Article: If you haven't knitted much before, you may want to consider a simple projects. The following projects may be a good option if you're new to knitting:  Coffee cozies Scarves Baby boots Shawls Hats If you've been knitting for years, you may be ready for a bigger project. Consider taking on something more complex, like a sweater. You could also look into typical projects, like hats or scarves, where you knit a certain design using your yarn.  Try knitting a sweater or a blanket. These are longterm projects, but if you've been knitting for awhile, the challenge can be fun. Look into knitting designs. For example, you can knit shapes of animals, trees, and wildlife into a scarf, blanket, or shawl. Look up more complex knitting patterns online. Try to find one that's doable for you. You may be knitting something fun for yourself. However, a homemade knitting project can be a fun gift for a birthday, wedding, holiday, or baby shower. There are also many charity organizations that may take knitting projects as donations. You can also look into selling your knitting projects. You can find a local craft fairs or look into selling online through websites like Etsy. If you're knitting someone a gift, make sure the recipient likes to wear handmade clothing or accessories before committing to a project. You should also check what they need. For example, maybe this person does not have a lot of scarves or socks. If you're worried about staying on track with a knitting project, consider joining a knitting circle in your area. You can find knitting circles through websites like MeetUp. You can also look for flyers at local craft stores, community centers, and art centers in your area. A knitting circle can be a fun way to connect with other knitters, find new projects, and keep yourself motivated as you knit.
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Consider a simple project if you're starting out. Go for a more complex project if you have a wider skill set. Consider the purpose of your project. Consider joining a knitting circle.
Article: Watch out for upright flowering stems that are topped with flower buds.  Most stalks will produce 3 to 5 buds. These will arrive in mid-to-late-summer. Remove the buds when the lowest scales (called bracts) on the bud begin to open. The bracts at the top of the bud will still be tight.  Use a sharp knife to cut off the artichoke, leaving around 3 inches (7.6 cm) of the stem. Wait for more buds.  Put freshly cut buds in the fridge until you’re ready to cook them.  Plan to harvest another crop of smaller buds if the growing season allows it. If you’re growing a perennial and hoping your plants will survive the winter, take steps to protect them. Cut the plant’s leaves back after it’s flowered and the season has concluded.  Mulch heavily around and above the plant to keep the roots alive.  Make sure the plants are covered by at least 6 inches (15 cm) of mulch. Cover the mulch with 6 inches (15 cm) of straw or leaves for added protection.  Perennials can usually be expected to stay productive for about 4 years. If you have a plant that’s especially hardy and returns year after year with quality buds, consider propagating it.  The best way to propagate a perennial is to splice off 1 of the small offshoots as the plant first emerges in the spring.  Establish the shoot as its own plant. Another way to propagate a particular plant is to collect its seeds. A long season, however, is necessary to allow seeds to ripen.  If you live in a place with long summers, allow a large bud on your favorite plant to bloom, shrivel, and turn brown. Remove this dried flower and place it in a paper bag.  Keep the bag indoors for 2 weeks, then shatter it and collect the seeds it disperses. Seeds regularly last for as long as 6 years if they’re stored correctly.
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Harvest the flower buds. Prep perennials to survive. Cut and share prime specimens. Save a good plant’s seeds.
Article: If you want to cry or scream into a pillow over the breakup, allow yourself to do it. Avoiding negative feelings can extend the time you feel angry or sad. Instead of repressing your emotions, allow yourself to feel the emotions from the breakup so that you can get over it quicker.  Don’t say things like “I don’t care” or “It doesn’t matter,” if you’re still upset about the situation. Lean into the feelings instead. Avoid doing things just to get back at your ex, like dating one of their friends in retaliation. Looking at the relationship from the outside might give you clarity that you don’t have. Think about the reasons you broke up with your ex in the first place. If you weren’t compatible, there’s a likelihood the relationship would have been bad for both of you and was never meant to be.  Even if you didn't want to break up with them, there's still a good chance that you weren't compatible. If you're concerned about your friend because of prior experiences with your ex, it's okay to express that. Just make sure to keep to the facts so that it doesn't look like you're bashing your ex. Signs of an unhealthy relationship include constant fighting, belittling, volatility, manipulation, and jealousy.  You may also may not be financially or emotionally in the same place as your ex. If you have items from the relationship, it may be harder to get over your ex. Get rid of anything sentimental that you own to help distance yourself from them. This will potentially reduce your negative feelings and help you maintain your friendship. Throwing away or tearing up things that remind you of your ex can be a therapeutic experience. Unfollow them or block their content so that you don’t see pictures of them. Following what your ex and friend are doing online is unhealthy and could help feed negative emotions. Distancing yourself from that imagery may help you get over the breakup and prevent you from feeling angry or sad at the situation.  You may also have to stop following your friend if they post photos or information about the relationship that makes you feel angry or sad. You don't have to block your ex, but you can if it makes you feel better.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Allow yourself to feel angry or sad at first. Write down a list of reasons why you and your ex broke up. Get rid of stuff that reminds you of your ex. Stop following your ex on social media.