In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: For first-time knitters, It's easier to use thick needles and bulky yarn because it'll make the knitting of the scarf much faster and easier. This article will teach you how to switch between different balls of yarn as you knit. Note that this method is not required to knit a scarf - you can keep the same color for the whole scarf and skip the steps about switching if you like. To achieve a multicolored look without switching yarns, try a variegated yarn that incorporates several different colors. Have 200 yards (182.9m) of yarn at your disposal. Bigger needles create a looser stitch; smaller needles, a tighter one. Choose the size according to your desired look. For worsted weight yarn, size 8 to 10 needles are normally used. You may wind up knitting for hours, so make sure you're in a comfortable chair and sitting position. Make sure you're in a well-lit area and can move your arms and needles freely.
Summary: Gather your materials. Get comfortable.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If you pick something that you're passionate about, then your audience will be able to see and feel your passion. This will also make you much more excited to generate ideas for the speech and to deliver the speech. If you only have a limited amount of options and can't pick anything you're truly passionate about, you should at least pick something that you like or are interested in to make it easier and more enjoyable for you to write and deliver the speech. If you're giving a speech at a professional conference, then it's logical that you would pick a topic that you're an expert on so you can give credibility to your speech. But even if you're not delivering a speech in a professional setting or on a particularly complicated topic, you should still pick something you know a lot about, whether it's baseball or your neighborhood. You can even start by making a list of the things you're knowledgeable about, whether it's your family, career, politics, gardening, pets, or travel. You don't have to know every single thing about a topic to deliver a great speech. You can pick something that you're knowledgeable about, and can supplement that job with some careful research. If you're picking a subject you're knowledgeable about but know you'll need to research further, make sure the topic is easy to research. If you pick something fairly obscure, then it may be difficult to find more information about it. It could have to do with literature, movies, sports, foreign languages, or even gender relations. Whatever it is, you may even be able to find a theme that carries through a variety of categories, such as "loss of innocence." Make a list of all of your hobbies and interests and see what would make for an engaging speech topic. You may find a large overlap between the things you're interested in and the things you know. If there has been a topic that has been in the news again and again, you can use it as an occasion for a speech. It may be something controversial like gay marriage or gun control, but if the occasion is appropriate, you can give a speech about this current event, offering a nuanced perspective of the situation. Read through popular national and local papers, listen to the radio, and watch the news to see what people are talking about and how the public is reacting to these events. You can also pick something that is particularly timely for your community. If there has been controversy over a new policy regarding public schools in your neighborhood, you could use it as an occasion for a speech. You can pick something that is timely for your audience. If you're addressing high school seniors, you can talk about the next stage of life after graduation, and can bring in any relevant current information from the news. If the occasion calls for it, you can give a speech about something personal in your life. It could relate to your experiences with your parents, siblings, or friends, to a personal struggle, or a formative episode in your life. Just make sure the information isn't so personal that it makes the audience uncomfortable, or that the subject is so close to you that you can't talk about it without getting emotional. Remember that you can add personal information to a topic that doesn't feel so personal; you can discuss an aspect of your career, for example, while throwing in a personal anecdote. You should be able to deliver a speech about the topic with clarity and conviction. This means that you should feel strongly enough about the topic to inform, persuade, or entertain your audience. It also means that your audience should trust you as an authority on the subject; if you're an only child, you should avoid giving a speech on the importance of having a sibling; if you haven't entered college yet, it may be difficult for you to give a speech on the importance of choosing a major. Whatever the topic, you should be able to connect with your audience through the speech. At the end or even during the speech, a little light bulb should go off in your audience's heads, and they should reach a new understanding of your topic. If you don't have the ability to truly connect with your audience about this topic, then pick another one.
Summary: Pick a topic that you're passionate about. Pick a topic that you're knowledgeable about. Pick something that relates to your interests. Choose something timely. Choose something that relates to your personal experience. Pick a topic that you have the ability to speak about.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You can ease tension in your neck and shoulder by stretching one arm (bent at a 90 degree angle) behind your back. Slightly twist your head in the opposite direction till you feel a stretch at your shoulder. If you are bending your right arm, turn your head to the left. You will feel a stretch over your right shoulder. Count to five then relax. Repeat three times then switch to the other arm. This may prevent the triggering of some of the carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms. You can gently stretch out and ease tension in your neck, if you have some tightness connected to carpal tunnel or repetitive strain injuries. Start by sitting upright, and then placing your right hand on to the top of your left shoulder. Hold your right shoulder down and slowly dip your head forward, and slightly to the right. Hold the stretch for five seconds, and only apply a light amount of pressure. Release slowly, and then repeat this stretch on the other side. Start by standing up, with your arms relaxed by your side. Then raise your shoulder in a shrugging motion. Squeeze your shoulders back, and then stretch and pull them down. Hold it for a moment and then push your shoulders forward. This should give you a good and comprehensive stretch for your shoulders. The whole movement should take you around seven seconds to run through. You can perform this stretch to help you to strengthen your arm muscles between the wrist and inner elbow. This can help create mobility and support through your wrist. Facing a wall, raise your arm until it is parallel to the floor and then place your palm against the wall with your fingers pointing up. If you can't feel the stretch, lean gently into the wall. Then count to 30 and release. Repeat this three times with each arm. For a deeper stretch, turn your palm so your fingers point to the ground.
Summary:
Pull one arm behind your back. Stretch your neck gently. Do a shoulder shrug stretch. Stretch your hands and elbows against a wall.