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The quick answer is no, but AI is used in some elements of the business itself. What you don't see is the hours of mental development it takes to generate a pattern. Learn more about the design stages Mikey goes through.

The crochet seagulls in Mikey's office are crocheted by a local crocheter called Idle Handscrochet. She specializes in selling Amigurumi locally here in Nova Scotia. The crochet seagulls are my most favourite thing ever. I call them my pattern gulls. Pattern. Pattern. Pattern.

Mikey got hooked on a yarn magnetic holder to unwind balls from the outside that are floating on a magnet. Since he found this several years ago, he's been using it daily, but realized there may be a problem with it. It created an opportunity to make a homemade contraption that he is currently using in his TV Room as he crochets.

I use two different yarn ball winders consistently. Both have properties that separate them from each other. Notice that either of them is battery-powered or powered in any way. Hand cranking is strongly recommended. I will share why below.

The Crochet Study Series unofficially started in 2013 when Mikey decided to try to freeform a blanket pattern. Using yarn, unknowingly to him, that was already scheduled for discontinuance, Bernat Mosaic. Today, in 2026, there are over 20 designs in the Study of Series, with more being produced each year. You can find all of the studies here. The blanket was square, and you will see some resemblance to the first officially launched pattern that would come out 4 years late

When are you being sold too and when is the inspiration enough to inspire you further? We dig into that concept.

Get Mikey to create a crochet diagram of one or more of your patterns.

Try three new patterns tied together using a stitch sampler concept for leg warmers, headbands, and infinity cowls, all done in crochet.

With the evolution of the short-form concept, there comes a lot of quick advice that may or may not be right. There can always be several ways to execute an idea, but when a creator uses terminology or specifies that an idea is the wrong way and should be changed to a new way...

A lot of new yarn has dropped with Yarnspirations for fall 2025. I'm given a ball or two of the yarn to look at in person. If I want more, I have to decide for myself and place an order, just like you do. Do you have your own criteria on what makes you like a yarn? Share with me below in the comments. I want to know just in case I am missing something. Yarnspirations doesn't expect a positive review from me, but I have one job to do: partially remove myself from the judgment

Michael, aka Mikey, follows the Craft Yarn Council's standards for pattern writing. It's not always been that way, but the game changer has been working along with Yarnspirations Design Team to strengthen, understand and get better at pattern writing.

I'm Michael Sellick, known to many crocheters as Mikey. Branded as The Crochet Crowd in 2010 and morphed into Mikey Stitch Studio in 2024. This website, Mikey Stitch Studio, is the place for downloadable content, online workshops, and event ticket sales. Located in Nova Scotia, Canada.

Dealing with ripped crochet projects may be very difficult, sometimes repairable, but other times, we have to let go as well.

I've had the opportunity to watch two episodes of Game of Wool hosted by Tom Daley and his two 'stitch bosses', Di Gilpin and Shelia Greenwell, as he named them.

In the world of Lemax, it brings with it miniatures of different occasions. A local friend, Michelle, collects Lemax and has been slowly building it over several years. She's meticulous and carefully sets up and packs away her village, year after year.

Mikey keeps a running list of the crochet abbreviations he uses in his designs. Abbreviations were also picked up from Yarnspirations as they taught their patterns, too. As Mikey encounters new abbreviations, he continually adds them to the list.

Mikey Stitch Studio was created in 2024 and the original Crochet Crowd started officially in 2011. Mikey has over 350 crochet patterns, but this website doesn't house them all. It's been noticed that some of you are using our AI Chat Assistant to locate patterns you know I have created that aren't listed here. The fastest way to find all of my designs is to check my Ravelry Designer Page . Each pattern designed by Mikey is linked. Some of my patterns are on Yarnspirations and

Do you love making holiday decor for your home? I sure do! The best part isn't just the satisfaction of finishing a project, but the joy that comes a year later when you rediscover your creations. This year, I whipped up the Crochet Holiday Cheer Blanket in just a couple of days. It's super quick and easy, thanks to Caron Anniversary Cakes in the festive Holly Jolly colour.

We have a login feature on the desktop at the top of our website, but it's in the mobile menu selection. Regardless of your payment method, the login profile works the same for everyone. The information is saved with your profile to see your activity, patterns, and purchased online programs.

Recently noticing trends, creators like me are harshly criticizing their local craft stores. These stores specialize in crafts as a base product, but mix them with other home decor and finished items. I argue this point as a former store owner, but the creators may not be entirely wrong.