Crinoline Lady with Basket of Posies!

This little miss is sure to delight you! You don't have to make her in one color. This is a good way to use up your pretty scraps of thread. Make her bonnet, basket and flowers in different colors for an eye-popping piece.

Crinoline Lady with Basket

Materials: Size 10 thread in color of choice, 1 ball

#7 steel hook

SKIRT –

1ST ROW: Ch 15, 1 dc in 4th st from hook, 1 dc in each of next 11 sts of chain.

2ND ROW: Ch 4, turn, 2 tr (thread twice around hook for a tr) in first dc of last row, ch 2, 3 more tr in same st as last tr, * ch 3, skip next dc, 1 tr in next dc; repeat from * across, end with ch 3, skip next dc, a shell of (3 tr, ch 2 and 3 tr) in top st of turning chain of last row (there are 6 chain loops between shells).

3RD ROW: Turn, work a shell in first shell «as fol­lows: a sl st in 3 tr, a sl st in (ch 2) loop, ch 4, (2 tr, ch 2 and 3 tr) all in same chain loop as last sl st (ch 5 and 1 tr) in each chain loop, ch 5, a shell of (3 tr, ch 2 and 3 tr) in (ch 2) loop of end shell. Repeat last row twice more.

6TH ROW: Turn, a shell in first shell, (ch 5 and 1 tr) in 4 chain loops, ch 5, a shell in next chain loop, (ch 5 and 1 tr) in 4 chain loops, ch 5, (always work­ing shells in chain loop of shells below) work a she 11 in end shell.

7TH ROW: Turn, a shell in first shell, ch 2, 3 more tr in same shell below, (ch 4 and 1 tr) in 5 chain loops, a shell in shell, ch 2, 3 more tr in same shell below, 1 tr In next chain loop, (ch 4 and 1 tr) in 4 chain loops, ch 4,

(3 tr, ch 1, 3 tr, ch 2 and 3 tr), all in end shell.

8TH RoW: Turn, a shell in first (ch 2)loop, ch 5, a shell in next (ch 2) loop, * 1 tr in next chain loop, (ch 4 and 1 tr) in 4 chain loops, a shell in (ch 2) loop, ch 5, a shell in next (ch 2) loop; repeat from * once.

9TH.ROW: Turn, a shell in first shell, ch 3, 3 tr in center st of next (ch 5) loop, ch 3, a shell in next shell, * 1 tr in next chain loop, (ch 4 and 1 tr) in 3 chain loops, a shell in next shell, ch 3, 3 tr in center st of chain loop, ch 3, a shell in next shell; repeat from * once.

10TH ROW Turn, a shell in first shell.ch 4, ship (ch 3) loop, 2 tr in each of 3 tr, ch 4, a shell in shell, * 1 tr in next chain loop, (ch 4 and 1 tr)in 2 chain loops, a shell in shell, ch 4, skip (ch 3) loop, 2 tr in 3 tr, ch 4, a shell in shell, repeat from * once.

11TH ROW: Turn, a shell in first shell, ch 6, skip next chain loop, (2 tr in next tr, 1 tr in next tr) 3 times, ch 6, a shell in shell, * 1 tr In next chain loop, ch 4, 1 tr in next chain loop, a shell in shell, ch 6, skip next chain loop, (2 tr In next tr, 1 tr In next tr) 3 times, ch 6, a shell in shell; repeat from * once.

12TH HOW: Turn, a shell In first shell * ch 6, skip chain loop, 2 tr in next tr, 1 tr in 8 tr, ch 6, a shell In shell, skip chain loop, a shell in next shell; repeat from * across row, but end with ch 6, a shell in end shell.

13TH ROW: Turn, a shell in first shell, * skip next (ch 6) loop, (ch 6 and 1 sc) in 10 tr, ch 6, skip next shell, a shell in first tr of next shell; repeat from * across, end as last row.

14TH ROW: Turn, a shell in first shell,

* skip next chain loop, (ch 8 and 1 sc) in each of 9 chain loops, ch 8, skip next chain loop, a shell in next shell; repeat from * across row.

15TH HOW: Same as last row but work (ch 6 and 1 sc) in 8 chain loops.

16TH RoW: Turn, a shell in first shell,

* skip a chain loop, (ch 6 and 1 sc) in 7 chain loops, ch 6, a shell in shell, ch 2, 3 more tr in same shell below; repeat from * across but end with ch 6, a shell in end shell.

17TH ROW: Turn, a shell, in first shell,

* skip a chain loop, (ch 6 and 1 sc) in 6 chain loops, ch 6, skip a chain loop, a shell in each of 2 (ch 2) loops; repeat from * across, end as before.

18TH ROW: Turn, a shell in first shell, * skip a chain loop, (ch 6 and 1 sc) in 5 chain loops, ch 6, skip a chain loop, a shell in next shell, ch 7, a shell in next shell; repeat from * across, end as before.

19TH ROW: Turn, a shell in first shell, * skip a chain loop, (ch 6 and 1 sc) in 4 loops ch 6, skip a chain loop, a shell in

next shell, ch 4, 9 tr In center st of next (ch 7) loop, ch 4, a shell In next shell; re­peat from * across but end as before.

20TH ROW: Turn, a shell in first shell, * skip a chain loop, (ch 6 and 1 sc) in 3 chain loops, ch 6, a shell in next shell, ch 4, skip next chain loop, 1 tr in next tr, (ch 1 and 1 tr) in 8 tr, ch 4, a shell in shell; repeat from * across, end as be­fore.

21ST ROW: Turn, a shell in first shell, * skip a chain loop, (ch 6 and 1 sc) in 2 chain loops, ch 6, skip a chain loop, (3 tr, ch 2 aid 1 tr) in next shell, ch 1, turn, a sl st in (ch 2) loop, ch 4, (1 tr, ch 2 and 3 tr) in same chain loop as last sl st, ch 6, 1 sc in center chain loop, ch 6, a shell in next shell, turn, a shell in first shell, skip 2 chain loops, 3 tr in next shell, ch 1, turn, a sl st in chain loop of next shell, ch 1, turn (2 tr, ch 4 and a sl st) in same chain loop as last tr, a sl st in next tr, a sl st in top st of next chain, ch 4, a sl st in next (ch 2) loop below, 2 tr in same chain loop of last row as next tr, ch 5, 1 sc In 4th st from book, ch 1, skip next chain loop, 1 tr in next tr, (ch 4, 1 sc in 4th st from hook, 1 tr in next tr ) 8 times, ch 5, 1 sc in 4th st from hook, ch 1, a shell in next shell; repeat from * once, skip a chain loop, (ch 6 and 1 sc) in 2 chain loops, ch 6, a shell in end shell, turn, a shell in first shell, ch 6, 1 sc in center chain loop, ch 8, a shell in shell, turn, a shell in first shell, skip 2 chain loops, 3 tr in next shell, ch 1, turn, a sl st in chain loop of next shell, ch 1, turn, 3 tr in same shell as last tr; break off.

ARMs AND BODICE –

1ST ROW: Ch 6, work 8 tr in 8th st from hook.

2ND ROW: ch 4, turn, skip first tr, 1 tr in each of next 7 tr, 1 tr in top st of turning chain of last row.

3RD ROW: Ch 4, turn, skip first tr of last row, work a 4 Joined tr stitch over next 4 tr as follows: (thread twice around hook, draw up a loop in next st, thread over and through 2 loops, over and through 2 loops) 4 times, thread over, draw through all 5 loops on hook, a 4 joined tr over next 4 sts.

4TH ROW: Ch 4, turn, 3 tr in first st, 4 tr in next st.

5TH ROW: Ch 4, turn, 1 tr in each of the 7 tr of last row, 2 tr in top st of turning chain.

6TH ROW: Ch 4, turn, skip first tr, 1 tr in each of next 9 sts. Repeat last row twice.

9TH ROW: Ch 1, turn. 1 sc in first-3 sts, thread over hook, draw up a loop in next st, thread over and through all 3 loops on hook (this forms a half dc), a half dc in each of next 2 sts, 1 dc in next 4 sts.

10TH ROW: Ch 6, turn, skip first st, 1 tr in next st, * ch 2, skip next st, 1 tr in next st; repeat from * across row,

11TH ROW: Ch 4, turn, * 2 tr in next '(ch 2) space, 1 tr in next tr; repeat from * across row, end with 2 tr in turning chain space, 1 tr in 3rd st of same turning chain.

12TH ROW: Ch 4, turn, skip first tr, work a 2 Joined tr over next 2 tr as follows: (thread twice around hook, draw up a loop in next st, thread over and through 2 loops, over and through 2 loops) twice, thread over and draw through all 3 loops on hook, 1 tr in all but the end 2 tr, a 2 joined tr over next 2 tr.

13TH ROW: Ch 8, turn, work a 3 joined tr over the first 3 sts of last row as follows: (thread twice around hook, draw up a loop in next st, thread, over and through 2 loops, over and through 2 loops) 3 times, thread over, draw through all 4 loops on hook, 1 tr in next 6 tr, a 3 joined tr over next 3 sts, ch 6, work 1 tr along end st of the 3 joined tr just made, ch 2, 1 tr in top st of turning chain of next row, ch 2, 1 tr along same turning chain below, ch 2, 1 tr in top of end tr of next row, ch 2, 1 tr along same end tr below, ch 2, 1 tr in end space of next row.

14TH ROW: Ch 0, turn, skip first tr, 1 tr in next tr, (ch 2 and 1 tr) in next 4 tr, ch 6, 1 sc in next (ch 6) loop, ch 2, 1 tr in next 3 joined tr; (ch 2, skip next st, I tr in next st) 3 times, ch 2, 1 tr in next st, ch 2, 1 tr in turning chain loop, ch 8, 1 sc in 5th st of same turning chain.

15TH ROW: Ch 3, turn, 8 dc in next (ch 6) loop (this 6 dc group will be used later on to attach hat) ch 3, 2 sc in same chain loop as dc, 3 sc in each of next 7 spaces; break off.

Follow directions for first 9 rows of arm to make other arm; break off.

Arrange this arm in place (as shown on Detail) having first 4 sts of last row in back of other arm and remaining sts along end spaces of 13th row of bodice; Using a darning needle and the crochet cotton sew arm in place.

HAT –

1ST ROW: ch 23, 1 dc in 8th st from hook, (ch 2, skip 2 sts, 1 dc in next) 4 times, ch 2, skip 2 sts, 1 sc in end st.

2ND ROW: Ch 4, turn, * 2 tr In next (ch 2) space, 1 tr in next dc; repeat from *across, end with 3 tr in turning chain space.

3RD ROW; Ch 7, turn, a long st (thread 4 times around honk for long st) In first tr, 2 long sts in each of next 4 sts, 2 dtr (thread 3 times around hook for a dtr) in each of 5 sts, 1 tr in each remaining 9 sts.

4TH ROW; Ch 4, turn, 1 tr in each of first 14 sts, 1 dtr in each of next 10 sts, 2 long sts in next 5 sta.

5TH ROW: Ch 7, turn, a long st in first long st, 2 long sts in next st, a long st in next 4 sts, 1 dtr in next 10 sts, 1 tr in each remaining sts.

8TH ROW: Ch 6, turn, skip first 3 sts, 1 dtr in next at, (ch 4, skip 2 sts, 1 dtr in next st) 3 times, * ch 4, skip 2 sts, a long st in next st; repeat from * across row, break off.

BACK SECTION –

7TH ROW: Turn, work­ing along foundation chain, Join thread with an sc along end sc of first row, (ch 15, 1 sc over same sc as last sc) twice, ch 4, 3 tr in first space, 3 tr in each of next 5 spaces, 4 tr in 3rd st of same turning chain space below,

8TH ROW: Ch 4, turn, 1 tr in each tr, 2 tr in top st of end chain.

9TH ROW: Same as last row; break off.

JOINING OF PIECES: Arrange skirt, arms and bodice and hat as shown on Details of Right Hand section; uslng a darning needle and the crochet cotton sew pieces secure­ly together.

FLOWER BASKET

1ST ROW: Ch 12, 1 tr in 5th st from hook,

2 tr in each of next 7 sts.

2ND ROW: Ch 4, turn, 1 tr in first tr of last row, * 1 tr in next tr, 2 tr in next tr; repeat from * across row, end with 1 tr in top st of turning chain below.

3RD ROW: Ch 4, turn, skip first tr; 1 tr in 2 tr, * 2 tr in next tr, 1 tr in next 2 tr; re­peat from * across row, end with 2 tr in top st of turning chain below.

4TH ROW: Ch 4, turn, skip first tr, 1 tr in each of remaining tr, 1 tr in top st of turn­ing chain below.

5TH HOW: Ch 10, turn, skip first tr, 1 dtr in next tr, * ch 2, skip next tr, 1 dtr in next tr; repeat from; * across row, end with ch 2. skip next tr, 1 dtr in top st of turning chain below.

6TH ROW: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in each space, 2 sc in turning chain space, 1 sc in 3rd st 01 same turning chain; break off.

FIRST FLOWED - 1ST ROUND: Ch 5, join with a sl st into a ring, ch 8, 1 dc into ring, * ch 5, 1 dc into ring; repeat from * 3 times, ch 5, a sl st in 3rd st of first ch 8 of round, (there are 6 chain ioops in round).

2ND ROUND: Ch 1, work ( 1 sc, ch 3, 5 tr, ch 3 and 1 sc) all in each chain loop of last round, a sl st in first sc of round; break off. Make 3 flowers.

HANDLE: Ch 30, a sl st In 2nd st from hook, taking sts over chain work 36 dc across chain, a sl st in end st; break off. Arrange flowers, handle and basket as shown on Detail; with darning needle and crochet cotton tack pieces together.

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Jackie O's Pillbox Hat!!!

If you like the retro look, this hat is made to order just for you! Doubled yarn makes this a speedy item and it comes in two sizes!

PILLBOX HAT

Materials: Red Heart Super Saver one skein either 5 oz multi or 7 oz solid in color of choice

Crochet Hook size I’5.5mm for small or K/6.5mm for large

Gauge: Yarn is used double: with I hook for small: 4 popcorns and 4 dc =3 inches

2 popcorn rounds = 1 ¾ inches

With K hook for large: 1 popcorn and I dc = 1 inch

1 popcorn round = 1 inch

CROWN –

1ST ROW: Holding two strands of yarn together ch 10, 1 sc in second st from hook, 1 sc in each of next 4 sts of chain, 1 hdc in next st as follows: yarn over hook, draw up a loop in next st of chain, yarn over hook and through all 3 loops on hook, an hdc in next st, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts.

2ND ROW: Ch 3, turn, working in back strand of sts only (the entire crown is worked in back strand of sts) work skip first dc, 1 dc in next dc, an hdc in each of next 2 sts, 1 sc in each of remaining 5 sc.

3RD ROW: Turn, 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, an hdc in each of next 2 hdc, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in top st of turning ch. Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows 11 more times;

Repeat 2nd row once more. Break off, leaving an 8-inch end.

Thread a darning needle with this end, insert needle in each of the turning ch 1 sts at beginning of every other row. Draw these sts together, forming a circle; overcast last row to foundation ch of first row, thus forming a flat circle for crown

BAND –

1ST ROUND:

Holding right side of work toward you, join yarn with an sc over end dc of first row, sc over end st of same row as joining sc, (2 sc over turning ch of next row, sc over end dc of next row) 5 times, 2 sc over end st of each of next 2 rows, (sc over turning ch of next row, 2 sc over end dc of next row) 6 times, sc over end st of last row (40 sc in round).

2ND ROUND: Ch 1, turn, working in back strand of sts only work sc in each of 40 sc of last round.

3RD ROUND: Ch 3, turn, work a popcorn st in next sc as follows: 4 dc in next sc, drop loop from hook, insert hook in top of first dc of 4-dc group just made, also insert in the dropped loop, draw dropped loop through st on hook, ch 1 tightly, * dc in next sc, a popcorn st in next sc; repeat from * around, end with a sl st in top st of first ch 3 (there are 20 popcorn sts in round).

4TH ROUND: Ch 3, work a popcorn st in same st as sl st, * 1 dc in next popcorn st, a popcorn st in next dc; repeat from * around, end with skip last popcorn st, a s st in top st of first ch 3.

5TH ROUND: Same as 4th round.

6TH ROUND: Ch 3, a popcorn st in same st as sl st, * (dc in next popcorn st, a popcorn st in next dc) 4 times, skip a popcorn st, dc in next dc, skip a popcorn st, a popcorn st in next dc; repeat from * around, end with dc in next popcorn st, a popcorn st in next dc, skip last popcorn st, a sl st in top st of first ch 3 (17 popcorns in round). NOTE: I did not decrease any stitches, but just continued the same as in 4th round. See what works for you.

7TH ROUND: Same as 4th round.

8TH ROUND: Ch 1, hdc in same st as sl st, * 2hdc in next popcorn st, hdc in next dc; repeat from * around, end with 1 sc in last popcorn st, a sl st in first sc; fasten off.

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March of the Penguins!

Here is a tuxedo penguin cover-up for your holiday gift-giving bottles. You do need a little piece of felt for the feet and beak. The full sized patterns are included. I'm sure there are clever crocheters out there that can ditch the felt and use the hook and yellow yarn for the feet and beak

PENGUIN BOTTLE COVER

MATERIALS

RED HEART Super Saver KNITTING WORSTED

2 oz. White

2 oz Black

Crochet Hook Size G

Cotton batting for stuffing; round elastic; a small piece of yellow felt and 4 sequins.

DIRECTIONS;

Rnd 1: Starting at center bottom with Black, ch 2,

8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st to first sc.

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in joining, 2 dc in each sc around (16 dc counting ch-3 as 1 dc). Join to top of ch-3.

Rnd 3; Ch 3, dc in joining, (2 dc in next dc) twice;

dc in next dc, * (2 dc in next dc) 3 times; dc in next dc. Repeat from * around. Join.

Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in each st around (28 sc). Join.

Back

Row 1: Ch 3, picking up back loop only, dc in next 19 sc. Turn.

Row 2: Working through both loops, sl st in first 2 dc, ch 3, dc in next 17 dc. Ch 3, turn.

Rows 3 and 4: Dc in 2nd dc, dc in each dc across to within last st, dc in top of ch-3. Ch 3, turn.

Row 5: Sl st in first 2 dc, ch 3, dc in next 14 dc, dc in top of next ch-3. Ch 3, turn.

Next 5 Rows: Repeat Row 3.

Rows 11, 12 and 13: Dc in first dc (an inc), dc in each dc across to within last dc, 2 dc in top of ch-3. Ch 3, turn. Break off and fasten at end of l3th Row.

Front

Picking up back loops only, attach White in same place as last dc of Row 1 of back was made_, ch 3, * (2 dc in next dc) twice; dc in next dc. Repeat from * once more, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc_f dc in same place as

ch-3 of Row 1 of back. Ch 3, turn Break off and fasten at end of 13^th row

Row 2: Repeat Row 11 of Back.

Next 2 Rows: Repeat Row 3 of Back.

Following 2 Rows: Repeat Row 11 of Back.

Next 4 Rows: Repeat Row 3 of Back.

Row 11: Sl st in first 2 dc, ch 3, dc in each dc across to within last st. Ch 3, turn.

Next 2 Rows: Repeat Row 11 of Front.

Break off and fasten at end of 13th Row.

Sew front and back seams.

With White work chain st over each seam.

Draw elastic through top of sts on body, fasten off.

Head and Wings:

Rnd 1: Starting at center top with Black, ch 2

Do not join rnds, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around.

Rnds 3 and 4 Sc in each sc around, increaslng 6 sc evenly.

Rnd 5: Sc in each sc around.

Next 3 Rnds: Repeat 3rd, 5th and 3rd rnds.

Next 5 Rnds: Repeat 5th Rnd.

Rnd 14.: Sc in each sc around, decreaslng 6 sc

evenly — to dec 1 sc. pull up a loop in each of next 2 sc, yarn over and draw through all loops on hook.

Next 3 Rnds: Repeat 5th, 14th and 5th rnds."

Work in rows as follows:

Shoulder:

Row 1:Dec 1 sc over next 2 sc, sc in next 20 sc, dec 1 sc over next 2 sc (22 sc). Ch 1, turn.

Row 2; Sc in next 3 sc, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4. sc) 3 times, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc. Ch 1, turn.

Row 3: Dec 1 sc, sc in each sc across to within last 2 sc, dec 1 sc. Ch 1, turn.

Row 4: Dec 1 sc, sc in next 5 sc, ( 2 se in next sc, sc in next 4 sc) 3 times, dec 1 sc (25 sc). Ch 1, turn.

Row 5: Repeat Row 3 of Shoulder.

Row 6: Dec 1 sc, sc in next 4 sc, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc) 3 times; dec 1 sc (24 sc). Ch 1, turn.

Row 7: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.

Row 8: dc in each sc across. Ch 3, turn.

First Wing

Row 1: dc in first dc, dc in next 7 dc. Ch 3, turn.

Row 2: dc in 2nd dc and in next 6 dc, dc in top of turning chain. Ch 3, turn.

Row 3: dc in first dc, dc in next 7 dc. Ch 3, turn.

Row 4: 2 dc in first dc, dc in next 7 dc. Ch 3, turn.

Next 3 Rows: Repeat Row 3 of Back. Do not ch 3 at end of Row 7.

Next 4 Rows: Repeat Row 11 of Front, At end of llth row break off Black, attach White. Ch 3, turn.

Row 12: Skip first dc, dc in top of ch-3. Ch 3, turn.

Next 4 rows: Repeat Row 11 of Back.

Next 3 Rows; Repeat Row 3 of Back,

Row 20: Skip first dc, dc in next 8 dc. Ch 3, turn.

Row 21: dc in same place as ch-3, dc in next 7 dc. Ch 3, turn.

Next Row: Repeat 21st Row.

Row 23: Dc in next 6 dc, dc in top of ch-3. Break off and fasten.

Attach Black in top of last at on 1st row of Wing, dc in same place as last st of that row was made, dc in next 3 sc, 2 dc in each of next 2 sc, dc in next 3 sc, 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 6 sc, 2 dc in next so. Ch 3, turn.

Second Wing

Row 1: Skip first dc, dc in next 8 dc. Ch 3, turn.

Next 2 Rows: Repeat 3rd and 4th rows of First Wing.

Next 3 Row: Repeat 3rd Row of Back.

Next 4 Rows; Repeat llth row of Front. Break off Black, attach White. Ch 3, turn.

Row 11; Repeat 12th Row of First Wing.

Next 4 Rows: Repeat llth Row of Back.

Next 3 Rows: Repeat 3rd Row of Back.

Row 19; Repeat 20th row of First Wing.

Next 2 Rows Repeat 21st row of First Wing.

Row 22; Repeat Row 22 of First Wing.

Break off and Fasten.

Fold white part of Wing under and sew

together.

Attach White to last decreased sc on 1st Row of Shoulder, sc in same place and in next st. Ch 1, turn.

Next 8 Rows: 2 sc in first sc, sc in sc across to within last sc, 2 sc in last sc. Break off and fasten at end of last row.

Sew Bib to Shoulder.

Tube: With White, ch 20. Join to form ring.

Next 5 rnds: Ch 3, dc in each st around. Join.

Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in next dc, (2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc) 6 times. Join. Break off and fasten, turn head to wrong side.

Sew narrow end of tube to center of head. Turn head to right side. Stuff head with cotton batting.

Sew up lower end of tube to lower part of head.

Feet:

Trace off pattern pieces for top and bot­tom feet onto tissue, cut out. Cut 2 bottom pieces and 2 top pieces from yellow felt.

Fold top piece on dotted lines and seam 1/8". Place on top of bottom pieces and seam a-round entire outslde edge—1/8" seam. Sew in place to bottom of penguin as shown on picture. Make second foot in same manner.

Beak;

Trace pattern piece onto tissue; cut out. Cut 1 piece from yellow felt. Fold on dotted lines and seam 1/8". Sew long edges together to form beak—1/8" seam.

Stuff firmly and stitch in place on center front of head.

Eyes; Stitch sequins in place as shown on picture.

Tie: Cut small piece of felt from yellow and stitch in place on top of bib.

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