Article: With your left palm facing you and your fingers to the right, lay the yarn in your hand, with the end above your index finger. Then, lift your index finger and place the yarn behind the finger. Wrap it around your finger twice, going forward from this back position. Holding the string in place with your thumb and other fingers, grab the string on the left and pull it up and over the other strand, grab that second strand (with the other still pulled to the right), and then pull that strand up and over the end of your index finger. You should then have a loop that you can adjust. Slide your hook in and adjust it until it's taut. Chain stitch until you have four stitches. Then, place your hook through the first chain stitch (next to the slip knot), catch the working yarn on the other side, and then pull that yarn through the chain stitch and the loop on the hook. If your pattern calls for a different number of starting stitches or different number of stitches around the circle, follow your pattern. All of the following stitch counts can and should be adjusted for your individual project. You can make the next several steps easier by identifying the center hole. Slightly pull apart the two sides of the bunch until a hole appears in the center. Make sure it is the center hole and not the stitches from joining the two ends. Stick and keep a finger in this hole through the process to make your life much easier. Depending on if you are single or double crocheting, you will need to make different numbers of chain stitches here. This wikiHow will use double crochet for the rest of the example, so chain three (which is the equivalent of a double crochet). Remember any time that you make one of these chains stitch sets, it counts as one double crochet (or whichever stitch you're using) in the pattern. Do not forget to count it! Wrap the yarn over your hook (called a yarn over) and then insert your hook into the center hole. Grab the yarn on the other side and pull it through the hole. You should now see three loops on your hook. Catch the yarn again and pull it through the first two loops, and then catch the yarn again and pull it through the last two. Do this eight more times, until you have ten stitches in total around the center hole (counting the initial chain three as one stitch). Remember this and all double crochet stitches as "3, 2, 1" in order to get the loops right. Find your chain three that you made in the beginning. Find the third chain, insert your hook into the stitch, yarn over, and pull the yarn through the stitch and then also through the loop on your hook. You are likely following a pattern and at this point you should follow the specifications of the pattern. In general (if you are not following a pattern), you will chain three again and stitch double crochets into the outside of the circle, usually adding a single chain every three stitches or so. The second and following rows will be different depending on what final shape you're going for and what your pattern is.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Make a slipknot. Create the starting loop. Chain stitch for your row height. Continue to double crochet, using the center as an anchor. Join the ends. Continue on.
Article: You can find refurbished iPods for much cheaper than new ones. If you can prove to your parents that you can find a good deal, it might be easier to persuade them. A good idea is to show them the difference in prices. Say, "I don't need a new iPod. If you get a refurbished one, you can get $50 off. That's 25% off of the original price!" Your parents might think that the iPod touch is just an expensive toy. Prove to them that you can use it in multiple ways. Tell them that you can use it as a calculator, an organizer for homework, and a pocket camera incase you see something you want to take a picture of. There are dozens of apps available on the app store that can boost your productivity, from note-taking to scheduling. Show your parents some examples of apps online. Mention how they could help you keep track of your schoolwork. Say, "The iPod can make staying organized fun!" Nobody likes to see a gift that was used once and then forgotten. Make sure to let your parents know that you won't use the iPod for a week and then forget about it. It's good to prove to your parents that the new tool will just help you do the things you already do, but better. Say, "I'll be able to use the iPod as my planner, and it will give me reminders for when to do my homework." Remind your parents of all the other things that you like to do. Say, "I really like listening to music as I walk to school. And I take pictures of my friends all the time! With the iPod, it would all be in one place!".
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Find good deals. Prove that the iPod touch is a valuable tool. Prove you will use it.
Article: Caffeine does work to keep you awake by blocking adenosine, a neurotransmitter designed to tell your cells to wind down. However, because caffeine doesn't work as well the more you use it, try to only drink it every once in a while, rather than every day. Start with something lighter on the caffeine, such as green tea. If you need something stronger, black tea and coffee both have more caffeine. You are limited in your office as to how much stretching you can do, but you can perform a few simple stretches. For instance, pull your hands together behind your back, stretching out the front of your body. Breathe deeply for a few seconds, then let go of your hands. Do it a couple of times in a row. Try stretching out your hips. Turn in your chair until you are facing to the left. Lift your right leg out behind you, stretching it straight. Try to keep the top half of your body sitting up straight. Repeat the stretch a couple of times, and then turn to do it with the other leg. That is, try a wax-melting system in your office or use essential oils. Scents such as peppermint, eucalyptus, and lemon can help keep you alert. Some offices will let you work at a standing desk, which increases movement and alertness. If that doesn't sound like something you'd want, try moving around when you take breaks. Get up and take a short walk to increase your alertness., You'll do even better if you can step outside for a few minutes in the sun, as it sends signals to your body to wake up. Most supplements rely on calories, stimulants, or nutrients that affect how your body metabolizes energy. You're getting energy from your power lunch, and caffeine is a stimulant. However, if you still need a boost, you might try a supplement that focuses on boosting your metabolizing, with ingredients such as creatine, CoQ10, B vitamins, and taurine. If you have the space and the time, try taking a short 10 to 20 minute nap over your lunch break. These types of naps can help refresh your brain without causing drowsiness. In fact, it's natural to feel some afternoon drowsiness. At about 7 hours after you wake up in the morning, your body calls for a break, and a short nap can help fulfill that need.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
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