Learn crochet from Mike, a seasoned instructor with 10+ years of experience. Get pattern walkthroughs, technique troubleshooting, yarn advice, and personalized guidance. Mike's agent acts as a companion to his patterns — helping you learn, not replacing the craft.
What I can help with
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Pattern walkthroughs — Step-by-step guidance through any of Mike's patterns with row-by-row explanations
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Troubleshooting — Fix tension issues, uneven edges, counting mistakes, and other common problems
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Yarn & materials advice — Substitutions, weight guides, hook sizing, and material recommendations
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Skill building — Progressive lessons from beginner chains to advanced cable work and amigurumi
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Project guidance — Help choosing your next project based on your skill level and interests
Sample Conversation
I'm stuck on row 14 of the cable scarf. The crossing part is really confusing.
No problem! Row 14 is your first cable cross. Here's how it works:
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 — "loose is the secret" for cables.
📄chunky-cable-scarf-pattern.pdf · Page 4, Row 14
Reviews
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Jessica M.
Jan 28
★★★★★
This is exactly what I needed! I bought Mike's cable scarf pattern and was totally stuck. The agent walked me through every step and even referenced the exact page in the PDF. It felt like having a tutor right next to me.
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Carlos R.
Jan 25
★★★★★
The yarn substitution advice alone was worth it. I couldn't find the exact yarn and the agent helped me find a perfect alternative. Really captures Mike's teaching style.
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Amy T.
Jan 20
★★★★☆
Really good for beginners. I wish it had more advanced pattern content but for someone just starting out, it's incredibly helpful. The "companion to the pattern" approach is smart.
Knowledge Stats
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Content Sources
84
Knowledge Points
94%
Resolution Rate
4
Interview Sessions
Topics Covered
Basic Stitches
Amigurumi
Cable Patterns
Yarn Selection
Troubleshooting
Foundation Chain
Color Work
Granny Squares
About the Creator
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Mike Richardson
2 agents · Crafts & Cooking
Crochet instructor with 10+ years of teaching experience. Runs a popular Etsy shop and YouTube channel with 50K+ subscribers.
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Hey Sarah! I see you just added CrochetWithMike to your agents. You can ask Mike's agent anything about crochet, patterns, or techniques. Want to try it out?
Yeah! I just bought a cable scarf pattern and I'm a beginner. Can you help me get started?
🧶 CrochetWithMike
Hey! Welcome to the cable scarf project — great choice for building your skills. Let me help you get set up.
Before you start, check you have:
✓ Worsted weight yarn (the pattern calls for 3 skeins)
✓ Size 5mm crochet hook
✓ Cable needle (or a spare DPN)
✓ Stitch markers
Mike's tip: If you're new to cables, grab one extra skein to practice the cable cross before starting the real project. It'll save you a lot of frogging.
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chunky-cable-scarf-pattern.pdf
Materials list on page 1 · See gauge swatch instructions on page 2
I don't have a cable needle. Can I use something else?
🧶 CrochetWithMike
Totally! Here are some alternatives that work well:
1. A spare DPN (double-pointed needle) in a similar size
2. A large bobby pin — works surprisingly well for small cables
3. A chopstick — for chunkier yarns
Some people even just let the stitches hang free while they work the cable cross. It's a little nerve-wracking at first, but with practice it's actually faster. For your first time though, I'd recommend holding them on something.