Article: the stitches for the size sweater you're making. Use your size 13 US (9 mm) needles to cast on:  Small: 25 stitches Medium: 31 stitches Large: 37 stitches Extra-large: 43 stitches Once you've cast on your stitches, keep knitting each row to make the garter stitch. Continue the garter stitch until the back piece of the sweater measures:  Small: 7 inches (18 cm) Medium: 12 inches (30.5 cm) Large: 14 inches (35.5 cm) Extra-large: 16 inches (40.5 cm) . Once the back piece is as long as you want it, you'll need to decrease the stitches so the piece narrows. Knit 1 stitch and then stitch together the next 2 stitches. This will combine them into a single stitch so the row decreases a little. Keep knitting each stitch until you reach the last 3 stitches on the needle. Knit 2 of them together and then knit the final stitch. The narrow end of the piece will be near the dog's collar. Continue to knit every stitch for the next 3 rows to make the garter stitch. To gradually make the back piece smaller again, knit the first stitch and then stitch together the next 2. Continue to knit until you reach the last 3 stitches on the needle. Combine 2 stitches to make 1 and then knit the final stitch on the needle. Knit 3 more rows and then work another decreasing row. Repeat this 4 more times if you're making a small or medium sweater. If you're making a large sweater, you'll need to repeat this 5 times and if you're knitting an extra-large sweater, repeat it 7 times. Once you've finished the decreasing rows, you should have this many stitches on your needles:  Small: 15 stitches Medium: 21 stitches Large: 25 stitches Extra-large: 27 stitches the back piece. To remove the finished back piece from your needles, knit the first 2 stitches. Insert the tip of the left needle into the stitch that's closer to you on the right needle. Pull that stitch over so that it's in front of the second stitch. Drop it off the right needle. Keep knitting 1 stitch from the left needle onto the right and then lifting the stitch over the stitch in front of it until you have just 1 stitch left on the left needle. Cut the yarn so you have a 5-inch (12-cm) tail. Loosen the last stitch on the needle to enlarge the hole. Loop the tail through the hole and remove the knitting needle. Pull the yarn tight to knot the yarn. You should now have a finished back piece that's off of the needles.
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Cast on Work the next 7 to 16-inches (18 to 40.5-cm) in garter stitch. Work a decreasing row Garter stitch the next 3 rows. Work 1 decreasing row. Alternate garter stitch rows with decreasing rows. Bind off Cut the yarn and knot the last stitch.
Article: Since bleached hair is more porous, even with the protein filler, it absorbs more color than healthy hair does and ended up looking much darker than the intended color. You’ll want to choose a slightly lighter color to balance out this darkening effect. If you’re buying based on the image on the front of the box, look for one that’s slightly lighter than what you want. Before you even start mixing dye, put on a pair of latex gloves and lay an old towel around your shoulders to protect your clothes. The color will dye anything it touches, so make sure to wear old clothes that you aren’t worried about getting dirty. Use a dark towel to hide any stains from the dye. the brunette dye according to the box instructions. With an applicator brush and a plastic bowl, measure and mix the dye and developer included in the color kit. Generally, dye and developer should be mixed in a 1:1 ratio, but this can vary between manufacturers. Make sure to follow the instructions on the box and combine the products until they have a creamy consistency. Some kits will also include a conditioning or moisturizing treatment. Using the pointed end of your applicator brush, part your hair down the middle, then from ear to ear. Clip each section up with a plastic clip to keep them out of the way while you work. Unclip and apply dye to only 1 section at a time. Unclip your first section, then load up your applicator brush with dye and paint it onto a thin layer of hair about .5 in (1.3 cm) thick. Start at the roots and paint the dye onto both sides to thoroughly coat the strands. Work your way through each section until all of your hair is coated.  Get as close as you can to the base of the roots without touching the scalp. If the color matches your natural roots, try to blend it into the roots so you don’t have to worry as much about grow-out. Color-matching can be very difficult, though, so unless you have a lot of experience with coloring your hair, you may want to just dye your whole head. Most brunette dyes require 30 minutes to process, but always refer to the instructions. Check your hair’s progress every 5-10 minutes until the 30 minutes is up. In a sink or shower, run water through your hair work your fingers through, rinsing out all of the excess dye. Check the water draining down to see if it still has a tint from the dye--when it has no tint, you’re done rinsing! After rinsing, apply a conditioner for color-treated hair, following the manufacturer’s directions. This will help seal in your color. Avoid using a blow dryer, since the heat can be too harsh on your freshly processed hair. Instead, pat your hair with a dark towel to remove excess water, then let it air-dry naturally
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Choose a color that’s 2-3 shades lighter than your final goal color. Protect your skin and clothes with gloves and an old towel. Mix and apply Divide your hair into 4 sections and clip them up. Apply the dye to your hair, working section by section. Let the dye process for the amount of time listed on the box. Rinse out the dye with lukewarm water until the water runs clean. Let your hair air-dry instead of blow-drying.