Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Understand what garter stitch is. Gather your materials. Determine which hold you prefer.

Answer: The garter stitch is one of the easiest stitches to do, and is commonly the first stitch learned by novice knitters. This technique allows you to knit every row, and the material tends to lie flat during the knitting process. Garter stitch is characterized by ridges on both sides of the material in between rows of bumpy fabric. Decide on the yarn and needles you would like to use. When you're first starting to knit, larger needles and thicker yarn will make learning easier. Try size 8, 14" long knitting needles. If you have smaller needles and yarn, try to make loose stitches that allow plenty of room to maneuver. Knitters can work Continental-style or English-style. Try out both as you learn to knit, and evaluate what works best for you. These instructions are for English-style knitting, but they can be easily adapted for Continental style.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Use this section only for old text. Read unusual repetitions. Look for signs of multiplication. Understand variations of I. Read large numbers with unusual symbols.

Answer: Roman numerals were not standardized until modern times. Even the Romans themselves used them inconsistently, and all sorts of variations were used into medieval times and even the 19th and early 20th centuries. If you come across an old text with numerals that don't make sense in the usual system, refer to the steps below for help interpreting it. If you're learning Roman numerals for the first time, ignore this section. Most modern users don't like to repeat the same digit if they can avoid it, and never subtracted more than one digit at a time. Old sources didn't obey these rules, but it's usually easy to figure out what they meant. For example: VV = 5 + 5 = 10 XXC = (10 + 10) subtracted from 100 = 100 - 20 = 80 Confusingly, old texts sometimes use the smaller digit in front of the larger to mean multiplication, not subtraction. For example, VM might mean 5 x 1000 = 5000. There's not always an easy way to tell when this is happening, but sometimes the number is slightly altered: A period between the two numbers: VI.C = 6 x 100 = 600. A subscript: IVM = 4 x 1000 = 4000. In old printed works, the symbol j or J is sometimes used instead of i or I at the end of a number. More rarely, an extra tall I at the end of a word can signify 2 instead of 1. For example, xvi or XVJ, both equal 16. xv<font=5>I = 10 + 5 + 2 = 17 Early printers sometimes used a symbol called the apostrophus, similar to a backwards C or a ) symbol. This and variations of it were only used for large numbers: M was sometimes written as CI) or by early printers, or as a in ancient Rome. D was sometimes written as I) Enclosing the above numbers inside additional ( and ) symbols meant multiplication by ten. For example, (CI)) = 10,000 and ((CI))) = 100,000.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Use an acrylic latex paint. Apply the first coat of paint using a brush or roller. Let the paint dry for at least two hours. Alternate between painting and drying until you get an even coverage. Let the newly-painted furniture cure for a week.

Answer: Decide whether you want your finish to be glossy or matte, and look for an acrylic latex paint with that finish. You can find acrylic latex paint at your local hardware or paint store. Paint using short, even strokes going in the same direction. It's OK if the first coat looks slightly patchy or uneven. Some paints may take longer to dry, so check the label on the paint you're using for specific drying instructions. After two hours check to see if the first coat of paint is dry using your fingertips. This could take between three to four coats of paint. Allow the furniture to dry for at least two hours between each coat. You can re-attach any handles or knobs to the furniture once the final coat is dry, but avoid setting anything on the furniture until it's cured for a week to prevent peeling. You can also add a paint sealer to the surface of the furniture after the last coat dries.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Gather your ingredients and equipment. Bake your pie crust. Combine the dry and wet ingredients. Heat the mixture. Add the remaining ingredients. Pour the mixture into the pie shell. Garnish with whipped cream before serving.

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To make this pie, you will need one ready-made nine-inch pie crust in a pie plate, your ingredients, as well as: Fork Aluminum foil Dried beans (to weigh down the crust) Small and large bowl Whisk Saucepan Spoon Preheat your oven to 350 F (177 C). Place a sheet of aluminum foil or parchment paper on top of the crust and weigh it down with pie weights or dried beans. This will ensure the pie shell keeps the right shape and doesn't get puffy during the baking process. Bake the crust for 15 minutes, then remove the beans and the foil and cook for another five minutes. The crust is done when it has dried out and is starting to get a little brown. Set the pie crust aside to cool while you make the filling. In a bowl, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and the milk. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and whisk it all together until there are no lumps. Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and heat it over medium heat, whisking frequently. Heat it for about six to eight minutes, until the mixture starts to bubble and take on the consistency of pudding. Remove the mixture from the heat immediately when it starts to thicken. While the mixture is still hot, add the chocolate, vanilla, and butter. Continue whisking until the chocolate is melted and all the ingredients are combined. Depending on how finely chopped the chocolate pieces were, this will only take a couple minutes. Use a spoon to get all the delicious chocolate filling out of the saucepan and into the shell. Spread the filling around so it's evenly distributed in the pie shell. If there is any leftover pie filling, dole it out into small bowls or ramekins and place them in the fridge to set as well. Loosely cover the pie filling with a piece of plastic wrap to prevent a film from forming. Place the pie in the fridge and let it chill for at least four hours. This will give the pie time to set. When the pie has had time to chill and set, cut it into pieces, place each piece on a separate plate, and garnish the top with whipped cream. Place leftovers in a container with an air-tight lid and store it in the refrigerator for up to a couple days.