Mikey Magazine: Sept 22, 2015

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Sept 22nd, 2015

In This Issue

Do the

HATS CHALLENGE one each day

Mystery Amigurumi clue # 3 is out

Free Patterns

You make me smile T

Hawt off the Hook with Mikey

Are you a Yarn Project Schemer?

I’m heavily influenced by what I find on the internet. I see some patterns that make me say YAY or NAY! I see some patterns that get a cheap rise out of me. But then once in a while, I am looking at the pattern and suddenly UFO lights from the ceiling appear, my fingers get jittery and a voice is saying, “You know you love it! Do it Mikey…

Do it!”

So after the euphoria of pattern lifts from me, I then have the classic scenario of an angel on my one shoulder and the devil on the other shoulder. Both are whispering sweet nothings into my ears on what I should do.

The angel says… “Mikey, you have enough to do… walk away slowly and don’ look back!”

The devil says… “Walk away??? The pasty freak means ‘Hook’ away!

Don’t listen to that goodie two-shoes and get out your hook! Satisfy your urges to do that pattern! Do it!”

The angel… “But Mikey… you don’t have the yarn in stock! Do you really want to stay up to midnight yet again trying to get this done!

Think about all those valuable hours you could be getting your beauty sleep! … and trust me honey… Have you looked in the mirror lately?

You need it!”

The devil… “Yes he wants to stay up to midnight… That’s why they invented caffeine. Besides that’s when he can get caught up on Netflix episodes. Mikey… you know where to get more yarn don’t you?”

3 Yarn Talk and More 4 Stepping Texture Hat 6 Braided USA Peak Hat 7 Canada Peak Hat

I have to say by this point the devil has some really good points of view.

I’m falling for the internal battle of loosing my thoughts to the dark side 8 Mystery Amigurumi Clue 3 of the force. While the angel is right and looking after my best interest… I only have 40 - 50 years left in me before I kick the bucket! I want

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10 Women’s Peak Hat

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This week to hook it all!

Crocheting with Friends

Creativity makes me happy. I want to do proj-

12 Ideas from Yarnspirations. ects that challenge me and get me all excited. I’ve com gotten in the habit of not doing the same project 14 Creativ Festival 16 Crystal Ice Hat 18 Facebook Shares and Funnies 20 Winter Blast Hat 21

Tunisian Ribbed Hat

22 Michaels Grand Opening 23 Stitch-cation Winners 24 Crochet Cruise Updates 25 Blizzard! Thank You! 26 Mikey’s Video Library 27 Culture Club 28 Spinrite E-Tent SALE Boucle!

27 Diva Dan’s Thoughts 28 Past Issues

twice. Tens of thousands of free patterns are out there, why limit myself to a few general ideas. I’m most satisfied with my creativity when I push my boundaries and do something beyond my comfort level. Yes, one in a while I need a mindless project to keep my hands busy in between the euphoria pattern moments.

Life is too short to say no to patterns that excite me! What’s that classic crochet saying, “Let me

be ‘cause WIPS and Chains excite me!”

Yarn Talk

Fall Ideas with Yarnspirations

31 Halloween patterns

11 Crochet Cowl Patterns + 6 Videos Tutorials Crocheting and Crafting with Friends

Halloween Ideas

11 Crochet Baby Dress Fall and Halloween Ideas for you home from Yarnspirations Baby Dresses

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Stepping Texture Hat T

extured hats are the trend for this season. Big and chunky yarns give this hat the warmth and looks of style! Give it a try. Its really quite fast to do!

Pattern, Video, and Blog click here

Yarn Shown: Bernat Softee Chunky Colour: Clay

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Both Right and Left version are available to watch.

Facebook Shares This pattern is just over a week old and crocheters are already hooking fast and furious. Show us your new Stepping Texture Hat! We wanna see.

Created by Patricia Badillo Salas

Created by Veronica Cordry

Created by Erin Morehouse-Kislingbury

Created by Megan Murisan Created by Amber E. Created by Patricia Schroeder

Created by Alicia Desoto CondieGreen

Created by Olivia Chau-Melanson

Created by Mary Rucker Kloos

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Braided USA Peak Hat T

his pattern was created by our very good friend Sheri Goad. She won this during a My Mountain Competition in 2014. If you are looking for something for kids to enjoy, this is an easy, fun and colourful hat is to do.

Pattern, Video, and Blog click here

Yarn Shown: Schachenmayr Original Boston Yarn Please note that Schachenmayr is sold at independent retailers.

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Both Right and Left version are available to watch.

Canada Peak Hat T

his is one of Diva Dan’s Favorite hats.

It’s simple and warm. The pattern resembles little doves.

N old.

ow to convince him to make a new one! The one he wears, is a bit to

Watch the Right hand version.

Sorry this is the only version we have

Pattern, Video, and Blog Click Here Yarn Shown: Schachenmayr Original Boston Yarn Please note that Schachenmayr is sold at independent retailers.

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3rd clue is out!

Mystery Amigurumi This week The Crochet Crowders completing week number 3 in our mystery amigurumi project. Due to popular demand from us doing this twice in our past, we’ve brought it back again.

For those unaware, the mystery is exactly as you would think. We feed crocheters components of an amigurumi project through a free pattern and video tutorial. We intentionally go out of order so that it’s harder to guess what crocheters may be doing. We have a recommendation for yarn but we don’t share what the colours ‘could’ be because it might just give it away. The randomness of the colours make for an interesting gallery at the end.

This week’s clue is:

It doesn’t look us, does it?

I hope NOT!

“My stomach is like a cow but I don’t have utters” Come join the mystery, there is no sign up required. Grab your hook and play along. You will definitely learn some great stuff in this mystery!

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Mystery Limbs?

This week on facebook Facebook is showing up with many different ideas what the mystery might be. So far there are some good guesses. This next part of the clues is just a bigger version.....

Nope, Not antennas!

If you haven’t joined us yet, we are only on week 3 out of 4, you can still be part of the fun. We love doing these amigurumi mysteries! They are cute, unpredictable and the pictures are a hoot!

Keep posting your ideas what it could be. Be creative with the photos. :)

Not sure what this arrangement is?

Almost, looks like a clown.

Maybe wait till the next clue?

They are not microphones Maybe they are chess pieces?

Cool looking cat?

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Women’s Peak Cap O

ne of the most popular challenges we ever did, the Women’s Peak Cap. It’s again trending for this fall.

Pattern, Video, and Blog Click Here

Yarn Shown: Canadiana Colours: Dark Grey Mix

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Both Right and Left version are available to watch.

Peak Cap Selfies This is one of those designs that the younger generation wants to wear! We’ve never seen so many young crocheters get involved!

Can you imagine nearly 4500 photos of this one hat! You can see them ALL on our Flickr Page

Created by Anita Blackburn

Created by Alana Judah

Created by Amber Althoff

Created By Debbie Nicholas

Created by Alyssa Rigby

Created by Amy Rosenhauer

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Get Your Own Card Imagine free shipping anytime exclusively for members of The Crochet Crowd! Need an emergency order of yarn, get your code and keep it on file! Only at Yarnspirations.com.

Does not include any sales from the Spinrite E-Tent.

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Ideas

Autumn Leaves Afghan

To The Point Cowl

Autumn Tote Bag

Broomstick Lace Wrap

Bricks and Mortar Afghan

Apple

Frostbite Cowl

Hooded Cowl

Autumn Acorns Garland

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Upcoming Events creativfestival Workshops

The Crochet Crowd is doing 10 Workshops this Fall at Creativ Festival 2015. If you are going to be in Toronto October 15th - 17th, take part and have some fun. We have Mikey, Dela Wilkins (our Tunisian Expert), Kevin Price (our Amigurumi Guru) and Diva Dan (our MacramĂŠ Buff). A huge line up of courses, lots of yarn, gossip and sit back and enjoy!

Here is the update for Classes with the Crochet Crowd 5 of 10 classes are now sold out.

Class 455c1.5 (5 seats left) Create a Tunisian Christmas Basket for all those candy goodies with Dela.

Learn to do proper circles, short rows and linking. This can also be applied to make a hat. Double your learning experience! Great course!

Class 456c1.5 (4 seats left) Learn the double ended crochet hook and make fashionable wristers. This is again with our Tunisian Expert Dela Wilkins. Using two colours and ribbing stitch technique. You will become a pro with her class! Plus you will love working with a double ended crochet hook!

Class 457c1.5 (3 seats left) We all love novelty yarn but lets face it. It is tough to crochet with. Dela will be teaching you how to do a cowl that you will be drooling over with! Again the Double ended crochet hook saves the day.

Class 458c1.5 (9 seats left) Always wanted a one on one and learn the Class 457c1.5 with Dela. basic to the Tunisian thought process! Dela will be getting you started on Make this awesome mobius your first Tunisian Blanket! Great for first timers!

cowl.

Class 454c1.5 (4 seats left) Mikey will be teaching new techniques with broomsitch crochet. Do a scarf! and see where this technique can take you with ideas.

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Crystal Ice Hats T

his is another fantastic and interesting hat that went viral for us!

The number of fans doing this hat has been amazing.

Yarn Shown: Schachenmayr Original Boston Yarn Please note that Schachenmayr is sold at independent retailers.

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Pattern, Video, and Blog Click Here

Both Right and Left version are available to watch.

Your Crystal Ice Hats We love this hat, The ideas for colour combinations is so varied, that you can really create your own personal style and statement.

Fun and textured, this hat has always been a ‘crowd’ pleaser.

Play with the colours to fit your personality.

Created by Betty Plemmons

Created by Jeannette Kline

Created by Barbara Parker

Created By Christine McClelland

Created by Carrie Odomt

Created by Ayana Hetrick

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Shares from Our Community

Nicole idea using a bigger hook and thicker and fluffer yarn, you can create larger Entrelac squares and fast! Nice!!

Eileen finish two apple coasters.

Great crocheting!

Karen little snowman wreath is another fantastic examples of the creativity happening

Savannah is very proud of her new Garden Lattice Jumper that Paula, her mother made. Isn’t she adorable in it!

Ali loves the Dusty Snowflake pattern. She is determine to get it done because she can’t wait for the end results! It’s going to great!

Shanny did a great job with her Exquisite Triangle Scarf!

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Okay this Dragon is so COOL! Alex did an awesome job with it!

It’s amazing, change the colours and you have an new awesome Blue Lagoon Afghan! Nice job Shannon!

Come up with a saying that is fun to add to these photos!

These fur babies are looking like their patience is being tested! Back away slowly humans!

What would your meme say?

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Winter Blast Hat T

his is an oldie but goodie. A subtle look with textures and easy to do, This Winter Blast Hat will keep your ears warm for those chilly days.

Yarn Shown: Red Heart Treasure Colour: Tapestry

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Pattern, Video, and Blog click here

Both Right a nd Left version are available to watch.

Tunisian Ribbed Hat L

ike to try a knit looking version for a hat? Try Tunisian. It really is not complicated. You will enjoy a fresh approach with a afghan hook!

Pattern, Video, and Blog Click Here

Both Right and Left version are available to watch.

Yarn shown: Bernat Super Value Stripes Colour: Candy Store Stripes

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Meet Mikey at the Grand Opening!

October 2, 2015 rings in a brand new location for Michaels

Stores in Canada. The BIGGEST Michaels Store of Canada will be opening its doors to the public in downtown Toronto Ontario, Canada.

Located at 142 John Street, Toronto Ontario, Canada. This store is massive. Totaling over 32,000 sq ft with 3 stories. This is the very first Michaels Store in North America to have 3 stories. It’s fabulous and loaded up to satisfy the crafter’s cravings.

There are celebrations and the store is opening up super early in the morning to allow Torontonians to participate with their ceremony and be the first to take in the brand new store.

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Get More Details

Congratulations!!!

Congratulations to all the winners from our Stitch-cation we did this past summer. It was a wonderful array and kaleidescope of colours!

For the Summer Stitch-cation, We pick 5 random winners. There will get a wonderful gift package from The Crochet Crowd. Plus we picked 2 winners for the most creative border! Thank you all for having fun with our wacky and fun summer learning experience!

Random Winner Barbara Lzzard Thynne

Random Winner Holly McQuerrey

Our Border Winner is Lorraine Schmidt

Random Winner Kayla Sturgill

Random Winner Monica Pearce

Our Runner Up Border Winner is Ashleigh Doxtater

Random Winner Loraine Tott

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Crochet Cruises Update Attention 2016 Cruisers!

Shore Excursions are now ready for the Caribbean. We are offering this as an option. If you wish, you can be part of our group or feel free to do as you please.

It is your vacation!

For all shore excursions and information - Click Here

Announcement: February 2017 Cruise For those interested in our 2017 cruises we will be launching on October 5th, 2015 the first of three cruises. Hint, this one is a bucket list for many people! We are giving those interested a head start for your planning. This one is 15 days! So don’t be alarmed.

We are waiting for word on our next two. We can only say that it can be a back to back or it can be just for one week. Your choice. But it will not be in the Caribbean.......Exciting!

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Find Out More About Our Cruise

Let the Blizzard Come Last call for Snowflakes. Deep in the snow drifts Diva Dan is over appreciative with the donations! Work has begone with joining all the snowflakes. Long-long nights for Diva Dan! Please send to this address no later then September 30th, 2015.

The Crochet Crowd 10 Mullen Drive, P.O. Box 473 Walkerton, Ontario Canada N0G 2V0

* If shipping these across the border to Canada, please use regular postal services and plan ahead to allow for delivery time. We will acknowledge receipt of each contributor as they come in.

Thank You Everyone!

CLICK for Ideas, Videos and More Information to Help The list of Snowflakes has been updated on Sept 22nd, see if yours have arrived by clicking the below link

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Mikey’s Videos and Tutorials

Crochet Wreath Throw

Baby Booty Sneakers

Tunisian Cowl in the Shadows

Holiday Striped Throw

Felted Sunflower

How To Crochet a Crinkle Stitch

If love the teaching, the patterns and the down to earth nature of Mikey, then take the time to subscribe to the Crochet Crowd’s YouTube Channel. You will get updated with all the latest videos that could spark your next project!

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Beginning NEXT Tuesday, September 29th, 2015, a new Crochet Along featuring a brand new pattern with Mikey will begin. Mikey will be teaching the Globetrotter Shawl as seen in the picture provided.

The shawl features a technique called bruges lace and Mikey had never heard of it before being asked to do this crochet along for Yarnspirations. He learned new techniques and had a lot of fun expanding his own skills.

The crochet along is one video featuring all components involved with the shawl. It’s one of the longest videos in Mikey’s video collection with over 1 Hour and 40 minutes. He left no stone un-turned so that you can be successful.

To learn more about this pattern and/or order your yarn supplies to make these exquisite projects, please visit

Yarnspirations.com Blog for all the Details

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Cozy Cotton Sale‌ Bernat Handicrafter Cotton September 22nd to September 28th, 2015 Ends Monday Night at 11:59 pm (EST) 36 Colours to choose from...ONLY

$7.00 per bag of 10

Order online for amazing discounted or overstocked yarn through

Spinrite’s E-Tent Try out these patterns from Yarnspirations.com with your new order!

Create this beautiful lacy tote bag with Handicrafter cotton

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Octavia the Octopus is made out of cotton. What a great deal!

The Diamond Daisy Rug is perfect!

Notes from Diva Dan This coming winter, I think you will be in for an awesome surprise. During the summer, both Michael and I have been planning to design two E-books of our own patterns that we both have been creating. Patterns and Projects that we think you will LOVE! My very first afghan is near in completion. I will tell you this. It is awesome! I love it so far.

Still a bit a way before I will see the end results but I am lovin’ it so far.

Michael also created an amazing afghan that will be released in November! Girls, this one is quite the pop of colour and style!! I am really proud of Michael for coming up with something that is colourful and cool!

It is really a learning curve to create and release patterns for you to enjoy. I don’t know how many times I had to rewrite the pattern! Even Colleen, our pattern tester had her 2 cents worth! Though reading patterns and diagrams are easy for me, writing is another different story. The amount of proofing and thought can go for days, weeks to see you project completed and months before the pattern can be released.... there is a lot to decide and patience is a must. For some designers, this can take up to a year! How many bottles of wine does it take to write a pattern? I don’t know... I lost count and I think I was seeing double by the end of it.

We are not sure when the release dates for our eBooks will be out but do stay tuned! I still have to gather all our ideas and finalize the content. Photos must be taken, patterns must be tested, and the list goes on.

Ut uh... and possibly a trip to the liquor store to stock up so I can keep pushing through!

In the meantime, we have been working hard to get a lot of tutorials out for you to get back into crocheting and to start some of your gift giving ideas for the up coming holidays. Creativ Festival is around the corner and we hope to see many of you at the show! These next two weeks, I will be continuing to work on the igloo, thank you very much for the snowflakes. I still have to diva-tize the Nutcrackers and order the yarn needed for the show and our classes. Lots to do! Cheers!

Enjoy your week Diva Dan

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