Monday, October 31, 2011

Coastal Knits Giveaway!

(Photo from Coastal Knits)

Hi Knitters,
When I heard that two of my favorite designers were collaborating on a book of knits I couldn't wait to see it. Both are wonderfully talented and with their combined designs they have created a book that is fresh, gorgeous and fun! I have talked about each of these women quite a bit before on my blog and I am sure you already are familiar with them anyway but Hannah Fettig and Alana Dakos are simply two smart, young, and hard working designers who deserve all of the accolades they receive.



The premise of their new collaborative book, Coastal Knits, is simple but yet clever. Hannah lives on the east coast and Alana lives on the west coast so they each took their respective shorelines as the inspiration for their designs. The book includes beautiful photography of each of the coasts and background information on their inspiration and the selected yarns. They also used yarns to create the samples from each of their coasts but they give many alternate yarn suggestions for each of the designs, which is incredibly thoughtful and helpful.

To hear a lot more detail listen to Alana's podcast, Never Not Knitting, where she and Hannah discuss every step of the process and the designs in detail and they answer questions from knitters. It's a great listen. Click here to listen!

There are 10 designs (click here to see all of the designs) that include a sweater, cardigans, a hat, fingerless mitts, a shawl, and a cowl. Each design is special and thoughtful. You will absolutely love Coastal knits. Some of the designs could be worked up in a matter of a few days and others are more involved. There is something for every woman in this book. The pattern collection is only available in book format.


Let's look at a few of my favorite projects in the book. Above is the Rustling Leaves Beret by Alana. Alana is the queen of beautiful detail and that shows in this beret design. Her designs are incredible and thoughtful. Every inch of every design is tended to by Alana so all you have to do is knit and have fun. I love that about Alana. What a talent.
(photo from Coastal Knits)

Hannah designed the fingerless mitts, Branching Out. I am making these for sure! I already have the yarn set and ready to go. Hannah has a knack for taking a simple shape or garment and giving it a special twist, something only she could come up with. I love her modern, clean aesthetic so much.

(photo from Coastal Knits)

Hannah's Water's Edge Cardigan is so simple and sweet. I could see throwing this on over just about everything in my wardrobe. I love this one and it is knit in a worsted weight so it would be a quick knit. I am making this one very soon!
Alana's Gnarled Oak Cardigan is divine. The detail at the neckline is perfection. Oh, I really want to knit this one up right away! Love it. I would wear this one out. I clearly have to knit my own Gnarled Oak Cardigan this winter.
The Rocky Coast Cardigan is already one of the most popular patterns on Ravelry. I have to make this one, too. The front is worn open, the feel is relaxed and easy, the cable pattern is paired with a wide rib which I love. It really is perfection in every way.

(photo from Coastal Knits)

Alana's Wildflower Cardigan is knit in pieces and has subtle feminine details. I think this little cardigan would be a lovely addition to any wardrobe. I want a Wildflower Cardigan in my closet for sure.

I pretty much have my to-do list all set as I would love to have every single design in the book in my knit wardrobe this season. Everything in here is practical and stylish at the same time. Along with the variety of garments there are small knits in the book that would be the perfect gifts for the upcoming holidays, too. It's all here!

The best part of this post is that I get to give a copy of Coastal Knits away to one of you! If you don't win I strongly encourage you to get a copy of your own. I can't recommend this work of art pattern collection highly enough. These are two of the most outstanding new designers in the knitting industry and I guarantee you will love this book.

Please leave one comment on this post to enter to win a copy of Coastal Knits. Please include your email address or your Ravelry name or both so I can easily get in touch with you to gather your mailing address if you win! I'll be back soon to randomly select the winner.

What an honor for me to be included on the Coastal Knits blog tour! I actually asked to be included because I feel so much admiration and love for these two designers. They are taking the knitting world by storm on their own terms and I am enjoying following both of their prolific careers. The future is bright!

Good luck and let the comments begin!
best, susie

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VeganCraftastic said...

Thanks so much for the chance to win, this book looks awesome! - kala on Ravelry.

Jen said...

I am in LOVE with the designs in this book, but it's no in the budget right now to purchase it... would love to win it!

K said...

Oh! I have been LUSTING over these designs for weeks now! Being a poor graduate student does have its downfalls. If I won the book, it would be absolutely stellar!
rayinebowbrite@gmail.com

Liz Peters said...

What a great book! I would love to win a copy - thanks for hosting this giveaway.

Lissa said...

Oh, how lovely! I just found the Never not knitting podcast, and have started listening from the beginning -- it's such a treat of a listen.

I would love to make the Gnarled Oak cardigan for myself and that beautiful hat as a gift; while the hat is modeled on a young woman, I bet my grandmother would look gorgeous in it -- a dark blue knit, with her wisps of white hair flying around the front.

Thank you for the opportunity to win, Susie! You can find me on Ravelry as Expetesso. :D

teresa said...

Gorgeous giveaway!

teresanasci on ravelry

Anna (alcatmom) said...

I won't win but still gotta try! alcatmom

Katalin said...

I am cseburaska on Ravelry and I would love to have this beatiful book! Thank you for the opportunity!

joan g said...

Susan, I trust your remarks. Please sign me up. The beret is a winner. Looks like the book will have to be mine, sooner or later. Happy Halloween. Joan

Marianna said...

Beautiful book!
yarnbasket on Ravelry

Michelle Elise said...

This book looks like it features many great patterns, but no surprise the Rocky Coast Cardigan is so popular already!
mel [at] uwm.edu

Kristin said...

I love all the cardigans in this pattern book.

kristinfitzgerald on Ravelry

Anonymous said...

WOW! The pictures are beautiful. Makes me want to knit everything.

moniquew (ravelry)

Nora said...

Awesome projects!! Thanks for the gievaway.

nmconnor1@msn.com

Alexa said...

Gorgeous! I'd love to knit the Water's Edge cardi!

alexaferg18 on ravelry
alexaferg@yahoo.com

Kimberlyn said...

What a pretty book. The patterns are intricate enough, but also simple enough that they will do well in a wardrobe for a long time. Love them!

Julia said...

Wow! What beautiful projects! I live on the coast and all of these would be a perfect addition to my closet!

I am justjulia on Ravelry
justjulia@sccoast.net

tammy said...

love both of the designers!
tyeatts
maddgriffsmom@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Love these patterns. Will make the mittens. Kathy

Longkathy27@yahoo.com

Susan said...

Would love to win this and knit the fingerless mitts!
Thank you for the chance

Rav I'd: Suuzzeeq

Smezzatesta1@cogeco.ca

Anonymous said...

I would love a copy of this book-- it looks like there are alot of really classy patterns that need to be made by me!!!!
alwulff@comcast.net

Anonymous said...

I'm drooling over all the gorgeous projects in this book and would love to win it! Good luck to everyone though! Rav ID - JodeJ.

Anonymous said...

Gnarled Oak Cardigan ... think this might be my first sweater ever! Would love to win!
LoopyLee on Ravelry

Becky (kylasmom on rav) said...

This book is amazing! There are several projects I just can't wait to knit.

wentay said...

So, I think I might like to knit every single sweater shown!

lakchi said...

Luv luv the designs can't wait to make the Water's Edge Sweater. Thank

Unknown said...

These are such lovely designs. I've been eyeing that Wildflower Cardi for a while - it's so pretty!

Anonymous said...

A good number of those projects have made it to my Ravelry queue but I have so much ahead of them. Winning a copy of the book would be the perfect excuse to start one these projects.

Anonymous said...

Awesume book, love the pictures. Can't wait to get this and would love to win a copy.

kmacmillan2003 on ravelry

Leslie said...

Looks like a fabulous book. I'd love to win it.

Chris said...

Beautiful pieces!! Would sure love to win!

slmiller8 said...

I would love to win this book; it's on my want-list short-list.

toomanyufos on rav

Anonymous said...

Love the featured designs, can't wait to see more.

Unknown said...

I want that book, I love the designs featured. Husband is out of work, no money.

Anonymous said...

Ooo--Lovely patterns from the new book. The gals are really talented--as are you, Susie.

Susal (ravelry)

Judi A. said...

Oh yes, would I ever like to have a copy of this book. Love both of the designers.


Zowmom on Ravelry

Anonymous said...

Great patterns. Can't decide witch I like best.
Janette
jhermanson@tds.net

Handmade by Stefanie said...

in love with this book! I'm stefaniegrrr on Ravelry.

onescrappychick said...

Ohhhh I'd love to win a copy of this book. justplainbeth on Rav.

Whitney said...

I love this book!! Thank you so much for the chance to win :) RavID: whitsknits

Rebecca said...

Gorgeous, all! I love the Water's Edge cardigan, but am not sure I can commit to it being my favourite. :)

Rebecca
(knittingwithwords on Ravelry)

Jenn said...

This book looks so lovely! I would love to win it!

Anonymous said...

They all look lovely. I have never knit a sweater but I started one and haven't finished it yet. I would love to learn to knit a good sweater.
They all look so comfortable.

Bernie and Halla said...

eenie - meenie - meini - mo!
Which to make firsto!!!!!
"Buzzette561" on Ravelry

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous patterns! Would love to win a copy.

missmuffetnz on rav.

Virginia said...

Love all the patterns in the book. I've heard nothing but rave reviews. Rav id: heliveswwjd

Shgreenw (Rav ID) said...

LOVE that book! I've been eying it non stop! Shgreenw on Ravelry (fingers crossed!)

Jani said...

I'm with you, Susan - I'd love to make all the items you pictured! Thanks for the contest.

'Peepsmom' on Rav

Ingrid said...

I would totally have to cast something on the instant I got this book! So many beautiful patterns!
Thanks! ibarlow on rav or ingridbarlow(at)hotmail(dot)com

Kathy said...

Thanks for the peek at that wonderful book. It's on my wish list at present! I'd love to win it, so thanks for the opportunity!

Kellie said...

I've been wanting this book since I first laid eyes on Rocky Coast Cardigan. Thanks for the chance to win it!

Kellie (kellieps3 on Ravelry)
Kellieps3@windstream.net

Joanne Snyder said...

I love all of the knits in Coastal Knits and hope to win. Hedgiesyarn on ravelry

camby said...

I love these patterns! What a beautiful looking book! from camby on ravelry

Anonymous said...

I absolutely NEED this book.

Lochknitsmonster on rav

Patricia said...

I would love to win a copy. All the designs are so lovely that it would be hard to decide which to cast on first. Thanks for giving away a copy of this book.

mock5 on Ravelry

Jen said...

I have been wanting this book ever since I heard Alana's podcast episode!
JenMinako on Rav.

Laura said...

Those designs are beautiful! I've been eyeing Coastal Knits for a while - so many patterns that would be put on the do knit list! Thanks for the giveaway!
Ravelry ID: lauraarual

Pixiewear said...

That looks like a beautiful book. I especially love the water's edge cardigan. yummy! Thank you for the chance to win!

amy said...

Love this book - I got a chance to glance thru it at my knit night last week. There are lots of projects I'd love to make!

amyknit40 on rav

Gina said...

I have been haunting their website and have this book on my wish list. I would love to win it! Thanks for the opportunity!

Gina
bgbolger@sbcglobal.net

Gina said...

I would love to win this book!!!

Gina
bgbolger@sbcglobal.net

cguard(on rav) said...

The next best thing to a trip to the coast would be this book to dream over and knit from this winter.

Melanie said...

Oh, I agree, these patterns all scream "knit me"! I can't wait to start knitting, but which one to start with! Thanks for the fantastic giveaway!

librarybird1 @ Yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful book. Thanks for the chance to win.

janmarie- on Rav

or dannjan1025@msn.com

Thanks again.

KnittySue said...

i bought a copy and love it..I just need to find the perfect yarns for the patterns...I think I'll head over to spud and chloe.

KnittySue said...

i bought a copy and love it..I just need to find the perfect yarns for the patterns...I think I'll head over to spud and chloe.

Ana said...

This book truly looks quite beautiful.....what a treat it would be to win it....
Ana
anahuron@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Such gorgeous projects in this book!

KnittingViolets said...

Would love to own this wonderful book!

chris said...

Love love this book. Such a great variety of patterns and stylish and wearable. With fall upon us I would love to knit myself one of those cardigans.

Debbi Lynn said...

Lovely book! So many great projects, I wouldn't know where to start!

rav: debbilynn42

kbeknits said...

Beautiful! I have the perfect yarn to start on the Gnarled Oak cardi.

kjirstenelsner@gmail.com

Jo Anne W-M said...

I like this book more each time I look at it. joannewm on Ravelry

nook. said...

ohmygoodness! this book is just gorgeous! i would love a copy! wonderful giveaway!!!
gunderson.rj@gmail.com
ravelry id: gundyknitter
thanks for the opportunity!

Unknown said...

I would love to make myself so many things from this collection!
Jackie

JJ1216
thejaquettes@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Love the book! So many patterns I just want to knit.
Phoebe25 on Rav.

Thank you Susan! for the chance :)

Robin said...

Those two ladies are super talented and I wish them congratulations on a beautiful collection! :)

Anonymous said...

Beautiful patterns! Thanks for the chance to win a copy!
Rene' K
(nayknits on Ravelry)

Unknown said...

I looked at this book at my LYS and all the patterns are truly superb!
sarabyron@att.net

Paula Bannon said...

This is a beautiful collection. I would love to be the winner!

messiahkitty on Ravelry
paulabannon (at) gmail (dot) com

Anonymous said...

I'd love to have a copy of Coastal Knits" for my very own!

I'm Bjclark63 on Raverly

beth-Hiers said...

How beautiful

Ladybahbah

Beth Hiers

beth-Hiers said...

Beautiful

Ladybahbah

Anonymous said...

The cardigans are LOVELY!

knitathome @ ravelry.com

Anonymous said...

This book is the epitome of fantastic knitting patterns. I admit, I'm dying to make all of the sweaters you mentioned in your post!

Monikita on Ravelry
monikita45 at hotmail dot com

Gina said...

I would love to win this book!!

Sue P said...

These patterns at absolutely wonderful. If I do not win the book here I will definitely have to buy one.
My email address is kysuep@yahoo.com

Thanks.....Sue

Kristy said...

What a great book with gorgeous patterns! Thanks for the giveaway! I am tuxbird on Ravelry.

Mandi R said...

So many things I want to knit!! Would love to win. :)

caednkat on Rav
caednkat@live.com

Linda said...

mmm.. YUM!
What more needs to be said?
Linda x

French Nanny said...

Wow - great designs - count me in!

pennypeberdy(at)gmail(dot)com

Regina said...

Beautiful patterns- beautiful photos- Looks like an amazing book I'd love to have in my library! Thank you!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful patterns! I'm excited to try these! I'm malig on ravelry. Thanks for sharing!
Mary

mmarriner said...

The most beautiful patterns ever! I would make them all...Such talented designers!

MaryIrene on Ravelry

Chari said...

Beautiful projects!

Chari said...

Beautiful Projects!

Debby said...

Thank you for such a wonderful opportunity to win such a great book. Both are such great designers.
knittingrandma on ravelry

Debby said...

One of the best pattern books in awhile. Love every one in the book! What a great prize for someone...me???
knittingrandma on ravelry

Unknown said...

After seeing all the knits that you posted, if I don't win this will definitely be a for me Christmas present. I love Hannah's patterns and Alana has such neat details.

Estella said...

Oh, I hope my name is picked - I love these patterns.

Unknown said...

What beautiful projects! I'm not sure my knitting is up to the level of these beautiful finished objects, but I'd love to win and add this to my list of items to make!
javajennie at Ravelry.

JeanKnits said...

Love all these patterns! If I don't win...I will BUY for sure!!!
I am beanie2215 on Ravelry.
Thanks for sharing.

Michelle said...

What beautiful patterns! I'd love to win this book! My Rav ID is stitchywitchy!

Jessica said...

I've been waiting for this book ever since I saw the beginnings on Knitbot! I am so very excited. Thank you for hosting a giveaway!
jneumann81atgmaildotcom.

Mamacass said...

What a beautiful book! Hope I win!!
scrappnb@yahoo.com
Ravelry: mamacass

Mamacass said...

What a beautiful book! I hope I win!!
scrappnb@yahoo.com
ravelry: mamacass

Marilyn said...

I've heard nothing but great things about this book. The projects are gorgeous. Thanks for the chance to win! marilynknits on Ravelry

Kimberly said...

Saw this book on both of their websites and LOVED it! I would make *everything* in this book.

KimPossible on Rav

Kim Reid said...

I'd love a chance to enter for this wonderful book!!
Thanks :)
kimberlybreid at hotmail dot com

michele said...

Beautiful patterns.
melizvb@gmail.com

Jenny said...

Beautiful patterns! I also would love to add some of those sweaters to my knitting "to do" list!

-Jenny
Ravelry: Jennboom
jennygroenenboom@yahoo.com

Elise said...

Pick me Pick Me I love all of these patterns.

Mama H said...

LOVE it! jennifer@rosenheinz.com

Mama H said...

LOVE it! MamaH on Ravelry

Arlene said...

What a great giveaway! I'd like to make any of those patterns.

Ravelry: spinartiste
Email: thespinartiste@gmail.com
Website: www.spinartiste.com

judy said...

Love the book! which one first?

Judy
jlb01@verizon.net

GynnaB said...

I absolutely love this book! Can't wait to get my hands on a copy and start knitting these gorgeous knits!

GynnaB on Ravelry
Gynnab(at)gmail.com

Kristin said...

I'm with you - I want to make everything in this book !! Would love to win !!

WalkNKnit on ravelry, farrelk2@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

This wonderful book has been on my radar...you are right, their designs are fresh and amazing. Fingers crossed I'm lucky today. Thanks for this giveaway!

Michelle
noochster@tds.net

Amanda said...

Love these designers and designs!
I am QuiteCool on Ravelry!

Maureen said...

Beautiful projects! Please include me in the giveaway. Acornknitster on Ravelry

Erin said...

Wow - it is rare that I want to knit everything, but that's how I feel about all you showcased!
eowyn1220 (at) comcast (dot) net

Melanie said...

Would love to win!
Ravelry Id is greenemel

Anonymous said...

Beautiful patterns.

Pinkpeonies on Ravelry.

patriceod said...

If I win this, it would be very hard to decide which design to start with. Thanks for a great giveaway!
patriceod on ravelry

tjf said...

Beautiful book with beautiful patterns.

Tricia
thefankells@mesanetworks.net

klhp said...

Those cardigans are awesome! What a great book. Can't wait to win it! :)

Kristin
leighnut@mac.com

Anonymous said...

I don't know if I'm too late to enter but I would love to win this book. I went to their website to preview the book when you mentioned a couple of weeks ago and I absolutely love the construction of these patterns. I am pregnant with my 5th child and getting something for myself would be a great bonus.
email: cecilia.moore6@gmail.com

Knit and Purl Mama said...

What a gorgeous book! I'd love to win a copy!

prpltrtl946 said...

What a beautiful book!
Thank you for the chance to win it!
prpltrtl946@hotmail.com

Knitnonthefloor said...

These designs ARE beautiful, thanks for doing this giveaway!! I never win anything, but thought I would try!,

Anonymous said...

Oooooo I want this book, great patterns for all my girls. Send it to me please. LOL. Nancy @anewtater on Ravelry or anewtater@yahoo.com

Vicki C. said...

Thanks for the opportunity!! Looks like a wonderful book of beautiful patterns!
phoenix_anew@hotmail.com
phoenixanew

sharmylae said...

i'd love a chance to win!

my Rav ID is captainsharmie :)

Anonymous said...

Oh, so gorgeous!

NoodieKnits on Ravelry

Holli Yeoh said...

Great collection of patterns. The Rocky Coast Cardigan is a must knit.
Rav name is HolliYeoh.

Genevieve said...

This books looks wonderful & I love the Water's Edge Cardigan!

sweetbasil on Ravelry

Margaret Owens said...

I love that hat, I have a thing for hats this season.

christine m. said...

oh i love this book! it is on my xmas list... but winning it now would also be fantastic! :)

rebekah dwyer said...

This looks like such a great book! Rebekah@scruffian.com

none said...

Not only do the projects look great, I love the photography.
Nellenit

coutrem on raverly said...

Hi from Gaspésie

savvy said...

I've been drooling after these knits...
bungalow10 on rav

Missy said...

Huge fan of this collaboration!
mkrids on Ravelry

Nancy said...

Love it!!!!!!! So many great projects.

adodds said...

This book will be a classic. Love both designers. The patterns are lovely.

Laura said...

Thanks for yet another giveaway. The book looks beautiful. Count me in.

lauraog@eastlink.ca

Nicole said...

I've been waiting for this book to come out! Such beautiful designs!

billicummings said...

I've been drooling over this book! Would love to win! Thanks,

billicummings@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Such pretty, pretty things.

rav name dayartist

Thanks,
Jennie

PeteJustPete said...

I hope I'm not too late! I love the photography not to mention the patterns in this book! I love the coast to coast concept.

A Girl Called Pete (PeteJustPete on Ravelry)

Lindsay Cogan said...

Love both Alana and Hannah.

Lynzward@hotmail.com

Flo Flo said...

Beautiful designs. Please enter me in the draw. f2011son@aol.com

Flo Flo said...

Beautiful designs. Please include me in the draw f2011sno@aol.com

Anonymous said...

I may just have to devote all of 2012 to knitting from this book!! Kudos, Alana - I knew you were destined for greatness.

Anonymous said...

Whoops, please enter me in the drawing! Ravelry - knitadrift.

Jeannie D said...

"Sharpening" needles in anticipation!

wiswalker said...

Lovely projects. Nice detail in the leaves beret and gnarled oak sweater.

madknitter07 on ravelry

Anonymous said...

Beautiful designs every one. It's unusual for me to find a book with so many designs I love. I'm Mwknitter on ravelry

Kristin said...

Wow - those patterns are absolutely gorgeous - I want to knit them all !!

WalkNKnit on Ravelry

Anonymous said...

I would love, Love, LOVE to own a copy of this book!!!

ashleyandabagail@gmail.com
cupcakegirlie on ravelry

Girl Knits said...

I'd love to win a copy of this!

I'm GIRLKNITS on Ravelry!

Rebekah B. said...

All of it looks so amazing! So nice they're giving one away... whoever wins is so lucky - here's to hoping it's me!

inthegrove5 *at* gamil *dot* com
-bekah

Sallove said...

I'd love to win, it looks like some beautiful things. Thanks!
Sallove619@hotmail.com

Cindy said...

These patterns are great. I've been eyeing them on Alana's blog. Thanks for the opportunity to win the book!
Arrowfeather, Ravelry

Susan said...

Love the fingerless mitts!
Thank you for the chance

Rav Id: Suuzzeeq

smezzatesta1@cogeco.ca

Anonymous said...

There isn't one thing in this book I don't want to knit....what a great collaboration!
Diann325@aol.com

denise said...

what talented girls everything looks scrumptious thanks dpluta2001@yahoo.com

Sandy said...

This is a beautiful book and I would love to browse.

Betsy said...

Love Coastal Knits such lovely designs.
But give me a silly stuffy to make and I'm a happy camper.
Enjoy your blog so much.

Anonymous said...

Would love a chance to win. lourdesd@comcast.net
is my email.

Katherine said...

I really enjoyed your review of this lovely book, and would love to have a copy of my very own.

Rav ID: MokeyKnitter

Liz said...

Oh, how I'd love to win this book!! I'm doing a wedding for my daughter and can't wait to have time, peace and quiet to do some knitting. LOVE this book!! Please enter me.

Jack said...

I love the way they set up this book -- reminds me of roadtrips and vacations. RotherJackie@aol.com

Anonymous said...

I need this book and will get it one way or another! Help!
Tangledturtle (ravelry)

Anonymous said...

Oh my gosh, I love this book!! I would be so hard pressed to pick my favorite pattern

kimburris@hotmail.com

Lee said...

What a great looking book! thanks for the review

Naomi said...

Oooh! Gorgeous!! These ladies are so very talented! I don't even own this book and yet I have my first and second projects in it all picked out including which yarns I plan on using...

I am Nomers on ravelry

flora said...

love. love. love.

ravid: flowerpot2

Anonymous said...

Pretty!

I'm trilliumknits on Ravelry.

Michelle Martino said...

Thank you for the opportunity to win! Just signed up for your craftsy class and can't wait to get started! :)

StaceyKnitsIt said...

I love the patterns in this book!

Francesca said...

Would love to knit everything in this book!

lucyinthesky1 said...

The designs you showed are my favourites from the book, too. Thanks for the chance to win!
Juliane
Llule on ravelry

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