| How to Crochet Onto a Barrette Posted: If the plastic part of your purchased barrette snapped, the part that holds the hair may still work. Rather than throw it out, you can re-covered it in crochet, with a bit of a favorite color of yarn. You can use a similar technique to crochet onto many solid, slender objects, as long as you can reach all the way around. Steps - Select a barrette to use for this project. This one was broken, but it could have been covered. The main thing you'll need is a section you can reach all the way around.
- Remove excess pieces. Snap off the plastic piece and pop out the metal spring, leaving the top surface of the barrette clear. You can leave it on if it's not broken and crochet over it to make a new style.
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A slip knot on your hook. - Begin crocheting onto the top section on the barrette. Hold the yarn behind and above the barrette. Pass the hook under the barrette.
- This is a basic single crochet, but it's worked onto the barrette instead of into a row of stitches.
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Yarn over and draw the yarn around... ...so you have a loop above the barrette. - Yarn over again. You should now have a total of three loops on your hook.
- Draw the loop on the end of your hook through the other two loops to complete one single crochet.
- Repeat this stitch to form a full, tightly spaced row of stitches all along the top of the barrette.
- Chain two and turn the work.
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The second row takes shape. - Work additional rows in the same way. Chain 2 (turning chain) and work two single crochets in each single crochet. Work as many rows as desired. Each row will make the finished barrette a little larger and a lot more ruffled.
- Pop the spring back into place, if you removed it.
- Tie in the ends. If you have holes at the ends of the barrette to stitch into, take the opportunity to tack down the ends of the ruffle.
Tips - Choose a barrette that works well in your hair, or the hair of the person who will wear this creation.
- Watch the edges, especially if you are crocheting onto a metal surfaces. Metal edges can be sharp, which can damage either your hand or your yarn.
- You can buy the barrettes plain if you live close to a ribbon store or a craft shop that carries them. Ask your closest craft shop if they have them.
Things You'll Need - A moderate amount of yarn
- Crochet hook of an appropriate size for the yarn
- A barrette with a clear surface to cover
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
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| How to Know You're Hungry (and Avoid Eating when You're Not) Posted: Do you find yourself eating, then wondering if that was such a good idea after all? Are you struggling with weight or body image issues? Knowing how to identify when you are really hungry is important. Here are a few suggestions to help you to tune into your body. Steps - Watch the clock. When was the last time you had something to eat? Hunger cycles peak approximately every 90 minutes.
- If you plan to eat every time your hunger prickles you, confine yourself to very small portions.
- Try to pass through the next cycle and eat every three or four hours.
- Can you tell the difference between a craving, and actual hunger? A craving means you want a particular taste. Hunger, on the other hand, creates an unavoidable discomfort in your belly.
- Are you really hungry or just bored? At times, for lack of anything better to do, some people snack. This is usually due to a craving, rather than hunger. When you find yourself wandering for food, try to do something that's not food-related to hold your attention.
- Eating candy can help, but not gum, as that can make you prematurely hungry.
- Are you really hungry or just tired? Being tired can create a sensation in or around your midsection, which can be mistaken for hunger. If it's late, go to bed. Definitely, avoid eating heavily before going to sleep for a variety of reasons:
- It can aggravate gastro-esophageal reflux disease and leave you with burning indigestion - very unpleasant.
- It can make your sleep too warm, which disturbs the quality of your rest.
- If you're really hungry before bed, consider a small bowl of cereal and milk.
- Try two small cookies (Oreo size) and a 6-oz. glass of 1% milk.
- Milk contains tryptophan, which can aid with sleep.
- A couple of cookies or a little cereal will not create a calorie nightmare.
- Determine how much you have exercised. Exercising will have the immediate effect of depressing your appetite, but after about an hour, you will feel that you have "worked up" an appetite.
- Consider taking a walk or going for a bicycle ride if you're feeling hungry and it's way too soon to eat.
- Exercise may help to suppress your appetite until a more appropriate time.
- Analyze your body's signals. You may have real hunger and need a snack if:
- You feel a gnawing in the pit of your stomach.
- You feel a little nauseous.
- Your stomach is making noises straight out of Star Wars.
- Stave off hunger until mealtime. Even if it isn't meal time, it's better for your body if you don't allow it to feel starved.
- Eat a protein along with a carb. This will regulate your blood sugar and keep you on track.
- Eat an apple along with a little cheese.
- Eat some crackers with a little smoked salmon.
- Try a cookie and a glass of low fat milk.
- Drink some water. Sometimes, our bodies feel hungry when they're really thirsty instead. If you feel hungry between meals, first drink a 6-8 ounce glass of water, then wait a few minutes and see if the desire to eat subsides.
- Try a protein shake in the morning or lunch time. It may provide you with a lot of energy without bloating you. Some folks also prefer "meal substitute" shakes but a regular protein shake with water or milk will do just fine.
Tips - Overeating may occur if:
- You starve yourself for another hour and a half.
- You wait too long between meals.
- You eat in the company of others.
- You consider the food free or already paid for (e.g. in a dinner invitation or in a buffet).
- You eat mainly energy dense, low residue food.
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