INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Chain one, then work one single crochet into each stitch of the last skirt body round. At the end of the round, slip stitch the last stitch of this round to the chain-one. Note that these instructions use the same yarn for both the skirt and the edging. For an easy variation, you could fasten off the yarn at the end of the skirt body and join a second color using a slip stitch. After joining the new color, follow this steps and all the others as instructed. Chain one, then single crochet once into the first stitch of the previous round. Work four chain stitches. After the fourth chain, work one slip stitch into the first chain. This creates one bump or picot. For a smaller picot, only work three chains. For a larger picot, work five chains. Work one single crochet into each of the next four stitches. Assuming you had 128 (small), 136 (medium), 144 (large), or 152 (extra-large) stitches at the end of your skirt body, you'll need to work one picot into every four stitches. If your final skirt body stitch count varied, change the edging pattern so that the picots will be spaced evenly apart around the bottom of the skirt. As before, work four chain stitches, then slip stitch into the first of these chains. If you used a different number of chains in your first picot, continue using that same number for this picot and each one that follows. Single crochet once into each stitch. Work one picot into every four stitch. Continue this pattern until you reach the end of the round. At the end of the round, slip stitch the last single crochet together with the first. Cut the yarn, leaving a 4-inch (10-cm) tail. Pull this tail through the loop on your hook to tie off the yarn. Weave the remaining excess into the underside of the skirt. Slide a ribbon through the button holes in the waistband of the skirt. Use this ribbon to tie the skirt on when worn.  To prevent the ribbon from fraying, clip the ends into a "v" shape and/or apply seam sealant to the ends. Alternatively, slide a belt through the button holes instead of the ribbon. Completing this step completes the project.

SUMMARY: Single crochet across. Chain and single crochet once at the start of the next round. Work one picot. Single crochet across the next four stitches. Work another picot. Repeat all the way around. Fasten off. Weave a ribbon through the button holes.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Combine these four ingredients in your blender and mix on a medium setting until they are well combined. This could take about 15 to 20 seconds.  Using yogurt instead of ice cream reduces the fat content of the shake while adding more calcium and probiotics.  Using low-fat or nonfat milk cuts down on the number of calories in the shake. Natural sweeteners like raw honey and agave reduce the sugar and number of calories in your shake. The result is a shake with a low glycemic index, making it safer for people with diabetes or those who are at risk for diabetes. Drop 2 or 3 drops of green food coloring into the shake and blend for another 10 to 15 seconds, or until evenly dispersed. You can skip the green food coloring altogether if you are worried about including dyes in your food. Add 5 ice cubes to the blender and blend on high until the ice is fully chopped and dispersed through the blender. This could take a few minutes.  If the shake is not thick enough to suit your preferences even after the ice is mixed in, blend in another two ice cubes. Note that you may need to pause your blender and stir the contents with a rubber spatula to ensure the top and bottom of the mixture are being evenly blended. As soon as the shake is done, transfer it into a serving glass and enjoy.

SUMMARY: Blend the yogurt, milk, mint extract, and sweetener. Add the green food coloring. Blend in the ice. Enjoy immediately.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Collect the grass clippings left after you mow your lawn. Add the clippings in thin layers to the compost so that it doesn't clump up into big chunks. Make sure that your grass clippings are fresh because dried grass clippings will add carbon to the compost. Green plant clippings, weeds, and freshly cut flowers from your lawn can also increase the nitrogen found in your compost. After trimming the plants on your lawn, add the remains to your compost. Do not, however, let the green material dry out or you'll be adding more carbon to the compost. Do not add badly diseased or insect-infested trimmings, or weeds that contain seeds to your compost unless your compost is hot enough to destroy them. Chicken droppings are extremely rich in nitrogen and most poultry farmers are happy to give it away if you want. Just make sure the chicken manure you’re adding to the compost is aged. A ratio of one part aged manure for every five parts of carbon material will bring your compost's nitrogen level to a healthy level. Look for aged manures or fertilizers that have a high nitrogen number, such as a 48-0-0 fertilizer. In a 5x5 foot (1.52 x 1.52 m) bin of compost you'd add  1/3 to 1/2 cup (113 - 170 g) of fertilizer to the compost. You can purchase blood or bone meal at home and gardening stores or online. Combine one to two pounds (453.59 - 907.18 g) of bone or blood meal per 100 pounds (45.35 kg) of carbon material. Read the instructions on the back of the corn gluten meal to know how much you should add to your compost. Sprinkle the meal on top of the compost to increase the compost's nitrogen levels. You can purchase corn-gluten meal online or at some gardening stores.

SUMMARY:
Add fresh grass clippings to the compost. Add leafy plant clippings to the compost. Add chicken droppings. Add aged manure to increase the nitrogen in your compost. Incorporate blood or bone meal into your compost. Pour corn-gluten meal into the compost.