Problem: Article: . Once you know how to double stitch, you can use this important tatting skill to create basic tatting designs. To make a chain, you will be working double stitches onto a piece of thread instead of into a circle. You will need to hold a second piece of thread next to your circle to work in a chain. The stitches you work onto the thread will become your chain. . Rings are another basic skill in tatting. You can easily make a ring once you know how to double stitch. To make a ring, all you have to do is keep making double stitches around your circle. When the circle reaches the desired size, you can pull the tail to tighten it. . To make a picot, begin making a double stitch, but pinch a portion of the thread before you pull the thread to tighten the stitch. This will leave a loop extending from the double stitch. You can make your picots as small or as large as you like. Once you have mastered the basic skills of tatting, try choosing a beginner level project to work on. You can pick up a book of tatting patterns to start with, or look for a beginner level pattern online. Tatting is a precise, slow art form. Any project you choose will take some time to make and you may make some mistakes along the way. Be patient and practice your new hobby for a little while every day. Try pulling out your tatting while you are waiting for the bus, taking a break at work or school, or during your spare time at home. With time and practice, you will notice your skills getting better every day.
Summary: Make a chain of double stitches Learn how to make rings Include some picots Choose your first project. Practice often and be patient.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Technically, there's no maximum age limit for becoming an elite gymnast. You can start any of the training levels at any age at or above the minimum age requirement. However, it's no secret that younger, smaller gymnasts have an advantage. In order to build the skills you need to become an elite gymnast while you're still in your teens, start training while you're a child if you can. On average, elite gymnasts start training at around 4 years of age. Some, such as Simone Byles, start as late as age 6, while others may start training as young as 2 or even 1! Children can start learning the fundamental skills for gymnastics as young as 2-3 years old. However, many programs require that kids are at least 6 years old before they begin training for serious competitions. Elite gymnasts have to put in serious training time in order to stay in shape and keep their skills sharp. While the exact number of hours you'll need to spend training aren't set in stone, most elite gymnasts train for about 30 hours each week. Gradually increase the hours you spend in the gym as you advance through the different training levels. When you first begin training, you might start out at about 6-8 hours a week, depending on your age, your training program, and how much time you have. While flashy, advanced gymnastics skills might seem more exciting and impressive, they're all built on a solid foundation of more basic skills. Focus on being able to do the simple, foundational skills before you try to learn anything fancy. Some good starting skills to learn include: Handstands Casting Splits Handsprings Roundoffs Turns It takes a lot of strength to perform elite-level gymnastics. Gymnastics coaches use special strength training routines that are ideal for gymnasts. Talk to your coach about which exercises can help maximize your strength without causing your muscles to become too big. Your routine might include exercises like: Handstand pushups and presses Straight arm lat pulldowns Casting to a handstand Flys Pull-ups Being flexible is another key to success as a gymnast. To keep your joints and muscles limber, add stretches and range-of-motion exercises to your regular workout routine. Ask your coach to help you choose stretches that will be safe and helpful for you. Before you start stretching, warm up your joints by moving them slowly in a circle, both clockwise and counter-clockwise. Do static stretches, in which you hold a stretch for about 10 seconds, to help loosen your muscles and prevent strains and sprains. Do dynamic stretches, such as kicks or lunges, to help warm up your muscles and improve your circulation.

SUMMARY: Start training as young as possible. Be prepared to train at least 30 hours a week. Master the basic gymnastics skills. Incorporate strength training into your routine. Stretch regularly to improve your flexibility.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: After you finish binding off, you will need to weave in any loose ends of yarn. Take the loose strand of yarn that you want to weave into the edge of your scarf, and then thread it through the eye of your yarn needle. Hold the strand near the eye of the needle with your thumb and index finger to ensure that it stays put while you sew. Locate a nearby stitch to weave the yarn into and then insert the yarn needle through that stitch. Then, insert the needle into the next stitch from the opposite side of the scarf. Keep weaving the yarn in and out of the stitches along the edge of your scarf until the strand is too short to weave any further. When you can no longer weave the yarn in and out of a stitch, pull the end of the strand out of the eye of the yarn needle. Then, tie the end of the yarn strand through the last stitch that you wove it through to secure it. Cut the excess yarn about 0.25 inches (0.64cm) from the stitch.
Summary: Thread a yarn needle with the strand. Insert the needle into a nearby stitch. Tie off and cut the yarn.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Locate the gas main valve near your main gas meter, usually found on the side of your building or in a cabinet inside. Turn the valve so it's perpendicular to the gas pipes to turn it off. Stopping your gas main should also stop your pilot lights. Keep all of your windows and doors open if possible so the gas inside your home can escape. That way, there is a less dangerous concentration in your home and it's not as likely to spark or explode. Even when your windows are open, you shouldn't stay in your home until the gas leak is fixed. Anything electric creates a spark that could ignite a high concentration of natural gas. Avoid turning on any switches, electronics, or gas appliances while you suspect a leak. Avoid using lighters or anything with an open flame. Don't search for a gas leak with a flashlight or any other light source. Evacuate your home as soon as you can once you've determined there's a gas leak. Go across the street and away from your home in case of an explosion. Once you're a safe distance away, contact the fire department and let them know there is a gas leak. Don't use a landline or mobile phone while you're still inside your house.
Summary:
Turn off your gas line and pilot lights. Open the windows to vent your home. Don't use any appliances or electronics inside. Leave your home and call the fire department.