The Crochet Snug-A-Saurus Pillow is pretty cute eh! Extra plus using Bernat Blanket yarn. Generous in size at 40" long. The pillow has multiple pieces that are added on. If you prefer something to be missing for more comfort, by all means, you can omit whatever it is. There is something really adorable about this...
Tunisian Alaskan Cowl + Tutorial
Alaskan Cowl Inspired by the next Crochet Cruise to Alaska in August 2016, I wanted to make a cowl that was heavy and inspired by the colour of the glaciers. This is the Crochet Alaskan Cowl. I really wanted to play with Tunisian as it's a relatively new skill set for me. I am mentored...
Crochet Dinosaur Egg Play Rug
The Crochet Dino Egg Rug / Playmate is really super cute. It's colourful and has extra soft padding with Bernat Blanket yarn. To me, I'm attracted to the colouring with the blue egg and deep pink circles that are sewn on like motifs once the main mat is completed. More Ideas TapRoot Fibre Lab in...
TapRoot Fibre Lab in Nova Scotia, Canada
Just a stone's throw away from The Crochet Crowd is TapRoot Fibre Lab tucked into the corner at Noggins Corners location. What I thought what just a storefront for local yarn turned out to be much more than I anticipated. Patricia, the manager, is on a mission this year to get TapRoot to be more...
Crochet Awesome Breastforms
Awesome Breastforms Awesome Breastforms is an organization where crocheters and knitters come together to hand make prosthetic breast forms for women who have had a mastectomy or lumpectomy surgery. Speaking bluntly, I know first hand there is a need for this. I was stopped in a store one day and a lady was pretty upset....
Mikey's Mentor: Honeycomb Sweater Knit Along
For those interested in knitting, Gayle, one of my mentors, is hosting a knit along with Patons Honeycomb Sweater. Over 4 weeks, Gayle is teaching online to help guide you through it. Lessons begin on February 17, 2022, with Gayle. If you sign up, you can get yourself on this free stitch-along program. Even if...
Figuring Out Pattern Repeat + Tutorial
2 Ways to Calculate Repeat Patterns From Small Samples or Swatch Sizes For small swatch sizes or samples that are fairly small, Mikey shows how to re-create the pattern in diagram format to show what is happening for the stitches. He needs to figure out the multiples so he can start off with the right...
Catherine Wheel Stitch Square Pattern
Catherine Wheel Stitch Squares In this article, we will explore the Catherine Wheel Stitch Squares for both Trebles and Double Crochet Versions. I would prefer to give you a choice on which one to work with as the method is the same; however, the stitch used in the only thing that is different. This stitch...
Antigua Crochet Throw Pattern
Antigua Throw Introducing the Antigua Crochet Throw. It's a wave design that has a lot of elasticity to the design due to the wave stitches within the project. Originally, when you start working on this afghan, you begin to question the instructions but you have to stick with it beyond Row 2 to see the...
Crochet Be Mine Chevron Blanket + Tutorial
Crochet Be Mine Chevron Blanket The Be Mine Chevron Blanket is the first of three new crochet baby blankets in a series. It's a cold January and I wanted bright and fun to make myself feel warm. I love creating baby blankets the best. For whatever reason, when I started crocheting this one, I thought...
Crochet Celtic Weave Stitch Cowl & Blanket + Tutorial
The Crochet Celtic Weave Stitch Cowl is a great introductory project to this texture-rich project. Learn the Celtic Stitch. This type of stitch feels wrong to the natural movement of crochet but once you get comfortable and get rid of the fear, it gets much easier. So you may feel like giving up too soon...
Tunisian Honeycomb Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Tunisian Honeycomb Stitch & Blanket Learn how to do the Tunisian Honeycomb Stitch and then apply your new-found knowledge with this brand new Tunisian Honeycomb Blanket. This stitch actually does look like a bees honeycomb nest. In solid-looking yarn, the pattern is more obvious. Due to the stitchwork, it has an elastic stretch to it....