Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Begin your blanket with a foundation chain. Continue crocheting until you have made the desired number of rows. Check your work as you go. Finish the blanket.

Answer: Using a Worsted Weight yarn and an H hook, make a foundation chain. While you're working, stop every few stitches and check to make sure your foundation chain isn't twisted. Smooth it out as necessary, always leaving the row of "V"s facing up. To make a 36" x 36" blanket, chain 150 To make a 36" x 54" blanket, chain 150 To make a 40" x 60" blanket, chain 175 The exact number of rows will depend on how tightly you crochet, but here are some guidelines: For a 36" x 36" blanket, make 48 rows For a 36" x 54" blanket, make 72 rows For a 40" x 60" blanket, 80 rows It's a good idea to stop and check your work every so often. Count to make sure you are making the same number of stitches in each row. Check for mistakes. Measure your work with a measuring tape to see how close you are getting to your goal. If you notice a mistake, here's what you can do: Slip your hook out of the yarn loop and pull gently on the end of the yarn. Your work should start to unravel. Keep gently unraveling the yarn until you get to the point of your mistake. Unravel back to one stitch prior to your mistake. Insert your hook into the loop for that stitch, and begin crocheting from that point. When your blanket is as long as you want it to be, work all the way to the end of your last row. Then, you can add a border, end off your yarn, and weave in the ends. To make a simple border, flip your fabric over so the right side is facing you, then turn your the fabric 90. Ch 1 and insert your hook into the corner of your fabric. Make 3 sc into the corner. Sc all along the edge of your fabric until you reach the next corner, make 3 sc in the corner and continue around in this fashion until you reach your starting point. You can add another row of border in the same manner if you wish. To end off, ch 1 and make a big loop with the yarn. Slip the hook out of the loop and cut your yarn, leaving a long tail. Pull the end of the yarn through the loop and tighten to make a knot. To weave in the ends of the yarn, hold your fabric with the back side facing you. Thread the end of the yarn through a tapestry needle. Insert the needle through the bottom of several stitches (about two inches). Skip the last half of the last stitch, then weave the needle back through the same stitches for about an inch. Pull the yarn through, and clip the end of the yarn close to the fabric.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Regularly inspect the mouthpiece for damage. Use a mouthpiece trueing tool. Carefully insert the mouthpiece into your instrument. Properly store your instrument in its case. Regularly clean your mouthpiece. Don't drop your mouthpiece on the ground.

Answer: The mouthpiece end that inserts into your instrument should be round and clean. There should be no rust or other debris on it. Look for dents and an oval or squashed shape by holding the mouthpiece at eye level or comparing it to an undamaged mouthpiece. If your mouthpiece is misshapen at all, use a trueing tool to return it to its correct shape. This tool looks like a skinny T and has a somewhat pointed end. To use, insert the tool into the end of your mouthpiece. Tap it very gently with a rubber mallet (not a hammer!). The tool will force the mouthpiece end to become rounded. Give a gentle clockwise twist when inserting the mouthpiece. When removing the mouthpiece, give a counter-clockwise twist. It should not turn more than about a half of a rotation, if that. Never bang in the mouthpiece. Over time, the twisting will have a threading effect and make the mouthpiece less likely to be stuck. Always remove the mouthpiece before putting the instrument in its case. Place the instrument in the case properly. Do not put extra items like music or other items in the case where they don't fit. Keeping your mouthpiece clean will help ensure that it fits properly and smoothly into your instrument. Wash it carefully with warm water and mild soap, drying it afterwards with a soft cloth. Periodically, apply a little dab of valve or key oil to the insertion end. Dropping a mouthpiece on a hard surface such as tile or concrete is sure to dent or otherwise damage your mouthpiece. Even dropping a mouthpiece on carpet can risk damaging it. If you drop the mouthpiece, inspect it right away to ensure that it is still round. If it's dented, use a trueing tool to reshape the insertion end.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Take an over-the-counter flu or cold medicine. Use a saline spray or nasal saline irrigation. Suck on cough drops.

Answer: Look for the medicine that can apply to your particular situation. For example, cough medicine for a cough or a painkiller/fever reducer (like aspirin or ibuprofen) for headache and fever. Coughs can benefit from dextromethorphan, an ingredient in some cough syrups and suppressants that can help pause coughing. Address your congestion with medicines that contain the ingredients guaifenesin and pseudoephedrine. When in doubt, ask the pharmacist. Drugstores carry an array of products that help wash out the mucus and clean your nasal passages, from decongestant sprays to neti pots. The nasal irrigation products, including a neti pot, can feel weird (you have to pour a saline solution into one nasal passage and it comes out the other) but they can be extremely helpful. Be sure to use purified or filtered water (not tap water) in making your saline solution. Sore throats will often feel much better with a cough drop, which also prevents you from coughing as much. The ingredients help coat your throat and make you more comfortable. Consult the package you shouldn't suck them nonstop even though they might taste good.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Apply deep pressure. Give your child a deep pressure massage. Try a pillow press.

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Autistic children frequently have sensory processing differences, which can be stressful or even painful. Applying deep pressure causes muscles to relax. Try wrapping your child snugly in a blanket or lay several blankets across them. The weight of the blankets will create soothing pressure, but be sure not to cover their face to prevent interfering with breathing. You can order or create tools designed to provide deep pressure online. Weighted blankets, toys, vests, and lap pads are all possibilities. Massage is a good way for you to interact with your child, while applying deep pressure, which may strengthen the parent-child relationship. Position the child between your legs. Cup your hands on the child's shoulders and apply pressure. Then, move your hands slowly over their arms and shoulders. If you do not feel comfortable, consider asking a massage therapist for tips. Or, ask someone you know who gives really good back rubs. A pillow press is done by positioning the child on a soft surface such as a pillow or a couch cushion. Let the child lie or sit down, then use a second pillow or cushion to apply deep pressure to the torso, arms and legs in a slow pulsating manner. Never cover the child's face to prevent accidental suffocation.