About 5 or 6 inches (12.7 or 15.2 cm) is a pretty good size - big enough to get stuck into the knitting, and quick enough that your blanket will start to look interesting quickly!  Each time you finish a row, attach it to the previous row. Eventually you can stop, when your blanket is as long as you'd like it to be.
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One-sentence summary -- Choose the size of the patches. Choose the size of the blanket, and work out how many squares wide it will be. Keep going!

Q: Overly cold or overly hot water can discolor your leather, so room temperature water is best. How much you need will depend on how large the leather product you’re cleaning is, but you’ll need enough to cover the entire product. You should use a clean, soft sponge for this step. Dip into the bowl of room temperature water, and then ring it out to get it as dry as possible. The only way to remove water stains from leather is with more water, but you don’t want to use too much and damage the leather. Work from the center of the water stain out, wiping your damp sponge across the surface of the leather. Don’t scrub when you’re doing this, as this can cause water damage to the leather. You’ll want to wipe the entire surface of you leather with water as quickly as possible. If you allow one area to dry before the others, you might end up with a new water stain.
A: Fill a bowl with room temperature water. Dip a soft sponge into the bowl. Dampen the leather. Work quickly.

Article: Even though the words differ, you should still sing the Italian "happy birthday" song to the tune of the "happy birthday" song you likely learned in English. The most commonly used lyrics for the "happy birthday" song don't actually mention birthdays at all. Instead, you're using the indirect "best wishes" expression in place of "happy birthday" in the standard tune.  You'll follow the expression with "a te" (ah tee), meaning "to you." The song lyrics are: Tanti auguri a te, Tanti auguri a te, Tanti auguri a (NAME), Tanti auguri a te! While it isn't used quite as often, you can technically use the direct "happy birthday" expression in place of the English expression in the standard song.  As with the "tanti auguri" version, you'll need to follow the phrase with "a te" (ah tee), meaning "to you." In this version, the lyrics are: Buon compleanno a te, Buon compleanno a te, Buon compleanno a (NAME), Buon compleanno a te!
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Use the familiar tune. Sing "tanti auguri" for several lines. Consider switching to "buon compleanno" instead.

Problem: Article: After you are finished waxing an area, gently wash it with a mild cleanser. Don’t use soap or scrubs, as both can irritate the freshly waxed skin. For example, after you wax your eyebrows, wash your face with an everyday, gentle facial cleanser. If you waxed your body, use a gentle cleanser like castile soap. You can soothe freshly waxed skin with a gentle application of witch hazel. Dip a cotton ball in with hazel. Then, smooth it across the area that was waxed. You can purchase witch hazel at your local drug store or online. Lotions, oils, and other types of moisturizers can clog the pores of freshly waxed skin. Avoid applying these products right after a wax. If you find your skin needs extra moisture, try aloe vera gel instead. One way to cut down on the bumps some people get after waxing is by icing. Apply ice to the waxed area to help reduce inflammation. Make sure the ice pack or bag containing ice is clean so that you do not inadvertently introduce bacteria and dirt to your waxed skin. You can use a cold compress as often as you like. Tight clothes can trap dirt and sweat, contributing to the appearance of post-wax bumps. Try wearing loose, breathable clothing after a wax. This will allow your skin to breathe and may help prevent the appearance or exacerbation of unsightly bumps. For example, you should avoid wearing tights after a bikini wax. Instead, opt for loose fitting pants or a skirt.
Summary: Use a gentle cleanser after waxing. Apply witch hazel after waxing. Don’t apply lotions or oils after a wax. Try a cold compress after waxing. Wear loose clothing.

Article: If you already have an extensive system, and it’s time for your snails to breed, you may find that you need to add an intensive element for hatching and rearing young snails. If you already have an intensive system housing eggs and baby snails, you may discover that you need to add an extensive component as your snails get larger and need more space. Add to it as your snail population increases. Overcrowding can cause snail growth to lag and can encourage the spread of disease among your snail population. Typically, you want about 1 square meter for every 100 hatchlings and about 1 square meter for every 7-10 adult snails. About once every two weeks, take the snails out and replace the old compost with fresh. Be sure to also remove any pieces of rotten food at this time. You will need to do this with both extensive and intensive systems.  Be careful of moving baby snails. Adult snail shells are hard enough that you can pick them up, but try to move baby snails by nudging them onto a stiff piece of paper and transferring them gently. Use shallow dishes such as jar lids or  yogurt container tops to prevent snails from falling into the water.  If the water starts to look dirty or gets a lot of food or droppings in it, replace it immediately.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Determine whether you need to create a semi-intensive system. Ensure that your snail house is large enough. Replace the compost. Keep plenty of fresh water in the enclosure.