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Newsletter
November 25th, 2014 

Thanksgiving, after all, 
is a word of action.

W.J. Cameron

Thank you for being part of The Crochet Crowd Online Crochet Community 
 
 ...and we're FREE!  
Mikey's Message to You!


It's our American friend's turn to enjoy Thanksgiving as it's coming at the end of this week! After this holiday, Christmas is directly ahead. Today marks the day that Christmas is only 1 month ahead!

Christmas can be crazy at the stores with lines and short fuses, fights over the parking lot spaces and people confused on what to get others. For me, my Christmas ideas are usually done with my two hands putting my Netflix time to good use. Give me a pattern and some yarn and I can listen to Christmas music for hours sipping on a tea and occasionally petting my cats!

While some people may be circling the mall for hours and hours... you will find me flipping through websites for ideas. You know when you find a pattern you love, the heavens opens up and the angels sing on high. Your yarn looks like gold and you are ready to get comfy with a new project. You hook with a twinkle in your eye and you tell people not to bug you while you settle into the new pattern.

For free Christmas Patterns and Ideas, you can visit the following website and glance with glee!

Yarnspirations

You can always visit The Crochet Crowd Website as I am featuring new ideas and video tutorials all of the time.

   Mikey
Amazing! Crochet can be so Beautiful!
Have you every used Amazing� Yarn by Lion Brand. This stuff is nice! Soft, warm and light weight. Mikey and I would love to have a whole shelf of this yarn. A soft blend of colours and great colour colour selection. Check out Mikey's version of his crochet tree. Doesn't it look fabulous!

Here are some patterns that Lion brand has for this yarn and don't forget that they have this yarn on 30% Today Only for Black Friday Week!  But through-out the week they also will have the following:

Advance Coupon Codes

TUESDAY: 30% off all colors of Amazing yarn, coupon: AMAZING30

WEDNESDAY: 25% off the LB Collection�, coupon: LBY25

THURSDAY: HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Visit lionbrand.com for a special message from our family to yours!

FRIDAY: 30% off Lion Brand hooks, needles and notions, coupon: LION30

 
Polaris Hat 
 
 
Winter is here, but don't be cold about it with this hat!

This is a textured winter hat called the Winter Blast Hat. It's supposed to sit like a slouchy but you can roll up the brim if you wish for that look too. The original pattern is completed with Red Heart With Love but I substituted the yarn ...Continue to make this really neat winter hat�

It gets dark early! Wear Reflective for those early evenings!

Be more more visible in the dark and put the cool into wearing winter wear that is unique and fun to wear Reflective Beanie. This is crocheted with the Red Heart Reflective Yarn. When light hits it, it reflects back. It's remarkable. Next time you are the yarn ...Click here for the video and pattern tutorial�

Re-Vamp of the most popular stitch!

The Catherine Wheel Stitch is one of my ultimate favourite crochet stitches. I love how the stitches are tighter together and the circles it leaves behind leaves me with a sense of pride at the end of the project. This article will have the written and video ...Create a fabulous afghan with the Catherine stitch�

Does Size Matter? Make it bigger!

This Jumbo wheel is another version of the Catherine Wheel Stitch. I love how big the wheels are! This version will create a dramatic effect to your projects leaving yourself  with a sense of AWE at the end of the project ...Continue to learn to do the the Jumbo version�




Make It Merry with 34 Patterns Red Heart Yarns presents Make It Merry with 34 Patterns celebrating Christmas for knitters and crocheters. Inside this festive eBook are wonderful assortments of Christmas projects which include ornaments, decorations, afghans and more. Red Heart really does a great job of giving everyday crocheters ...Continue reading Mickey's blog�




Videos with Mikey
How To Crochet Infinity Scarf, Mobius or Cowl
How To Crochet Infinity Scarf, Mobius or Cowl

Crochet Corner to Corner Scarf Tutorial
Crochet Corner to Corner Scarf Tutorial

Crochet Chevron Chic Baby Dress Tutorial
Crochet Chevron Chic Baby Dress Tutorial

Crochet Snowflake
Crochet Snowflake

Crochet Wavy Long Wristers Tutorial
Crochet Wavy Long Wristers Tutorial

In Love with Color Afghan
In Love with Color Afghan

"Bottles Up!" says our Sheri, guest blogger of The Crochet Crowd

It's time for the HO-HO-Holidays and Bottle Buddies are here. If you're anything like me there's a party or two on your to do list and you're going to want to bring a hostess gift. Here's a fun idea to jazz up that bottle of wine you ... The post Bottle Buddies Pattern + Printable Template appeared first on The Crochet Crowd. ...Continue reading Sheri's little party idea�

Facebook fans just love showing THEIR ideas and we love it too!
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Check out the patterns and pictures all week. Be inspired by our community sharing their projects. Let our Community help you find patterns. 

We love Show 'N Tell. Show your creativity on our Facebook Fan Page. Learn More on how to post your own pictures to our Facebook.  
 
With all the creativity happening, we marvel and just spend our days in AWE with our fans! The work that you share on Facebook are just amazing! You inspire us, You share your love with us, and YOU are the best no matter what level of crocheter you are! 
Sam did an outstanding job on these Christmas Trees. Chaining three strands of yarn using a 5 mm hook and then glueing onto a foam cone. This is just very well done and a simple and stunning project!!!
Claudia mentioned this is a work in prgross but this looks fabulous! Love the sparkle green trim and what a great way to use stars! Another fantastic idea to make Christmas trees!
Gay Starboard create her first Christmas tree forest using Mikey's Video and pattern. Looking Awesome! Love the white snow effect on these trees. Add some quilt stuffing and some deer ornaments and you have a winter wonderland.
Cherie is ready to wear her Black Friday Top Hats. Here is the video to Mikey's Top Hat. Well done on these hats Cherie!
Yarn Twist is working on her Christmas Wreath. It is looking great and love the crochet poinsettias!
Amanda is showing off her Turkey. Great decoration for Thanksgiving coming up and even for Christmas! This is very cute and well done making this!

Yarnspirations.com Where Yarn inspiration is at it's best!


Pull-Through Pompom Scarf

Double Loop Cowl

Hot Water Bottle Cozy

Santa's Gift Basket

Snowflake Pillow


Help create the World's Largest Christmas Stocking and join for a great cause.

Make a Difference with the World's Biggest Stocking Caron Yarns with the new Caron United Yarn is creating a difference this Christmas Season with creating the World's Biggest Stocking. Everyone is invited to participate to send in granny squares. There is a free pattern provided. The squares will be re-purposed  ... Join in with the cause and lets make it fun event creating the largest Christmas stocking�

 

Black Friday Week at the E-Tent
Check out this sale! 
The Christmas Gift Guide
The New Christmas Gift Guide from Yarnspiartions. Check out the interesting ideas that can spark some creative gift giving this year. Click on the photo to search through their lookbook. 
Have Friends that Love to Crochet?
 
 
Forward this Newsletter to them and let inspiration fill and explode with joy and passion. 



Loads of amazing free patterns on Redheart.com
The Crochet Crowd is controlled by Michael Sellick and Daniel Zondervan, Creative  Directors and Video Hosts. You may find grammatical errors or typos in this newsletter. While we try our very best and we are all human, a few errors may slip between the stitches which only makes this newsletter more interesting. That's our excuse and we are sticking by it. 
 
Sincerely,

The Crochet Crowd Team with Michael Sellick, Daniel Zondervan, Cathy Cunningham, Colleen Barden & Laura Jean Bartholomew.
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