Mikey from The Crochet Crowd made this a special episode of the Yarn Thing podcast. 
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. 
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.
If you missed getting to hear this visit LIVE on the Yarn Thing podcast, you can listen to the episode, it’s still where it aired originally as an archived episode: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/yarnthing/2016/11/17/mikey-from-the-crochet-crowd or with your favorite podcast catcher like iTunes or Stitcher Radio.
kmmrky says
November 17, 2016 at 3:04 pmHappy Hooker! Great video/chat today
Geri says
November 17, 2016 at 3:04 pmIt was so great to listen to my two favorites, Mikey and Marly chatting today! You both have made me one super happy hooker!!!
Jackie Watson says
November 17, 2016 at 3:05 pmWhat a great show! Lots of happy hookers listening and watching today!
Diane Nyquist says
November 17, 2016 at 3:07 pmClemson Tigers are Happy Hookers!
Tracey doyle says
November 17, 2016 at 3:07 pmLived listening and being one of the happy hookers in thd world
Lisa Henderson says
November 17, 2016 at 3:08 pmI 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.
Vicki says
November 17, 2016 at 3:10 pmYou both made this happy hooker smile with your awesome show. 🙂
Andrea Lee says
November 17, 2016 at 3:11 pmLove the cast today with happy hookers
Gina says
November 17, 2016 at 3:14 pmI’m a happy hooker from Pennsylvania
Stephanie cahow says
November 17, 2016 at 3:14 pmHappy hookers this was an awesome podcast hope to hear more with you two together!!!!!!!
Tori Gonzalez says
November 17, 2016 at 3:16 pmI Like Big Balls and I Cannot Lie. Loved the podcast. ❤️
Grace Lemon says
November 17, 2016 at 3:16 pmcongratulations 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!
Cricket Fox says
November 17, 2016 at 3:16 pmIt was a great show, love mikey and have learned so much from him and Marly
Lisa Paulk says
November 17, 2016 at 3:16 pmHappy Hooker. I loved the show, when I grow up i want to be just like you too. Love you both.
Mary says
November 17, 2016 at 3:16 pmI just love Mikey! This was a great idea to have you both live. Mikey’s keyword for the prize is Happy Hooker!
Diane says
November 17, 2016 at 3:17 pmMarly, 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.
Darlene C says
November 17, 2016 at 3:17 pmHappy Hookers
Margie Carroll says
November 17, 2016 at 3:17 pmYou two made that hour and fifteen minutes fly by! Can I take you to my next dentist’s appointment?
Risdon Reynolds says
November 17, 2016 at 3:17 pmLove 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).
Catherine Keller says
November 17, 2016 at 3:18 pmThat was so much fun!!! A fun, fun show!!
Anna. Sauter says
November 17, 2016 at 3:18 pmWonderful show, really enjoyed listening to both of you. Marley — you sure talk fast!!
Susan Oeltjen says
November 17, 2016 at 3:18 pmI am a happy hooker and also a knotty knitter. Such a fun and ineresting episode. Thank you.
Sarah says
November 17, 2016 at 3:19 pmGreat show! We all know there were lots of “Happy Hooks “watching &listening in on the show.
Catherine Keller says
November 17, 2016 at 3:20 pmLoved the show! So fun to listen to!!
Rebecca Stacey says
November 17, 2016 at 3:21 pmI am a happy hooker! Loved watching you live with Money! So much fun!
Kelly says
November 17, 2016 at 3:22 pmHappy Hooker!! Loved the show today!
Christine Peterson says
November 17, 2016 at 3:22 pmI really enjoyed today’s show. Love you both, Mikey and Marley.
Barb says
November 17, 2016 at 3:33 pmLove being a Happy Hooker
Kelly Coyne says
November 17, 2016 at 3:34 pmI watched the shoe through Micheal. He and you sound great Marly. Have a great day
Kelly Coyne says
November 17, 2016 at 3:35 pmShow. Sorry typo
Becky says
November 17, 2016 at 3:43 pmNew to your show loved it!
Merrie Eggleston says
November 17, 2016 at 3:59 pmWas wonderful gathering a bunch of happy hookers together!
Sarah says
November 17, 2016 at 4:08 pmGreat 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.
Mindy Blan says
November 17, 2016 at 4:34 pmThis 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!!
Bonnie Ratcliff says
November 17, 2016 at 4:39 pmAnother 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.
Sharon says
November 17, 2016 at 4:47 pmI’m an Older Than Dirt Happy Hooker! Loved the Show, Thank You! <3
LucyTustian says
November 17, 2016 at 4:50 pmI 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
stitcheanne says
November 17, 2016 at 4:52 pmI really enjoyed the chat today as I’m sure all the other Happy Hookers did too.
Missy Schmidt says
November 17, 2016 at 4:56 pmCan we make this a regular thing? I was one happy hooker listening to 2 of my favorotes!!!
Lisa Robinson says
November 17, 2016 at 5:09 pmOne 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!
Lisa Stallingsworth says
November 17, 2016 at 5:21 pmI’m a Happy Hooker & absolutely love watching your videos!
Lorraine Jones says
November 17, 2016 at 5:30 pmThis 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.
samantha says
November 17, 2016 at 5:36 pmI 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
Karen Smith says
November 17, 2016 at 5:37 pmI’m a happy hooker!
Karen says
November 17, 2016 at 5:51 pmHope this is just the first of many for me of the conversation between Marly and the Happy Hooker! 🙂
Rebecca Russo says
November 17, 2016 at 6:02 pmLoved the show today! Happy Hooker over here!
CraftyLadyMel says
November 17, 2016 at 7:00 pmI 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! 🙂
Debbie Carter says
November 17, 2016 at 7:02 pmI 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.
Beatrice Brown says
November 17, 2016 at 7:04 pmThank you both! For helping me be one HAPPY HOOKER! Lots of love to you
Stephanie cahow says
November 17, 2016 at 7:40 pmHappy hookers that was an awesome interview you two should do more podcasts together
Judi Cousar says
November 17, 2016 at 8:25 pmWonderful 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.
Kimberly says
November 17, 2016 at 8:30 pmI loved the show today. Lots of happy hookers today! Thank you for all you both do!
Kimberly
Deann Hilgenbrinck says
November 17, 2016 at 9:04 pmlove 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!!
Tamara L McGurren says
November 17, 2016 at 9:07 pmLoved 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!
Kathy says
November 17, 2016 at 9:15 pmInteresting episode, learned lots…oh yeah…happy hookers indeed
Jen says
November 17, 2016 at 9:38 pmHappy Hookers unite! I’m a happy hooker too yass hunny love this!!!
Evelyn Stevens says
November 17, 2016 at 9:52 pmI just love both Marly and Mikey. I’m a happy hooker.
Teresa Shealy says
November 18, 2016 at 12:07 amSo 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.
Katheryn Nowlin says
November 18, 2016 at 12:59 amHappy Hooker here and Happy hookers everywhere hehehe Love you all and keep it real.
Edith Nielsen says
November 18, 2016 at 1:15 amOh 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
Paula Allard says
November 18, 2016 at 1:42 amHappy Hooker! Love you both a bunch, thanks for all you teach us!
Barbara Coulbourne says
November 18, 2016 at 5:04 amLoved 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!
Robin says
November 18, 2016 at 8:14 amI 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…
Kathy M. says
November 18, 2016 at 8:45 amI 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.
roseruffolo says
November 18, 2016 at 9:29 amHi 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
Roseanne says
November 18, 2016 at 10:14 amWhat a fun time. Glad to listen to both of you and to be a Happy Hooker
Anne Crawford says
November 18, 2016 at 10:20 amLoved 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 !
Trudy Cairns says
November 18, 2016 at 11:08 amHappy hooker here. Enjoyed your stories.
Bernadine Trawinski says
November 18, 2016 at 12:06 pmWhat an awesome podcast yesterday. Happy Hooker from Tampa, Florida
Ray Wachsmann says
November 18, 2016 at 1:01 pmYou 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!
Chris Lopez says
November 18, 2016 at 7:01 pmLots of fun on the podcast today. I was a knotty knitter before I became a happy hooker but I love them both.
Sherry Sterrett says
November 19, 2016 at 1:19 amLoved 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 🙂
Mary L. says
November 19, 2016 at 6:46 amI’m a happy hooker in training! Great podcast as usual!
Vicki Lynch says
November 19, 2016 at 6:46 pmI watched some of Marly’s tutorials to learn how to crochet and become a happy hooker.
Amy says
November 19, 2016 at 6:57 pmI 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.
Geraldine Scott says
November 19, 2016 at 7:58 pmGreat interview today! I need to check out the Crochet Crowd! I wanna be a happy Hooker!
Amberly says
November 20, 2016 at 6:56 amListening to this podcast made me a happy hooker
colleenstorzek@yahoo.com says
November 20, 2016 at 11:39 amThank 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 =)
Michelle says
November 20, 2016 at 2:13 pmI’m always happy when I’m hooking, LOL! Fun and informative podcast. Just call me a happy hooker. Thank you all.
Trisha says
November 20, 2016 at 11:50 pmI’m a happy hooker, love the craft.
Mary Proctor says
November 21, 2016 at 12:19 amReally enjoyed listening to two happy hooker friends chatting
Itashka Wunderlich says
November 21, 2016 at 1:14 amI’m a happy hooker, love the podcast!
Ida Williamson says
November 21, 2016 at 1:03 pmI 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!!
Jody says
November 22, 2016 at 8:37 amI’m more of a knitter but after listening, I’m going to try to be more of a Happy Hooker!
Robin Berry says
November 22, 2016 at 2:08 pmAny 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.
Katie Pederson says
November 22, 2016 at 5:45 pmHappy hooker! Great show!
Katie Pederson says
November 23, 2016 at 9:29 pmHappy hooker! Great show! I really enjoyed listening to you two chat.
Teri Kamper says
November 24, 2016 at 5:40 pmI love both Mikey and Marly. It NO surprise they are friends. Thank you for your videos. Because of them I`m
a happy hooked.
Loretta says
November 26, 2016 at 11:31 amProud to say that I am a happy hooker!
Cheryl Clemons says
December 1, 2016 at 10:50 amLoved listening to Mikey on the Podcast. I am proud to say I am a Happy Hooker.
Jill H. says
December 1, 2016 at 11:49 amI’m a longtime happy hooker and a newer knitter, and even newer podcast listener, love listening while I work 🙂
Alicia A says
December 2, 2016 at 7:47 pmLove hearing how Happy Hookers can help each other.
LifeOnAHomestead says
December 3, 2016 at 6:26 pmSometimes it’s strange to think about myself and others as a “Happy Hooker”, but that is what we are when we love to crotchet.
Lorraine Sutherland says
December 8, 2016 at 4:43 amI 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!
Suzanne says
December 8, 2016 at 10:50 amI’m a happy hooker novice. I need to put some more effort into my crochet skills. Thanks for a great interview!
Jackie Watson says
December 8, 2016 at 11:14 amWho doesn’t love being a Happy Hooker??
mary says
December 9, 2016 at 12:40 pmProud to say …I am a HAPPY HOOKER!! lol
Heather Gillespie says
December 10, 2016 at 1:05 amA 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!
Steph says
December 10, 2016 at 5:17 pmI’ve been a happy hooker since I was 13! :o)
Mary Kay says
December 11, 2016 at 11:33 amI 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!
Suzanne says
December 12, 2016 at 8:12 amI 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!
Showanda says
December 15, 2016 at 12:39 amI 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!
amy says
December 21, 2016 at 8:18 pmLearning about Mikey’s website and videos, has made me a Happy Hooker. I never knew about it before. thanks
Sarah Short says
January 9, 2017 at 10:25 amIt was so great listening to Mikey and Marly today! You both have made me one very happy hooker!!!