspiration to so many people. I learned to crochet from my grandmother when I was about 8 and have crocheted ever since. It’s so relaxing and enjoyable. I’ve taught many people over the years and honestly wouldn’t know what to do without crocheting. I even taught my left handed daughter to crochet (that was a job!!!). My grandmother couldn’t read a pattern but could look at anything and make it. Over the years I taught myself to read patterns and used to help my grandmother how to read patterns. I love crocheting!
Connie Maples says
Hi Mikie!
I was taught to crochet originally by my grandmother when I was 7. Upon retirement, I decided it was time to get back to it & thank you so much for your YouTube videos!! Several years ago I made a baby blanket for a very special family baby....it was the blue square baby blanket I thought was a discovery of geometry. I looked back through my saved videos & now see Mikie's Baby Shower Blanket. Printed out the pattern but no chart! I found the previous chart very easy to follow. Is there any way you could send me the old pattern? I now have another special baby blanket to make ASAP.....PLEASE HELP!!
Thank you!
Wendy Maruna says
Here is the link for that blanket. Here is the information from the article about how to get the diagram: The free pattern includes four pages of written instructions, and you can use the tutorial below. The paid pattern comprises a crochet diagram and includes a second diagram to print. It is blown up for easier reading and includes clear photos with the nine-page pattern.
There are buttons in the article for each version. https://thecrochetcrowd.com/baby-shower-crochet-blanket-to-go-size/
Happy Stitching
Jacqueline Jones Jones says
Hi! I’m Jackie and I live in Houston, TX. I have recently received two different orders of the Roll With It Melange yarn. Both orders were different shades but the labels did not match the yarn. Have you seen that? I hope this made sense in what I am saying.
Mikey says
I have not seen that before. Be sure to contact whomever you bought it from to let them know. They will want to know that.
Jamie says
Hello to you and Daniel! I’ve been away for a few years, but have returned with new inspiration from your channel.
Here’s my silly question: do you two still like martinis? So nice to see you again.
Mikey says
Na... we don't drink as much these days... We've lost our taste for Martinis. Neither of us have been feeling great in the last few years and pulled back on the alcohol consumption. We are social drinkers anyway.
Melanie Perkins says
Hi, Mikey! I just finished your Study of Complicated/Flower Bouquet blanket. I took it to my spinning guild meeting tonight, and got lots of compliments. I absolutely love it. I have to say that it's a good thing I did the flowers first, because I might not have done them if I left them until the end🤪. Such an interesting project to create. Thanks so much!
Mikey says
Thanks so much Melanie for showing me your finished example. Love it. Michael
Astrid Clifford says
Hi Mikey,
I really like your patterns and videos on the crochet crowd. Thank you. I've successfully made the sock yarn beret three times. I couldn't get Kroy socks yarn here in the UK (it looks so beautiful), so I used Regia sock yarns by Schachenmayr. These have rather unsatisfyingly short gradients, but they came out well and I greatly appreciated your stitch counting chart. Thanks!
I have a request to make of you, Mikey. Please would you kindly let me know where on your website I can find your version of the track stitch beret which is to be found on the "8 crochet beret patterns and tutorials" page?
You mentioned that you didn't like the approach of making a flat panel that needed seaming at the end and that you would be filming a video tutorial on how to change that element to make it in the round. I would so love to make that beret for my sister and, perhaps like you, I can't see the point of not crocheting a beret in the round!
Thank you, Mikey. I hope you can help me.
Kindest regards.
Mikey says
Sorry to take so long to get back to you. Today, I worked on adapting the pattern and providing it writing for you. The link for that is here: https://thecrochetcrowd.com/free-crochet-luster-beret-pattern/
Melanie Perkins says
Just finished my second Life's a Stitch blanket. Starting my third shortly. Lots of Christmas presents...
I love this pattern. I love the texture. I love the yarn. The weight of the blanket is so comforting. And it's FAST!
I used ch 102 to start the second one, and I like the dimensions better than the first one I did. I'll do the same with the third one.
I also made the Holiday Cheer blanket for myself. I finished one big ball, and have another as I want it to be BIG! It's on the back burner until I finish the Christmas presents.
Thanks for your wonderful tutorials and patterns, and for just being you! I'm on the "Let Me Know" list for the 2027 cruises. Maybe I'll see you then!
Colin Bartlett says
I ha e been following the Crochet crowd for a few months now.
This morning I took some time to read your story. I loved it. So many relatable points.
I am kinda new to crocheting, just a little over 2 years.
I am self taught. I started since moving from Ontario, along with my partner, Mark, May 2022. We sold everything and purchased a property in Fosterville, New Brunswick. With zero outlets for entertainment or activities, I decided to take up crocheting ( a past knitter). I fell in love with the craft. I am thrilled to have happened upon your page.
If there are ever any group weekend workshops, you may be hosting, I would love to know about them.
Sincerely, Colin
Devora R Baronofsky says
Hi Mikey:
I have been following your videos and patterns for quite a while. I enjoy your work and appreciate what you are doing. Today I was stash diving, and I found an unused Caron O'Go. I looked up the pattern and did not understand instructions. I was thrilled to find your video and now know exactly what to do.
Here's a tip from a 50 year plus knitter who avoids dpn's. When you start a new needle hold the old one under the new one, then it is out of the way.
Thanks so much and keep up the great work.
Kathleen says
I was on the wonderful cruise that went to sea Novemebr 8th. Although I missed meeting you in person, your crew did a fabulous job! I almost finished my blanket except for the final border while on the cruise ( rough seas caused me to take an evening off, LOL). I am not very good with reading the directions which is the reason I love your tutorials. I tried once I got home, and I looked for a tutorial,but I couldn't find one. Is there one and I'm just not finding it?
Mikey says
Unfortunately, I didn't film the border but I can put it on my list for the future. I had the blankets donated to charity and both went down the cruise and were given away. So I will have to backtrack myself.
Diana says
While showing how to make a baby blanket you said to be my own creative queen… or something like that. So I did. I took some known stitches and put them together my own way and made a baby blanket for a mom who is tired of pink for her baby girl. Thank you
Mikey says
That's really elegant looking. Nicely crocheted!
Heather Ayles says
I am searching for beads to add to my christmas tree when it is completed. Where did you find yours please?
Mikey says
I found an assorted kit at the craft store.
Faith LeBrun says
I love your story. Crocheting also makes me peaceful and relieves stress. Looking forward to the Cruise next October!
Liz says
Hi Mikey,
Recently a friend gave me her copy of your book the journey. I want to pay for the book but do not need an additional book. How do I make this payment to you.
Thanks,
Liz
Mikey says
Morning Liz, you can make a donation here on our website if you would like to do this. No obligation, of course. THank you so much for the consideration. Donations are kept for operational expenses. https://thecrochetcrowd.com/donate-or-youtube-membership-to-support-the-crochet-crowd/
Chiarina R Gucciardo says
Good morning
I ordered yarn from Yarnspriations, August 8,2025, they took my payment, but I never received the order.
Just wondering if you can help in any way
Thank you
Mikey says
Please contact Yarnspirations directly. I don't have access to be able to look into this. You can reach them here: https://www.yarnspirations.com/en-ca/pages/contact
If you have your order number when you contact, it will speed up the process.
Best wishes,
Michael
Wendy Maruna says
We won’t be able to assist get any information for that.
I can offer some advice. Please check the emails to ensure the order was actually done by Yarnspirations. If the charge on your card is from them, please reach out to their customer service for help. If the charge was not from them, contact your card’s customer support.
Michele Tebbetts says
I learned to crochet by watching the crochet crowd videos on Utube. I have made tons of Afghans for family ,friends and 2 rescue kitties. They are such loving funny boys. Crocheting has gotten me through some bad times. Thanks Mikey and Dan.
Tony Seese says
Mikey, I just want to say thank you. I first found your online crochet content back in 2010. At the encouragement of my mother, who was in the late stages of breast cancer. Through your videos I quickly learned to crochet and I made her the “wavy shells” blanket. It turned out beautiful and she loved it. She passed away in 2011, and I continued my love of crochet because it reminded me of her each time I did it.
Today, many years later. I continued it to follow and learn from you. You truly are an inspiration.
Thank you, thank you.
Jackie says
Mikey, thank you for taking the time to do video tutorials for us lefties!
Mimi says
Mikey,
You taught me how to crochet last year by following along on your videos. I am so thankful because I always tried but couldn’t ever get the hang of it! I made the Study of Christmas Cookies blanket and it turned out beautiful and I’ve made a couple of the weekend blankets for friends and family. I needed crochet in my life but didn’t know it! It has helped me immensely! I just ordered your book because I want to support you and I have enjoyed your free patterns. Thanks for all of your hard work!
Bob Bucher says
Michael I am working on the Father pullover. I am doing the sleeves, i get confused by your instruction at the point of s,m,l only. all the instruction from that point on seems to refer to s,m,l i am making x large my stitch count is at 67 hdc. Do i just go to the last row and work until it measures 23 ½ Thank you
Mikey says
That's correct. Your assumption is correct.
Florian says
Mikey - You are amazing in your Crochet Work in the Youtube-Videos that i watched! I so appreciate the help from you! I love to crochet and learn new ways! You are an education 🙂 All the best!
Julie says
Mikey do you also have xxsmall and xsmall dog pattern with your video's anywhere? I love crocheting with you
Mikey says
I will have to keep my eyes open. Have you tried Yarnspirations.com for this? I think I have an idea of a small dog but it may be smaller than a small dog coat if you know what I mean?
Julie says
you have 64 stitches, DC in each stitch around , and at same time add evenly 13 DC, join with SL ST to first ST, 77 stitches
Mikey says
I have no idea which pattern y ou are talking about. So I don't know this answer. This is on my biography which isn't linked to any patterns.
Noah Bond says
I'm a reno reporter featuring Jimmy Beans Wool in a special Made in Nevada report. The owner mentioned celebrity Michael Sellick has appeared at some of the overnight retreats. Could you send images of him to me at Noah.Bond@Gray.tv. I would like people to see his face as i mention him in this report. It's completely positive and only about what's going well in our area as it pertains to businesses who grow or make things in Nevada.
Mikey says
Morning Noah... JBW will be contacting you with some photo :). Julia or Alex from JBW will respond back to you through email.
🙂 Thank you for thinking of me.
Michael
Eileen Zick says
Hi Mikey
You are so easy to understand I am stumped..I am working on a Corner to Corner pattern with a horse head ( 122rows)
I am on r ow 63 when I get to row 69 it says to start decrease, easy to do.....then when I get t o row 79 it says t o start
decrease this side......my question is....what do I do at the end of row 69 ( 70, etc t o row 79 do I not decrease the ten rows before I get to row 79?on t he opposite of 69, ?? this is a pattern i bought from Etsy no way to ask the author ..any help would be appreciated.
Mikey says
I cannot tell without examining the pattern more carefully. I know you took the time to carefully write this up but I cannot made an informed decision without seeing the whole thing. I'm sorry, I really don't know.
Suzy B. says
Hello:
I have already purchased the graph with instructions for a c2c afghan from another site. My problem is that when I tried the c2c stitch I found the stitch to be to open for what I like for an afghan. If I did it correctly. Now I need to know can I use the graph to just count the stitches and use a single crochet instead of the c2c stitch?
Marina King says
you could try going down a hook size if you are finding it extremely happy. I have blanket that U and making a photo in, I haven't learnt the C2C yet, I'm using the solid granny. I feel like just doing a DC it wouldn't end up overly big unless you were to do 3 stitches for every one spot on the graph.
Suzy B. says
Hello:
I think I may not have explained my situation correctly. I have already purchased the graph with instructions for an c2c afghan from another site. My problem is that when I tried the c2c stitch I found the stitch to be to open for what I like for an afghan. If I did it correctly. Now I need to know can I use the graph to just count the stitches and use a single crochet instead of the c2c stitch?
Marina King says
I totally understood you explained it well 🙂
Suzy B. says
Hello
I purchased a graph to do an Afghan from. I have never done the C2C stitch but figured it can not be that hard. I have been crocheting for years and can usually get the hang of a new stitch after looking at the instructions. I did this with the C2C stitch. It took me several times of trying it to get it. I did not like the stitch because I found the stitches were to open for my taste. If I did it right. My question now is can I substitute a single crochet in place of the c2c stitch? The instructions r for c2c. So is it correct that I would have to use the graph n just count the stitches from that ?
Any information anyone can give me would be appreciated!!
Thank You
Suzy B.
Mikey says
Morning Suzy, we don't sell anything on our website. However, if you are looking for something like this. There was a woman that was doing this service for a small fee which was really cost effective but I believe she no longer offers this service. It's the only person I know that did this kind of graph in C2C Concept. However, she does have an email and you can ask her. She can be reached through her website at https://www.c2cgraphs.com/shop
Phyllis Banfield says
Dear Mikey, believe it or not I have been crocheting for over 60years. I just came across your site and have enjoyed it very much. I found a picture of a multi colored heart on facebook and wondered if there was a pattern for this. Our daughter was married on Valentine's day so I am always on the lookout for new hearts. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated. Thank you Phyllis
Marina King says
I'm not entirely sure what you are looking for, whether it was a blanket or applique, here are a couple of suggestions https://thecrochetcrowd.com/crochet-heart-stripe-baby-blanket-pattern/?fbclid=IwAR24o4ghzSqrL0mpvMQeGfmlGBBRExLJ3wWh6mOpTNrwORDyoVpZ6XoSBpE
Portia Roberson says
Hi I hope some one out there can help me. I've just started a double crochet flag blanket. I've stared with 230 chains to begin with. I'm doing 7 rows on each color stirpes. I have bout five striped before I get to the half row to add the blue. Where do o start the blue after the stipes. Thanks MTS portia
Barbara Notestone says
Thank you Mikey! I have used so many of your patterns and videos to learn new techniques.
Mikey says
Thanks for enjoying our tutorials Barbara! 🙂 Michael
Virginia says
My name is Virginia!
I am from Worcester, MA, USA!
I enjoy all your patterns on The Crochet Crowd website!
And I enjoy all your videos on youtube
They helped me hold a crochet hook knife hold!
Much better for me!
The pencil hold is not a match for me!
Once I saw a granny square video of Mikey and the way he held the crochet hook.... it made me hold the hook that same way and it is my actual style of holding the crochet hook!
After doing a granny square I went from HDC blankets to more complexed blankets like spike stitch, bobbles, popcorn, shell, cluster, back loops, front loops, front post, back post, Crab stitch, moss stitch, puff stitch and v-stitch!
After the granny square my very next blanket was the diagonal box stitch blanket!
Everyone calls it C2C
It’s not called C2C!
“It’s called C2C Diagonal Box Stitch!”
I even did a blanket crochet along that had 4 different squares to do, one square had cables and that is where I learned cables! The other square was solid granny square, popcorn square and the last square had 5 chains in the corners to make loops each round - I think that was the loops stitch but not sure!
After doing this blanket I started doing round projects like potholder, hot pads and coasters in the round!
Any how thanks to this brilliant crochet man Mikey.... I learned 4 stitches!
After doing popcorn square I did bobbles cause they remind me of popcorn stitch! From that point on I now do some intermediated stitches!
Over the years I learned C2C has many purposes
Diagonal Box stitch
Diagonal Shell stitch
Diagonal Moss stitch
And 3 other diagonal stitches!
6 stitches make up C2C!
Thank you Michael Sellick “Mikey” for all you do!
Your a great teacher!
Portia Roberson says
Hi I hope some one out there can help me. I've just started a double crochet flag blanket. I've stared with 230 chains to begin with. I'm doing 7 rows on each color stirpes. I have bout five striped before I get to the half row to add the blue. Where do o start the blue after the stipes. Thanks MTS portia
Mikey says
You may want to look at patterns of flags. I'm Canadian but I assuming you are speaking of the American Flag but I am not 100% sure. I would look at Crochet Flags and make a determination guess. It's frowned upon to crochet a replica of the American Flag according to the American laws or something, so I have not developed a specific pattern for it to honour that. However, they are crocheted all the time and I would look to sites like Ravelry or ETSY for pictures. I don't have any specific information about the construction of the flag. I see nothing wrong with crocheting the flags by the way. Showing patriotism is a beautiful gesture. We proudly fly our Canadian Flag here. Michael
Kathleen Plante says
I have found that UK instructions are different than USA. Is that true of Canada as well?
Marina King says
US and Canadian are the same terms, it's just the UK, as far as I know, are the only ones different.
Carmela says
Thank you Mikey. You taught me to crochet at a time I needed something to keep my thoughts at bay. I am growing in experience thanks to you, and won my first second place ribbon at the fair this summer. I don't know what I would be doing without crochet in my life. Just want you to know how much learning from you has changed my life.
Suzy says
Thank you for the tutorials, i keep starting and stopping crochet and need reviews and I did not know how to read the patterns, love, love the tutorials, im the only one in my family that crochets. Some of the projects seem hard, but if someone guides me i can try them and it saves so much time, two of my Grandmas were master crocheters and knitters, but they lived out of state.
Suzy says
Thank you for the tutorials, i keep starting and stopping crochet and need reviews and I did not know how to read the patterns, love, love the tutorials, im the only one in my family that crochets. Some of the projects seem hard, but if someone guides me i can do try them and it saves so much time, two of my Grandmas were master crocheters and knitters, but they lived out of state.
Diana Howard says
Mikey,
I'm so thankful that I found the Crochet Crowd! You're an Excellent teacher and because of you I've found my passion. My grandmother taught me how to make granny squares when I was a teenager, I'm now 52 yrs young. She made granny blankets for all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. I still have the blankets.
I now know how to crochet pretty most things. Thanks to you I've learned how to read patterns and graphs proficiently, before I had an extremely hard time making sense of them.
You're not just an Excellent teacher but love your sense of humor, your way of expression, and your laughter.
I'm a medically retired nurse with a lot of medical problems, that caused me to be severely depressed. I went to YouTube trying to find something to help me get out of my funk and want to start living again, and I found the Crochet Crowd thankfully!
So Thank you and all at the Crochet Crowd, you have been a lifesaver. May God Bless all of you for ALL that you do for ALL of us around the world. I'm sure I speak for many people who are or have been touched by you!
Sincerely,
D. Howard
Visalia, California
Laura Gossel says
I have made several of your 3 strand never ending afghans. I am wondering if there is a way to add on to 2 sides of the square and make it a rectangle. I don't want my son to outgrow it too quickly.
Thanks!
Heather says
Really have enjoyed your how to Youtubes and step by step directions for beginner work and intermediate projects like the ones I do. The break downs and "little" tips help tremendously. Just recently found you on Pinterest also...yeah.. :)!! I will enjoy seeing your pins pop up on there.
DOLORES UNGERLEIDER says
Hi MIKEY,
I love, love, love all your tutorials. Every single demo is so easy to understand and follow. Three of my friends and I have been unsuccessful in being able to get the written pattern for your twin size rectangular granny afghan. We all are anxious to get started and are so frustrated not to be able to bring it up on our screens.
I would be happy to pay postage for a hard copy sent via regular mail and then make copies for my three friends. I live in NJ.
Should you be able to accommodate my request, please contact me at:
DoloriJ@
DOLORES UNGERLEIDER
4 RUTLAND LANE
MONROE TWP., NJ. 08831
Linda says
Hi Mikey. I am a subscriber and I find your tutorials very helpful. I only choose patters that you have a tutorial for so i can get the extra support and instruction if I need it. What do you do with all of your complete projects?
Mikey, The Crochet Crowd says
They go to charity generally. I do silent giving so that my items are not pulled out and sold.
Valerie ( Val ) Clinch says
I enjoy having a look at the Crochet Crowd site & Facebook Pages, I would like to tell you how much I enjoyed watching the C2C Tutorial that I made a lovely knee rug over 5 days. I have been crocheting for nearly 40 years & am now finding a lot of ideas I've never seen. I live in Port Lincoln, South Australia, Australia. I look forward to more Tutorials .
Catherine says
Hi. I haven't been receiving the monthly "crochet crowd"magazine. Via email. Please help me set it up correctly. My email account is cathiescrafts@aol.com. Thx catherine
Shirley Ann Edward says
Good afternoon Mr. Sellick could you kindly contact me I am from the
CARIBBEAN .
Ginger Cabrera R.N. says
Mikey, at the age of 48 I saw your tutorial on Bumbleberry pie afghan. I was brand new at crochet and had only picked up my first hook and yarn a month before. You walked me through that with ease and I have now made over 15 afghans, hats , scarves, sweaters and more. I, like you have only been able to follow the chart patterns, but after 4 years of loving crochet I am beginning to learn to read patterns. From my very first dish cloth(which was hardly a square it was so uneven) to following patterns for experienced crochet, I have loved every minute of it. I think I am officially crochet obsessed. Thank you for inspiring me Mikey. I love your videos and am just finishing up the fluffy merengue afghan! I only wish I had done this since I was 14!
Amber says
I enjoy your tutorials so much not only because I hate reading patterns, but because you explain just enough and don't go on about concepts I already know how to do. I also love how professional your videos look, the sound is perfect and you have a nice voice to listen to. I just watched your bloopers and interview with your mom to put a face to the voice that has coached me through great patterns. I'm touched by your story. My mom also taught me to crochet and I think about her as I hook along. I wish she was still alive so we could crochet together. I must say that in your blooper you sang the "baby of mine" song from dumbo and it was always my fav. Disney movie but that song is very wonderful. It seemed like you got a bit teary while singing, and so did I. I thank you so much for your time, effort and talent. Watching you has made me more passionate about a craft that reminds me of my mother. Keep it up!
Helen Victoria Bond says
Hi Mikey,
I want to say thank you for all the work that you and the rest of the Crochet Crowd staff do. I am so happy that I foud you on YouTube.
At the time I found you I was looking for a new hobby to help distract me from my Dad being seriously ill. I needed to do something that was relaxing. I decided to look for crochet and knitting tutorials as that is something that I could do in the hospital when I was sitting with him whilst he was sleeping. The Crowd was the first tutorial that I watched. When I started I didn't even know how to hold a hook. I had knitted a little in the past and so I had some understanding of different types of yarn but I had never croched before though. The first thing that I watched was your tutorial on Granny squares. I managed to make several small squares and sewed them together to make A lapghan for my Dad for him to have on his lap whilst out in his wheelchair. (I live in the UK and we have seriously cold winters.) He loved it. Now that he has passed away I have it back and I have it on my bed to remind me of him.
Loosing my Father was the hardest thing that I have ever had to go through. It is coming up to the first anniversary of his passing and it has been so so hard.
The reason that I am telling you this is because you have helped me through it. Your videos the Crochet Crowd Facebook group. You have been such a huge support and I know you didn't know until now what I have been through and I am just one of your thousands of Crowd members but u thought that I would tell you so that you know what a wonderful job you are all doing I am so grateful to you all. Especially to you Mikey and Dan for making me laugh again when I thought that I never would again. I owe you both so much.
Love always. Helen from the UK. X
Pennie says
As a techie who crochets, I'm intrigued about finding out how you record a video from the point of view of you looking at your hands. It's so still I thought it couldn't be a head mounted camera. And it can't be too much in the way of you seeing what you are doing. Would you mind telling me what setup you use?
Anona Fosberg says
Oh Mikey - I cannot possibly tell you how much you have helped me!!! I have done some crochet years ago and I didn't know how to get correct tension and how to get my boarders lined up. I am on my way to creating a double crochet scarf and I plan to make 8 more for grandbabies!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Anona
Elaine Durrance says
Wish Daniel would put caption on your u tube there are many Deaf that could learn from you if they could read what you say. Thanks so much for what you are doing.
SabrinaB says
I agree with Elaine Durrance.
Esther Gutierrez says
I loved your Bio. I was looking for a pattern for a simple scarf one day. Someone told me to check out Crochet Crowd on Youtube. I was hooked. You have inspired me to crochet patterns I would never think I could do. I had never attempted to do an intermediate pattern, and now I've done a couple with the help of you tutorials. I just love the way you teach, you're patient and funny. It's fun learning with you. Keep up the wonderful work Mikey.
fatima says
hi im fatima from iran , i love your learning and i done 3model knitting with arm and all love this models i want u plz learning knitting more with arm bcz u say very simple and i doing that ,my languge english is not ok excus me if i writting wrong, i hope answer me, i think im alone irani that following your work and i loooooooooooooove them.
hira says
Im 26 and i learned to crochet just a few years ago when i completed my education
your videos have helped me a lot and i have made a lot of stuff with that help
thank you for that
cheers, from Pakistan
Deb says
I stumbled across your videos on You Tube. They have given me the confidence and ability to learn and improve my beginner skills. I just finished my first afghan a couple days ago (Holiday Chevron throw pattern from Red Heart). I cannot get enough of it now. I live in Iceland and have no trouble watching any of your videos. My only wish is that I could get some American yarns here such as Red Heart or Caron or Lion Brand, but I can't. I have to order and import it as I am from the land of wool.
Kathy says
HI MIKEY, I would love to crochet a tablecloth for my table.I need an easy pattern. Can you help me out please. I have learned a lot from you ,just watching your vidos
Sue says
i loved this article. I am 59 and only learnt to crochet through doing loom band creations for my grandchildren, I came across feelingspiffy crochet with loom bands and tried it. since then I have learnt to crochet, if you can do one you should be able to do the other. all my knitted squares and needles have gone to charity. I have replaced knitting with crochet (starting with Bella Coco) and gone on to the crochet crowd now that I am a little more proficient. Thank you Mikey you are an inspiration
hagarsossa says
اريد ان اشكركم على مجهودكم الرائع وانا كعربيه أستغرب من ان رجل يعمل بالكروشيه ويحبها كثيرا فهي عند العرب عمل النساء ولكن مجهودك يا ميكي فوق الرائع انا اشتغل بالكروشيه منذ 12 عام ولكني تعلمت منك الكثير شكرا
Kellie Linn says
Hi Mikey, I love loom knitting so am thankful to have found your videos on youtube. I found your baby hat tut, you showed an afghan you were working on in the infinity loom but I'm not finding a tut on that. Is there one, and if so, can you send a link? Thanks so much!
sherrie says
Just wanted to say thank you ! I have tried to learn to crochet for years and finally after watching your you tube videos I can crochet and am now addicted ! Xoxo
ourprairiehome says
MIkey, I wanted to write and thank you for all the hard work that you and all those involved in Crochet Crowd do to help us learn new techniques. I learned to crochet as a young teen, stepped away from it for a while, then picked it back up again when I married and began having having children. Now, I am crocheting again, after a few years hiatus from it, and learning more variety in stitch patterns from your videos.
Even though I have crocheted for quite some time, I never strayed from making baby blankets or dishcloths. Your videos however have given me the confidence to give more difficult projects a try. I am currently using patterns that you have shared on videos to make Christmas gifts for the family. The way you present the projects make them seem very do-able. So far, so good.
I truly appreciate all the stitch variety that your videos offer. I have been learning new textural stitches that I can use in a blanket for our autistic son. He craves textures and between the stitches I am learning and a variety of yarns/fibers that I am using, his patchwork blanket will contain more than enough textures to calm him.
Thank you for teaching this old woman that she is not too old to learn new ways of crocheting.
mercyrangarao says
really an awesome personality in the crochet world god .will guide him with his super natural wisdom all through the coming year
Debbie Lee says
I have to say I love watching you crochet and learning from you, actually you taught me to crochet, on YouTube.... I have always wanted to learn, never could get it, until I found you on there, Thank you
Linda says
Bang on !! You and all your "staff" are greatly appreciated ~~ both for the instructions you provide in making patterns so easy to understand and also with all the free patterns you provide to us. Thank you for all you and your "staff" do for us.
Precious Nidz says
I don't know I just love to watch your crochet videos as I'm actually new in crochet...
I'm hoping that the crochet crowd family will support me... I just love to watch your videos I'm actually in love with u... Your work... Your crafts... Which makes me inspired and makes me watch more of your crochet videos.. Sadly I'm taking a break due to my exams.. But if GoD's will I will come back to the crochet fleid and learn more from u and the crochet crowd family... Stay blessed..
And I hope every one will pray for my exams I'm a bit nervous and bit tensed...
Thank u Mikey thank u for the videos u make and thank u for teaching us such a great art to relief our stress and depression...
Thank u from the bottom of my heart... 🙂
(Don't mind my English)
somesmallchange says
Long time follower and and just want to say you are brilliant.
Julia Oswald says
Mikey , thank you so much for your teaching your videos . I learn a lot with you
Because I cannot read patterns your help is great ,
Keep your giggle going I love to hear them ! Thank you ,!
becky potz says
Hi Mikey,
I have to say that came across you by accident on YouTube. I had bought a book and made some dish clothes but that was all that I could make at the time. Then I came across you and as I have at lest eight boxes or more of yarn that had belonged to my mother and at the time of her death I had no clue as to what to do with them. That was a year ago this last April. I watched you make the Star Burst Afghan and thought I would give it a try. Mine you this was my first really big project and the first one is still sitting waiting to be put together how ever the second one is all put together and was a wedding gift to my niece and her husband so that they will have a part of gram. and working on the fifth one as they are going to be Christmas gift for her grandchildren, great grand kids ans if there is any yearn left her great-great grand kids.
Carole Underwood says
I really enjoyed all of your work. I watched your and your mom on those videos and you and her look so much like each other. My husband recently died and I picked up my hooks again after several years and started crocheting again. I found The Crochet Crowd and watch it a lot. I have learned more from you than anybody. My mom was an avid crocheter but she had no patience so I started out just like you. I bought a book and taught myself. I do have problems reading patterns. I make a lot of patterns by color. I use a lot of half double crochet and use color to make patterns. Hey it works. I have been venturing into more patterns since finding your page. Keep up the good work!
Christina Samuel says
Just wanted to say I am learning loom knitting as my 6 year old daughter took up the hobby via a charity originazition at school. I can honestly say I have watched countless videos on knitting and crocheting and they all make my head spin. I took up simple crocheting in high school per the recommendation of my doctor to combat insomnia. I never got beyond the double. Now looking on the craft with new mommy eyes and having someone to learn and also teach I have found a new hobby I really enjoy. This would not be possible without your videos. The simple and yet detailed videos you have provided have helped us create some pretty fabulous designs. I have now taken to experimenting on my own with confidence that I can always start anew. I have read commend your site and channel to many other moms and hope you continue posting! Keep up the excellent work. It is greatly appreciated!
Suzy says
I want to make an Afghan from a graph. The directions are for C2C stitching. I have never done this stitch. I tried several times to do this stitch from directions I found on line. I did not like the stitch. I found that for the stitches I did it was to open. If I did it correctly. I like a tighter stitch for the Afghanis I make. So my question is can I substitute single crochet for the c2c stitches ? I think I would just have to count the stitches from the chart. Is this correct ? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You
Suzy B.
Daphne Young says
HI Mikey, I was hooked on your site form the day I chanced upon it while browsing for crochet instructions. You ARE a wizard and I love following your video instructions.
My mother was an avid knitter and crocheter and turned out a lot of amazing stuff. Though I learnt the techniques from her as a teenager, unfortunately I was not able to pick up hooks or needles till after I became a MOM myself. And once the children grew up, had no chance to do any thing for my grandchildren as my children flew away to greener pastures. Now in my sunset years, I've found the time and foster grandchildren for whom I've taken up my crochet hook. I'll be grateful if you could help me out with the under-mentioned BERNAT BABY BLANKET.
I was trying to crochet a baby blanket using BERNAT® BABY SPORT
3 COLOR CROCHET BLANKET. I got stuck on round one, which goes like this:Rep from * once more. 1 dc in each of last 2 ch. Turn. **2nd row: Ch 3. 1 dc in next dc.
*Ch 7. 1 dc in each of next 7 dc. Rep from * once more. 1 dc in each of last 2 dc. Turn. My problem was when I completed the “Rep from once more”, I found I had 9 chains left instead of 2. So to circumvent that, I repeated that twice; I had 2 chains left and was able to do “1 dc in each of last 2 ch. Then in the 2nd row: which says “Ch 3. 1 dc in next dc. *Ch 7. 1 dc in each of next 7 dc. Rep from * once more. 1 dc in each of last 2 dc. Turn.”, I found that I had no “dc” in which to continue after the ch 7. Please help me. I love the look of the blanket and have bought the required yarn to crochet it.
It may not be out of place to mention that I have PRACTISED most of the stitches to familiarize myself with all patterns.
Thanks and regards
Daphne
Laraine Redmond says
What can I say Mikey. Your work is so helpful and amazing. I am so happy that you found your niche in life and that you are doing what makes you happy. People who have met you in person have told me you are exactly as you are in your videos. They say you are sweet and kind. I believe them!
Carmen Chavez says
I just found you and thank you what a great instructor I retired and live in Mexico and your instructions are fantastic I am
fascinated with all the projects I have completed thanks to you...
Thalia says
Mikey (et al) are the best! Since I found your site, I've made four double bed bedspreads, two knee afgans, dressed grandbabies with countless jackets, booties and slippers and sandals.. For an old gal who is sight impaired, it has been such fun to see these "creations" grow in my hands. Thank you so much for making it so easy.
Judith says
Hi, Mikey!
I'd been trying to learn to crochet for years. I bought a book and a set of hooks but cannot seem to understand it. Then I came across your youtube demo and I'd been crocheting ever since. I also recommend your channel to people who ask me where I learned to crochet from. Thank you very much for your generosity, and I love your playfulness. I wish you success and prosperity in everything you do. You make crocheting so much fun and simple.
Judith
Liz Pottle says
Hello Mikey,
Thank you for all the things I've learned from your videos. We benefit so much from all your hard work.
I had to write because you advertise for Crochet by number, I went to that site and took the course which is nothing but regular crochet, cut when you change color, tie a knot for the next color. It's the pattern that makes the picture not a different style of crochet.
Then I ordered 4 patterns because I'm terminally ill and I wanted my family to find these gifts when I'm no longer here.
What I got was ripped off for $120.00 After waiting from 4/17-6/11 to even get my patterns I was shocked to see they are of people I never seen in my life! I contacted Todd Paschall because I thought it was an honest mistake. I sent him pictures of my order and the ones I actually received. He simply wrote back one sentence and that said, "I don't make mistakes."
I thought since you had him on here that he would be an honest person to work with.
But if he can rip this grandmother off, knowing my situation then he can rip anybody off.
Your name carries a lot of weight in the yarn world, he stated that. But in the wrong hands it can hurt so many people.
I'm telling you this because I don't want anybody go through what I have gone through. I live only on disability so losing 120.00 is a big deal. Be careful who you endorse because people who truly follow you, like I do, thinks it means these people are safe to deal with.
Thank you once again for all you do! Have a blessed day.
Mikey, The Crochet Crowd says
Liz... Thank you very much for letting me know this. this is the very first time I have ever heard anything negative regarding Todd Paschall. I had a friend order several things through him and she was tickled pink. When I say friend, I mean someone I really trust their opinion of. I am really carefully generally on who I endorse as I am asked nearly everyday to endorse something. Regardless of your medical and disability situation, this should have never happened to you. Do you know if this is an isolated situation?
Mikey, The Crochet Crowd says
I have pulled his article that I have written him offline at this time until I can find time to dig further. Thanks for letting me know.
Mandy Calderon says
Hi Mikey
I wanted to take the time to thank you from the bottom of my heart. I know you pour countless hours into teaching and helping others. I am truly grateful. I have autism and have a hard time following instructions, but thanks to you I was able to learn to crochet. It is so soothing and therapeutic for me. The rhythmic motion of my hands and the soft touch of the yarn always make a bad day better. Thanks to you I now know how to read a pattern. I made the Christmas Stocking w/ you and from following you and referring to the pattern I learned. You make everything so easy to understand, and you are a fun person to hang out with. Anyways, thank you. I plan on passing this gift down to all 3 of my children, if they want to learn. I also made the ocean waves afghan w/ you, I am now making a twin sized one for my second daughter, b/c I loved the pattern so much.
Dana says
Mikey has an awesome amount of talent and energy that he puts to great use.
I, personally, have found true inspiration, lots of fun and challenges through The Crochet Crowd and his tutorials on YouTube and through the Red Heart pages.
Mikey is not alone in the glory, however. Thanks to Diva Dan, Cathy and Colleen, it all comes together as a true community, including kudos and criticism, and support.
I don't remember how I found The Crochet Crowd, but I am very glad I did. ✂️
Brenda Knox says
Mikey has an infectious laugh that makes the listener WANT to participate in the learning. He's a responsible teacher to the point that I have personally completed successfully every project I've attempted through his video tutorials.Crowd followers, beware !! In no time at all will you be addicted to Mikey and his passion for the craft ! He brings his personal life into his endeavors with flair and ease. You truly feel like you're part of a family ....The Crochet Crowd family ! Greetings and all the best from Northern New York State, USA.
Anita Nazelrod says
I wanted to make your barefoot sandle for a friend. I made a shortcut on my tablet but when I went to it I got a page saying it was not working. Whats up. Please help
Mikey, The Crochet Crowd says
The website is brand new with new URL's. All of the old urls are invalid for our last website.
Denize Machado says
Eu não falo inglês, mas gostaria de cumprimentar esse grande artista do crochê, Mikey. YOU ARE THE BEST. CONGRATULATION and thank's.
mary says
mikey im mary my grandmother tought me how to crochet but i never took it seriously till 2 years back when i had problem at work (im a nurse) and they had to let us go cause they couldnt pay us to cut it short i went into depression and i was on you tube one day and sow a picture of you holding a hook so clicked on you and there you are crocheting i went and bought me some yarn and size 6mm hook and started remembering all what granny thought me.but i started watching your videoes and doing the project
i discovered that crochet was my passion all this time and i didnt know it your videoes and crocheting your project made get over my sever depression and be normal again back to life and my 2 kids and my lovely husband thanks to you ,i dont know if you really read this or not please i would like mikey to know how gratefull im to him and i love him and i love his humer and his big heart,thank you again mikey
Mikey says
I do read the comments! I'm so happy for you! Keep on creating.
sherrie henderson says
I love this new site, and love you all, would love to be on your show if only I lived closer! Sherrie from KY
Nancy B. says
Enjoyed learning about YOU. I have enjoyed your videos for a while, even though relearning to crochet has been a bugger compared to relearning knitting. My left hand doesn't work as it should, so proper tension is impossible for me SO FAR. I haven't totally given up but it makes me 🙁