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 Inspiration can come in many forms such as the following:
  • A great story shared by another person.
  • Visual conceptual ideas.
  • Practical ideas where a solution is required.  

The world of the internet is showcasing all three. Fashion is a great example of seeing some fashions that are completely over the top, never to really wear anywhere. Why do it then? It's about inspiration.  

 

With me, ideas are the stepping stones from one idea to another. Today, I might be working on a brand new stitch and love it so much that I will force the stitch into another pattern just because I love it. It's the evolution of conceptual design.  

 

While at Creativ Festival this fall, you will see Crochet-Arium. A large aquatic exhibit that is meant to inspire you. While some believe it's a waste of yarn, most people are captured in the fantasy world of make believe. 

 

All creatures donated for Crochet-Arium will find it's way to a child through Crafting For A Cure. The fabulous thing about the sea is the the interesting shapes and colours of creatures. It's almost endless. Over the past week, I have been designing Kelp with a yarn bomb appeal. My imagination is on fire as I try to complete each stem to be unique to itself. I'm trying to crochet in as many crochet stitches as I know. It's an explosion of colour with using primarily scrap yarns. While kelp isn't something any of us really need, it's the stepping stone to colour exploration, stitch sampler and inspiration all wrapped up into one glorious exhibit. I'm beyond thrilled. The donations that have arrived in so far for the creatures have been exquisite.  


Michael Sellick
The Crochet Crowd Creative Director 
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Clock Counts Down to Sept 2nd, 2013 Deadline

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We have 3 Red Heart Yarn Bags with goodies to giveaway.

Make Today, and Every Day a Creativ Festival Day!

Live Workshops with Mikey
Creativ Festival is back on October 25 - 27th at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in downtown Toronto Ontario Canada. This will be my 7th time attending the festival as a crochet instructor and exhibitor for The Crochet Crowd.

My classes are anything but stuffy. You will laugh, share and learn all at the same time. You may already know I come with an arsenal of chocolate while we crochet too! My courses are beginning to sell out. These will be last workshops of 2013.



Mikey's Course Line Up
  • Warp & Weave 3 Hour Class - SOLD OUT. This class focuses on learning how to set up a table top weaving machine by Schacht. Students will do the process together and then learn how to do the weaving aspect itself. Each student is being given an opportunity to buy their weaving looms as a fraction of regular retail price as a show incentive.
  • Let's Scarf It 1.5 Hour Class - 3 Seats Left. This class focuses on three different crochet scarf patterns. It's a speedy class as each 1/2 we will start a new scarf. Red Heart is gifting each student with yarn so you can finish your three scarves at home.  
  • T-Strap Baby Booty Camp  - 9 Seats Left. This class is about learning how to make super cute baby booties. Together with me, we will make our booties together. Once you complete this pattern, you will see how the skills you learned with this project can further you onto other baby booty patterns. I will show how how to cheat the pattern if you screw up too!  
  • Kick Start A Crochet Afghan - 2 Seats Left. This class is about getting you started on the Ocean Waves Afghan. The awesome aspect about this project is that for only a $25 kit fee, I will provide each student with 10 balls of yarn by Red Heart to complete the entire afghan at home. This has been a super hot class because everyone loves to get extra yarn.  
  • Crochet Your Way - 6 Seats Left. This class is ultimately about the beginner for crochet. You won't find me beating you with a stick to crochet the way I do... the whole purpose of the course is to get you to do hands on learning and find your own method. Everyone holds their hooks and yarn differently. This class is free flowing and is about finding your own rhythm with crochet. 

These courses are offered through Creativ Festival. You need to contact Creativ Festival to reserve your spot if you would like to participate.  

 

Creativ Festival Event Information 

List of Over 200 Courses at Creativ Festival 

How to Register for Classes 

 

Please remember that classes are sold on a first come, first serve basis. Don't delay. 

Truckload Yarn Sale
Spinrite Tent Sale, Listowel Ontario
Spinrite Factory Outlet is receiving more trailer loads of yarn for the Truckload Yarn Sale happening in September. At this sale you will find clearance yarns from Peaches & Cream as well as Caron Yarns. Some popular yarns left over from the August Tent Sale will be brought back out as well. Get the yarn while it's hot hot hot!

Sept 12 - 14th, 2013 Only

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Crochet-Arium
I desperately need your help to populate our crochet-arium!
Crochet-Arium Exhibit
The Crochet Crowd is constructing a 20 x 30 foot crochet aquarium called "Crochet-Arium" at Creativ Festival this fall on October 25 - 27th.

I am strongly committed to charity. Our official charity partner, Crafting For A Cure is the benefactor for our entire effort and will receive 100% of any donations raised for this exhibit.

Crochet-Arium Giveaway If you would like to participate, I have a giveaway for 1 Lucky Person who contributes 5 creatures or more for our exhibit. The winner can choose a crystal bracelet or a Furls Luxurious Crochet Hook.

3x The Power of Crochet
Crochetville, Red Heart and The Crochet Crowd
Admission is only $5. Get the Details About This Event
Oct 2nd - 6th, 2013

In cooperation with Crochetville and Red Heart Yarns.
Free Patterns
Click the collection to get the free patterns inside each.

This week, I scoured the internet with a few ideas in mind for locating free crochet patterns. My personal rule is to share with you links that don't require you to have a membership to get the free pattern. Essentially, patterns without obligation.

Link Lists - Assorted Patterns

Coolest Pattern of The Week

New Tutorial Videos  

How To Crochet A Wig
How To Crochet A Wig
How to Knit with Sassy Lace by Red Heart Boutique
How to Knit with Sassy Lace by Red Heart Boutique
Crochet Small Noel Granny Squares
Crochet Small Noel Granny Squares
How to Knit Scarves with Sassy Fabrics by Red Heart
How to Knit Scarves with Sassy Fabrics by Red Heart
Super Funny Bloopers: Baking Gone Wrong
Super Funny Bloopers: Baking Gone Wrong

 

Not sure how to read patterns? Let me help you! 

Read Crochet Patterns: Lesson 1
Read Crochet Patterns: Lesson 1
  There are 8 Lessons. Get all the resources

as seen in the videos. 

 

 That's it for now... have a fab week and I will look out for more great finds and inspiration for next week!  

 

Enjoy!

 

Mikey - The Crochet Crowd

The Crochet Crowd is controlled by Michael Sellick, Creative Director and Video Host. You may find grammatical errors or typos in this newsletter. While he tries his very best, a few errors may slip between the cracks.