The Crochet Crowd: Inspire, Create & Celebrate

by Michael Sellick, Daniel Zondervan

Overview

As a solitary young boy, Michael Sellick took refuge in the art of crocheting. As an adult, that refuge would grow into a passion. He started sharing videos to fellow crocheters in something he called The Crochet Crowd — a far-flung group that now includes three million people around the world on Youtube, Facebook and Instagram. For Mikey the passion and joy are stronger than ever, and now he's hanging with the "in" crowd too: The Crochet Crowd.
Packed with pictures, personality and 15 patterns, this book will resonate with first-time and experienced crocheters alike. Crocheters will be treated to an exclusive collection of patterns for afghans, scarves, hats, cowls and other items that emphasize the texture, colour and coziness that Mikey and Dan have become known for.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781772761603
Publisher:	MacIntyre Purcell Publishing Inc.
Publication date:	09/01/2021
Pages:	148
Sales rank:	93,709
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 10.70(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Michael Sellick is a lifelong crafter and crocheter. He loves teaching and interacting with the community that he meets in person and online. He especially loves seeing his Crochet Crowd friends try new things — watching them learn and grow through the process.
Daniel Zondervan is the other half of The Crochet Crowd. "Diva Dan" began his career in the limelight as a classically trained musician, working as a professional choir and handbell director and a church organist. He has an incredible eye for colour and design.

While this book is by Daniel and Michael, the story belongs to the crochet community. Cheers to you.

Editorial Reviews

INCREDIBLE
"I love how this book begins with their background and gives a real and raw look at their journey. Then you get a plethora of incredible crochet patterns! Gorgeous wearables, blankets, and home décor filled with color and creativeness can be found on every page."
— Sarah Zimmerman, author of Crochet Cute Critters and founder of RepeatCrafterMe.com

SAY GRILLED CHEESE
"Two of the most magnetic, funny, smart and therapeutic guys I've ever met. Like your favorite comfort food (Say Grilled Cheese!) they accept you for who you are and make you feel connected to their world. I love their energy, thoughtfulness, design expertise, and overall amazingness!"
— Courtney Talkington, JOANN, former Manager, Marketing Planning & Execution

MASTERS OF THE HOOKAVERSE
"Mikey and Diva Dan are absolute masters of the 'hookaverse'. Their inspiration and community spirit keep them at the forefront of the crocheting world. But what makes them so special is their approachability and their down to earth attitude. For this, their fans absolutely love them. And 'The Boys' love them back."
— Sherry Leybovich, ECCS, LCS, CTA

From the Publisher

Sellick and Zondervan, known as Mikey and Diva Dan to their legions of social media followers, are the creative community builders behind "The Crochet Crowd," a popular, long-running YouTube channel. In their first book, they share personal stories about their crochet journeys, illustrated with quirky photos, describing how they built their crochet business from Mikey's first video about crochet basics into a global sensation. The colorful projects, designed by Selick and Zondervan along with designers from the Crochet Crowd community, range from small accessories like hats and scarves to intricate afghans, and the authors use yarns that are inexpensive and easy to purchase at big-box craft stores, ensuring that the finished items are both durable and washable. Project instructions include both written and charted instructions. VERDICT It's easy to understand why Mikey and Diva Dan became YouTube sensations; their love of crochet shines throughout this book, and their delightful stories will charm readers. This lively, fun collection is a must for their fans, and is likely to bring additional crochet enthusiasts into their crowd.

.—Nanette Donohue

★ 12/03/2021

Sellick and Zondervan, known as Mikey and Diva Dan to their legions of social media followers, are the creative community builders behind "The Crochet Crowd," a popular, long-running YouTube channel. In their first book, they share personal stories about their crochet journeys, illustrated with quirky photos, describing how they built their crochet business from Mikey's first video about crochet basics into a global sensation. The colorful projects, designed by Selick and Zondervan along with designers from the Crochet Crowd community, range from small accessories like hats and scarves to intricate afghans, and the authors use yarns that are inexpensive and easy to purchase at big-box craft stores, ensuring that the finished items are both durable and washable. Project instructions include both written and charted instructions. VERDICT It's easy to understand why Mikey and Diva Dan became YouTube sensations; their love of crochet shines throughout this book, and their delightful stories will charm readers. This lively, fun collection is a must for their fans, and is likely to bring additional crochet enthusiasts into their crowd.—Nanette Donohue, Champaign P.L., IL

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