INPUT ARTICLE: Article: There are many designs for tapestry crochet available online but you can also just draw your own. Using graph or grid paper, create a simple two color design that uses only one color per square. It is best to start with a design that is not too intricate, perhaps using your second color sparingly. If using a traditional crochet pattern, you will need to be able to read it. Look online for a key to abbreviations, such as the one on the craft yarn council website or see How to Read Crochet Patterns. You can also use cross-stitch patterns as inspiration for your tapestry crochet pattern. While any yarn will work for tapestry crochet, consider how you want the finished project to turn out when picking out your yarn. If you want a tight and thin final outcome, then you will want to use a smaller gauge yarn that does not have a lot of loft (fluffiness), for instance a fine or light worsted yarn. If you want a larger and looser finished product, use a thicker and fluffier yarn. The choice is all yours! You will also need to acquire a crochet hook that complements your yarn size and the desired look of your finished project. For example, thin yarn should usually be crocheted with a relatively thin hook and thicker yarn should be crocheted with a thicker hook. However, if you are a skilled crocheter and you are going for a unique style on your project, pick whatever combination of yarn and hook you want. Follow the first line of your pattern. If using a pattern drawn in a grid, each square on your pattern you should make one stitch, so make sure the number of stitches match the number of boxes. If you need to refresh your knowledge of the basic crochet stitch, feel free to visit How to Crochet or How to Single Crochet and take some time to practice your stitches. Use a single crochet stitch into the space under both top loops of the foundation stitch you are attaching to. Crochet by inserting the hook, from front to back, into the space underneath the top loops instead of inserting the crochet hook into only one of the top loops. This removes the yarn line that is created when the hook is inserted into only one of the top loops. It also produces a tight, woven look.

SUMMARY: Create a design to use. Pick the yarn for your project. Crochet a basic foundation chain with your main color (from now on called Color 1). Crochet your second row, attaching each stitch to the foundation stitches as you go.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You should try to refrain from popping blood blisters if possible. However, if it gets too painful, you can pop larger blood blisters. If your blood blister is larger than a pea, or it is causing significant discomfort, pain, or interfering with walking or working, you can carefully pop the blood blister. You should know that this can significantly increase the risk of infection, so be very careful and follow the instructions as closely as possible. It really is best to have a physician do this with sterile instruments, but that is realistically not always possible. Wash the area with the blood blister with an antibacterial soap. Also wash your hands well. Let the soap stay on your hands for at least one to two minutes. Rinse your hands and the area well. Use a clean towel to dry your hands and the blood blister. Preferably, you should use a sterile lancet or scalpel blade when you pop a blood blister. If you don't have either, you can use a sterilized pin or needle. If you have alcohol, soak a pin or needle in the alcohol. Alternatively, you can soak the pin or needle in a solution of the antibacterial soap for 10 minutes. You can also boil the pin or needle. Use tongs to take the pin or needle out of the boiling water and use it while it is still warm. Another option is to hold the tip of the needle directly over a flame for a minute. Make sure you let it cool before using it. To pop the blister, lance or pierce the top of the blister. You will not need to penetrate deeply because you only have a thin layer of tissue to get through. You can press gently on the blister to help remove the fluid. Use a clean cloth or gauze to sponge up the blood. Apply pressure until any bleeding stops. This is not likely to be very painful because the nerves are usually found deeper in the skin and not on the top of the blister, but prepare yourself just in case. After popping the blood blister, make sure you do not remove the blister roof. The flap of skin covering the blister helps prevent infection. Leave it so it can protect the skin underneath. Apply an antiseptic such as betadine, iodine, or an antibiotic cream to the popped blister. Then cover the area with a clean gauze or bandage. Remember to make the bandage thick enough to protect the area from any rubbing or extra pressure. Remove the bandage at night so the blister can air out. This aids in healing. Check for signs of infection every eight to 12 hours. These signs include redness, warmth, swelling, pain or whitish, yellowish, or greenish pus. Call your physician for advice if this happens. Certain conditions make draining a blood blister dangerous. If you have diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, or if you have a blood clotting problem or are taking blood thinner medications, you should never pop the blood blister yourself. It can lead to infection, which could be dangerous. Instead, go to your doctor and discuss what to do with him. You also should refrain from popping a blister if it arose because of a contagious disease. This can lead to you spreading the disease to others.
Summary: Pop larger blood blisters. Wash the area. Use a sterile blade. Pierce the top of the blister. Leave the blister roof intact. Cover the area. Know when you shouldn't pop a blood blister.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If your dog is urinating around the house, it may simply be marking. However, inappropriate urination can sometimes be a sign of a more serious problem, like a urinary tract infection. If you're not sure what's causing your dog's behavior, schedule a visit with your vet. Let your vet know when the behavior started and tell them if you've noticed your dog acting sick or displaying any other unusual behaviors or symptoms. Tell your vet about any recent changes in your dog's home environment or routine, such as a move or the addition of a new pet. Sexually mature dogs that aren't spayed or neutered are much more likely to mark than dogs that are fixed. If you haven't already done so, schedule an appointment with your vet to get your dog fixed as soon as possible. The earlier you neuter or spay your dog, the more likely it is that you can prevent or eliminate marking behaviors entirely. If your dog already has a habit of marking, neutering may help, but you'll probably need to combine it with training. Anxiety is a common cause of marking behaviors in dogs. While the best solution is usually to deal with the cause of the anxiety, medications can also help. Talk to your vet about giving your dog an anxiety medication to help it stay calm while you work on modifying the marking behavior. Your vet may prescribe an antidepressant medication, such as a tricyclic antidepressant or an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor), to help calm your dog and reduce marking behaviors. If other treatment approaches aren't working or you just aren't sure where to start, ask your vet to recommend an animal behaviorist. They can help you get to the root of the marking problem and suggest strategies for changing your dog's behavior. Before taking your dog straight to a behaviorist, it's a good idea to see a vet first. Not only can they recommend a reputable behaviorist, but they can help rule out possible physical problems that a behaviorist won't be able to diagnose or treat. A behaviorist can also help you determine whether your dog is truly marking or if you're seeing another type of behavior problem, such as submissive urination or poor housetraining.

SUMMARY:
See your vet to rule out underlying medical causes. Have your dog spayed or neutered. Ask your vet about medications to treat anxiety. Get a referral to a behavioral specialist if you need extra help.