Gallery is the second book from the Guy with the Hook. In Gallery, we visit the museum built up out of 12 wonderful chapters filled with beautiful crochet patterns based on iconic paintings by the greatest masters of all time. In each chapter, Mark explains a bit about the background of the chosen painting and, of course, his inspiration to turn a masterpiece into a crochet pattern.

Journey was the first book of the Guy with the Hook, which was released in September 2021. A year later, the same book was re-published under the name Crochet Journey for worldwide sales.

Meet the Scrappy Squares blanket, a pattern I’ve created to use up a pile of scrap yarn I have collected over time. When you knit, most of you will know a “Memory blanket.” This lovely pattern lets you create squares out of scrap yarns in a join-as-you-go method to create a blanket.

Welcome to Bohemian Rhapsody, a blanket crochet pattern inspired by the greatest and perhaps most iconic song made by the rock band Queen. Using this theme has been on my to-do list for a long time. As a Queen and Freddie Mercury fan, I have had the wish for a long time, but how can I turn such a song full of lyrics into a crochet piece? Well, ...

The Aztek artifact crochet pattern came to my mind after watching a documentary about newly found and discovered artifacts that belong to the Maya civilization. Especially the golden discs, which are decorated with so many small geometric decorations, and the golden coins took my attention. My mind immediately started translating these objects ...

It has been on my to-do list for quite some time to delve into the world of sock crocheting. And not a nice, thick bed sock or slipper, but just a sock that can also be worn in everyday life and does not feel like a second shoe. Actually, a sock that comes so close to a knitted sock. After many tests, experiments, and, above all, a lot of calcu...

Every year, I try to create a winter holiday pattern with the spirit of Christmas in it. However, I also want to create a pattern that can be used before and after the period of Christmas, more like a winter theme. And this year, I have made a garland to decorate your home. My Northern Tiles pattern inspires the garland – and, therefore, also c...

During my travels to Indonesia, I was often hit by woodcarving’s beauty and craftsmanship. It is widespread to carve java wood on the different islands of Indonesia, creating the most impressive statues that connect the daily life there. Not only are statues carved, but they also carve wall panels, decorative items and small offering places. Th...

Maelstrom is a great crochet pattern that lets you create a crochet pattern with almost 3-dimensional effects. I have always been fascinated by hurricanes and whirlpools because they draw you to the center. I started this pattern with the idea of a giant maelstrom where you have a view in the eye. All materials are taken on the wind’s streaming...

About a few years ago, I designed the Medina Mosaic Tiles, a pattern displaying the beautiful mosaic art found in the medinas throughout the Middle East. I have always been fascinated by Islamic geometric art, and it always intrigues me to discover new designs and motifs out of these wonderfully decorated walls and ceilings – primarily found in...

Welcome to Be-leaf! A mandala pattern full of leavy parts and a lot of nature-inspired influences. Like Euphoria, this is one of those challenging patterns as the design evolves in every Round. The final result, however, is breathtaking. You will find whole leaves, starting leaves, and even leaves with blossoming flowers. The title is a nice ge...

When visiting the shop of Stephen and Penelope in Amsterdam last year, I returned with some deliciously looking sock yarns. Although I can perfectly knit, I still prefer crocheting, and it came to my attention that most artistic patterns are made with knitting for sock yarns. So, I challenged myself to create something unique with the purchased...

Meet the History of the Leaves wrap. An ode to a product of nature; leaves. They come in many shapes, colors, and ways of use. I was inspired by them to create this lovely wrap pattern, which is a semi-lace look. Made in heavier weighted yarn - like the example, you can wrap yourself into it to protect yourself from cold weather. However, made ...

Ikebana is the Japanese art of creating flower arrangements. It is an ancient tradition that is creative and meditative. When performing the art of ikebana, creating a piece with perfect lines is essential by using all parts of a plant or flower. This quality makes a composition reflect the outside nature in your living room.

Fika is the Swedish word for a break in the day. Take a moment to drink a cup of coffee or tea – or at least regain some energy. Once you understand the concept of Fika, you will see how much it is worth. Take those moments for yourself and create a moment of joy between things. People who live by the terms of Fika often make soft and cozy spot...

The Hourglass Hat pattern is one of the few knitting patterns I have created. I have designed it with great pleasure and always love knitting in the fair isle technique. It is beautiful to show off symbols, repetitive patterns, and motifs. I was inspired by time for this design, and the main pattern for this hat holds an hourglass image. Time p...

This is my annual holiday pattern for the year 2022! Every year I try to come up with a winter-inspired pattern that fits perfectly within the holiday spirit, without having a project that consumes too much time and can only be applied within the holidays. So meet this year’s; Ice, a doily pattern full of texture and geometrics. I took a close ...

Fearless Feathers is a crochet pattern that lets you create a shawl with a lace look full of tiny feathers. This shawl is designed with a unique tension; you will create a shape like two bird wings folding over each other. I created this version within my mind of Hedwig from Harry Potter. The snow owl is my favorite bird, and I love that snow-w...

Kandinsky’s Theory is a pattern from my second book, Gallery. This book is based on iconic paintings by the greatest masters of time, including Kandinsky’s Concentric Circles - which this pattern is based on. The book is retiring soon; therefore, the patterns are also available individually as a download.

The Scholars blanket is a pattern from my second book, Gallery. This book is based on iconic paintings by the greatest masters of time, including Raphael’s School of Athens - which this pattern is based on. The book is retiring soon; therefore, the patterns are also available individually as a download.

Rembrandt’s Rug is a pattern from my second book, Gallery. This book is based on iconic paintings by the greatest masters of time, including Rembrandt van Rijn’s Nights Watch - which this pattern is based on. The book is retiring soon; therefore, the patterns are also available individually as a download.

The Great Wave pillow is a pattern from my second book, Gallery. This book is based on iconic paintings by the greatest masters of time, including Hokusai’s Great Wave of Kanagawa- on which this pattern is based. The book is retiring soon; therefore, the patterns are also available individually as a download.

Frida’s Flowers stool is a pattern from my second book, Gallery. This book is based on iconic paintings by the greatest masters of time, including Frida Kahlo’s self portraits - which this pattern is based on. The book is retiring soon; therefore, the patterns are also available individually as a download.

The Girl with the pearl earring is a pattern from my second book, Gallery. This book is based on iconic paintings by the greatest masters of time, including Johannes Vermeer’s Girl with the Pearl earring - on which this pattern is based. The book is retiring soon; therefore, the patterns are also available individually as a download.

The Spanish Tiles is a pattern from my second book, Gallery. This book is based on iconic paintings by the greatest masters of time, including Picasso’s La Guernica - which this pattern is based on. The book is retiring soon; therefore, the patterns are also available individually as a download.

The Butterfly Sail Shawl is a pattern from my second book, Gallery. This book is based on iconic paintings by the greatest masters of time, including Salvador Dali’s ship with the butterfly sails - which this pattern is based on. The book is retiring soon; therefore, the patterns are also available individually as a download.

The Egyptian Eye Throw is a pattern from my second book, Gallery. This book is based on iconic paintings by the greatest masters of time, including Gustav Klimt’s portrait of Adele - which this pattern is based on. The book is retiring soon; therefore, the patterns are also available individually as a download.

The Painted Stripes cushion is a pattern from my second book, Gallery. This book is based on iconic paintings by the greatest masters of time, including Vincent van Gogh’s Starry Night - which this pattern is based on. The book is retiring soon; therefore, the patterns are also available individually as a download.

Monet’s Mandala is a pattern from my second book, Gallery. This book is based on iconic paintings by the greatest masters of time, including Monet’s paintings of waterlilies - which this pattern is based on. The book is retiring soon; therefore, the patterns are also available individually as a download.

Lisa’s Wrap is a pattern from my second book, Gallery. This book is based on iconic paintings by the greatest masters of time, including Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa - which this pattern is based on. The book is retiring soon; therefore, the patterns are also available individually as a download.

Karadeniz Kilim is a mosaic crochet pattern that is inspired by Ottoman designs. Especially in the region around the Black Sea, these tiles and decorated buildings can be found, which form a rich inspiration for these types of designs. I gave this pattern a Turkish name as similar forms from this design were found in Istanbul when I visited it....

Meet Arabeska, a fun lacy square that can be joined together while creating. The pattern is based on some Ottoman influences, and it is a relaxing and easy pattern to make. Perfectly for using scrap yarns - or a color pack of mini balls, to use up, as this square only needs a few grams of yarn.

The name of this crochet pattern will actually conclude the entire design, it is a euphoric feeling it delivers to you after finishing it. A beautiful large mandala pattern can be crocheted into a ring or be used as a rug for example. For me, this pattern has an extra dimension when designing it. Crocheting is a part of my life that I won’t giv...

Meet Rambling Roots, a pattern that is made in the round. Like a seed of new life in nature planted in the ground, roots start to grow and expand throughout the earth. Most plants and trees start this way, and I find it fascinating to see. It is almost art to know how these roots ramble throughout the ground in an almost dancing routine. On the...

Some years ago, in a scorching summer (for Dutch conditions), I created the Soul of the Sea Shawl. A pattern inspired on the deep and dark blue sea. I always had a connection to the sea; wherever I am on this planet, and there is a sea or ocean nearby, I have to see it. The sea, for me, is a significant and untamable part of our world that huma...

Show the world that peace and charity is stronger than war and violence. And you did! In the past few days from March 2 to March 5 2022, all proceeds from the digital pattern of Seaside Serendipity went entirely to Giro 555. The umbrella organization of 11 international foundations that together provide all aid to refugees from Ukraine - but al...

Each year the Guy with the Hook has made the tradition to produce a Christmas-related crochet pattern. The year 2021 holds a new pattern in which you can create some lovely Christmas baubles. These Winter Wonder baubles hold the motif of a snowflake to express the feeling of Winter and the holiday season.

Here is Apollo’s Acknowledgement. A beautiful textured pattern that is inspired by the Greek god Apollo - son of Zeus. The history of the Greek gods is a vibrant and deep subject to get lost in, and once you start reading about all the different gods - you also learn they all had their abilities. Apollo, in this case, was known as the god of su...

Sometimes a crocheter craves a project that doesn’t require that much attention or experience. Last summer I had the same feeling. Vacation time was coming up, and all I wanted was to do something relaxing and straightforward. So, I made some samples and came up with a fabulous idea. Indeed, this pattern also blows you away by choice of colors ...

The Templar’s Cross Tablerunner is based on a travel story to Poland. It was the twelfth chapter of my book Journey and Crochet Journey. The books are retiring soon; therefore, the patterns are also available individually as a download.

The La Boca shawl is based on a travel story to Argentina - the city of the Tango. It was the eleventh chapter of my book Journey and Crochet Journey. The books are retiring soon; therefore, the patterns are also available individually as a download.

The Rainbow Subway blanket is based on a travel story to the subway of New York city. It was the tenth chapter of my book Journey and Crochet Journey. The books are retiring soon; therefore, the patterns are also available individually as a download.

Ketut’s mandala is based on a travel story to the small town of Ubud in Indonesia. It was the ninth chapter of my book Journey and Crochet Journey. The books are retiring soon; therefore, the patterns are also available individually as a download.

The Portuguese Tiles is based on a travel story to Lissabon in Portugal. It was the eight chapter of my book Journey and Crochet Journey. The books are retiring soon; therefore, the patterns are also available individually as a download.

The Irish Shores blanket is based on a travel story to the coasts of Northern Ireland. It was the seventh chapter of my book Journey and Crochet Journey. The books are retiring soon; therefore, the patterns are also available individually as a download.

The Rituals Pouf is based on a travel story to the city of Varanasi in India. It was the sixth chapter of my book Journey and Crochet Journey. The books are retiring soon; therefore, the patterns are also available individually as a download.

The Fading Light scarf is based on a travel story to the Northern Light in Greenland. It was the fifth chapter of my book Journey and Crochet Journey. The books are retiring soon; therefore, the patterns are also available individually as a download.

The Nazar mandala is based on a travel story to Bodrum in Turkey. It was the fourth chapter of my book Journey and Crochet Journey. The books are retiring soon; therefore, the patterns are also available individually as a download.

The Kamakura pin cushion is based on a travel story to Kamakura in Japan. It was the third chapter of my book Journey and Crochet Journey. The books are retiring soon; therefore, the patterns are also available individually as a download.

The Santa Maria Maggiore Rug is based on a travel story to a likewise named church in Rome. It was the second chapter of my book Journey and Crochet Journey. The books are retiring soon; therefore, the patterns are also available individually as a download.

The Rivendell shawl is based on a travel story to New Zealand. It was the first chapter of my books Journey and Crochet Journey. The books are retiring soon, and therefore, the patterns are also available individually as a download.

Odin is a lovely square with crocheted cables. Although cable work is more common in knitting, it is lovely to create them with some crochet. The Old Norse tales inspire this pattern. When you dive into the deep and rich history of it, you will find so many stories, characters, and ancient rune work. The Vikings loved to decorate their ships, h...

“My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies.”

Vincent’s Gift is a pattern based on the Almond Blossom painting by Vincent van Gogh. I was always fascinated by this painting of this great Dutch master. It was actually a gift for his brother, who became a father. For that reason, I have called this pattern the Gift of Vincent. It was a gift in giving a present, but it is also a perfect examp...

The third part of the Indian Flower crochet pattern collection is here. And it is a bag! Although the pattern could also be easily used as a lovely doily - the bag might be a stylish option to go with on a lovely summer day. The pattern is inspired by the sacred lotus images which you find all around India in sacred places. The center of this p...

Meet Yuna, a lovely triangular shawl that is a perfect pattern for any yarn and any occasion. This pattern is created with yarns from the Polish brand Kokonki. They sponsored me some yarns to work with, and here is the result. The pattern is named “Yuna” for a reason. Some years ago in Japan, I totally lost my way to the train station. Standing...

The Indian Flower Cushion is the second part of a collection of three Indian Flower patterns. This wonderful square design can be used as a square to create a blanket form or turn it into a cushion cover like the pattern suggest.

The Indian Flower Rug is a beautiful pattern with a thick and tense structure, making it perfect for laying on the ground. It will be the eye-catcher of your living room as the lotus leaves will draw your attention right away. It is one of the largest patterns I have ever written, and the whole pattern is created with overlay crochet techniques...

Meet Ottomania, a lovely solid stitch pattern which can be used in many ways possible. It is a free pattern made with Mr. Cey which is sponsored by the Dutch yarn store Pera & Pasha.

My very first holiday pattern is here. The Shimmering Snowflakes are perfect as decoration in your home during Christmas time. But even after Christmas they might fancy up your home a bit while the cold and dark winter stays. Let these snowflakes shimmer around as fresh snow does in the moonlight. The pattern holds three different snowflakes to...

The Mexican Tiles is the fourth mosaic tile pattern from my hand. It is based on the beautiful country of Mexico. The tile itself is designed with in the middle an extending square which might look like a Maya temple from above with its layers. The maze lines around them can also be found in old and historical images and items out of the Aztek....

Welcome to the Dia de los Muertos mini-CAL. A crochet-a-long which will take place over four weeks of time in which we create a stunning mandala/doily with as inspiration the Dia de los Muertos. The traditional Mexican holiday where we celebrate life and honor our passed ones and guide them to a good place in the afterlife. My design is just ma...

Sadako’s Blanket is a very special pattern for me. This pattern has such a background story about Sadako Sasaki, origami cranes, my journey through Japan, learning to fold origami cranes from a Japanese kid in a train and the use of color. It would we be way too long to all write down here, so for all that information please visit my website an...

To start off - i do not own any rights to this image or character - these belong to the creators and distributor of this comic character. This portrait is just a artistic expression on the character and will be available for free. Please note that it isn’t allowed to use this free chart for commercial ways to respect the copyrights of the creat...

I called the pattern Nirvana which is a very well chosen name from my side. Nirvana means in religion the highest state of life, the place where birth and death come together in a peaceful place of rest. The ultimate destiny we can wish for in life. As the pattern is, it is a circle of end and begin and a never-ending cyclus.As this pattern was...

The Kyoto wrap is a lovely and large project which can be made with several types of yarn and in different sizes and weigth as the seasons might change and you can adjust this pattern to any season. The pattern is inspired on the traditional Japanese fan dances which are often held in Kyoto - Japan by geisha’s. Each person who has ever seen thi...

This pattern is called “Alegria” which is the Portuguese and Spanish word for joy or happiness. I called the pattern after this word as sometimes you have a down moment in life. The things you want to accomplish doesn’t seem to succeed and it is sometimes better to accept it for a while. Once you pick those things up once again and you do succe...

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The Fishermen’s scarf is a cozy and warm scarf for the cold days. Especially made with a wooly yarntype this scarf will keep you warm. Made with simple stitchwork and just one repeative Row this pattern is ideal to work up fast. Also once you get how it is done it is perfect to crochet along watching your favourite series or movies.

The Northern tiles is the third mosaic tiles pattern from my hand. It started in the Middle-East with the Medina Tiles, after that we traveled to Tibet with the Tibet tiles and now we have landed in the Northern part of our world. These tiles cover the Northern region of our planet which have parts like the North Pole, Alaska, Scandinavia and I...

Maybe you don’t know the word shoji but i’m sure you know what is stands for. A shoji is a bamboo frame filled with paperwork, which are often used as walls in homes and temples around Asia. The bamboo frame can also be a wooden one or these days even plastic. I came up with these design due the fact i had one of these walls with the exact same...

Note : I do not own any copyright to the image of Salvador Dali or the inspiration pic this design is based on.

Don’t you love the sea ? The water rushing over the beach, the sunlight reflecting on the waves like a thousand shining diamonds. Or maybe the deep, dark world full of life under the water surface ? I feel the Sea has a Soul and can’t be tamed by anyone, it decided to do what it wants. This is where the inspiration for this lovely shawl full of...

As I had Some Scheepjes Skies Heavy left it couldn’t take long before i would do something with it. And so I can present the Windblower Case pattern. A beautiful case which I created to sleeve around my just new Ipad. However, you could easily fill it up with something else like crochethooks or scraps of yarn. Maybe a journal or a some precious...

This pattern was for a long time on my mind but it did get real form after my journey through China. The Lantern festival which is also called the festival of light is celebrated at New Years day in China. Thousands of burning lanterns are released on the river and float into the air. Everyone knows the famous pictures of it. The whole festival...

This the Cloud Catcher pattern. A free pattern which is available on my blog and especially made for the new Scheepjes Skies yarn. The pattern is a multifunctional one as it can be used to make a doily out of it or connect two sides and create a nice, round cushion.

The messier crochet pattern is a lovely circle formed project. It is inspired on Charles Messier and the famous M-objects he discovered through space. All ingredients are in this pattern : stars, spirals, dark holes, comets and even rockets. As this pattern contains many beads it is so beautifully detailed.

This crochet pattern is actually designed for one Scheepjes Whirl. It was my personal challenge to just take 1000 meters of yarn and see what would come out of it. And it has turned out really great. New Life is inspired on the evolution of our botanics. In the centre you start off by the planted seed that sprouds into some leafs that reach fo ...

This crochet tribute to Freddie Mercury was actually a personal project for me. As Freddie and his music have a special meaning for me personally i wanted to make something to honour him. Out of this came the idea to make a colorful image of Freddie out of yarn. As the first results were shown the comments did go crazy and many of you asked me ...

The Tibet Tiles is a mosaic crochet pattern. This pattern is the second edition of my tile patterns which holds different themes of places on our earth. The first edition was the Medina Mosaic Tiles which held as main theme the Mid-East region. Now with this second edition we have arrived in Tibet and in this pattern you will learn a lot about ...

When you know your way a bit around embroidery or sewing, you might know what a Biscornu might be. But to simplify it a bit more, it is not more or less then a cute pin cushion. Most of the time these cushions have a vintage look and are more common used as a decorative item, rather then practical putting needles in it. It can hold different mo...

When you know your way a bit around embroidery or sewing, you might know what a Biscornu might be. But to simplify it a bit more, it is not more or less then a cute pin cushion. Most of the time these cushions have a vintage look and are more common used as a decorative item, rather then practical putting needles in it. It can hold different mo...

When you know your way a bit around embroidery or sewing, you might know what a Biscornu might be. But to simplify it a bit more, it is not more or less then a cute pin cushion. Most of the time these cushions have a vintage look and are more common used as a decorative item, rather then practical putting needles in it. It can hold different mo...

When you know your way a bit around embroidery or sewing, you might know what a Biscornu might be. But to simplify it a bit more, it is not more or less then a cute pin cushion. Most of the time these cushions have a vintage look and are more common used as a decorative item, rather then practical putting needles in it. It can hold different mo...

When you know your way a bit around embroidery or sewing, you might know what a Biscornu might be. But to simplify it a bit more, it is not more or less then a cute pin cushion. Most of the time these cushions have a vintage look and are more common used as a decorative item, rather then practical putting needles in it. It can hold different mo...

The brick roads scarf is a free pattern especially designed for the new Scheepjes Whirl range - the Ombre Whirls. It was released with the announcement of these new colors.

Trinity is a design i created with the inspiration of the Celtic Trinity sign which has a rich history and lots of different meanings and explanations. If you like to read more about it or the beginning of the Trinity ornament you can read a full background story about it on my blog.

The Da Xiong Mao mittens are a fair isle knitting pattern that can be easily called : “the Giant Panda mittens”….cause thats whats the Chinese words actually say.

Here is the Sea Breeze blanket, a nice throw that would be perfect in my idea to use when you visit the beach, or maybe a picnic in the woods. It is a thick and really textured throw which has a summer and sea theme in it. But with a small change of colors i could imagine this blanket to be a cosy one in front of the fireplace while it is a col...

As the Solstice pattern was designed with an inspiration on one of my first made crochet patterns ever, this square came to my mind. As the Dreamchaser square pattern was the inspiration - which is the heart of the Solstice pattern in a slightly different way, i thought it would be nice to also give the Solstice a square. As the doily version i...

The idea for this pattern came to me at a day in June when the summer solstice was happening. I never thought of this cyclus as it happens and goes,but this day in June it got my attention. When you search for information about the solstice you directly see photos and group tours to the amazing Stonehenge formation where you can celebrate and e...

The Medina Mosaic tiles are inspired by the colorful and bright Mosaic designs you’ll find in many places around the Mid-East. I tried to capture these tiles’ mystic, complex and interior look. The mosaic- or also known as the interlocking crochet technique really suited the theme for this. The pointy corners and combined texture are really fit...

Inspired by a journey through Japan last year I made a few notes about a pattern idea that involved the sacred lotus flowers and the stunning blossom trees that is tourist visit idea number one when you go to Japan. I had an idea in my head to turn these wonderful gifts of nature into a crochet pattern. After a lot of designing and testing, the...

The Dreamchaser square is a beautiful pattern which include a step by step photo tutorial of how to make the square. Of course the square is inspired on the dreamchaser but also on Persian tiles.

A simple and easy to make pattern to create your own special hearts which are perfect for your home decoration. The hearts can be made in every size and color and there is even a empty chart included in which you can design your own heart with your own special signs. For example, make one wih your initials.

This project can be used as a large shawl to wrap around your neck or for example as a plade on the backside of your bed. The project requires a advanced experience of knitting stitches. The pattern is made up out of pieces which you constantly repeat. The pattern only has a written version and there are no charts, this too keep it simple and e...