Goldenacre Cardigan is here! It's a top down lace cardi with a saddle shoulder construction and a cosy attached shawl collar. Knitted in cosy worsted weight yarn, this is the perfect autumn cardi. There are two lace designs, a wide panel running down the back, with mini versions running down the sleeves and fronts, all set of with neat twisted, slip stitch ribbing. I love how much this looks like brioche stitch - but much easier to knit! There are nine, size inclusive chest sizes, plus a choice of three body lengths and two sleeve lengths so there's lots of customisation for the perfect fit! It's available at a 50% discount with coupon code GOLDEN50, valid until midnight (GMT) on 11th November. Here are all the details:
Suggested Yarn: Malabrigo Rios (Worsted) (100% superwash merino wool) 192 m/210 yds per 100g skein. Colourway: Almond Blossom. Meterage Body Length 1: (490, 530, 560) [620, 655, 1005] {1105, 1150, 1205} m Body Length 2: (710, 760, 810) [910, 955, 1215] {1335, 1400, 1460} m Body Length 3: (845, 905, 965) [1090, 1150, 1530] {1685, 1765, 1845} m Yardage Body Length 1: (535, 580, 615) [680, 715, 1100] {1210, 1260, 1320} yds Body Length 2: (775, 830, 885) [995, 1045, 1330] {1460, 1530, 1600} yds Body Length 3: (925, 990, 1055) [1190, 1260, 1675] {1845, 1930, 2020} yds Dimensions (Metric): Size: (1, 2, 3) [4, 5, 6] {7, 8, 9} To fit chest approximately: (70, 80, 90) [100, 110, 120] {130, 140, 150} cm with around 20 cm positive ease Across Back Underarm to Underarm: (46, 49, 53) [61, 64, 68] {76, 79, 83} cm Length Underarm to Hem, Body Length 1: (18, 17, 16) [15, 13, 27] {26, 25, 24} cm Length Underarm to Hem, Body Length 2: (33, 32, 31) [29, 28, 37] {36, 35, 34} cm Length Underarm to Hem, Body Length 3: (43, 42, 41) [39, 38, 52] {51, 49, 48} cm Upper Sleeve Circumference: (30, 33, 36) [36, 40, 44] {48, 51, 55} cm Sleeve Length from Underarm: 45 cm (with instructions for longer sleeves) Dimensions (Imperial): Size (1, 2, 3) [4, 5, 6] {7, 8, 9} To fit chest approximately (28, 32, 36) [40, 44, 48] {52, 56, 60}” with around 8” positive ease. Across Back Underarm to Underarm: (18, 20, 21) [24, 26, 27] {30, 32, 33}” Length Underarm to Hem, Body Length 1: (7, 6¾, 6¼) [5¾, 5¼, 10¾] {10¼, 9¾, 9½}” Length Underarm to Hem, Body Length 2: (13¼, 12¾, 12¼) [11¾, 11¼, 14¾] {14¼, 13¾, 13½}” Length Underarm to Hem, Body Length 3: (17¼, 16¾, 16¼) [15¾, 15¼, 20¾] {20¼, 19¾, 19½}” Upper Sleeve Circumference: (12, 13, 14½) [14½, 16, 17½ ] {19, 20½, 22}” Sleeve Length from Underarm: 18” (with instructions for longer sleeves) Needles: 5.5 mm/US 9 75 cm/30” circular needle or as required to achieve correct gauge, 4.5 mm/US 7 needles for cuffs only. Gauge: 16 sts and 24 rows = 10 cm/4” in 1x2 Twisted Ribbing after blocking. Extras: Crochet hook for weaving in loose ends, clip type stitch markers, stitch holder or waste yarn for holding stitches, you may find a row counter useful
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My latest pattern, Brocken Spectre, is live! It’s a cropped cardigan with a gorgeous zigzag lace design at the shoulders. Knitted with a strand of silk blend 4ply and alpaca blend lace (Titus Fingering and Lowther Lace from Eden Cottage Yarns) gives a subtle shine, beautiful halo, and unsurpassed cosiness for the colder months. It’s totally seamless, knitted from the top down, has both charts and written instructions and comes in ten size inclusive sizes. A Brocken Spectre is an optical illusion that you sometimes see at the summit of a mountain on a foggy day – your own enormous shadow in the mist with a rainbow halo. I’ve only seen one once! The zigzag of the lace pattern over the stocking stitch reminded me of misty mountaintops. Brocken Spectre is half price with coupon code BROCKEN50, valid until midnight (GMT) on 7th October. The knitty gritty...Construction: We cast on stitches at the shoulders and work the lace pattern down the upper back before increasing for a little armhole shaping. Stitches are picked up at each shoulder for the fronts where we continue with the lace pattern and work armhole shaping to match the back. We then join all stitches at the underarms and work down to the hem, after making a zig-zag transition from lace to stocking stitch. Increases are worked at the inner edge of both fronts for a little extra cosiness! We pick up stitches around both armholes and work sleeves down to the cuffs. Cuffs, hem and front edges are finished with neat twisted 1x1 ribbing. Suggested Yarns: Eden Cottage Yarn Titus Fingering (75% superwash extrafine merino wool, 25% mulberry silk) 400 m/436 yds per 100g skein, colourway: Penine Mist held together with Eden Cottage Yarns Lowther Lace (75% Baby Suri Alpaca, 25% Mulberry Silk) 300 m/328 yds per 50g skein, colourway: Ink. We recommend substituting any 4ply yarn (especially if it has a bit of a sheen) and a fluffy laceweight yarn such as a mohair/silk or alpaca/silk blend. Please check both gauges and adjust needle size as required. Please note meterage and yardage are for both yarns, e.g. size 1 requires 470 m of fingering weight and 470 m of laceweight yarn. Meterage: 470 (490, 525, 600) [680, 720, 760] {920, 975, 1015} m. Yardage: 515 (535, 575, 655) [745, 785, 830] {1000, 1060, 1105} yds. Dimensions (Metric): Size: 1 (2, 3, 4) [5, 6, 7] {8, 9, 10}. To fit Chest Circumference approx: 70 (75, 80, 90) [100, 110, 120] {130, 140, 150} cm. Garment Chest Circumference: 86 (89, 96, 109) [114, 121, 128] {143, 152, 158} cm Across Back Underarm to Underarm: 33 (36, 38, 42) [42, 46, 48] {53, 57, 61} cm Front width level with Underarm: 26 (26, 29, 34) [36, 38, 40] {45, 48, 49} cm Length Underarm to Hem: 30 (30, 30, 30) [33, 33, 33] {35, 35, 35} cm. Upper Sleeve Circumference: 26 (26, 30, 35) [39, 44, 48] {53, 56, 61} cm. Sleeve Length from Underarm: 40 cm. Dimensions (Imperial): Size: 1 (2, 3, 4) [5, 6, 7] {8, 9, 10}. To fit Chest Circumference approx: 28 (30, 32, 36) [40, 44, 48] {52, 56, 60}” Garment Chest Circumference: 34 (35½, 38, 43½) [45½, 48, 51] {57½, 60½, 63½}” Across Back Underarm to Underarm: 13 (14½, 15, 17) [17, 18, 19] {21, 23, 24}” Front Width Level with Underarm: 10½ (10½, 12, 14) [15½, 17½, 19] {21, 22½, 24½}” Length Underarm to Hem: 12 (12, 12, 12) [13, 13, 13] {14, 14, 14}” Upper Sleeve Circumference: 10½ (10½, 12, 14) [15½, 17½, 19] {21, 22½, 24½}” Sleeve Length from Underarm: 16”. Needles: 5.5 mm/US 9 75 cm/30” circular needle or as required to achieve correct gauge. Gauge: 16 sts and 24 rows = 10 cm/4” in stocking stitch after blocking, 13 sts and 18 rows = 10 cm/4” in lace pattern (Chart/Written Instructions A) after blocking. Extras: Crochet hook for weaving in loose ends, clip type stitch markers, stitch holder or waste yarn for holding stitches, you may find a row counter useful. Pattern Difficulty: Moderate Skills Needed: Work flat and in the round; knit and purl; knit into back loops, cast on and bind off; knitted and purled increases and decreases, yo’s, pick up and knit. Lace Pattern in FocusYou might recognise the lace pattern from my Aonach Cardigan, Suilven Hat and Cowl, Eyebright Shawl and Northumbria Shawl. It’s absolutely a favourite of mine. I do think it looks great in this yarn combination though, and it knits up quickly too! Patterns clockwise from top left: Northumbria Shawl, Suilven Cowl, Aonach Cardigan, Eyebright Shawl and Suilven Hat.
The Littletheorem Knits Birthday Sale is here! All my patterns are half price with coupon code BIRTHDAY24, you can use it on Etsy, Ravelry, Payhip and my website until midnight (GMT) on 1st October. You’ll find lace, cables, colourwork, garments and accessories. Maybe something to knit for yourself for the colder winter months or get a head start on your gift knitting for the festive season! Coming soon...Brocken Spectre is due for release next week! It’s a luxuriously soft cardigan with a stunning stitch pattern at the shoulders. Holding a strand of merino and silk 4ply yarn together with alpaca and silk blend laceweight yarn gives unsurpassed softness and a subtle shine. This works perfectly with both the open, airy lace pattern and simple stocking stitch.
A Brocken Spectre is an optical illusion that you sometimes see on foggy mountaintops – your own enormous shadow in the mist with a rainbow halo. I’ve only seen one once! The zigzag of the lace pattern over the stocking stitch reminded me of misty mountaintops Spring Snowfall is finally here! A gorgeous top down, cabled sweater with a yoked construction. Striking cables look great with this five colour fade in DK yarn from Black Elephant Yarns, and would look lovely in a single colour too. There are instructions for nine sizes with two options for body length. It's seamless, worked in the round, with a little short row shaping in the yoke for the perfect fit. And it's available at a 50% discount with coupon code SNOWFALL50, valid until midnight (GMT) on 23rd September. I will never get bored of narrow, twisted stitch cables on a background of reverse stocking stitch, they look so good with any yarn. Even funky multicoloured yarns that look fab in the skein, but a bit rainbow-vomit when knitted up look great in this stitch. There are instructions on which row to change colours based on a five colour fade, so no guesswork involved. And here's the nitty gritty on construction method, materials, techniques, etc... Construction We work from the top down using a yoked construction. The cabled patterns have increases built in which are worked down to the underarm. Short rows are worked at the lower back yoke for an improved fit and extra stitches are cast on at the underarm. We work body stitches down to the hem with options for different body lengths, then work sleeve stitches down to the cuff. Suggested Yarn: Black Elephant Yarns Winter Fade DK 5 x 115g skeins 100% superwash merino 230m/251 yds Total Meterage (Cropped Version): (575, 625, 640) [855, 900, 945] {1130, 1170, 1210} m Total Meterage (Full Length Version): (680, 745, 800) [1000, 1060, 1115] {1315, 1375, 1465} m Total Yardage (Cropped Version): (625, 680, 700) [930, 985, 1030] {1235, 1280, 1320} yds Total Yardage (Full Length Version): (745, 810, 875) [1095, 1160, 1220] {1440, 1500, 1600} yds Dimensions (Metric): Chest Circumference: (77.5, 87.5, 97.5) [107.5, 117.5, 127.5] {137.5, 147.5, 157.5} cm Yoke Depth: (19, 21, 22.5) [24, 25, 26] {27.5, 29, 30} cm Length Underarm to Hem (Cropped Version): (34, 32.5, 30) [36, 35, 34] {37.5, 36, 35} cm Length Underarm to Hem (Full Length Version): (40, 39, 37.5) [42.5, 41, 40] {44, 42.5, 42.5} cm Upper Sleeve Circumference: (26, 29, 31) [35, 37.5, 40] {44, 46, 49} cm Sleeve Length from Underarm: (44, 42.5, 47.5) [46, 45, 44] {47.5, 46, 45} cm Dimensions (Imperial): Chest Circumference: (31, 35, 39) [43, 47, 51] {55, 59, 63}” Yoke Depth: (7½, 8½, 9) [9½, 10, 10½] {11, 11½, 12}” Length Underarm to Hem (Cropped Version): (13½, 13, 12) [14½, 14, 13½] {15, 14½, 14}” Length Underarm to Hem (Full Length Version): (16, 15½, 15) [17, 16½, 16] {17½, 17, 17}” Upper Sleeve Circumference: (10½, 11½, 12½) [14, 15, 16] {17½, 18½, 19½}” Sleeve Length from Underarm: (17½, 17, 19) [18½, 18, 17½] {19, 18½, 18}” Needles: 4.5 mm/US 7 75 cm/30” circular needle or as required to achieve correct gauge. Gauge: 18 sts and 28 rows = 10 cm/4” in stocking stitch after blocking. Extras: Tapestry needle for weaving in loose ends, cable needle, clip type stitch markers, holder or waste yarn for holding stitches, you may find a row counter useful. Pattern Difficulty: Moderate to fiddly. There are separate instructions for multiple sizes included in many of the lines of the pattern. I’ve tried to make this as clear as possible, but it is a complicated pattern. Skills Required: Work flat and in the round; knit and purl; knit into back loops, cast on and bind off; knitted and purled increases and decreases, including knitting into back loops. Cable knitting including knitting into back loops, pick up and knit (instructions given), work short rows (instructions given). Coming Soon....Two new patterns are in the works, with a little bit of luck these will be released in October and November. Although with a five month old baby at home, delays are to be expected! I'm going a bit girly-girly for winter. Brocken Spectre is a super fluffy cardigan with a delicate lace pattern at the shoulders. It's knitted up with a 4ply silk blend and laceweight alpaca held together for an extra cozy, fuzzy, knitted hug. Goldenacre Cardigan is knitted up in a twisted slip stitch rib pattern, designed to look like brioche lace. It's got saddle shoulders for continuous lace from neckline to cuffs and an attached shawl collar for toastiness. Let nobody say I didn't prioritise toastiness. Aaaand, one last look at how stunning these cables are!
I've been reading a bit more lately - I'm on Maternity Leave and little one prefers to nap cuddled up on my lap which gives me a lot of kindle time. Having said that, I'm a bit restricted in what I can read since postpartum hormones have turned me into a total wuss. I used to love horror novels, crime novels, nothing phased me. Now I can't cope with anything except the mildest peril, no crime novels any darker than Poirot for me! I was halfway thrifty a book of Shirley Jackson short stories and have had to totally abandon it. It's quite a difficult balancing act to find something that's meaningful but still light and breezy in tone. So I've been reading quite a bit of non fiction lately. I do love science writing and I've just finished “White Holes” by Carlo Rovelli and “Brief Answers to the Big Questions” by Stephen Hawking. Both are surprisingly readable and I would highly recommend. Now I'm onto “Goodbye, Things” by Fumio Sasaki, advocating a minimalist lifestyle, i.e. getting rid of all but your most essential possessions. The author lives in a tiny studio flat with a wooden box, a futon pad, a desk and very little else. Knitting, to my mind, is maybe a bit more of a “maximalist” hobby. I have a decent sized stash; needles, stitch markers, buttons galore; and then hundreds of finished garments in a rainbow of colours. Pretty typical for this pastime I think! When I think about it though, I have yarn bought years ago for projects I never quite find the time to start, let alone finish. Maybe I'd be better off selling three sweater quantities of yarn on ebay and buying one sweater worth of yarn that I really love? There's definite food for thought. If you consider minimalism as only keeping possessions which add the most value and meaning to your life, then there's definitely space for all the kit needed for a creative outlet as far as I'm concerned. There's quite a lot about being a new mum that makes minimalism appealing too:
Brights - Summer Handknit Capsule WardrobePatterns clockwise from top left: Bracklinn Crop Crosshill Cardigan Loch Katrine Shawl Corrieshalloch Top Corran Cami Pink - Summer Handknit Capsule WardrobePatterns clockwise from top left: Loveheart Crop Dairsie Cardigan Invermoriston Top Corran Cami Liathach Cowl Burgundy- Summer Handknit Capsule WardrobePatterns clockwise from top left: Pollokshaws Tee Arnisdale Cami Moseley Cardigan Eyebright Shawl (Ravelry Link) Northumbria Shawl Purple - Summer Handknit Capsule WardrobePatterns clockwise from top left: Monadh Top Arnisdale Cami Au Jardin Cardigan Lochnagar Top Moseley Cardigan Navy - Summer Handknit Capsule WardrobePatterns clockwise from top left: Kelvingrove Sweater (Ravelry link) Asphodel Shawl Epsilon Cardigan Castle Sands Shawl Sandaig Cami Teal - Summer Handknit Capsule WardrobePatterns clockwise from top left: Corrieshalloch Top Sandaig Cami Bracklinn Crop Loch Katrine Shawl Steall Shawl Green - Summer Handknit Capsule WardrobePatterns clockwise from top left:
Summer Lace Tank Pollokshaws Cardigan Sineabhar Shawl Mabie Forest Shawl Chance Inn Cardigan Auldhouse Sweater is live! It's a super simple, slightly cropped sweater with a gorgeous lace pattern, and it's 50% off with coupon code AULDHOUSE50. Auldhouse is top down with short row shaping at the shoulders for the perfect fit. It's totally seamless with instructions for nine sizes - we always try to be size inclusive! There's advice on how to change the sleeve circumference and length too. The lace pattern looks impressive, but it's straightforward to knit. Cuffs, hem and the classic crew neck are finished with neat twisted ribbing I normally name patterns for places I’ve visited recently – in the past it was usually mountains I’d climbed in my last adventure. Now at eight months pregnant, my patterns are being named after places closer to home. Auldhouse is just down the road from my house and the location of a fantastic toddler group – how times change! Auldhouse Sweater is available at a 50% discount until midnight (GMT) on 22nd Feb using coupon code AULDHOUSE50 on Etsy, Ravelry, Payhip and the Littletheorem Knits Website. Coming soon...Spring Snowfall Test Knit
This weekend we'll be looking for test knitters for this beautiful cabled sweater. If you want to test knit, follow me on Instagram and watch out for the test call! We're having a little mini sale to celebrate Valentine's Day! Our three most heart filled patterns are half price with coupon code VALENTINE24. Here's a wee description of each of the patterns..... Loveheart CropLoveheart Crop is a super cute cropped tee with little "double nupps" that look just like hearts. It's a yoked top, but worked from the bottom up (so the hearts aren't upside down!) There are nine sizes to keep things inclusive, and it's the perfect Spring knit in 4ply yarn. Heart shaped double nupps Fairisle Hearts SweaterRather than lace, this time the hearts are stranded colourwork. Fairisle Hearts is a top down, seamless yoked sweater with a classic fairisle design. Just like Loveheart Crop, there are nine sizes to choose from. Alpinist Hot Water Bottle CozyAnother fairisle design, my Alpinist Hot Water Bottle Cozy is incredibly quick to knit in super chunky yarn. Always a great option for gift knitting, a true heartwarmer! You can find all these patterns on Ravelry as well, they're grouped into a Valentines Day Bundle. Use the same coupon code - VALENTINE24 for a 50% discount. My new pattern, Crosshill Cardigan, is live! It's a top down, seamless waterfall cardigan designed for miniskeins (but still beautiful in a single colour). The main colour is Mulberino Yak 4ply in navy and the contrast colours are a set of Mulberino Shfades, both from Orchidean Luxury Yarns. The cardi comes in nine sizes, to fit chests approximately 28-60". It's open at the front so there's a bit of leeway between sizes. The cardigan is worked from the top down using a modified raglan construction before splitting for the sleeves and body at the underarm. The body is worked down to the hem before picking up the sleeves stitches and working down to the cuff. We work a series of eight bands of lace from top to bottom, these could be worked in eight different colours, maybe one contrast colour, or the whole cardigan could be worked in a single colour. And what's the inspiration behind the name? Crosshill is the area in Glasgow where my parents stay, and a firm favourite of my daughter. This makes it one of the few places where I’m able to get any knitting done while she’s awake! Crosshill Cardigan is available at a 50% discount with coupon code CROSSHILL50 until 15th February 2024.
My End of Year Sale is here! I'm offering a massive 50% discount on all patterns until midnight on 31st December. Use coupon code BOXINGDAY23 for half price knitting patterns! It's a great time of year to stock up on knitting patterns. Maybe you got some yarn for Christmas and you're not sure what to do with it, or maybe you're looking for something creative to occupy your holiday. The time between Christmas and New Years Eve can feel a little empty, and crafting is a great way to spend some quality time and get away from the consumerism of the season. And coming from Scotland, we're looking ahead to some of the coldest months of the year so it's a great time for making something super cosy to snuggle up in! Whatever the reason, we've got a huge range of knitting patterns with something for everyone! And if you're looking for some (free!) knitting with a purpose, you might be interested in signing up for one of my current test knits: We have two fabulous test knits with spaces open at the moment. Both are top down, totally seamless, available in nine sizes and feature gorgeous gathered lace stitches. Auldhouse is a simple crew neck sweater - slightly oversized and slightly cropped, knitted in chunky yarn. Arnprior is an open fronted cardigan that's incredibly quick to knit in super chunky yarn.
You can sign up to test knit and find out more in my Ravelry Group. If you don't use Ravelry but still want to test knit, get in touch via the "contact" button on my homepage. The Littletheorem Knits Black Friday Sale is here, with all my patterns 50% off with so I’m highlighting some of my favourite patterns to tempt you all! Burrell Sweater is a super simple, oversized cropped sweater that’s maybe the most flattering garment I own. Super comfy, super cozy and looks amazing – your wardrobe needs this! The Burrell Collection is an amazing museum and art gallery in the middle of Pollok Park in Glasgow. Truly a world class museum in an enormous country park – it honestly feels like you’re in the middle of the countryside complete with forest, Highland Cows and a stately house with manicured gardens. And the best part is it’s a minute’s walk from my house, we’re living the dream! A stunning shawl with an unusual and beautiful stitch pattern, Beinn Ghlas is perfect gifting material too with Christmas just around the corner. This light and airy shawl will definitely become a firm favourite. There’s include instruction for two sizes. The smaller size only uses around half a skein of yarn, making it super quick to knit. The larger size still uses less than a skein of laceweight yarn, but is a little more luxurious to cuddle up in! Bracklinn is a super cosy sweater with cute button details at the side of the body. I knit this when my wee one was just a newborn for breastfeeding, but this is perfect winter wear for anyone. Who doesn’t love buttons? Inspired by my Bracklinn Crop, it’s the same lace design and yoked construction, but in a chunkier yarn. It’s top down, totally seamless and available in nine sizes. After we work the beautiful lace yoke, we work the front and the back of the body separately down to the hem – with buttonholes on the front panel and buttons on the back. We then work the sleeves down to the cuffs. We also include instructions for a buttonless version if preferred. Maybe the cutest hoodie of all time? Hoodiesaurus is a simple garter stitch hoodie with a twist – spines! I designed this for my baby daughter but I think the appeal is universal so I graded it for adult sizes too. Instructions are given for 17 sizes from newborn to 150 cm/60” chest. I've included instructions for optional waist and sleeve shaping, and for two sizes of buttonhole if you don’t like toggles. Strathclyde is a gorgeous, extra long cardigan with a cosy double moss stitch shawl front and an intricate cabled design – can you believe it's already a year since this was released? Slipped, twisted stitches in the cables are designed to look great in handdyed yarn. It’s a top down, totally seamless cardigan with ¾ length sleeves. Both written instructions and charts are given for all the cable patterns, and it has instructions for 8 sizes to fit a 75 – 150 cm/30 – 60” bust. This is the sister pattern to our Strathearn Cardigan. Strathearn is a beautiful part of Scotland that we visited often before the pandemic hit. I knit the bulk of this cardigan during lockdown so the name is for somewhere a bit closer to home – Strathclyde. Tentsmuir Sweater is a super simple oversized cropped sweater that’s maybe the most flattering garment I own. Super comfy, super cozy and looks amazing – your wardrobe needs this! Tentsmuir is a beautiful pine forest near where I grew up - we always try to go back for a visit every autumn when it’s looking its best. It’s always filled with the most amazing mushrooms, and it feels like you’re in a forest from a fairy tale! The name seemed totally fitting for this deep green sweater – the yarn colourway is even called “Pines”. Liathach Cowl, a stunning mohair silk cowl with an unusual and beautiful stitch pattern. This light and delicate cowl will definitely become a firm favourite. This shawl is a full 40 cm x 150 cm/16” x 60” but uses less than 50g of yarn, making this super quick to knit – perfect for gifting with Christmas just around the corner! Liathach means “the grey one” and is an imposing mountain in the North of Scotland with spectacular spire -like pinnacles. We climbed it on a foggy day and it was like scaling the outside of a cathedral surrounded by mist, unable to see the ground. An unforgettable day and an inspiration for this airy grey cowl. Remember all our patterns are on sale until the end of November, not just these seven. Use coupon code BLACKFRI23 for a 50% discount. I hope you find something you'll love to knit!
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