If you're just making a sample swatch, chain (ch) up 17 stitches. For a larger swatch or blanket, chain 34 or 51 stitches which are multiples of 17. Wrap the yarn around your hook and insert it into the fourth chain from your hook. Continue to yarn over and pull through the loops on your hook to make a double crochet stitch. Make 1 double crochet stitch in each of the 5 chain stitches across the foundation row. Then make 1 dc stitch, chain 2 stitches, and make 1 more dc into the next stitch. Keep working across the row by making 1 double crochet stitch into the chain stitches. Skip the next 2 chain stitches and double crochet 1 into each of the next 7 chain stitches. Then dc 1, chain 2, and dc 1 into the next chain stitch. Dc 1 into each of the next 7 chain stitches. Keep repeating this pattern until you reach the end of the row. Flip the work over so you can begin crocheting your first real row in the zig zag pattern. Make 3 chain stitches and skip the stitch closest to your hook. and dc 1 into the next 5 stitches. Decrease the number of stitches in this row by double crocheting 2 of them together. Then you'll need to double crochet 1 stitch into each of the following 5 stitches. Insert your hook into the next 2 chain space and make 1 double crochet stitch. Chain 2 into the same stitch and double crochet another 1 stitch into the same stitch. This will form the point of the zig zag. Make 1 dc stitch into each of the next 7 dc stitches. This will bring you across the other diagonal side of the zig zag. Then skip 2 double crochet stitches and dc 1 into the next 7 dc. Remember to double crochet into each of the 7 stitches across the row. Insert your hook into the next dc stitch and make 1 double crochet stitch. Chain 2 into the same stitch and double crochet 1 more stitch into the same stitch. To work the zig zag pattern, keep repeating: Dc 1 into each of the next 7 dc stitches, skip the next 2 dc stitches, dc 1 into each of the next 7 dc stitches, and then dc 1, chain 2, and dc 1 into the next stitch. To finish the row, make 1 double crochet stitch into each of the next 5 dc stitches. Join together the next 2 stitches and dc 1. Turn the work to make another row, if desired.
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One-sentence summary -- Make a foundation chain that's a multiple of 17. Insert your hook into the fourth chain and make 1 double crochet stitch (dc). Dc the next 5 ch stitches and dc 1, ch 2, and dc 1 into the next stitch. Dc into each of the next 7 chain stitches. Finish the foundation row by double crocheting and skipping stitches. Turn the work, chain 3, and skip the first stitch. Dc the next 2 stitches together (dc2tog) Insert your hook and dc 1, chain 2, and dc1. Dc into 7 stitches, skip 2 dc, and dc in the next 7 stitches. Dc 1, chain 2, and dc 1 to make another zig zag point. Continue to crochet in zig zag pattern until you reach the last 8 stitches. Dc 1 into the next 5 dc stitches and dc2tog the next 2 stitches.

Q: Make sure that it has several sides and that you are familiar with the topic. Do some research to make sure that you are aware of all of the different sides on this topic, so that you can represent them in the pros and cons charts. If you're given a range of topics for a school assignment, write about something that you're passionate about. For example, if you're passionate about the wellbeing of marine animals, you could choose to write about the ethics of using them for product testing and experimentation. It's difficult to write a convincing letter about something you don't care about. " This will ensure that your topic is defensible and well worded. Your topic should be clear-cut and should have strong arguments to support it. A topic like "Should cigarettes be marketed to teens?" is better worded than a topic like "Should cigarettes be marketed to teens, adults, and the elderly?" because it is more specific. For example, the topic "murder should be legal" is not defensible, since there are no convincing arguments that support an answer of "yes." So, a topic like: "Should the state pass legislation forbidding drivers to text while driving?" is much better. Researching is an important component of preparing to write a persuasive letter. Start your research by searching for opinion pieces about your topic online. Also look for articles about your topic by respected online and print news media. For example, there may be valid reasons that someone would object to the state passing legislation to prohibit in-car texting. But, you'll never be able to account for and counter these reasons if you don't put in the research to find them out in the first place. Maybe many people feel that that legislation wouldn't go far enough, and that the state should ban cell phones in cars altogether, no matter what they're being used for! The tone and content of your written letter will differ based on the intended audience. So, are you writing to students and kids who are your own age? Your school principal? Adults? Political representatives and decision makers? When dealing with an older audience, you can use a more sophisticated vocabulary. The inverse applies when dealing with a young audience. For example, for an older audience, write something like, "A lasting political commitment to phone-free driving will ensure the survival of many who otherwise could lose their lives to a distracted driver on the phone." On the other hand, for a younger audience, write, "Not allowing people to use phones in the car will reduce accidents. This will help keep more people alive."
A: Pick a topic that you would like to write your letter about. Word your topic so that it's answerable by a "yes" or a "no. Research both sides of the topic to ensure you fully understand it. Determine the age and occupation of the letter's audience.

Article: Make it part of your daily routine to remove all your makeup every night. This will not only save your sheets and pillowcases, but it's better for your skin. Leaving makeup on overnight can discolor your skin and clog your pores. Eye makeup and lip color are designed to last and are often difficult to remove. To make it easier, soak a cotton pad with a good-quality remover, hold it on your eyelids or lips for about 10 seconds, and gently wipe the makeup away. Holding the remover on the makeup gives it time to work at breaking down the product so it's easier to remove. The skin around your eyes is thin and fragile. Always be very gentle when applying and removing makeup from your eyes. For long-lasting lip color and lip stains, choose an oil-based makeup remover to break down and remove the color. Any foundation, blush, contouring makeup, or bronzer that you put on should wash off easily using just a mild face cleanser. Just be sure to choose a cleanser that is right for your skin type so you don't irritate your skin. Pay attention to how the skin cleanser is marketed. If you have oily skin, choose a cleanser specially made for oily skin. For dry skin, choose one with extra moisturizing additives.
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Clean all your makeup off your face every night before you go to bed. Use a cream or liquid makeup remover on your eyes and lips. Wash your face with a mild cleanser to remove most of your makeup.

Article: A large pile from a week or two's reading should be a good start. Each section should be folded to the size of half a page. Add a tablespoon of detergent to the water and mix gently. Stand each roll on one end and leave to dry thoroughly. Once thoroughly dry, the newspaper logs are ready for use. They should be stored in a dry, well-ventilated area.
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Collect your newspapers. Divide the newspapers up into sections. Fill a tub of water. [ Soak each folded section in the tub of water. Remove the sections carefully and lay down on a clean surface. Roll each section individually on the rod and squeeze out any excess water. Slide each roll off the rod. Store.