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MINI BOBBY BUMBLEBEE – designed by Mary C. Pueschner

January 13, 2012 by Carrie at Caron

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Amigurumi measures approximately 1 1/2”/4cm x 1/2”/13mm

 

YARN: Caron International’s Simply Soft: #0017 Lemon (A), #9727 Black (B), #9748 Rubine Red (C)

 

CROCHET HOOK: One size US B-1 (2.25mm).

 

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS:Yarn needle, Fiberfill stuffing, Stitch marker

 

GAUGE: Exact gauge is not critical for this project, stitching should be tight.

 

STITCHES USED: Chain (ch),  Double crochet (dc), Single crochet (sc), Slip stitch (slip st)

 

SPECIAL TERMS: sc2tog: Single crochet 2 together—Insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (two loops on hook), insert hook into next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through all three loops on hook.

 

To Change Color: Work sc until 2 loops remain on hook, drop first color, yarn over with 2nd color, draw through last 2 loops on hook.

 

NOTES: All yarn used is split into 2 strands of 2 plies each. Use 2 plies of yarn throughout. Do not join rounds. Place a marker in the last stitch of round and move up as rounds progress.

 

AMIGURUMI

Body

Cut 4 ft of A and 2 ft of B and split. With A, ch 2.

Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not join—6 sc. Place marker in last stitch.

Round 2: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep form * around—9 sc.

Rounds 3-4: Sc in each st around.

Round 5: *Sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog over next 2 sts; repeat from * around—6 sc. Stuff the amigurumi and continue to stuff as work progresses. Drop A to wrong side to be picked up later; join B.

Round 6: With B, sc in each st around.

Round 7: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around—9 sc. Drop B to wrong side to be picked up later; pick up A.

Rounds 8-9: Sc in each st around. Drop A; pick up B.

Rounds 10-11: With B, sc in each st around. Drop B; pick up A.

Round 12: With A, sc in each st around.

Round 13: [Sc2tog over next 2 sts] 5 times. Fasten off leaving a long sewing length. With yarn needle and sewing length, weave through final rnd of sts, pull tight and secure.

 

Wing (make 2)

With A, ch 7.

Round 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next 3 ch, sc in last ch. Fasten off with a long sewing length.

 

FINISHING: With yarn needle and sewing length, whipstitch wings to center back. With yarn needle and B, satin st 2 eyes on head as pictured. Draw a strand of B in then out of top of head as pictured. Tie each end of strand in an overhand knot close to head. Cut each antenna just above the knot. With C, back st a mouth as pictured. Weave in ends.

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Yarn Bombed Deer!

January 12, 2012 by Vickie Howell

Yarn deer chart
Sheep(ish) Deer for JoAnn Fabrics

Since November, I’ve been DYING to share the project that the JoAnn Stores marketing team commissioned me to create. Well, I just got word that it’s finally ok to let the cat–or rather the deer–out of the bag. Meet my yarn bombed buck and fawn!

Crocheted Fawn
Sheep(ish) fawn. Crocheted in colors: Taupe(is), White(ish) & Pink(ish)
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Crocheted flower made with Simply Soft Paints & Sheep(ish).
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Sheep(ish) buck. Knitted (by both hand and using the Ultimate Sweater Machine) and crocheted.
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Crocheted snowflake (pattern from Robyn Chachula’s Crochet Stitches Visual Encyclopedia),
made in color: Robin’s Egg(ish).
 
Some of you may remember me tweeting about learning how to use the Ultimate Sweater Machine for a big project. This was it! After I hand crocheted the fawn, I knew I wouldn’t have time to do the same for the entire buck. Plus, I wanted knitting to be represented by the dynamic, deer duo–duh! My friend (and USM co-creator) Cari Clement, worked up the first 2 pieces for me which then inspired me to finally, take on the machine myself. I used a combination of hand and machine knitting to create the buck’s body.
This was a challenging project, but a lot of fun to work on. It’s really, the first time I’ve done anything like this. I’m also pretty happy that now when I get that inevitable question in interviews, “What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever knit or crocheted?”, that I finally have an answer!
I’ve admittedly not been that into “yarn bombing” in the past, but now I’m hooked. I can’t wait to show you what I’ll be working on at the Crafts & Hobbies convention (CHA) later this month! In the meantime though, I’d love to hear about any objects– straight forward or strange– that you’ve covered in yarn!
Stitch.Rock.Love,
Vickie

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Sparkle Shoelaces

January 11, 2012 by Carrie at Caron

Do you know a little girl who loves things that sparkle?  Whip up these cute shoelaces to add some dazzle to any pair of shoes.   Made using Simply Soft Party in Fuschia and a size F-5(3.75) crochet hook, the only thing you need to do is make a chain the desired length of the shoelaces and add a tassel to each end- Super simple!

 

 

SHOELACES (make 2)

Ch to desired length.  Tie off.

 

To make tassels:

For each shoelace:  Cut 2 strands yarn  6” long. Hold all strands together and fold in half forming a loop at folded end. Draw loop through one end of shoelace, thread ends of strands through loop and pull to tighten and secure. Trim ends. Repeat to attach another tassel to other end of shoelace. 

 

Fray ends of tassels by separating strands of yarn.  Suggestion: A yarn needle can be used to easily separate the yarn

 

Using yarn needle, weave in all ends.

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Sheep(ish) Wrist Warmers in Petite Purls!

January 11, 2012 by Vickie Howell

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The lastest issue of Petite Purls went live yesterday, and nestled amongst all of the adorable knit projects are my crocheted wrist warmers for kids!
Model: Clover / Photos: Dave Campbell

As a busy mama, wrist warmers are one of my favorite things to make. They serve the purpose of keeping little hands warm without restricting fingers from coloring, itsy-bitsy spider-ing, or playing on an iPad. They’re quick enough to whip-up though, that I can feel a sense of accomplishment from actually finishing something. Anything.
The Wristy Business version are crocheted, using front and back-post single crochet stitches to create an interesting texture and adding to the practicality of a button, ribbed cuff. These are sized from toddler to adult so make a pair for your kiddo, then treat yourself (and everyone you know) to a pair, too!

Get the pattern here, and the yarn to make ‘em at select JoAnn and Michaels stores.

Stitch.Rock.Love,
Vickie

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CHERRY AMIGURUMI- designed by Tracie Barrett

January 5, 2012 by Carrie at Caron

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Amigurumi measures approximately 2”/5cm high

YARN” Caron International’s Simply Soft: #9748 Rubine Red (A), #9607 Limelight (B), #9727 Black (C)

CROCHET HOOK: One size US F-5 (3.75 mm), or size to obtain gauge.

 

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS: Yarn needle, Two 6mm safety eyes, Fiberfill stuffing, Stitch marker

GAUGE: 20 sts and 24 rows sc = 4″/10cm. Exact gauge is not critical for this project, stitching should be tight.

STITCHES USED: Chain (ch), Single crochet (sc)

SPECIAL TERMS: sc2tog: Single crochet 2 together—Insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (two loops on hook), insert hook into next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through all three loops on hook.

sc3tog: Single crochet 3 together—[Insert hook into next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop] 3 times, yarn over and draw through all four loops on hook.

NOTE: Do not join rounds. Place a marker in the last stitch of round and move up as rounds progress.

 

AMIGURUMI

With A, ch 2.

Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not join—6 sc. Place marker in last stitch.

Round 2: 2 sc in each sc around—12 sc.

Round 3: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around—18 sc.

Round 4: *Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around—24 sc

Rounds 5-6: Sc in each sc around. Place eyes on cherry. With yarn needle and C, back st mouth on cherry as pictured. Stuff the amigurumi and continue to stuff as work progresses.

Round 7: *Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc; repeat from * around—18 sc.

Round 8: Sc in each sc around.

Round 9: *Sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in next sc; repeat from * around—12 sc.

Round 10: [Sc2tog over next 2 sts] around—6 sc.

Fasten off leaving a long sewing length. With yarn needle and sewing length, weave through final rnd of sts, pull tight and secure. Draw yarn through center to bottom to make dimple on top. Tie in a knot at bottom and fasten off.

 

Leaf and Stem

With B, ch 2.

Row 1: 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, turn—3 sc.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in last sc, turn—4 sc.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first st, sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in last st, turn—3 sc.

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st across.

Row 6: Ch 1, sc3tog over next 3 sts—1 sc.

Row 7: Ch 8, sl st to center top of cherry, ch 1, sc in each ch across, sc evenly around leaf, join with sl st in next sc. Fasten off.

 

FINISHING:  Weave in ends. Roll in hands to evenly distribute stuffing.

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BUNNY AMIGURUMI – designed by Mary C. Pueschner

January 4, 2012 by Carrie at Caron

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Amigurumi measures approximately 3 1/4”/9cm tall

YARN: Caron International’s Simply Soft: #0001 Vanilla (A), #9748 Rubine Red (B), #9747 Iris (C), Black (D)

CROCHET HOOK: One size US C-2 (2.75mm).

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS: Yarn needle, Fiberfill stuffing, Stitch marker

GAUGE: Exact gauge is not critical for this project, stitching should be tight.

STITCHES USED: Chain (ch), Single crochet (sc), Slip stitch (slip st)

SPECIAL TERMS: sc2tog: Single crochet 2 together—Insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (two loops on hook), insert hook into next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through all three loops on hook.

 

NOTES: All yarn used is split into 2 strands of 2 plies each. Use 2 plies of yarn throughout. Do not join rounds. Place a marker in the last stitch of round and move up as rounds progress.

AMIGURUMI

Head and Body

Cut 5 yds of A and split. With A, leaving a long tail, ch 4, join with a slip st to form a ring.

Round 1: 6 sc in ring and over tail, do not join, pull tail to close center ring—6 sc. Place marker in last stitch.

Round 2: 2 sc in each st around—12 sc.

Round 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around—18 sc.

Rounds 4-6: Sc in each st around.

Round 7: *Sc in next st, sc2tog over next 2 sts; repeat from * around—12 sc. Stuff the amigurumi and continue to stuff as work progresses.

Round 8: Sc in each st around.

Round 9: *Sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog over next 2 sts; repeat from * around—9 sc.

Round 10: Sc in each st around.

Round 11: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around—12 sc.

Rounds 12-16: Sc in each st around.

Round 17: *Sc in next st, sc2tog over next 2 sts; repeat from * around—8 sc. Fasten off leaving a long sewing length. With yarn needle and sewing length, weave through final rnd of sts, pull tight and secure.

Arm (make 2)

With A, ch 2.

Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not join—6 sc. Place marker in last stitch.

Rounds 2-5: Sc in each st around.

Round 6: *Sc in next st, sc2tog over next 2 sts; repeat from * once—4 sts. Stuff very lightly. Fasten off leaving a long sewing length. With yarn needle and sewing length, sew one arm to each side of body below neck as pictured.

Leg (make 2)

With A, ch 2.

Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not join—6 sc. Place marker in last stitch.

Rounds 2-6: Sc in each st around.

Round 7: *Sc in next st, sc2tog over next 2 sts; repeat from * once—4 sts. Fasten off leaving a long sewing length. With yarn needle and sewing length, sew legs to bottom of body as pictured.

Ear (make 2)

Inner Ear

Cut 2 ft of B and split. Starting at tip of ear with B, ch 2.

Row 1: 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, turn—2 sc. Place marker in last stitch.

Rows 2-3: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across, turn—4 sc at end of last row.

Rows 4-5: Sc in each st across.

Rows 6-7: Repeat row 2—6 sc at end of last row.

Rows 8-9: Sc in each st across. Fasten off.

Outer ear (make 2)

With A, work same as inner ear through round 9. Do not fasten off. Place inner ear on top of outer ear, with inner ear facing, working through double thickness, matching row-end sts, ch 1, sc in each row-end st across to tip, 3 sc in tip, sc in each row-end st across other side of ear, fold flat end of ear in half, working through 4 thicknesses, sc 2 halves together.

Fasten off leaving a long sewing length. With yarn needle and sewing length, sew one ear to each side of head as pictured.

FINISHING: With yarn needle and C, straight st 2 eyes on front of face; with D, satin st nose on center of face as pictured. Weave in ends.

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TOMATO AMIGURUMI – designed by Tracie Barrett

January 3, 2012 by Carrie at Caron

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Amigurumi measures approximately 2”/5cm long when bent

YARN: Caron International’s Simply Soft: #9748 Rubine Red (A), #9727 Black (B), and #9607 Limelight (C): 1 skein

CROCHET HOOK: One size US E-4 (3.5 mm), or size to obtain gauge.

 

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS: Yarn needle, Two 6mm safety eyes, Fiberfill stuffing

Stitch marker

GAUGE: 22 sts and 23 rows sc = 4″/10 cm. Exact gauge is not critical for this project, stitching should be tight.

STITCHES USED: Chain (ch), Single crochet (sc),  Slip stitch (slip st)

SPECIAL TERMS: sc2tog: Single crochet 2 together—Insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (two loops on hook), insert hook into next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through all three loops on hook.

NOTE: Do not join rounds. Place a marker in the last stitch of round and move up as rounds progress.

 

AMIGURUMI

Tomato

With A, ch 2.

Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not join—6 sc. Place marker in last stitch.

Round 2: 2 sc in each sc around—12 sc.

Round 3: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around—18 sc.

Round 4: Sc in each sc around.

Round 5: *Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around—24 sc.

Round 6: Sc in each sc around.

Round 7: *Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around—30 sc.

Rounds 8-10: Sc in each sc around.

Round 11: *Sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sc; repeat from * around—24 sc. Place eyes on tomato. With yarn needle and B, back st mouth on cherry as pictured. Stuff the amigurumi and continue to stuff as work progresses.

Round 12: Sc in each sc around.

Round 13: *Sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sc; repeat from * around—18 sc.

Round 14: *Sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in next sc; repeat from * around—12 sc.

Round 15: [Sc2tog over next 2 sts] around—6 sc.

Fasten off leaving a long sewing length. With yarn needle and sewing length, weave through final rnd of sts, pull tight and secure.

 

Top

With C, leaving a long sewing length, *ch 7, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next 2 ch sts, sc in next 3 ch sts; repeat from * 4 times, sl st in first ch to close into a ring. Sew top on top of tomato.

 

FINISHING:  Weave in ends. Roll in hands to evenly distribute stuffing.

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New Sheep(ish) Pattern: Baby M Blanket

January 2, 2012 by Vickie Howell

I originally designed this blanket for my brother’s baby-to-be before we knew whether it was a he or a she. I started referring to the little nugget as Baby M (for Montoya, their last name); hence the name of this project. Since then, I’ve had the delight of becoming an aunt to the cutest baby boy in the entire world that I didn’t also give birth to myself: Jacob Yoshio! But I digress.
For Jacob’s blanket I went with his parents’ preferred shades of calm and calmer, by pairing Sheep(ish) colors Taupe(ish) & White(ish) with just a splash of Turquoise(ish). It would look just as great though, in in a bold magenta & chartreuse or grey & yellow. I’m counting on you people, to work up all kinds of different color variations for me to see–so go nab the pattern today! ;-)

Stitch.Rock.Love,

Vickie

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LUCKY LION HEAD – designed by Mary C. Pueschner

December 29, 2011 by Carrie at Caron

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Amigurumi measures approximately 3/4”/5cm in diameter

 

YARN: Caron International’s Simply Soft:

#9605 Mango (A), #9750 Chocolate (B), #9727 Black (C), #9748 Rubine Red (D), and #0001 Vanilla (E).

 

CROCHET HOOK: One size US B-1 (2.25mm).

 

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS: Yarn needle, Fiberfill stuffing, Stitch marker

 

GAUGE: Exact gauge is not critical for this project, stitching should be tight.

 

STITCHES USED: Chain (ch),  Single crochet (sc),  Slip stitch (slip st)

 

SPECIAL TERMS: sc2tog: Single crochet 2 together—Insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (two loops on hook), insert hook into next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through all three loops on hook.

 

NOTES: All yarn used is split into 2 strands of 2 plies each. Use 2 plies of yarn throughout. Do not join rounds. Place a marker in the last stitch of round and move up as rounds progress.

 

AMIGURUMI

Head

Cut 2 1/2 yds of A and split. With A, ch 2.

Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not join—6 sc. Place marker in last st.

Round 2: 2 sc in each st around—12 sc.

Round 3: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around—18 sc.

Round 4: *Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around—24 sc.

Rounds 5-10: Sc in each st around

Round 11: *Sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat from * around—18 sc. Stuff the amigurumi and continue to stuff as work progresses.

Round 12: *Sc in next st, sc2tog over next 2 sts * 6 times—12 sc.

Round 13: [Sc2tog over next 2 sts] around. Fasten off leaving a long sewing length. With yarn needle and sewing length, weave through final rnd of sts, pull tight and secure.

 

Ear (make 2)

With A, ch 2.

Round 1: Ch 2, 5 hdc in 2nd ch from hook. Fasten off leaving a long sewing length. With yarn needle and sewing length, whipstitch ears to side of head towards the back.

 

Muzzle (make 2)

With A, ch 5.

Round 1: 2 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, 3 hdc in last ch, working across opposite side of foundation ch, sc in next 2 ch, hdc in last ch, join with sl st in top of first hdc—10 sts.

Round 2: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Fasten off leaving a long sewing length. Stuff muzzle lightly. Whipstitch to lower front center of head.

 

Mane

Cut 1 yd of B and split. With B and yarn needle and working around posts of all sts over back, top and sides of head, around face as pictured, make loops approx 1/4”/6mm long.

 

FINISHING: With C, work 2 French knots for eyes and satin st nose; with D, straight st a mouth; with E, work one chain st over each eye as pictured.

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STRAWBERRY AMIGURUMI – designed by Tracie Barrett

December 29, 2011 by Carrie at Caron

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:  Amigurumi measures approximately 2”/5cm high

YARN:  Caron International’s Simply: #9748 Rubine Red (A), #9727 Black, #9607 Limelight (C)

CROCHET HOOK: One size US E-4 (3.5 mm), or size to obtain gauge.

 

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS: Yarn needle,  Two 6mm safety eyes,  Fiberfill stuffing, Stitch marker

GAUGE: 22 sts and 23 rows sc = 4″/10 cm. Exact gauge is not critical for this project, stitching should be tight.

STITCHES USED: Chain (ch), Single crochet (sc)

SPECIAL TERMS: sc2tog: Single crochet 2 together—Insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (two loops on hook), insert hook into next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through all three loops on hook.

NOTE: Do not join rounds. Place a marker in the last stitch of round and move up as rounds progress.

 

AMIGURUMI

Strawberry

With A, ch 2.

Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not join—6 sc. Place marker in last stitch.

Round 2: 2 sc in each sc around—12 sc.

Round 3: Sc in each sc around.

Round 4: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around—18 sc.

Round 5: Sc in each sc around.

Round 6: *Sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around—24 sc.

Rounds 7-9: Sc in each sc around.

Round 10: *Sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around—30 sc.

Round 11: Sc in each sc around. Place eyes on strawberry. With yarn needle and B, back st mouth on strawberry as pictured. Stuff the amigurumi and continue to stuff as work progresses.

Round 12: *Sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sc; repeat from * around—24 sc.

Round 13: *Sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sc; repeat from * around—18 sc.

Round 14: Sc in each sc around.

Round 15: *Sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in next sc; repeat from * around—12 sc.

Round 16: [Sc2tog over next 2 sts] around—6 sc.

Fasten off leaving a long sewing length. With yarn needle and sewing length, weave through final rnd of sts, pull tight and secure. Drive the needle through the center and back up, pulling tight to make dimples in strawberry. Knot end and fasten off.

 

Leaf (make 3)

With C, leaving a long sewing length, ch 2.

Row 1: 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not join, turn—3 sc.

Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc across, turn—6 sc.

Row 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in last sc, turn—8 sc.

Rows 4-5: Ch 1, sc in each sc across.

Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog, turn—6 sc.

Row 7: Ch 1, sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog, turn–4 sc.

Row 8: Ch 1, [sc2tog over next 2 sts] twice, turn—2 sc.

Row 9: Ch 1, sc2tog over next 2 sts—1 sc

Fasten off.

 

FINISHING: With yarn needle and sewing length, sew leaves to top of strawberry. Weave in ends. Roll in hands to evenly distribute stuffing.

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