Tuesday, March 16, 2021

JASPER


This is the continuation of a series of dragons that are custom designed by a customer on Etsy. They are from a series of stories that she is developing called Fragile—A Tale of Dragon Refugees. Jasper is the leader of the country of dragons that is the enemy of the country that is ruled by Empress Callista. Jasper is of the Scaldriver Anlter dragon species. Jasper is many followers. I am sure that I will be making some of his followers at some point down the road.

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn: black, buff, taupe, pewter, white, orchid, baby pink, gold, and delft blue.
E crochet hook
Polyester Fiberfil
Tapestry needle 
7 chenille stems
Floral wire

BODY:
Rd 1: With black, 9 sc in magic ring. (9)
Rd 2: sc in each sc around. (18)
Rd 3: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (27)
Rd 4: sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, (sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 3 times. (31)
Rd 5: sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, (sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 4 times. (36)
Rds 6-15: sc in each sc around. (36)
Rd 16: sc in next 13 sc, (sc2tog, sc in next sc) 3 times, sc2tog, sc in next 12 sc. (32)
Rds 17-18: sc in each sc around. (32)
Rd 19: sc in next 12 sc, (sc2tog, sc in next sc) twice, sc2tog, sc in next 12 sc. (29)
Rds 20-21: sc in each sc around. (29)
Rd 22: sc in next 12 sc, sc2tog, sc in next sc, sc2tog, sc in next 12 sc. (27)
Rds 23-24: sc in each sc around. (27)
BEGIN STUFFING BODY AT THIS POINT. CONTINUE STUFFING FIRMLY AS YOU GO.
Rd 25: (sc in next 7 sc, sc2tog) around. (24)
Rds 26-29: sc in each sc around. (24)
Rd 30: (sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog) around. (21)
Rds 31-34: sc in each sc around. (21)
Rd 35: (sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog) around. (18)
Rds 36-39: sc in each sc around. (18) Change to taupe after Rd 39.
Rd 40: (sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog) around. (15)
Rds 41-44: sc in each sc around. (15)
Rd 45: (sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog) around. (12)
Rds 46-54: sc in each sc around. (12)
Rd 55: (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) around. (9)
Rds 56-64: sc in each sc around. (9)
Rd 65: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around. (6)
Rds 66-74: sc in each sc around. (6)
Rd 75: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around. (4)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Weave tail through sc of Rd 48, pull tightly and secure. Weave in ends.

NECK:
Rd 1: With pewter, 8 sc in magic ring. (8)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (16)
Rds 3-7: sc in each sc around. (16)
Rd 8: sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 7 sc. (18)
Rd 9: sc2tog, sc in next 14 sc, sc2tog. (16)
Rd 10: sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next 4 sc, sc in next 6 sc. (20)
Rd 11: sc2tog, sc in next 16 sc, sc2tog. (18)
Rd 12: sc in next 8 sc, 2 dc in next 2 sc, sc in next 8 sc. (20)
Rd 13: sc in next 9 sts, 2 dc in next 2 sts, sc in next 9 sts. (22)
Rd 14: sc in next 11 sts, 2 dc in next 2 sts, sc in next 9 sts. (24)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Stuff NECK firmly. Sew NECK to BODY. Weave in ends. Using taupe, embroider spots on NECK.

BELLY:
Rw 1: With buff, ch 3, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next ch. (2)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in each sc across. (4)
Rw 3: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (6)
Rw 4: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (8)
Rws 5-16: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (8)
Rw 17: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (10)
Rw 18: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (10)
Rw 19: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc, dc in next 2 sc, sc in next 4 sc. (10)
Rws 20-22: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sts, dc in next 6 sts, sc in next 2 sts. (10)
Rws 23-38: Ch 1, turn; sc in each st across. (10)
Rw 39: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc. (9)
Rw 40: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (9)
Rw 41: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc. (8)
Rw 42: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (8)
Rw 43: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc. (7)
Rws 44-45: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (7)
Rw 46: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc. (6)
Rws 47-50: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (6)
Rw 51: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc. (5)
Rws 52-55: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (5)
Rw 56: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog, sc in next sc. (4)
Rws 57-60: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (4)
Rw 61: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, sc2tog, sc in next sc. (3)
Rws 62-65: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (3)
Rw 66: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, sc2tog. (2)
Rws 67-75: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (2)
Rw 76: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog. (1)
Rws 77-85: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (1)
Rd 86: Ch 1, turn; sc evenly around outside edge of BELLY, slip st in first sc.
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew BELLY to BODY. Weave in ends.

TAIL SPIKES (MAKE 2):
Rw 1: With black, ch 7, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 3 ch, leave remaining ch unworked. (4)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc. (4)
Rw 3: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog. (3)
Rw 4: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (3)
Rw 5: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, sc2tog. (2)
Rw 6: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (2)
Rw 7: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog. (1)
Rw 8: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc. (1)
Rw 9: Working in the side of Rws, working over chenille stem, sc in next 7 Rws, 3 sc in corner, working in free loops of foundation ch, sc in next 5 ch.
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew TAIL SPIKES to BODY. Weave in ends.

SMALL CHEST SPIKE:
Rd 1: With black, ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook working around ch. (4)
Rds 2-3: sc in each sc around. (4)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew SMALL CHEST SPIKE to BELLY. Weave in ends.

LARGE CHEST SPIKES (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With black, ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook working around ch. (4)
Rd 2: sc in each sc around. (4)
Rd 3: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (6)
Rd 4: sc in each sc around. (6)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew LARGE CHEST SPIKES to BELLY below SMALL CHEST SPIKE. Weave in ends.

TOENAILS (MAKE 12):
Rd 1: With white, ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook working around ch. (4)
Rd 2: sc in each sc around. (4)
Finish off. Weave in ends.

FRONT LEGS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With black, 8 sc in magic ring. (8)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (16)
Rd 3: sc in next 5 sc, (holding next sc on FRONT LEGS and first sc on TOENAILS together and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 2 sc) 3 times, sc in next 5 sc on FRONT LEGS.
Rd 4: sc in next 5 sc, (sc in next 3 sc on TOENAILS) 3 times, sc in next 5 sc on FRONT LEGS.
Rd 5: sc in next 5 sc, (sc2tog) 3 times, sc in next 5 sc. (13)
Rd 6: sc in next 4 sc, (sc2tog) 3 times, sc in next 3 sc. (10)
Rds 7-12: sc in each sc around. (10)
BEGIN STUFFING FRONT LEGS FIRMLY. CONTINUE STUFFING FIRMLY AT BOTTOM AND MEDIUM LIGHT AT TOP SO IT CAN BE FLATTENED
Rd 13: sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc. (12)
Rd 14: sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc. (14)
Rd 15: sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 3 sc. (16)
Rd 16: sc in next sc, (sc2tog) twice, sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 4 sc. (16)
Rd 17: (sc2tog) twice, sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc. (16)
Rds 18-19: sc in each sc around. (16)
Rd 20: (sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog) around. (14)
Rd 21: (sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog) around. (12)
Rd 22: sc2tog around. (6)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew FRONT LEGS to BODY. Weave in ends.

HIND LEGS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With black, 8 sc in magic ring. (8)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (16)
Rd 3: sc in next 5 sc, (holding next sc on HIND LEGS and first sc on TOENAILS together and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 2 sc) 3 times, sc in next 5 sc on HIND LEGS.
Rd 4: sc in next 5 sc, (sc in next 2 sc on TOENAILS) 3 times, sc in next 5 sc on HIND LEGS. (16)
Rd 5: sc in next 5 sc, (sc2tog) 3 times, sc in next 5 sc. (13)
Rd 6: sc in next 4 sc, (sc2tog) 3 times, sc in next 3 sc. (10)
Rds 7-13: sc in each sc around. (10)
BEGIN STUFFING HIND LEGS FIRMLY. CONTINUE STUFFING FIRMLY AT BOTTOM AND MEDUIM LIGHT AT TOP SO IT CAN BE FLATTENED
Rd 14: sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next 4 sc. (14)
Rd 15: sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next 4 sc, sc in next 2 sc. (18)
Rd 16: (sc2tog) 4 times, sc in next 10 sc. (14)
Rd 17: sc in each sc around. (14)
Rd 18: (sc2tog) 3 times, sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog. (10)
Rd 19: 2 sc in next 3 sc, sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (14)
Rd 20: sc in next sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 11 sc. (16)
Rd 21: sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 11 sc. (18)
Rd 22: sc in each sc around. (18)
Rd 23: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around. (12)
Rd 24: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around. (8)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew HIND LEGS to BODY. Weave in ends. Using taupe, embroider spots on HIND LEGS.

LARGE BODY SPIKES (MAKE 4):
Rd 1: With gold, ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook working around ch. (4)
Rd 2: sc in each sc around. (4)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew 2 LARGE BODY SPIKES to each side of BODY between LEGS. Weave in ends.

SMALL BODY SPIKES (MAKE 6):
Rd 1: With gold, ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook working around ch. (4)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew 3 SMALL BODY SPIKES to each side of BODY between LEGS. Weave in ends.

HEAD:
Rd 1: With pewter, 8 sc in magic ring, slip st in first sc. (8)
Rd 2: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around, slip st in first sc. (10)
Rd 3: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc. (10)
Rd 4: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc changing to black. (10)
Rd 5: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc changing to pewter. (10)
NOW WORKING IN ROWS
Rw 6: sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 4 sc. (12)
Rw 7: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 5 sc. (14)
Rw 8: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 6 sc. (16)
Rw 9: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (16)
Rw 10: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, 2 hdc in next sc, sc in next 10 sc, 2 hdc in next sc, sc2tog. (18)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew HEAD to BODY stuffing firmly before closing. Weave in ends.

FOREHEAD SPIKE:
Rw 1: With black, ch 4, sc in second ch from hook, (sc, hdc, dc) in next ch, 2 dc in next ch. (6)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew FOREHEAD SPIKE to HEAD. Weave in ends.

EYES, MOUTH, AND NOSTRILS:
Using white, orchid, and black, embroider EYES on HEAD. Using black, embroider MOUTH and NOSTRILS on HEAD.

EYEBROWS:
Rw 1: With black, ch 5, sc in second ch from hook, 2 sc in next ch, sc in next 2 sc. (5)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew EYEBROWS to HEAD. Weave in ends.

EYEBROW RINGS (MAKE 2):
With gray, ch 4. Finish off. Feed through EYEBROWS and tie off. Weave in ends.

HORN SPIKES (MAKE 4):
Rw 1: With black, ch 2, 2 sc in second ch from hook. (2)
Finish off. Weave in ends.

HORNS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With black, ch 2, 4 sc in magic ring. (4)
Rds 2-3: sc in each sc around. (4)
Rd 4: holding next sc on HORNS and first sc of HORN SPIKES together and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc on HORNS. (4)
Rds 5-6: sc in each sc around. (4)
Rd 7: holding next sc on HORNS and first sc of HORN SPIKES together and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc in HORNS. (4) Change to pewter.
Rds 8-9: sc in each sc around. (4)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Stuff HORNS firmly. Sew HORNS to HEAD. Weave in ends.

EARS (MAKE 2):
INNER EARS (MAKE 2):

Rw 1: With baby pink, ch 2, sc in second ch from hook. (1)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc. (1)
Rw 3: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc. (2)
Rws 4-6: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (3)
Finish off leaving a long tail.
OUTER EARS (MAKE 2):
Rw 1: With pewter, ch 2, sc in second ch from hook. (1)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc. (1)
Rw 3: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc. (2)
Rw 4: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (2)
Rw 5: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next 2 sc. (4)
Rw 6: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (5)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Using baby pink tail, sew bottom edge of EARS together. Using black tail, sew top edge of EARS together. Fold Rw 6 of OUTER EARS over INNER EARS. Sew EARS to HEAD. Weave in ends.

EARRINGS (MAKE 2):
With gray, ch 4. Finish off. Feed through EARS and tie off. Weave in ends.

WING BODY (MAKE 2):

Rw 1: With delft blue, ch 23, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 18 ch, change to black, sc in next 3 ch. (22)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 3 sc, change to delft blue, sc in next 19 sc. (22)
Rw 3: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 16 sc, change to black, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog. (20)
Rw 4: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, change to delft blue, sc in next 16 sc. (19)
Rw 5: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 13 sc, change to black, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog. (17)
Rw 6: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, change to delft blue, sc in next 13 sc. (16)
Rw 7: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 12 sc, change to black, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog. (15)
Rw 8: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, change to delft blue, sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (15)
Rw 9: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 10 sc, change to black, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog. (15)
Rw 10: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc, change to delft blue, sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (16)
Rw 11: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 11 sc, change to black, sc in next 4 sc. (17)
Rw 12: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 3 sc, change to delft blue, sc in next 13 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (18)
Rw 13: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 14 sc, change to black, sc in next 3 sc. (19)
Rw 14: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, change to delft blue, sc in next 16 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (21)
Rw 15: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 17 sc, change to black, sc in next 3 sc. (22)
Rw 16: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, change to delft blue, sc in next 19 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (24)
Rw 17: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 21 sc, change to black, sc in next 3 sc. (24)
Rw 18: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, change to delft blue, sc in next 21 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (26)
Rw 19: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 23 sc, change to black, sc in next 3 sc. (26)
Rw 20: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, change to delft blue, sc in next 23 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (28)
Rw 21: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 24 sc, change to black, sc in next 3 sc. (29)
Rw 22: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, change to delft blue, sc in next 24 sc, change to black, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (31) Change to delft blue.
Rw 23: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc, change to black, sc in next 27 sc. (31)
Rw 24: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 3 sc, change to delft blue, sc in next 27 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (32)
Rw 25: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 29 sc, change to black, sc in next 3 sc. (32)
Rw 26: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 5 sc, change to delft blue, sc in next 26 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (33)
Rw 27: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 26 sc, change to black, sc in next 2 sc, change to delft blue, sc in next 2 sc, change to black, sc in next 2 sc. (33)
Rw 28: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 3 sc, change to delft blue, sc in next 4 sc, change to black, sc in next 4 sc, change to delft blue, sc in next 21 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (34)
Rw 29: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 17 sc, change to black, sc in next 5 sc, change to delft blue, sc in next 8 sc, change to black, sc in next sc, sc2tog. (34)
Rw 30: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc, change to delft blue, sc in next 13 sc, change to black, sc in next 5 sc, change to delft blue, sc in next 13 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (35) Change to black.
Rw 31: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 15 sc, change to delft blue, sc in next 17 sc, change to black, sc in next sc, sc2tog. (34)
Rw 32: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc, change to delft blue, sc in next 32 sc. (34)
Rw 33: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 31 sc, change to black, sc in next sc, sc2tog. (33)
Rw 34: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc, change to delft blue, sc in next 29 sc, sc2tog. (32)
Rw 35: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 29 sc, change to black, sc in next sc, sc2tog. (31)
Rw 36: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next sc, change to delft blue, sc in next 28 sc. (30)
Rw 37: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 27 sc, change to black, sc in next sc, sc2tog. (29)
Rw 38: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc, change to delft blue, sc in next 24 sc. (28)
Rw 39: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 18 sc, change to black, sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog. (24)
Rw 40: Ch 1, turn; slip st in next 5 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 17 sc. (18)
Rw 41: Ch 3, working over chenille stem, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next ch, working over sc, sc over next 18 sc of Rw 40, sc over next 6 sc of Rw 39, sc over next 4 sc of Rw 38, working in the side of Rws, sc in next 9 Rws, slip st in next sc.
Finish off. Weave in ends.

WING RIBBING 1 (COMPLETE ON BOTH WINGS):
Rw 1: Attach black in the side of Rw 31, ch 3, working over chenille stem, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next ch, sc over each black sc working from Rw 31 to Rw 26.
Finish off. Weave in ends.

WING RIBBING 2 (COMPLETE ON BOTH WINGS):
Rw 1: Attach black in the side of Rw 22, ch 3, working over chenille stem, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next ch, sc over each black sc working from Rw 22 to Rw 23.
Finish off. Weave in ends.

OUTER WING EDGING (COMPLETE ON BOTH WINGS):
Rw 2: With black sc of WING BODY on the right, attach delft blue in fourth ch from end with slip st, (skip next ch, 5 dc in next ch, skip next ch, slip st in next ch) 4 times, skip next ch, 5 dc in next ch working around corner, working in the side of Rws, skip next Rw, slip st in next Rw, (skip next Rw, 5 dc in next Rw, skip next Rw, slip st in next Rw) 9 times.
Finish off. Weave in ends.

WING ARMS (COMPLETE ON BOTH WINGS):

Rw 1: Attach delft blue in last sc Rw 41 of WING BODY, ch 1, sc in same sc as slip st, sc in next sc, hdc in next sc, dc in next sc. Change to black.
Rw 2: Ch 6, working over floral wire, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 4 ch, sc in next 4 sts, working in the side of Rws, sc in next 28 Rws.
Finish off leaving a long tail.

WING ARM WEBBING (COMPLETE ON BOTH WINGS):
Rw 1: Attach delft blue in the fourth sc from the bottom edge, ch sc in next 2 sc, hdc in next 2 sc, dc in next 2 sc, hdc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, slip st in next sc.
Finish off. Weave in ends.

WING RINGS (MAKE 4):
With gray, ch 4. Finish off. Feed through left WING BODY and tie off. Weave in ends.

This crochet pattern is an original pattern and is © by Christjan Bee (March 2021). Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint/repost it on your site. You may print and keep a copy for your own personal use, but you may not sell or distribute it, or sell items made from this pattern.

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