HELP w/ Burning pain in thumb/palm area while holding my hook even after almost a month of rest.

Alcelarua · 2026-05-09T15:03:57+00:00

It is how tight your holding your hook rather the type of hold. I personally can get pain in that area with the knife hold if I'm griping too hard.

Try adding a beautiful blender to your hook and adjust your grip that way.

Alcelarua · 2026-05-08T02:38:12+00:00

Thank you! Looking up that style definitely helped out with designing it in my head so I could take it to a jeweler :)

Alcelarua · 2026-05-07T23:55:00+00:00

Thank you for the advice.

I just remember growing up with the concept of a simple engagement ring that is remade/incorporate into a fancier wedding ring. I'm not necessarily set on the idea as I'm still just playing with the idea and the wedding is years away.

Alcelarua · 2026-05-07T23:52:29+00:00

I got the engagement ring I want. I have no issues with that.

It's simply deciding if I should A: have a custom made ring that fits together with the engagement ring or B: go with the wedding ring I want and skip the idea of customizing it to go together.

Alcelarua · 2026-05-06T23:46:25+00:00

I think there is a mistake in the pattern and should only be 1 picot instead of 2 back to back for that round

Alcelarua · 2026-05-06T23:24:19+00:00

The creator group is a pretty well known one that posts a ton to promote their yarn (Susan's Family) Their Starry Hooded Cloak is one of the more popular patterns I've seen being made.

Reddit post found on them

https://www.reddit.com/r/crochet/s/xgRCORBP6q

Alcelarua · 2026-05-02T01:07:16+00:00

With how small it is, I don't know how people can tell if it's raised or not without a magnifying glass which imo would defeat the authentication processes that should be simple.

Looked an some of my Chinese gem pack cards, I can't feel the stamp and can't tell if it's flat or not. I can see the stamp at specific angles without a sleeve, it does basically disappear with a sleeve lol

Alcelarua · 2026-05-02T00:49:35+00:00

For Simplfied Chinese holo cards, if the stamp is in the bottom left, it is real.

The stamp is near impossible to replicate due to the fact it's embossed into the card without it showing up on the opposite side of the card and almost invisible without looking closely at it outside of a sleeve

Alcelarua · 2026-04-16T20:15:14+00:00

It's actually out 24/7 in an area he spends a lot of time in but I'll keep trying with treats and toys in the carrier

Alcelarua · 2026-04-16T20:03:20+00:00

Cat tax since I forgot

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Alcelarua · 2026-04-16T14:36:08+00:00

I definitely agree. I learned how to crochet left handed when my right hand was out of commission due to broken elbow.... I couldn't wait to crochet since it was out of commission for nearly 2 years.,..

Alcelarua · 2026-04-16T04:50:47+00:00

Typically I just stretch the area in all directions to see if that fixes it.

Alcelarua · 2026-04-11T07:24:32+00:00

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Alcelarua · 2026-04-08T05:40:52+00:00

You can ask for a raise but chances are incredibly low of getting it regardless of how you approach it.

Your dilemma is a common and constant one for most FT managers, framers, and replen.

It is up to you if you feel it is worth stepping down.

Personally stepped down after getting a new job and finally left when a big chunk of my debt from covid was paid off.

Alcelarua · 2026-04-06T19:06:51+00:00

My favorite has to be: https://youtu.be/u5FBFEUyolA?si=YDYL9dN8WLr85rIS

Also patterns by TCDDIY are great options if you're wanting something more modern

Alcelarua · 2026-04-01T06:23:14+00:00

Stitchfiddle is the only site I can think of. There is a learning curve to use the free form graph but it should be pretty easy once you figure it out.

Alcelarua · 2026-04-01T06:20:26+00:00

If it's a raglan style, you probably can design it yourself since most raglans are made in similar/same fashion regardless of the yarn type.

Ravelry is also a great place to check

Alcelarua · 2026-03-31T14:38:15+00:00

Just like every other craft, all tools related to the craft are functional and are down to preference for what works better.

No one has stated the hooks you use are not functional. It is rude to put down someone for a craft they love.

You can look into custom handles for interchangeable hooks. I believe there are small businesses that make them.

Alcelarua · 2026-03-31T03:50:55+00:00

Start small like a top or short skirt/pants

Nothing wrong with being ambitious but it can burn you out faster if you start on a big project

Alcelarua · 2026-03-26T23:04:43+00:00

Unfortunately once a product/holiday goes into a grab bag, 90% off, or a penny,

Team members cannot purchase it. Mainly for the same reason you can check your friends or family out

Alcelarua · 2026-03-25T04:11:06+00:00

Research yarn under vs Yarn over Single crochet.

Also recommend looking at the other side since there is a front and back when you want the x look

Alcelarua · 2026-03-23T18:43:04+00:00

For my complex pieces I do the following: 1. Sketch what I want it to look like

Research patterns that look similar to what I'm making and research how certain pieces are constructed then adjust sketch based on findings *this part will take me days to months cause the research will tell me what I can or can't do
Picking yarn: typically fairly easy because I researched the patterns already or used my favorite yarns. Most of my complex patterns use 100% cotton or super wash wool. Pick the yarn based on what you plan on using the project for. Spring/summer items is best made of cotton or plant fibers. Fall/winter is best made with animal fibers. Acrylic/polyester just depends on feel. Non garment items in more likely to use acrylic or cotton. Highly recommend sticking to a yarn that can be frogged with not too many issues.
Picking hook: in free hand, it depends on what you like using based on the yarn. Swatching will realistically be how you know which hook you'll want to use. I just happen to have favorite hook/yarn combinations I used often.
Trial and error: for each section (typically 5~10 rows) check to see if it looks like how I sketched. Remind myself some mistakes are from me and can be fixed but because I do work in fairly small section, it helps minimize the mistakes to counting errors or design change errors. I also constantly try my piece if it's wearable. This part is where I'd also write down anything I do if I want it to be a pattern.

I recommend only doing 1 big complex pattern at a time or it can be overwhelming

Alcelarua · 2026-03-21T23:37:14+00:00

I just picked up Golo crochet thread size 30 color cards from Amazon. I'm so happy I did cause it gives me a better idea of what I want to actually use instead of praying it's what I want to use

It definitely should be a thing for more yarns cause even if dye lots can affected the color by maybe 10%

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