Hey Sarah! Welcome back. I'm Mike's crochet assistant — I can help with patterns, techniques, yarn advice, and troubleshooting. What are you working on?
I'm stuck on row 14 of the cable scarf. The crossing part is confusing.
Row 14 is your first cable cross — exciting part! Here's the breakdown:
1. Slip 3 stitches onto your cable needle, hold to front
2. Knit 3 from your left needle
3. Knit 3 from the cable needle
Mike's tip: Keep your tension
loose on the crosses. Tight cables are the #1 beginner mistake.
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chunky-cable-scarf-pattern.pdf
Page 4, Row 14 — Cable Cross Instructions
What if I don't have a cable needle?
No problem! You can use:
• A spare DPN in a similar size
• A large bobby pin (works great for small cables)
• Even a chopstick for chunky yarn
Some people just let the stitches hang free — a little scary at first, but faster once you get the feel for it.
Thanks! What should I work on after the scarf?
Based on your progress, I'd recommend a granny square blanket next. It builds on your foundation chain skills and introduces color work.
I have a beginner-friendly pattern that uses the same worsted weight yarn you already have. Want me to pull it up?