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Newsletter
April 22nd, 2014 

Creativity comes from a conflict of ideas
-  Donatella Versace
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Mikey's Message to You!
Greetings! 
Get this cute frog and princess pattern.

Peep! Peep! Peep! It's that time of year again, the peeper frogs are back. If you have never heard a Peeper before, listen to this. The sound goes through your body and they peep from dust all night long. With a ravine in our backyard, you definitely know what is happening all spring long.

The worst frog is this one. Listen to this. He will be active in about a month from now for about 4 - 6 weeks! We cannot even open the windows of the house at night. We have a few live in a pond just below our bedroom window. Yes... nature is nice but the bags under my eyes isn't from hook'n into the late hours. It's those horny toads!

Now the princess and frog play set is my kinda frog! It doesn't mock me for when I need to frog my stitches! RIP IT... RIP IT!

Happy spring to you and yours!

Mikey
Final Week of the Crochet Mystery Adventure
Clue: A group of me is called a 'Tower'
Crochet Mystery Adventure Last week made our Crochet Mystery Adventure pretty obvious to some. Others were still thinking abstract and unusual. Congrats if you guessed right!

In the beginning, many were convinced it was a dinosaur, horse, donkey, rhino, dog and many more. As the clues come along, crocheters were starting to figure out exactly what the mystery is. The exciting part are the colours people are trying to come up with at the beginning. I personally think that this was such a fun way to think outside of the box and it doesn't matter what you choose. I just can't wait to see The Crochet Crowd Gallery full of coloured towers of something!

Your mystery creature stands nearly 2 feet tall when done. Today is the final set of clues to bring it all together.

I fell head over heels when I crocheted him back last November. I kept him a secret as I thought our audience would have fun with him. Special thanks to the designer, Michele Wilcox who designed this for Red Heart Yarns. It was a lot of fun!

You now have two weeks to complete your Crochet Mystery Adventure. Many people have opted to do more than one. Each submission is a new entry for the lovely giveaway draw compliments of Red Heart Yarns.

I would also like to thank AllFreeCrochet & Stitch & Unwind for being part of our mystery for this spring. It was a new concept for all of us. We would love your feedback if we should do this again in the fall.
 
We have started but if you want to get involved now, you still can. The photo isn't due until May 6th, 2014. Get Hook'n!
Party Like It's Your Birthday
On behalf of the 100's of thousands of us on The Crochet Crowd and our team here... We want to wish our Cathy a very happy birthday!

Behind the scenes, Cathy sends me links to music videos to cheer me up or to echo a feeling within a moment of time.

So for Cathy... here is your song for today!

You are very special to Daniel and I. You enrich our lives beyond measure.
New Challenge is Up. People are loving it, its quick! 
After a quick and simple project doing the spring has sprung challenge, Let those gloomy rainy days bring forth a Rainbow with our Spring Afghan Challenge as our next project. 

This Afghan will be a quickly, no sewing and colourful!

We already have people who have completed and are partying along with us at the finish line.


Winner of Spring has Sprung Crochet Challenge
The Spring has Sprung lucky draw winner is Ruth Smoluck of Philadelphia, PA.

We had nearly 730 entries of individual projects from fans across the globe. Challengers had a choice to make a Button Cowl, Scarf or Afghan.

Thank you to everyone who completed the challenge. Be inspired by the entire gallery of submissions.

If you are up for another challenge, you can try the Cheerful Afghan Challenge that is currently running.
A Picnic with the Lion 
With Summer coming up fast, Picnics are a great way to enjoy the sunshine, life and all it's bounty. Diva Dan loves to go up north to the beautiful Bruce Trails in Ontario which is only about an hour from where we live. His favourite spot is over looking the waters on a cliff near Lion Head, Ontario. He would often take a picnic and have a wonderful lunch enjoying the clean air, and watch the birds fly by. Peace at it's best.
Fireworks Blanket



Here are some great ideas to make for your Picnic event. 
  1. Crochet Evaporative Beverage Cooler
  2. Stunning Fireworks Hexagon Picnic Blanket
  3. Ripple Luncheon Mats
  4. Large Crochet Bowl 
  5. Leaf Napkin Rings
Afghans everywhere on Facebook
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Check out the patterns and pictures all week. Be inspired by our community sharing their projects

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Robert, has worked hard  and finished his Flower Throw. Great Job, Robert! Love the yellow and white. Stay happy and well! 
TOOOOO CUTE not to share! 'Tina's little kitten is saying to take a break! It's me time right now!'  The motifs are looking great. Can't wait to is done but kitty has other pans!
Naveen's first crochet project was the Octagon and Square Afghan. Congratulations on a job well done on a first try! 
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What's Hot and New on 'That's Pinteresting'
Pinning and being inspired has never been easier!

Please feel free to re-pin anything you see in our boards for your own Pinterest collections
Remember Pinterest is for you to be inspired with lots of ideas and inspiration, and we are here to encourage your creativity. Be sure to follow things that 'Pinterest' you. 
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This week's "Spring Cleaning" April 15th- April 28th, 2014 

Videos from Mikey's Library
How to Crochet Sashay to Finished Project
How to Crochet Sashay to Finished Project
How To Crochet Ocean Waves Afghan
How To Crochet Ocean Waves Afghan
How To Crochet Diaper Cover with Ruffles
How To Crochet Diaper Cover with Ruffles



How To Crochet Broomstick Lace Stitch
How To Crochet Broomstick Lace Stitch
How to Entrelac Crochet
How to Entrelac Crochet
How To Crochet Foundation Chain - RH
How To Crochet Foundation Chain - RH




MEGA GALLERY OF FREE PATTERNS
It's an early Christmas gift from me to you! Free Patterns! WOOO HOO!

Crochet Bag Patterns
Kid's Cool Crochet Projects
Cute Kid Crochet Projects
Crochet Jacket Patterns
Spring Crochet Patterns


I'm A Happy Hooker! Are you?
Happy Hooker Mugs Share the Love of Crochet

Due to popular demand from our fans, I've created several new designs to celebrate the love of crochet.

Introducing the Happy Hooker & Hooker Editions of The Crochet Crowd gifts. Most of us have a warped sense of humour when it comes to crochet. 

The bottom right mugs are now the new cups that are being put into the monthly crochet challenges that we do.

You don't have to wait to win one, you can purchase one of these plus many other items with these logos in our Online Gift Shop. Most orders are shipped within 24 hours.

Psst! There are travel mugs, lunch bags, tote bags, hats  and much much more to choose from.
More Helpful Crochet Resources

Colour Wheel Yarn Combos
Find a local charity or crochet group near you.

If you are part of a group, find out how to get listed on our world map for others to find you.

View Our Map

Are you stumped for colours? Try Diva Dan's Colour Wheel.

Diva Dan used his imagination to help our fans discover colour ideas.

View 70 Different Combos

Knot Just Yarn Blog

Mikey is an active blogger with topics. He blogs several times each week with inspiration, announcements and tips.

Visit Mikey's Blog

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 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 and Colleen Barden
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