Q: Worsted weight yarn, the most common type, makes a good hacky sack. The exact size of the yarn doesn't matter much, as long as you use a matching crochet hook. . Create a chain of six stitches, not counting the initial slipknot or the loop of yarn still on the hook. If you don't know how to crochet, review the information here. . You only need to know this most basic crochet stitch to make a hacky sack. Read the full details here. In the UK, this is called the double stitch. Insert the hook back in the first stitch. Complete a single crochet twice in this stitch. Repeat for each stitch in the row, for 12 total stitches. If you're having trouble fitting two single crochets in one stitch, loosen your stitches a little. Don't reverse direction you want a circle, not a square. Start the next row Perform two single crochets inside the next stitch. Perform one single crochet in the next stitch. Alternate this 2sc, sc pattern down the row, for 18 stitches. As you do this, you'll see the ball taking shape, becoming wider. Follow these patterns for each row, using two single crochets per stitch where it says "2c" and one single crochet where it says "sc:" Row 4: 2sc, sc, sc, repeat to make 24 stitches Row 5: 2sc, sc, sc, sc, repeat to make 30 stitches Row 6: 2sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, repeat to make 36 stitches Just repeat one single crochet per stitch to create the middle of the ball. Do this for seven rows (Rows 713). There should be 36 stitches per row. . You'll need to decrease the number of stitches to close the ball again. To do this, simply grab the next stitch and pulling a single crochet through both stitches at once. In other words: Grab the next stitch and pull a loop through as usual (two loops on the hook). Grab the next stitch and pull another loop through all of them (three loops on the hook). Complete the single crochet by grabbing another loop of yarn, and pulling it through all three loops. Start narrowing the ball size by decreasing each row. Follow these instructions, decreasing each time it says "dec:" Row 14: dec, sc, sc, sc, sc, repeat to make 30 stitches Row 15: dec, sc, sc, sc, repeat to make 24 stitches Pour in plastic pellets, uncooked rice, or dried lentils. If you want to use sand or birdseed, you'll need to sew it into a sock, then drop it into the crocheted hacky sack. You may need to finish filling the sack as you go. Do this between rows, to avoid losing your place. Continue shortening each row until the hacky sack is closed enough to keep the material inside. This should do it: Row 16: dec, sc, sc, repeat to make 18 stitches Row 17: dec, sc, repeat to make 12 stitches Row 18: dec until hole is small enough to close off. (If stitching loosely, you may need to repeat this for another row.)
A: Choose a worsted weight yarn. Crochet a short chain Review the single crochet stitch Single crochet twice in each stitch. Alternate one and two single crochets per stitch. Continue increasing each row. Fill out the middle with single crochets. Learn how to decrease Start decreasing. Fill the sack. Complete the hacky sack shape.

Q: Some moments may really stand out in your family, such as when your spouse gets passed up for a big promotion or the moment your young child learns to bike without training wheels. As a spouse and a parent, you won't be able to be there for every single moment in their lives, but try to be there when it matters most. Avoid missing out on important sporting events, recitals, anniversaries or birthdays whenever possible. If you know it's important to your spouse or kids, try your best to make it. If you can't, let them know how upset you are to miss it and be sure you're there next time. It's common for many families to fall into a ho-hum pattern of only discussing things like the kids' grades, bills, household repairs, and who's picking up whom from sports practice. Strike a new chord when communicating with your spouse and kids by adding some new topics to the conversation. If you never ask your spouse about their day job, ask "So, how's that big project coming along at work?" If you never inquire about your children's friends, you might say "How's Rebecca adjusting to the new school?" Changing up the way you talk helps show your family that you're interested in them and what's important to them. Don't expect your children to follow your advice if your own behavior goes against it. Hold yourself accountable for meeting the same standards that you set for your kids. For instance, don't lie in front of your kids--even little fibs--if you are emphasizing the importance of honesty. If helping out is a big deal in your family, be the first to pitch in with chores or household responsibilities. When's the last time you took your spouse out on a date? When were you last romantic and spontaneous? If it's been a while, commit to dating your spouse more often. Compare schedules and agree on dates and times when the two of you will go out together sans kids. Dating your spouse also refers to behaviors you did when you were dating. For example, maybe you made them breakfast in bed or regularly purchased a bouquet of flowers to surprise them. Pick those romantic habits back up and watch how your marriage transforms.
A: Be there when it matters. Show interest in your spouse and kids. Be a role model and practice what you preach. Date your spouse.

Q: Sun is a major trigger of rosacea, so always make sure your face is protected with at least SPF 30 sunblock. If it's very sunny, try wearing a hat or spending as much time in the shade as possible. Cold air is also a common trigger for rosacea. When you go outside in the winter, cover your face with a scarf to protect your skin. Friction can aggravate rosacea, especially when you wash your face. Always use a light touch with your fingers and pat your face dry with a soft towel. These ingredients can irritate and dry out your skin, making rosacea symptoms worse. Look for hypoallergenic products designed for sensitive skin instead. Triggers can vary from person to person. Try to keep track of what makes your rosacea worse and try to avoid those triggers.
A: Apply sunscreen to your face whenever you go outside. Cover your face when it's cold outside. Be gentle when you wash your face. Use facial cleansers that are free of alcohol or fragrances. Avoid any triggers that make your rosacea worse.

Q: If the relationship is relatively new, maybe you can get away with breaking up over the phone. Maybe. But come on, if you've been out on more than a handful of dates, isn't that kind of harsh? Do the right thing and end the relationship in person. Having one final talk together is a good way to bring closure to the relationship. As painful as it may be, a relationship-ending conversation might enable you to learn something about yourself and set the stage for something better in the future. You may try to be sparing their feelings, but it will blow up in your face when you're caught. You will be considered untrustworthy, and your reputation will falter. Your friends might back you up, but that doesn't mean the rest of the world will.
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Do it in person. Don't lie.