Yarn is made up of strands, which are twisted together to form plies. Working with plied yarn is especially helpful when you're working on cable and stitch patterns. If you're looking to make your stitches stand out, use a smooth, plied yarn in a solid color. The thickness of yarn is determined not by how many plies you have, but how thick the individual plies are. For example, a 4-ply yarn can be thinner than a 1-ply yarn, provided the plies in the 1-ply yarn are finer than in the 4-ply. If you're working with a wide yarn, choose a simple pattern. Working with colored yarn can be counterintuitive: the more colorful your yarn, the simpler your stitching should be. Bright or novelty colors can distract or hide complicated work, so consider this when you're picking a colored yarn to work with your pattern. Choose a plain, solid yarn to make the texture and shape of your project pop. If you're working with Fair Isle patterns, choose smooth plied yarns in contrasting colors so your patterns will show up. Consider using hand painted yarn for a subtle watercolor technique. If you're a beginner, steer clear of novelty yarns. The yarn is harder to see and it makes fixing mistakes or ripping out stitches much more difficult. Certain yarns lack elasticity, which might not work with the pattern you're hoping to use. Either pick a pattern that hangs straight, or ask a specialty store employee for elastic thread to help edge your pattern. Cotton and silk yarns both have very low elasticity. Animal fibers are warm and lightweight and ideal for making cold weather accessories. Plant based fibers are strong, durable and moisture wicking, making them ideal for spring and summer clothing. Cashmere is lightweight and durable, but more expensive. It is ideal for making scarves, shawls and sweaters.
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One-sentence summary -- Choose your yarn based on plies. Choose based on color. Choose based on fiber content.

Friends are typically loyal to one another, meaning that you shouldn't reflect back to countless occasions when they have betrayed you, and vice versa. It's hard for two people to be friends and not ever let one another down. But, betrayals shouldn't be standard in the relationship. If this person never talks about you behind your back, spreads rumors about you, or disappoints you repeatedly in other ways, they probably are your friend. Friends are infamous for taking secrets to the grave. If you shared information that you did not want known by the general public, your friend keeps their lips sealed. One of the positives about going through a breakup, losing a loved one, or having a setback in life is that you can count on your friends to be there. This person shouldn't only be around during the good times, if they are truly your friend. Think about a time when you were having a really hard time in your life. Was this person there for you? A true friend should be with you through the good, bad, and ugly. They should offer to help you however they can, and bring you back from the darkness into the light again. A true friend would never think of leaving you during a difficult time in your life. A fake friend, or someone who you are not close to, will probably only stick around when things are going well. They might even think or say that your problems are a burden to them. That's the mark of a fake friend. A true friend will not be jealous when you share any achievement or success in your life. They will celebrate your accomplishments instead trying to tear you down. To decide if this is an authentic friendship or not, pay attention to see if your friend sticks around while you reach new goals and high points in your life. If you know that you can count on this person at the drop of a dime, they probably are your friend. Good friends prioritize their pals over other relationships and situations, especially when they know you need them. For example, even if your friend is away on vacation, they'll still make time to call back and check in on you when you're sick.
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One-sentence summary -- Reflect on how you treat one another. Determine if they keep your secrets. See if they have your back during hard times. See if they are happy when you achieve your goals. Notice if they prioritize your friendship.

The preferred style of title page depends on the type of book you're making.. If you intend on sending your book to a publishing house, the title page should be kept relatively basic. Make a title page that offers hint of what your book is about. Stick to the basics of work title, name, date and contact info, all written in large enough font to be read easily at arms' length. With a creative venture however, the possibilities are endless. If you're visually artistic, drawing up a doodle to go with the title adds a sense of style. A title is obviously mandatory for any title page. No matter how adventurous you're getting with the title page design, make sure to make your title big and bold. Most of your favourite books-- from the pulpy fantasy fiction to the leatherbound classics-- probably have an attractive cover to them. While the common adage tells us not to judge a book by its cover, there isn't a book out there that hasn't been helped out if it's got an attractive look to boot. A sleeve should wrap around both sides of your book. If you're measuring out a sleeve yourself, consider the area of the book's spine as well. For making a book at home, you should laminate a paper of your choice. Draw an appealing cover onto the sleeve if you have the artistic gusto for it, and don't forget to include important details like your name and the title of the book. Keep in mind that cover sleeves are only really worthwhile if you're doing a fully DIY approach and aren't trying to send it over to a publishing house. If your book is published professionally, the publisher will look after things like cover sleeve and artwork. Publishers come across a load of submissions every day. While some publishing houses may not have set requirements for the formatting of your manuscript, it is generally understood that the best looking submissions stand the best chance of acceptance. A poorly presented draft may be overlooked completely... even if the material itself is brilliant! Adhere to standard font and size. Times New Roman in Size 12 is usually seen as the go-to format for text. Many professional writers prefer it because it's so easy to read. Number your pages. Page numbering cannot be overrated when you're sending a manuscript. In case the pages are dishevelled, someone on the receiving end of your literary masterpiece is going to need to know which pages fit next to which. A page heading (with author and title) doesn't hurt either. Align and indent. Microsoft Word processors will align left and properly indent your pages by default, but in case you've dabbled with the settings at all, it's a good idea to make sure this is all in order before you print. Lastly, printing your masterpiece off is simple but essential to the plan, provided you've been doing any part of the project on a computer. Making sure that your ink cartridges are sufficient is a must, as people will become quickly aware as to the cause if the font starts getting faint by the book's end. If you lack sufficient printing equipment at home, local schools, libraries and internet cafes should be able to help you relatively inexpensively. If you're sending the manuscript somewhere professional, it may not hurt to print using a slightly off-white type of paper; this way, you'll stand out amidst the sea of generic manuscripts. If you are making a DIY book, binding a book together may be in the cards. There are many ways to go about it; if you're interested in arts and crafts, construction paper and glue are your friends. Find cardboard to glue onto the back ends of your pages as a spine, and tape your laminated cover sleeve around the book binding. Manuscripts for novels or non-fiction works that you intend on having published should not come with anything like this. Coil-binding the pages together with a basic title page will be enough. Anything too fancy or colourful in the package will detract from the potential seriousness of your work.
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One-sentence summary --
Create a title page. Create a cover sleeve. Format the manuscript. Print it off. Bind your package together.