Mikey from The Crochet Crowd

Mikey from The Crochet Crowd made this a special episode of the Yarn Thing podcast. michael-sellick-profile-pic

The Crochet Crowd started in 2008 under just a quick hobby YouTube Channel, for a fun hobby that quickly developed into a go-to resource for Crocheters. Mikey continued to see how far it would go. In October 2010, Diva Dan and Mikey decided to rename the company as The Crochet Crowd®. It was then we realized we were not just a crochet page, we were a true community. Our mission is to dish out inspiration all day, everyday and we do it all on The Crochet Crowd Facebook, Website and YouTube channel. crochet-crowd-logo

The Crochet Crowd can be followed through their website: TheCrochetCrowd.com, also found Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and make sure you subscribe to their YouTube channel.

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  1. Geri says:

    It was so great to listen to my two favorites, Mikey and Marly chatting today! You both have made me one super happy hooker!!!

  2. Lisa Henderson says:

    I am a “Happy Hooker”….lol. Loved the show and I love Mikey. I actually used his video for the Peppermint Throw so that I could help another crocheter with the this throw.

  3. Grace Lemon says:

    congratulations to all the happy hookers that won and or will win 🙂 Thanks for a wonderful show, it was my first ever pod cast viewing/listening. Thanks again to both Marley and Mikey!

  4. Diane says:

    Marly, it was a joy to listen to this pod cast. I loved you testimony. I just finished the No Stopping Me Now Shawl that was featured in a store in Alaska. I was on the Crochet Crowd Cruise. I truly hope you and Michael can do a Crochet Cruise together.

  5. Risdon Reynolds says:

    Love the shawl Mikey was hooking up and seeing all those Happy Hookers enjoying the pot cast was a blast. ( Was my first time listening to one).

  6. Sarah says:

    Great Show! Definitely a lot of “Happy Hookers” watching & listening to the show. I always like to watch both of your shows & videos to see what yall are making. & maybe learn something new rather it be a new technique or another skill like knitting.

  7. Mindy Blan says:

    This is the first time I have heard of your pod cast but since I am a HAPPY HOOKER it won’t be the last time I listen. Thank you for all the time and effort you put into all the things you do for the industry. It is truly appreciated!!

  8. Bonnie Ratcliff says:

    Another Happy Hooker here! Loved the show today and have now liked your page so I can follow along with your skills also. 🙂 Thanks for doing the show with Mikey. He taught me through his tutorials how to crochet in January of this year. I’ve been “hooked” ever since.

  9. LucyTustian says:

    I really enjoyed listening to this via your fb live broadcast. So glad I’m not the only happy hooker in the world! Hope the giveaway competition extends to people in the UK?? Lx

  10. Lisa Robinson says:

    One Happy Hooker here today! Day off, working on Christmas presents, and listening to Marly and Mikey talk! It’s like sitting down and getting together with friends!

  11. Lorraine Jones says:

    This was my first for Madly Bird. I really enjoyed it and I recently started following the Crochet Crowd. I lost my daughter is past Feb and found it very difficult to pick up my yarn and do something with it but watching Mickey gave me the courage to start doing my knitting and crocheting again. So I guess I am both a needle pusher and a happy hooker again. Will watch you both again for sure.

  12. samantha says:

    I have been a happy hooker for about 42 years….just finally got back into it seriously about a year ago….I learned entrelac from Mikey and made a 8ft x8ft blanket for my 6/3 brother. Then I found Marly and learned to finally knit! I am obsessed with hooking…..you both give me inspiration!!!! Keep those videos coming, because I spend my off hours on youtube watching them…..:P

  13. CraftyLadyMel says:

    I was definitely one happy hooker! My hubby, Frank, and I went on the Alaska cruise with Mikey and Diva Dan and had the best time ever! What is so funny is that I had asked Mikey if he had ever been on a podcast because I was an avid podcast listener. He said no, not yet. Guess who was my first podcast? MARLY!!! This has been a great show. Thanks so much Marly!!! I love the podcast! 🙂

  14. Debbie Carter says:

    I so enjoyed today Pod Cast. It was my first time listening and it was a hoot. You two happy hookers just make my day happy. Thank you for all that you do, it is greatly appreciated. Happy hooking and Happy Thanksgiving.

  15. Judi Cousar says:

    Wonderful show. Worked on my son’s blanket while I listened. I’m a happy hooker here in Rock Hill,SC. I’m very happy to know you 2 are friends. When my sister introduced me to Marly, I had already been following Mickey for several months. I felt like I was cheating on him to watch another teacher! Just kidding. You are both fabulous.

  16. Deann Hilgenbrinck says:

    love listening to you both and getting to know more about Marly. Thank you for addressing how you left red heart Mickey. I’m happy you left on good terms with them. I love being a happy hooker!!

  17. Tamara L McGurren says:

    Loved listening to the Podcast! I am definitely a happy hooker! Happy Love Mikey and the Crochet Crowd and happy to have found Marly Bird’s site and podcast!

  18. Teresa Shealy says:

    So many Happy Hookers all listening to two of our leaders. So nice to hear both of you taking different perspective on topics we all love.

  19. Edith Nielsen says:

    Oh how this podcast makes me smile … and giggle …
    When you skip a tuesday or thursday Marly … I can´t concentrate ….
    I need my Marly-fix twice a week. 😀

    Diva Dan and Mikey are some of my favorite male-hookers
    Always new things to learn – always new things to test.
    And always with a smile and “glimse” in the eyes.
    You make me curious and want to explore even more with all the different things yarn can do.

    I am a knit and crochet teacher here in Denmark.
    I´m a designer as well….. so my live is full of yarn-things
    And I fell very blessed to be a happy hooker
    Have a fantastic week
    Best wishes
    Edith

  20. Barbara Coulbourne says:

    Loved the show…you and Marley are dangerous together! I am also a Happy Hooker and have followed you (and Diva Dan) forever. Hope we get to see that shawl win it’s done, got some cakes in need of a project, you got me addicted to cakes…I love that yarn!

  21. Robin says:

    I am a long time happy hooker. I love any second I can have a hook or needles in my hands. Love your show Marly and love your videos Mikey. Happy hooking…

  22. Kathy M. says:

    I loved the show it was so fun and interesting. I have been a happy hooker the last couple of weeks because it helps with stress.

  23. roseruffolo says:

    Hi Marly, it was nice to listen in to both you and Mikey on this week’s podcast. I was lucky enough to meet Mikey here in Toronto at the Creativ Festival. He really is the same in person as he is on Youtube. That is to say that he is AMAZING! I wish Mikey continued success and much happiness.

    Here’s to “Happy Hookers”!
    Rose

  24. Anne Crawford says:

    Loved this podcast. It was a pleasure to listen to 2 open, honest and funny friends talk about their lives and their industry. I am mostly a knitter but plan on watching Mikey and becoming a happy hooker !

  25. Ray Wachsmann says:

    You are both so inspirational! Although I’ve been a Happy Hooker for more than 30 years, you two inspire me to do more and more! Thank you!

  26. Sherry Sterrett says:

    Loved today’s show! Was my first time listening to both of you on a live event, laughed my butt off! Love your enthusiasm Marley, and it was great watching you crochet so fast Mikey! Oh and most importantly..I am a HAPPY HOOKER 🙂

  27. Amy says:

    I enjoyed listening to Marly and Mikey. I’d love to go on one of Mikey’s crochet cruises. That would make me a really happy hooker.

  28. [email protected] says:

    Thank you for entertaining me on a boring drive through the middle of nowhere for a business trip. Since I was driving I couldn’t be the happy hooker hooking away on a project, so i did the next best thing, caught up on your great podcast =)

  29. Michelle says:

    I’m always happy when I’m hooking, LOL! Fun and informative podcast. Just call me a happy hooker. Thank you all.

  30. Ida Williamson says:

    I would definitely be a Happy Hooker to hook at Disney! I have taken yarn to the parks and on Disney Cruises before. Thanks for another great show!!

  31. Robin Berry says:

    Any time I have my hooks and yarn out I am one Happy Hooker. When I first started crocheting I went to the internet and found Mikey, He taught me how to love my balls and making my stitches loosey goosey.

  32. Teri Kamper says:

    I love both Mikey and Marly. It NO surprise they are friends. Thank you for your videos. Because of them I`m

    a happy hooked.

  33. Jill H. says:

    I’m a longtime happy hooker and a newer knitter, and even newer podcast listener, love listening while I work 🙂

  34. Lorraine Sutherland says:

    I really enjoyed hearing the interview with Marly and Mikey. You guys are such a hoot! I am one happy hooker when I crochet. Thanks for another great podcast!

  35. Heather Gillespie says:

    A great show! Love listening and always get a kick out of Mikey from the Crochet Crowd! Thanks for making me a Happy Hooker and feeding the creative beast!

  36. Mary Kay says:

    I was a happy hooker many years ago, but knitting stole me away. Mikey has inspired me to revisit those skills! Thanks for such a happy podcast!

  37. Suzanne says:

    I am a happy hooker wannabe. We are so fortunate to have good people like you two to teach us these techniques. Thanks for sharing your talent!

  38. Showanda says:

    I am a happy hooker of three years now and also love watching Mikey’s YouTube videos. They’ve definitely helped me work through some problems! Just discovered your podcasts and am enjoying playing catch-up!

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