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November 19th, 2013 
"Every child is an artist, the problem is staying an artist when you grow up"
-Pablo Picasso 
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Mikey's Message to You!
Greetings! Mikey, Crochet Crowd,
11-18-2013 11:37:24 AM
I'm kind of unique in some ways, or maybe it's just a bad habit of mine... but I like to play with different yarns and hook sizes that is recommended in the pattern. In some elements, changing the hook size or yarn choices are detrimental differences that will leave you swimming in the ocean without [...].Continue Reading..»
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Photo: I made this for a 2yr old. I was her birthday. She loved all the flowers.

Connie's New toddler sweater is cute as button for the little princess to wear. Well done!
Sandra did a SUPER job on her Sweater. Love the bobble stitching, rib stitching and design. Great work!Katie whipped up a scarf for her aunt. Believe it or not, Mikey has a video crocheting the flower and looming the tails but you can crochet some chains just Katie did.
Editor's Note: To be featured in our Facebook Page is purely like winning the lottery! It is always random and with such a wonderful page of MANY followers we do our best to include as many as we can when time allows us. Also Patterns might not be available. Be kind to those and please support each other by going to the 'recently post by others' page and give everyone a thumbs up or a positive comment. After all, we created this page to give you the chance to inspire others and to support each other with questions. Just like being in School show and tell was always the best time of the day. We love every one of these projects and hope you share that love with others as well.
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11-18-2013 14:37:18 PM
 

Minutes ago we were just officially confirmed that The Crochet Crowd APP for Android has been approved and ready for you. This APP is designed to help you with locating the latest content for videos, updates from our Facebook from our fans and ourselves. You will see small changes here and there as we structure [...]...Continue reading and learn how to donwload TheCrochetCrwod APP»
The New Christmas Challenge - 3 Winners Will Be Decided
Crochet Christmas Challenge By The Crochet Crowd

We decided to make this challenge Fun, Easy and Quick. 

 

We all know how during this time of year we are running around like Santa's Little Elves getting presents, making dinners and, of course, going to all the Christmas Concerts. 

 

We decided to use 8 of our 12 gifts of Christmas to give you a choice to whip up something fun and creative. When you are done your project, it can be used as a gift for friends and family. 

  

For the List of the 8 gifts, Details and Guidelines.

 

We will have 3 Winners for this Challenge that will receive a gift bag of goodies from RedHeart.com and TheCrochetCrowd.com.  

  

Winner of the Kaleidoscope Challenge.
Debi Brown of Virginia is the lucky winner of a free bag of goodies provided by Red Heart Yarn and The Crochet Crowd! Congratulations! 
 

Over 185 entered!  See Our Gallery

 

You can still add to our gallery anytime and be part of the awesome and creative crowd we are!

 

To learn this pattern at your leisure.

  

Remember our challenge winners are picked randomly by a number system but here on 'The Crowd' everybody is an amazing and creative winner. Thank you everyone for talking part! Your work is an inspiration of colour and creativity for everyone to enjoy!
Crochet-arium Winners
Congratulations to Mary Ellen Torres and Ginny Valery  for the random draw for the Under the Sea Project. We like to thank everyone for helping us to fill our Crochet-arium. This project was well received at the Fall 2013 Creativ Festival Show. We had thousands of spectators in awe with the creativity you demonstrated within your projects! This winter, the sea creatures will be donated to children in hospitals all over North America. 

Many Thanks for those that helped out. Be sure to stay tuned for our next big project to inspire children and adults to take up the love of crochet. The amount of people that enjoyed this feature was outstanding! We are planning for next fall. A little birdie hinted that it could be Farmville or Zooville!
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Pinning and being inspired has never been easier! Please feel free to re-pin anything you see in our boards for your own Pinterest collections. 
Remember Pinterest is for you to be inspired with lots of ideas and inspiration, and we are here to encourage your creativity. Be sure to follow things that 'Pinterest' you. 
Happy Chanukah
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Please note that there is a membership with Lion Brand Yarns

Please note that there is a membership with Lion Brand Yarns

Please note that there is a membership with Lion Brand Yarns

Image of <font color=red>Chanukah</font> Dreidel Napkin Rings
Free Pattern on Red Heart.com. No membership required

Please note that there is a membership with Lion Brand Yarns

 
Free Pattern on Red Heart.com. No membership required
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More Ideas for Chanukah
On the Ninth Day of Christmas, the Crochet Crowd gave to me.......
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Mikey, Crochet Crowd,
Mikey, Crochet Crowd
11-19-2013 10:34:06 AM

 

Whether your trying to keep the snow and cold out or add a little something to your winter fashion, these boot cuffs are the latest trend for winter. The idea for this pattern hit me when I saw the how popular the Corner to Corner afghan and scarf were. I thought, why not have boot [...]...Continue reading for pattern and video»
11-19-2013 10:51:03 AM

 

Enjoy making a fun loving Raccoon Family for Christmas. The original pattern is for a 7 inch Ornament. Simply change the hook size and follow the pattern again using a 6.0 mm or J size hook, you will have Mom & Dad size 10 inch versions. It's super adorable for making a winter scene or even giving [...]...
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11-18-2013 09:15:30 AM
 
Enjoy fun Candy Swirl Placemats and Centre Pieces design for your holiday decor. I've been wanting to do this pattern for a very long time but have always been intimidated by the swirl in the photo. Once I sat down and realized how easy it was, I had egg on my face as I have been scared [...]...Continue reading for pattern and video»
Mikey, Crochet Crowd
Jingle Bells Door Hanger
Zigzag Crochet Stocking Tutorial
11-17-2013 13:56:39 PM
 
Enjoy fun Candy Swirl Coaster design for your holiday decor. I've been wanting to do this pattern for a very long time but have always been intimidated by the swirl in the photo. Once I sat down and realized how easy it was, I had egg on my face as I have been scared of [...]...Continue reading for pattern and video..»

 
11-11-2013 12:34:43 PM
 
New to the 12 Gifts of Christmas Series is the Jingle Bells Door Hanger. A free pattern written by Katherine Eng for Red Heart Yarns. Of the 5 gifts, this one is my favourite. I wanted to film this one first as I was most proud of mine after I was done. In the written [...]...Continue reading for pattern and video»

 
11-11-2013 11:09:39 AM
 
Enjoy this Zigzag Crochet Stocking as part of the Gifts of Christmas Series. This is designed by Linda Cyr, for Red Heart Yarns. This part is super easy to follow, though it looks complicated. It's one of those projects where you can say it was really tough but know you did it with ease. In [...]...Continue reading for pattern and video»

 

Sweet Treat Wrappers
Toddler Santa Hat Crochet Pattern
Sangria Wine Bottle Crochet Cover
11-09-2013 12:27:56 PM

 

Crochet your own Snowflake Sweet Treat Wrappers. This cool Christmas oriented gifting idea is for adding your own touches to presents or packaging where you really don't need to over wrap using paper or gift bags! You can create these unique bands to circle around your packaging. You could apply buttons to the bands to [...]...Continue Reading for pattern and video..»
11-04-2013 10:40:41 AM
 

The next Free Pattern and Video tutorial is the Toddler Santa Hat Pattern. This is designed by Kim Guzman, for Red Heart Yarns. This is a really simple and fun pattern. I was taken back by the simplicity once you get the repeat pattern required. In my tutorial, I show you how to avoid the [...]...Continue reading for pattern and video..» 

 
11-03-2013 17:37:44 PM
 

Another Free Tutorial is the Sangria Wine Bottle Cover. This is part of the 12 Gifts of Christmas for 2013. I created the pattern so it would be easy to follow and adaptable to any size wine or liquor bottle you may have. Get my Free Written Instructions to follow along with my video. It's [...]...Continue reading for pattern and video.» 

 
Videos from Mikey's Library
Crochet Top-Down Crochet Shawl Tutorial
Crochet Top-Down Crochet Shawl Tutorial
How To Crochet Crocodile Stitch Scarf
How To Crochet Crocodile Stitch Scarf
How To Crochet Lazy Wave Afghan / Ripple / Chevron
How To Crochet Lazy Wave Afghan / Ripple / Chevron


Babys First Beanie Hat
Babys First Beanie Hat
How To Criss Cross Crochet
How To Criss Cross Crochet
How To Crochet Butterfly Infinity Scarf
How To Crochet Butterfly Infinity Scarf


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