| How to Wear Red Posted: 07 Feb 2020 12:00 AM PST Red is a striking and classic color that can brighten up any outfit. It is the perfect choice for a date, a formal event or casual outing. Choose a shade of red that brings your complexion to life. Pair your red clothes with neutral colors for a formal look, or with clashing colors for a fun and trendy look. Add extra color to your outfit by wearing red accessories. [Edit]Wearing Red Clothes - Choose a shade of red that compliments your skin tone. If you have olive or darker skin, you'll look great in an orangey red, like coral or tangerine. If you have a fair complexion, look for reds that are slightly more pink, such as ruby red or berry red. If your skin is a medium shade, you will probably look good in most shades.
- If you notice that your skin looks particularly good in a shade of red, you've probably found your best color match.
- Pair red with black or white to create a smart, business look. Red, black, and white are bold colors that create a striking contrast when paired together. This is a good option if you want to achieve a formal look for an event or for work. A red dress shirt with a black tie and a black suit makes a striking contrast that exudes power and confidence.[1]
- Choose a bright shade of red if want to create a really sharp look.
- If you feel shy wearing bold red, look for black or white shirts that have red prints or patterns on them.
- Wear a red dress with a black or white blazer for a formal event.
- Wear red from head to toe if you want to stand out. Wearing red from head to toe is very on trend. If you are feeling really bold, wear red shoes, red trousers, and a red shirt. This outfit would be perfect for a fashion show or a trip to the city.[2]
- Choose different shades of red to help break the outfit up.
- If you like to blend in with the crowd, you may want to pick a muted shade rather than a bold one.
- Combine red with mustard, pink, or silver to create an on-trend look. Currently, pairing red with contrasting colors is a trendy look. Wear a red item of clothing with an item that clashes. A mustard or pink sweater paired with red flared trousers is a bold choice.[3]
- This style works best for block colours. Wear a top that is completely red or mustard, rather than a top that has a mustard and red pattern.
- Pair red with light blue to create a slightly less bold, but still trendy look.
- You may want to avoid this look if you are going to a formal work event.
- Wear a red dress if you want to create a classic and feminine look. Red dresses are a fun way to wear red because you can style them in so many different ways. If you want a sexy and fun look, choose a fitting dress with a "v" shaped neckline. If you want a summery look, wear a loose fitting dress with spaghetti straps.[4]
- Create a formal look by wearing a grey or gold blazer over a deep red dress. Alternatively, wear a leather jacket for a street look.
- Wear black leggings under your red dress in winter to create a classy feel for work or going out.
- Wear a red suit if you want to stand out from the crowd. Regardless of your gender, a red suit is an outfit that is sure to stand out. Where a full red suit if you are feeling brave, or a red suit jacket if you want a more conservative look.[5]
- A deep red suit with a white dress shirt and black shoes would make for a stunning outfit.
- Try wearing a red jumpsuit or red overalls if you want a less formal option.
[Edit]Choosing Red Accessories - Pick a pair of red sunglasses if you want to draw attention to your face. A red pair of sunglasses will brighten any outfit. Choose fully red frames if you want a bold option, or opt for glasses with a red pattern if you want a quieter look.[6]
- If you feel really adventurous, choose a pair of sunglasses with red tinted lenses.
- Search online for red sunglasses if you can't find any at your local clothing stores.
- Choose a pair of red shoes to add color to your outfit. If you're wearing a plain or neutral-coloured outfit, spice it up by adding a pair of red shoes. Wear heels with a formal outfit and flats a casual outfit. If you are wearing a suit, choose a pair of dark red shoes.[7]
- Choose a pair of shoes that show your personality and style. If you like to look feminine, choose something lacy or strappy. If you prefer to have an edgy look, wear a block heel or something shiny. If you like a grunge look, you could wear red skater shoes.
- Add a red tie for a pop of color. If you want just a little bit of red in your outfit, choose a neutral-colored suit like tan or navy. Pair it with a white dress shirt and a red tie. Keep the rest of your accessories neutral so the tie is the star of your ensemble.
- Wear a red necklace, bracelet, or ring, to spice up your outfit. Jewellery is a great way to make a plain outfit look more exciting. Red jewellery will really stand out if you wear it with neutral colors like grey, black, white, or navy. Wear red jewellery with a bright outfit to create a fun and playful look.[8]
- Wear chunky red jewellery if you want it to stand out, or choose a smaller piece if you prefer a more subtle look.
- Wear a red topaz or ruby ring to create a classy look.
- Carry a red handbag or backpack to brighten your outfit. A red bag is a great way to add red into your outfit in a subtle way. A sleek bag will work well with a formal outfit and a big leather bag will complement a streetwear look. For casual wear, pick a red backpack.[9]
- Pair a bright red handbag with a navy and white outfit to create a nautical look.
- Wear a red backpack if you want to achieve a fun and on-trend style.
- Add a red scarf to your outfit if you want an extra splash of color. A scarf is a great way to dress up a plain outfit. If it's winter, look for a warm and fluffy scarf. If you're wearing a scarf for decoration, choose a lighter scarf. Wear a scarf over a plain, unpatterned top to help it stand out.[10]
- Choose a scarf that suits your skin tone. This is extra important when choosing a scarf, as it so close to your face.
- Paint your nails red to create a bold statement. Red is a popular and striking nail polish choice. Choose your favorite shade or choose a red that matches your outfit. A dark red is a classy option for formal events and a bright red is a fun option for casual wear.[11]
- If you don't want to paint all your fingernails red, paint only your ring fingernails red and paint the rest of your nails a neutral color. This is an on-trend look that will make the red nails stand out.
- If you don't like red nails, consider applying red nail art stickers. Place these over light-colored nail polish to add a splash of color.
- Wear a red lipstick to create a classic and elegant look. Pick a bright and bold lip color if you have a warm or dark skin tone. Choose a red with more pink tones if you have a lighter complexion. Pick an orangey-red if you have olive skin.[12]
- Experiment with different colours and pick one that brightens your complexion.
- Choose a pinker red if you want your teeth to look whiter.
- Stay away from deep red lipstick if you have thin lips. These shades can make your lips look thinner.
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| How to Knit Mittens Posted: 06 Feb 2020 04:00 PM PST Knitted mittens are the ultimate in cold weather comfort attire! There's nothing like slipping on a cozy pair of mittens and using your hands to hold a hot beverage, a warm hand, or a cold snowball! If you want to knit a pair of mittens for yourself or for someone special, there are many ways to go about it. You can follow a basic pattern for beginners, or choose something more challenging if you are an experienced knitter. [Edit]Designing Your Mittens - Look at patterns for inspiration. Patterns come in many different styles, so following a pattern may be the way to go if you want to get a specific look. You can find patterns that range in difficulty from beginner to advanced, so choose a pattern that matches your skill level. Check online for free knitting patterns, or visit your local craft supply store and peruse some knitting pattern books and magazines.
- To follow the sample pattern in this article, use a set of 5 US size 7 (4.5 mm) double-pointed needles with a ball of medium-weight yarn.[1]
- Select your yarn. You can make mittens out of just about any type of yarn, but you will likely want something that is warm and soft. Choosing a chunky or super chunky yarn will make knitting the mittens much faster than if you opt for a medium-weight yarn, so you might consider this if you are trying to make a pair of mittens in a hurry.[2]
- You should only need 1 ball of yarn to knit a pair of mittens.
- Choose an appropriate set of double-pointed knitting needles. Double-pointed needles are essential for knitting mittens because they need to be worked in the round. Choose a set of 5 double-pointed needles that will work with the type of yarn you are using. You can usually find a recommendation on the yarn label.
- For example, if you will be using medium-weight yarn, then a US size 7 to 9 (4.5 to 5.5 mm) set of double-pointed needles would be appropriate.[3]
[Edit]Creating the Cuff - Make a slipknot and place it on your right-hand knitting needle. Wrap the yarn around your index and middle fingers 2 times. Pull the second loop through the first loop and tug the tail. Then, slide the loop onto the right-hand-needle and pull the tail some more to tighten it.[4]
- This will be your first cast on stitch.
- Cast on the desired number of stitches to the double-pointed needles. If you are using US size 7 needles with a ball of medium-weight yarn, cast on 48 stitches.[5] Distribute the cast-on stitches evenly between 4 of the double-pointed needles. Each needle should have 12 stitches on it, and you should leave the fifth needle empty.
- To cast on, loop the yarn over the left-hand needle. Insert the right-hand needle into the loop you have just created. Then, loop the yarn over the right-hand needle. Pull this new yarn through the first loop to create another cast-on stitch on the right-hand needle.[6]
- Keep in mind that the number of stitches you will need to cast on is highly variable depending on the size of the mittens you want to create, the type of yarn and needles you are using, and how loose or tight you want the mittens to fit. This is why it is highly recommended to use a pattern.
- Knit into the first cast on stitch.[7] Insert the empty right-hand needle through your first cast on stitch in the round. Then, loop the yarn over the end of the right-hand needle. Pull this yarn through the loop and let the old stitch slide off of the left-hand needle as the new stitch replaces it on the right-hand needle.[8]
- For a wider rib, you may knit 2 instead of 1.
- Purl the next stitch.[9] To purl, move the working yarn so that it is in front of your work. Push the tip of the right-hand needle in through the front of the first stitch on your left-hand needle. Then, yarn over the right-hand needle and pull this new loop through the cast on stitch. Let the old stitch slide off the left-hand needle as the new stitch replaces it.[10]
- For a wider rib, purl 2 instead of 1.
- Continue to alternate between knitting and purling for the entire round. This is how you work a basic 1 by 1 rib stitch, but you may also knit 2 and purl 2 for a wider rib.[11] When you get to the end of the round, place a stitch marker to indicate where the round begins and ends. This will help you to keep track of your rounds.
- It is nice to start off mittens using a rib stitch because it will create a stretchy cuff that helps the mittens to stay on even if the part that covers your hands is a bit loose. However, if desired, you can skip this and just knit all of the stitches in the round. Doing so will create a looser, plain knit cuff that curls up around the bottom edges.[12]
- Work the rib stitch until the cuff is about . Usually, is sufficient, but you may make the cuff shorter or longer if you like.[13] If you are following a pattern, make sure to refer to the pattern's instructions for working the cuff.
- Remember that making a ribbed cuff is optional, but you will still need to create some kind of cuff for your mittens.
[Edit]Knitting the Mitten Body - Work the body for from the cuff. After you are satisfied with the length of the cuff, switch to the stitch you will be working for the body of the mitten. Defer to your pattern's recommendations for how long to work this stitch. If you are following the sample pattern, knit in the stockinette stitch until the section measures from the end of the ribbed section.
- The stockinette stitch is a classic stitch for knitting mittens. To work the stockinette stitch, simply knit all of the stitches in the round.[14]
- Place 8 to 15 stitches on a stitch holder for the thumb. You will need to reserve a space to create the thumb after you finish working the body of the mitten. You may only need to slip 8 stitches onto a stitch holder for a chunky yarn, or 15 stitches for a medium weight yarn. Start your next round by sliding the first 8 to 15 stitches onto a stitch holder.[15]
- If you are following the sample pattern with medium-weight yarn and size 7 double-pointed needles, then place 15 stitches onto the stitch holder.
- Make sure to follow what your pattern tells you to do regarding the thumb section. The number of stitches you need to set aside will vary greatly depending on the size of your mittens, yarn and needle type, and how you want the mittens to fit.
- Knit until the piece measures . Keep working in the stitch you were using before you slid the thumb stitches onto the stitch holder and skip over them when you reach them again. The entire body of the mitten should measure before you begin binding off the area that will cover your fingertips.[16]
- Use a ruler to measure the body of the mitten when it seems like you are close to finishing.
- Make sure that you do not knit across the thumb gap too tightly or the space for your thumb will be too small. Keep some slack in your yarn when you knit across this section. To check, try sticking your thumb through the hole right after you knit across the section. If it is too tight, then undo the last stitch and try again.[17]
- Bind off the stitches at the end of the section. To start binding off, knit the first 2 stitches on the left-hand needle, and then loop the first stitch on the right-hand needle over second stitch. Knit the next stitch on the left-hand needle and loop the new first stitch over the second stitch again.[18]
- Repeat this sequence all the way to the end of the row.
- Tie off the last stitch by making a knot through it. Cut the yarn close to the knot.
[Edit]Creating the Thumb - Pick up the stitches you slipped onto the stitch holder. To complete your mittens, insert an empty double-pointed needle into half of the stitches you slipped off and insert another empty double-pointed needle into the other half. Pick up another empty double-pointed needle to work the stitches in the thumb round.
- Knit the first 2 stitches front and back, then knit as usual. To knit front and back, insert the right-hand needle through the first stitch from the front. Then, loop the yarn over the right-hand needle and pull it through the loop. Leave the old stitch on the left-hand needle, and bring the working yarn in front of your knitting. Insert the right-hand needle through the same stitch coming from behind the stitch. Then, loop the yarn over, and pull through to complete the stitch.[19]
- You will have 2 additional stitches for the round after knitting the first 2 front and back.
- If you are using a pattern, make sure that you defer to what it says to do. You may need to increase by more than 2 stitches.
- For the rest of the round, knit the stitches as usual. However, if your pattern says to do otherwise, then defer to what it says to do.
- Complete 1 more increase round. After you finish the knitting to the end of the round, knit front and back 2 more times to begin the next round. Then, knit to the end of that round. This will complete the increases required for the sample pattern.[20]
- If you are following a pattern, make sure to follow its instructions.
- Continue knitting until the thumb piece is the desired length. You will need to keep working the thumb section until it is about long.[21] You can insert your thumb into the thumb hole periodically to check it, or use a ruler to measure it.
- If you are using a pattern, then do what the pattern recommends.
- Bind and tie off the stitches at the end of the thumb. Bind off the thumb the same way that you did for the body of the mitten. Then, tie off the last stitch to secure the thumb section. Cut the yarn close to the knot and your first mitten is finished!
- Repeat the sequence to create a second mitten.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Mitten knitting pattern
- Yarn
- Set of 5 double-pointed needles
- Stitch markers
- Stitch holder
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
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| How to Grow Baby Spinach Posted: 06 Feb 2020 08:00 AM PST Baby spinach is tasty, tender, and high in nutrients. It's also easy to grow, both indoors and outdoors. Spinach plants can grow and thrive in a wide range of climates. Spinach grows quickly, and baby spinach leaves can be ready to harvest in around 40 days. To have the most success, plant spinach seeds in nitrogen-rich soil and keep the temperature lower than . Thin out weaker spinach seedlings to give healthy plants plenty of room to grow, and harvest as soon as you see rosettes of 5-6 leaves. [Edit]Growing Spinach Indoors - Find spinach seeds at your local gardening store. There are lots of different kinds of spinach. Some specific types of seeds that are good for baby spinach are Catalina, Renegade, or Bloomsdale. Packets of seeds will come with instructions that can help you grow your spinach specific to the kind of spinach you buy. You can also buy baby spinach seeds online.[1]
- Although you can harvest seeds from a spinach plant, it is easier to use commercial seeds. These are tested to provide the most consistent results.
- Fill a pot at least 1 foot (30 cm) deep with nitrogen-rich soil. Spinach roots need at least of space to grow. Fill the pot loosely with moist, nitrogen-rich soil. Choose an indoor potting mix from a gardening center.[2]
- Plant seeds around deep in the soil. Make a small hole in the soil with your finger. Drop 3 spinach seeds in. Plant several groupings of seeds about apart from each other.[3]
- Spinach seeds don't need to be planted very deep in the soil. Covering the seeds with as little as of soil will do.
- Keep your spinach at around and in partial sun. Spinach prefers cooler climates. Find a spot in your home where the temperature remains within this range at night and during the day. Make sure your spinach gets at least 6 hours of sunshine a day.[4]
- If the temperature consistently reaches above around your spinach, new seeds won't sprout and seedlings will start to wilt and won't produce new leaves.
- Alternatively, you can use growing lamps if your spinach can't get 6 hours of sun a day inside your home.
- Water the seeds when you plant them and keep the soil moist. After you plant the seeds, water the soil enough so that it is moist all the way through. Water it so that it stays moist while the seeds are germinating and after they sprout.[5]
- To see if your spinach plants need to be watered, stick a finger into the soil around one knuckle deep. If the soil feels dry, it needs to be watered.
- Pull out the weakest seedlings after 10–14 days. Once the seedlings start to come up, some will naturally grow in faster and more healthy. The strongest seedlings will have 2 leaves after 2 weeks. Pull out the weaker seedlings so that you are left with the strongest ones.[6]
- Ideally, there should be around between the seedlings. If there isn't enough space, the seedlings will need to be transplanted.
- Transplant seedlings to their own pots once they have 4 leaves. To transplant a seedling, fill a new pot loosely with the potting mix. Make a hole in the soil. Gently pull the seedling out of the soil so that its roots stay intact. Place it into the new pot and cover the roots with soil. Water the seedling so that the soil is moist all the way through.[7]
- In a 12-inch (30 cm) pot, you can grow 1-2 spinach plants to full size. Spinach plants need of space between each other to grow to full size.
- Harvest 1/3 of the spinach leaves after 40 days from the original planting. Around a month after the seedlings come up, the spinach plants will be close to fully grown and able to be harvested. To encourage the growth of new leaves, harvest 1/3 of the leaves and take them from the outside of the plant.[8]
- Never harvest more than 1/2 of the leaves at a time.
[Edit]Planting Spinach in an Outdoor Garden - Start planting spinach in early spring. Start planting spinach as soon as the soil thaws out enough to be workable. You can also sow seeds every 10 days if you live in a place with long, cool springs to have a staggered harvest throughout the summer and into the fall.[9]
- The earlier you can plant spinach, the better your harvest will be in the summer and fall.
- Spinach can grow in a wide range of climates, but you may have to change what season you plant it in depending on the average temperatures. USDA hardiness zones 1-10 are ideal for spinach. Check what zone you live in at https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/PHZMWeb/
- Grow spinach in a raised planter or directly in the ground. Loose dirt at least deep creates the ideal environment for spinach to grow in. Work the soil in your planter so that it is loose and aerated. If you are planting the seeds directly in the ground, make sure the soil is loosened at least 12 inches (30 cm) deep.[10]
- Use a nitrogen-rich soil from a gardening center, or add fertilizer or compost to boost nitrogen content.
- Place spinach in partial sun. Spinach needs to receive around 6 hours of sunlight every day to thrive. Pick a spot in your garden where your spinach plants will get mostly sun, and some shade, throughout the day.[11]
- A placement in full sun works well if you are planting spinach in cool climates.
- If you anticipate that the temperature will regularly be higher than , a placement with more shade can keep your spinach cooler and happier.
- Water spinach plants up to twice a day on hot days to cool down the roots.
- Plant seeds apart in rows apart. Drop the seeds into the soil in groups of 2-3, apart. Cover the seeds with around of soil.[12]
- Thin the plants once they start to come in. Once the plants come up, some of them will be naturally hardier than others. Thin them out by removing the weaker seedlings. The hardier seedlings will have at least 2 leaves after 10-14 days. Weaker seedlings won't grow leaves, and may start to wilt and die on their own.[13]
- Leave between the stronger seedlings.
- Harvest your spinach after 40 days or so. Wait until your spinach plant has a rosette of 5-6 leaves. To harvest, either cut the leaves off from the stem, or cut off the entire rosette. The plant will not regrow if you cut off all the leaves, so re-sow seeds every 10 days or so to have a continuous harvest.[14]
- Be gentle when harvesting baby spinach leaves. They are very tender and can easily bruise.
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