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Learn how Mikey converts existing programs into the projects' accurate yardages, metres, and weights. Then, use the calculations to solve the questions.

You've just learned to crochet , and now you're curious about selling your crochet creations at craft fairs. I felt the same way when I dove into this new hobby. Lucky for you, I've got some selling tips to share! What Can I Crochet That People Would Buy? I immediately thought, "What can I crochet that people would buy?" I love making blankets, but would anyone actually buy them? My excitement sometimes clouds my judgment. Before you dive in and start whipping up crochet pro

Learn about the materials you have choices on for learning to crochet. What yarns are the best, and what is the background of the materials for yarn awareness?.

A quick way to double-check baby clothing is to go to the thrift shop to buy a small outfit to double-check your stitchwork.

What are the different sizes of crochet hooks, and what is the cross comparison between USA size and metric size?

Learn how to do entrelac tunisian in a warped format to create imaginative crochet blankets. Baby blanket size is included in the online workshop.

Learn the pros and cons of crochet socks. Decide for yourself on the benefits of this type of crochet project.

Learn what crochet hooks suit Mikey's needs the best. These generic crochet hooks by Amazon are his favourite. Learn why.

Learning to read crochet diagrams can seem confusing, but it's like looking at a road map. It's the stitchwork, just without a real sample. I'm not a strong reader, and when I picked up crochet when I was fourteen years old, my first book was a crochet diagram with words below each. I followed the stitch key and learned new stitch techniques without using the words. Learn to Read Crochet Diagrams I'm a strong visual learner. I need to see where the stitches go to overcome my

Let's learn to read crochet patterns. Using examples from Yarnspirations, we will go through a comprehensive look at how to read the patterns step by step. I will share the hang-ups of learning to read patterns with you below. It's very detailed, and hopefully, by the end of the presentation, you will have a better perspective and may have learned a few things. Please leave me a comment on the blog below with your thoughts. Learn to Read Crochet Patterns Mikey follows the tec

Join Mikey for a free workshop to learn to crochet at your own pace. The tutorials available are right—and left-handed for your stitching pleasure. Learning to crochet requires some self-patience at the beginning. Don't be too hard on yourself. I will share a story below about a woman forcing her kid to crochet. Learn to Crochet Right Handed Crochet Left-Handed Crochet Forcing A Child to Crochet A woman brought her child to me during a free workshop. She was hard on her teena

Mikey, aka me, from  The Crochet Crowd,  is launching a secondary website called Everyday Stitch in late 2025. Michael Sellick in 2007...

Come join The Crochet Crowd on a fun adventure in various parts of the world.

New crochet diagram template is available to begin to start designing on Adobe Illustrator, with most of the major crochet diagrams scaled and ready to copy and paste to make a new design.

Who exactly is Mikey from The Crochet Crowd and why does he love crochet so much?

Mourning the loss of Joann Fabrics and Crafts.

New on the design desk is an updated version of the Stitch is Right. Scheduled for release in July 2024.

Pride awareness for June 2024 and what others may be feeling. Lives are constantly evolving.

Purging items that are no longer important and letting go of the past.

Imagine being frustrated with learning and wanting to learn the way your mom showed you. This was Mikey's vision for The Crochet Crowd.