This book kicks off with a table of contents, intro, and a bit about the authors and how The Crochet Crowd got started. It dives into the personal story of how crocheting was a lifesaver for the author during tough times. Sad beginnings turn into a happy tale of how crochet became a savior.

The book is packed with projects I really want to make. Patterns are easy to follow, with both step-by-step instructions and handy charts. The colorful photos of the projects are eye-catching, each with a little blurb about the item. They list out what you'll need: yarn, hooks, and other bits. They also explain special stitches and offer helpful notes for each pattern. Instructions start each pattern, and you can use the included charts, too.

Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for the opportunity to review a temporary digital ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.

Great book for all those interested in crochet. Lots of ideas on items to make. Well written and easy to follow

This is a very cleverly put together book. I loved the humor in the story telling at the start of the book

The patterns are varied, some rather intricate but fun to follow.

I've always been a huge fan of crafting, but one set that has always eluded me is crocheting. For someone who has been an avid knitter for years, I've been constantly frustrated by my inability to complete even the most basic of projects.

That is, until this book.

This book covers such a brilliant variety of projects over such a spectrum ability that there is truly something for everyone. What makes this volume all the more special is the authors personal story and inspiration, which add a touching and truly heartfelt aspect.

I was not sure about reviewing this because I am a follower of the Crochet Crowd. I already know how great this group is but I needed to know how Michael would approach doing a book about this subject. It is not a how to book but a personal account of his journey and all the people that helped make it happen.
I feel you would need to know the basic stitches of crochet in order to do the patterns within this book. There is a section to tell you the abbreviations but not telling you how to do a basic sc (ingle crochet), dc(double crochet) and so on. There are quite a few of these patterns I want to do, especially the Study of t he Journey Afghan!
I really enjoyed this book and the acknowledgement of all the people involved in this journey.

This book was a celebration of crochet, of passion, and of the need to find your place. Sure it is also a book about crochet, and you can find in there some interesting patterns. But this is not all. I discovered <b>The Crochet Crowd</b> while I was searching some crochet tutorials on youtube, and I like his style so I used some of them, and when I saw this book on NetGalley I was curious, but I was expecting something more classical, like your usual crochet book with maybe some anecdotes on the Crochet Crowd, but this book is way more personal than that. We get Mikey's story, and we get to see how crochet literally changed his life. And it was quite heartwarming. It is always good to see that your passions would help you out, but in this case, the help was pretty huge, and I think that the author was pretty brave to put himself bare like that. I appreciated it, and I think that his story can be really helpful out there.
And sure, the patterns in there help too. But the main part of this book, and the main reason I will recommend it is because of the story that we get to read between these pages.

I admit, I was not aware of these guys before I read this book. My mom was the avid crocheter, my jam is beads. I still love to look, though; it reminds me of my mom. She would've loved these two! And she would've enjoyed this book. This is essentially a crochet memoir- like a food memoir, but with crochet projects instead of recipes. About a third of the book is biographical: Mikey's crochet journey, the story of how The Crochet Crowd began and grew, and about members of The Crowd themselves. Then we get to the patterns! It should be noted that this isn't a book that's going to teach you to crochet; the authors have a youtube channel with thousands of tutorials, and patterns and tutorials on their website, and it makes sense that they want to direct you there (the information is also included at the back of the book). The patterns are clearly written, with stitch diagrams to help out (I haven't learned to read these yet, but I remember my mom loved them once she got used to them). These are really lovely projects, and I enjoyed the little stories about how each pattern came about. Lots of nice pics too! Sprinkled throughout are story pages (my term, I don't know what else to call them ha!), featuring local businesses, interesting tidbits about the history of crochet (I especially enjoyed learning about Irish lace!), etc, that are fun to read, and there are some very helpful tips for doing craft fairs, flea markets, etc.
To me, the projects seem most suitable to a crocheter with some experience, though the text will be inspiring to beginners, and there are some easier patterns- besides, beginners need something to strive for, amiright?. I love the positive, supportive vibe that runs through this book. It would make a great gift (for yourself or someone who loves hooking), and will help it's recipient make more great gifts!

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I absolutely love it there YouTube and this book does not disappoint The photos and descriptions are great would recommend to all my crafters.

The Crochet Crowd; Inspire, Create & Celebrate by Michael Sellick & Daniel Zondervan is about the beginnings of The Crochet Crowd, and includes patterns for you to join in with.

The Crochet Crowd is a community on social media, with videos on Youtube and patterns on their website, all around...yes, you've guessed it... crochet!  This is about how Michael (Mikey) got the idea, and his first taste of a community, and built it from there, with Daniel's help later on.  It's really lovely to read, and see hoe they made their place in the world when feeling so alone.  As mentioned, there are patterns for you to crochet, along with lots of photos, community members and their stories. 

The Crochet Crowd was published on 26th July 2021, and is available from Amazon and Bookshop.org.

You can follow and join The Crochet Crowd on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube and their website.

I was given access to this book in exchange for an unbiased review, so my thanks to NetGalley and to Nimbus Pulishing.

Before reading this book, I had never heard of The Crochet Crowd, which sounds like a delightful online community of crochet enthusiasts. The authors seem to be lovely people, and the personal stories about their paths to crochet are a strong part of the appeal of this book. The 15 well-explained patterns in the book are appropriate for various levels of crochet experience. This book is more an introduction to a thriving online community than an exhaustive compendium of patterns. I would have preferred a few additional designs, but the main function of the book seems to be to inspire readers with enthusiasm and encouragement. In this it succeeds amply, and the warm personalities of the authors are evident throughout these pages.

Thanks to Netgalley and Nimbus Publishing for a digital advance review copy.

4☆ A Delightful Crochet Book,
The Perfect Gift!


The Crochet Crowd is a fun and informative crafting book.

Not only is this gorgeous book all about Crochet it also takes you behind the scenes and introduces you to the author's and how their love and passion for Crochet simply shines throughout this book.

I've always wanted to try Crocheting but it's really Daunting to me.
My passion is knitting. But this book has inspired us to give it a go.

Although to be honest I really do feel this book might be better suited to those who are a little more advanced in Crochet, or those who have, at least tried Crocheting before!
Especially as to me the patterns look like there in another language, just as I know knitting patterns look to others. It all just takes a lil time.
The patterns are written row by row and there are also some illustrated charts to help show patterns guides and stitches.
I did however like the Abbreviations at the back of the book, which is a big bonus... oh and the fact they are also on Youtube is a winner for me!

Some of the gorgeous patterns to make include:
Scarfs, Headbands, Baby Blanket, Hats and Wraps.
The designs are beautiful and illustrated superbly.

Overall The Crochet Crowd would make a fantastic gift for someone who adores Crochet.

What a lovely book! I’ve been following The Crochet Crowd for years, so I was so excited to see that they had written a book! Part memoir, part pattern book, I really enjoyed it.

I loved reading The Crochet Crowd, I thought it was a fun read! I loved how bright and vibrant this book is and I enjoy how full of patterns it is.

I have to admit that I have no previous knowledge of Mikey, Diva Dan, and the hookers who make up the Crochet Crowd, but I'm a sucker for fine crochet books - and this one certainly qualifies. First up - I LOVED the fun, kicky layout of the book!

Perhaps a bit too much of it is taken up with Mikey's story. I would have preferred less bio, more projects, especially since the patterns that are included are SO gorgeous.

We are treated to fifteen patterns for hats, scarves, afghans, and more. (I have an affinity for infinity scarves, and, yep, there's a nice one here.) I'd say most of the patterns trend toward the more experienced crocheter. Directions seem simple enough, though the abundance of scary looking diagrams give me pause. (Then again, I'm a gal who uses mostly single and double crochet in making crocheted critters.) I'm assuming plenty of help will be available via the internet.

In the past few years it seems like the knitters have been getting all the COOL books, so it's nice to see crocheters finally get their due.

I'll definitely be buying this one!

As someone who learned how to crochet using youtube, I was intrigued to read this book. I have watched many of their video on YouTube and so it was only natural that I read it. I have to say that it's a great book and was well thought of too. I found a few good new patterns within the book and I'm glad I was able to review this book. I will most likely be purchasing it when it releases.

This is an interesting read about their personal crochet journeys with some fun photos.

Unfortunately, the recommended yarns for the patterns I liked best (Caron Cakes dusted cream and Bernat maker home decor) aren’t available in the UK so it would have been really helpful to know the weights of these to make substituting easier. As a result I haven’t tried the patterns, but they look well written.

This book contains 15 patterns for a variety of projects. They range from beginner to experienced. The illustrations help visualize the finished product. The author, Michael Sellick also gives a good explanation for different types of yarns and not being afraid of colors. Part of the book also tells how he became an avid crochet artist. He has video's available also. I received a copy of this ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.

The Crochet Crowd: Inspire, Created, Celebrate by Michael Sellick, Daniel Zondervan
Book starts out with table of contents then introduction and about the authors and just how the crochet crowd came about.
So many personal details and about how crocheting saved him while growing up. So sad to hear of the tragic upbringing and then again so very happy about how crochet saved him.
So many items in this book I want to make. Patterns are easy for all and even though they have row by row instructions there is also the option to use the chart to crochet.
Very colorful photos of the items. Each patterns starts with a paragraph about the item.
List of what you will need: yarn, hooks, other notions are listed. Special stitches are explained along with other notes for the pattern.
Instructions per round or row start the pattern and you can also use the chart format included.
Charts include stitch key. Photos with people in them they are all so happy, they must love what they are doing.
Like hearing of the idea of crochet cruises and swapping a square with others to make your own charity afghan or give it as a gift to another.
Love yarn tales stories, so cool!
1800's Ireland and potato famine and how Irish crochet came about.
Love the idea of the craft shows and how to watch and listen to what it is people want to buy.
Tips about how to be a success at the craft show is included!
Abbreviations are listed at the end and they explain how to make the stitches.
Tunisian abbreviations are also included with explanations of the stitches.
Resources via YouTube channel are listed. Acknowledgements and thanks lists yarn testers.
Love how the colors of the yarn tell a story along with just the right pattern.
Links online of where to find the authors are included.
Great resource book and pattern collection to keep on hand.
A KEEPER!
I received this review copy from Nimbus Publishing, MacIntyre Purcell Publishing Inc. via NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.
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What a delightful book! We read how Michael, and then also Daniel, ended up in the world of Crochet. Michael learns to crochet as a young person and even crochets later as a truck driver on the road to keep himself occupied in his downtime. That passion to crochet evolves into teaching others through his YouTube channel and sharing the enthusiasm of creating beautiful projects with yarn. I’ve been a crocheter for many years and love the great colorful pictures throughout the book and with the crochet patterns. I’ll be purchasing the paperback version of the book and have already noted a few patterns I want to make soon!

My first thoughts are this is a very busy book in terms of text and images. There is almost too much going on on each page and not much breathing space. I am very much a beginner in terms of crochet and I found the exercises just a bit too complicated to follow. There’s a wealth of information here but I think for me personally, I probably need to go back to basics and get to grips with some of the more basic stitches before attempting these projects.