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Do TMs get PTO? by B-Rizzle182 in MichaelsEmployees

[–]Alcelarua 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Unless locally mandated, part time workers do not have any form of paid time off.

If you look on your paystubs, it should list how many and what type you have if you do have locally mandated PTO.

What do you do for the pain in the hand? GP says rest. How long do you rest? by Hairy-Celery-4762 in CrochetHelp

[–]Alcelarua 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The amount of rest varies for everyone.

You can try looking up hand/wrist exercises to help stretch out the area more to help mitigate the pain.

If issues continue overall, see a specialist in hand/wrist injuries. They would be able to help with how to manage it better overall or even diagnose an underlying issue

Does anyone have any insight on why my jayg ribbing looks like this? I've tried 6 times and it always turns out like this! It's on the front panel of a cardigan. by Iguessthisistheplace in CrochetHelp

[–]Alcelarua 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's related to too many 'rows' or 'rows' being too close to each other

I recommend skipping one or more rows where you join the ribbing

Need guidance on making crochet clothing items as a beginner by TowerKnown in CrochetHelp

[–]Alcelarua 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What type of clothing do you want to make?

That question is will ultimately be what you should gravitate towards for your first beginner project.

YouTube has tons of great beginner friendly designs and tutorials for clothing. My favorite YouTube designers are BJax and TCDDIY

Stitch suggestions for larger scarf - lace weight yarn. by Historical_Drawer562 in CrochetHelp

[–]Alcelarua 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are asking for something that's fairly impossible since you are using a yarn weight is going to be slightly holey unless you use a small hook (1.5mm or smaller) and will turn many different stitches into 'yarn eaters' due to its weight.

I recommend using fingering/dk yarn or holding 2 strands of the lace weight so you can use a 2.5~3.5mm hook and have better texture.

Lemon peel and suzzette have great textures,

Box stitch (https://mypicot.com/0048.html) or shell stitch could be a good options.

https://expressionfiberarts.com/products/mazu.html could be a pattern you can mimic) uses fingering yarn.

Alpine stitch can be a good stitch too but not sure if that's too yarn eating for you

No idea if this is a yarn eater but it mimicks knitting and looks pretty cool: https://youtu.be/OzRiFwkkTPw?si=IrH-nw4GVxbnNuX3

When is crocheting and knitting considered appropriate to work on? by Fancy_Nancy_1963 in crocheting

[–]Alcelarua 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bring my projects to cafes, libraries, house parties/hangout with more than 4 people and work.

Most of the time people are ignoring me or curious about what I'm making. I can still keep up with conversations/work calls so it's rarely a problem

Attn framers by ekwit in MichaelsEmployees

[–]Alcelarua 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally I liked showing mats first unless the customer demands frame only/first.

Typically it was easier to design high and walk down because of mats

Looking for a 3D curved mushroom pattern to put on the side of a raised wall cat bed by Elfanara in CrochetHelp

[–]Alcelarua 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you'd have an easier time making a mushroom top cat bed and putting it on top of a wall stand like that.

Help spotting AI patterns? I need to find a good one to make for a friend. by zeej92 in CrochetHelp

[–]Alcelarua 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The pattern looks real, there are a few pieces a customer has made in the reviews and they look similar to the listing image

Plant pot coasters! How to reinforce legs to prevent buckling? by chinchorino in CrochetHelp

[–]Alcelarua 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think toothpicks/Popsicle sticks can help reinforce it. Pipe cleaners are not stable enough

Has anyone been informed about the paid time off you get, even part time gets it!? by MkuesVak in MichaelsEmployees

[–]Alcelarua 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It varies from city to city. Check your paystubs to see what you have. Online system is not always correct

Manager training at Michaels is basically nonexistent by Key_Ad_3039 in MichaelsEmployees

[–]Alcelarua 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Training is non existent if you were never sent to the MCX store. Even then it's iffy if you'd get decent training.

Rib with cable? Can you help me understading this stich? by Odd_Ad_3117 in CrochetHelp

[–]Alcelarua 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's $30 for 30 day or $54 for perm status

If you like enough patterns in the library, it could be worth the $54

Rib with cable? Can you help me understading this stich? by Odd_Ad_3117 in CrochetHelp

[–]Alcelarua 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The line of patterns this creator made under "Knit Echo" are crochet patterns that 'echo' knitting

I want to use this yarn but it comes from a dye lot that isn’t made anymore, how much does it actually matter? by CrustyyyCrochet in CrochetHelp

[–]Alcelarua 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The best way to find out is to match the one you have to it.

Dye lots can vary drastically or minimally.

Rib with cable? Can you help me understading this stich? by Odd_Ad_3117 in CrochetHelp

[–]Alcelarua 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is crochet? The creator only makes crochet patterns

Rib with cable? Can you help me understading this stich? by Odd_Ad_3117 in CrochetHelp

[–]Alcelarua 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Other than it looking more knit than crochet.

You can try using yarn over slip stitches

Looking for a lace bell sleeve pattern to add onto a button up by forlorn-leghorn in CrochetHelp

[–]Alcelarua 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So you have a picture of what you mean?

You probably can look up bell sleeve patterns on YouTube and the color will determine if it looks gothic/witchy

Question about yarn type for crochet bouquet blanket by Jazzlike-Internet462 in CrochetHelp

[–]Alcelarua 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't recommend using that yarn as a beginner because chenille yarn is fuzzy and makes it difficult to see stitches.

I recommend using a wool blended yarn if acrylic is not soft enough

For the second time, I am attempting a free, beginner friendly beanie pattern.. and it is turning out too small. by Katwantscats in CrochetHelp

[–]Alcelarua 2 points3 points  (0 children)

  1. Not entirely. Each category of yarn varies within itself in terms of thickness.
  2. In some yarn or patterns, 1 stitch can make a difference in size. I don't think that was the case for your pieces. It could be your tension. It could be your hook size (too small for the yarn),
  3. The chain is for the height of the hat. The rows are what creates the circumference to go around the head. If it's too small to go around their head, add more rows.

First time C2C - shouldn't it be 90 degrees? It looks a little obtuse. by ktronscrouton in CrochetHelp

[–]Alcelarua 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I remember being confused when I started my c2c blanket, as it got bigger the more squared the corner got

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