Make sure that both pieces of yarn come from the same skein. In this method, you will be "felting" the yarn. If the yarn fuses together easily, it is made from wool. If it does not fuse together easily, it is made from acrylic. Yarn is made by twisting thinner pieces of yarn together. In order to felt the yarn, you will need to untwist it. Gently roll the yarn back and forth between your fingers until the threads loosen, and pull them apart into two, even groups. For example, if the yarn has 6 threads, separate it into 2 groups of 3 threads. Do this for both pieces of yarn. Each piece of yarn will have one long set of threads, and one short set of threads. You will be twisting the longer threads together to fuse the yarn together. Lay the two pieces of yarn down on the table so that frayed ends are facing each other. Move them towards each other until the long threads overlap and the short threads touch. You can do this simply by dipping them in water, or misting them lightly with a spray bottle. You can also lick them. As you roll, the long threads may come together. Don't worry if they don't come together easily or at all. This is part of the test! If the two pieces have fused together easily, and are difficult to pull apart, the yarn is made from wool. If the two pieces did not fuse together easily, and they come apart, the yarn is acrylic. Felted wool may look dull and feel a little stiff, especially if it was soft and silky to begin with.

Summary: Cut two pieces of yarn that are several inches long. Untwist the first few inches of each piece of yarn and separate the loose threads into two, even groups. Shorten one set of threads on each piece of yarn. Overlap the long threads on both pieces of yarn until the short threads touch. Dampen the long threads. Rub and roll the overlapped long threads between your fingers until the yarn dries. Judge the results.

Make sure to get all the dirt and grime off the surface around the sap. If attempting to get the sap off with the hot water and soap doesn't work, continue with these steps. Even if the wash doesn't get the sap off, the warmth of the water will begin to soften it, making it easier to remove. This is also helpful if the sap has been on the car for a while. This should be available at any auto-parts store. Using this type of product is a highly recommended way to remove sap from your car because it is formulated to dissolve sap effectively without hurting your car's exterior. Then hold the rag on the sap while gently applying pressure for a minute or so. The remover should soak into the sap, breaking down the connection between the sap and your car's surface. Be relatively gentle while doing this, as you don't want to spread any of the sap across the surface of your car. Rewashing you car will help remove any residue left over from the sap or the cleaner used to remove it. A new coating of wax is recommended to renew the protective coating on the vehicle, making sure your car has a beautiful, shiny surface.

Summary: Wash your car with soap and hot water. Buy commercial tree sap remover and review the instructions on the container. Place some of the remover on a clean rag. Rub in a circular motion over the sap to lift it from the surface. Finish by washing and waxing your car.

It is possible to conceive while you are in a long distance relationship. To increase your chances of becoming pregnant, you need to follow several steps to monitor your body to help improve your odds. Learning to track and monitor your menstrual cycle is one of the most important things you can do to monitor your fertility. Tracking your cycle will help you figure out when you are ovulating. Ovulation is when your body releases a mature egg that is ready for fertilization. Ovulation typically occurs around day 14 of your menstrual cycle. Most women have a cycle of about 28 days. You are most fertile in the three days immediately before ovulation. Typically, these are the 11th, 12th, and 13th days of your cycle. Make a note on the calendar on the first day of your period. This is the first day of your cycle. Many women have irregular periods. This can make it more difficult to predict ovulation. You are most fertile in the days leading up to ovulation. This is the ideal time to have sex. If you have to choose only three days a month to be with your partner, choose the three days prior to ovulation. Paying attention to your body can help you figure out the best times during the month to have sex. You can then plan visits with your partner during those times. Monitoring your cervical mucus is another natural way to help keep track of your most fertile days. Cervical mucus is a thick, fluid like substance released by your vagina. In the days leading up to ovulation, this mucus is more likely to be clear and slippery. It may look like egg whites. On your least fertile days, the mucus will be thicker and cloudier. You may produce no mucus at all after you are done ovulating for the month. You can purchase an over the counter product that can help predict ovulation. Most drugstores sell ovulation kits. Ask your pharmacist if he recommends a particular brand. Using an ovulation kit can help you figure out your most fertile days. You and your partner can try to plan to be together on those days. Follow the directions on the package of your kit. You will be testing your urine. You will either collect your urine in a small cup or you will urinate on a stick. Most kits recommend that you try to test your urine at approximately the same time each day for the most reliable results. After waiting the specified amount of time, the test will indicate whether you are in your fertile window or not. Another natural way to chart your most fertile days is by keeping track of your body temperature. Basal body temperature is the temperature of your body when it is at rest. This number fluctuates throughout your cycle. Take your temperature each day to help predict ovulation. Your body temperature is lowest during the first days of your cycle. It will increase after ovulation. Typically, your body temperature will be 96-98 degrees before ovulation and 97-99 degrees after ovulation. It is important to take your temperature at the same time and using the same method each day. Keep track of what is normal for your body. Purchase a thermometer that specifically takes basal body temperature. These are available at most drug stores, and you can select an oral or rectal thermometer.
Summary: Track your cycle. Monitor your mucus. Use an ovulation kit. Track your temperature.