(photo inspired by the book, Waiting by Kevin Henkes)
Hi, Knitters,
I have a lot to share with you today, three new patterns, a podcast and a huge giveaway, so I will get right to it!
Pattern Releases and Lower Price Sale!
I have 3 brand-new toy patterns that I've just released today. I am running a big discount sale on all three patterns for the first week of their release. Each pattern is regularly priced at $6.00 per pattern but from Jan. 29-Feb. 5, 2016, each pattern is priced at $4.00 per pattern, which is two dollars off! On Feb. 6th the patterns will be regularly priced at $6.00.
No coupon code is necessary as the patterns are priced at the discount price for your convenience.
Octopus
This pattern is available for $4.00 USD 
buy it now
buy it now
This pattern is currently on sale for $4.00 from January 29th through February 5th! On Feb. 6th the pattern will be regularly priced at $6.00. No coupon code is needed as the sale price is set for your convenience.
This pattern is available in wholesale print form for yarn shops and the like through NNK Press!
The Octopus pattern has instructions for both a fingering weight and a worsted weight version. Both are worked the same, seamlessly, from the top-down. The legs are cleverly worked right into the bottom of the body so no extra finishing is needed. The fingering weight Octopus makes a great ornament!
Here is some pattern information for you:
Finished size: 1 ¾ (3 ½) – inches tall
Finished size: 1 ¾ (3 ½) – inches tall
Yarn:
Small Octopus: 10 grams of fingering weight yarn
Large Octopus: 30 grams of worsted weight yarn
Small Octopus: 10 grams of fingering weight yarn
Large Octopus: 30 grams of worsted weight yarn
The samples are made in Regia Arne & Carlos sock yarn color #3653 (small size), and Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Worsted 100% superwash wool in color #412 Campbell (large size).
Needles:
Small Octopus: US size 1 double-pointed needles, set of 5
Large Octopus: US size 5 double-pointed needles, set of 5
Use the size needles to achieve gauge.
Small Octopus: US size 1 double-pointed needles, set of 5
Large Octopus: US size 5 double-pointed needles, set of 5
Use the size needles to achieve gauge.
Gauge:
Small Octopus: 8 stitches per inch in stockinette stitch
Large Octopus: 6 stitches per inch in stockinette stitch
Small Octopus: 8 stitches per inch in stockinette stitch
Large Octopus: 6 stitches per inch in stockinette stitch
Materials:
Yarn needle
Detachable stitch markers
Small amount of fiberfill
Ruler or tape measure
Waste yarn
2 - 9mm safety eyes
Yarn needle
Detachable stitch markers
Small amount of fiberfill
Ruler or tape measure
Waste yarn
2 - 9mm safety eyes
Pattern note: Both sizes are worked the same with the exception of a couple of places in the pattern so one stitch count is given throughout. In the places where the directions are different, the smaller size is listed first and the larger size is in the parentheses.
Turtle
This pattern is available for $4.00 USD 
buy it now
buy it now
This pattern is currently on sale for $4.00 from January 29th through February 5th! On Feb. 6th the pattern will be regularly priced at $6.00. No coupon code is needed as the sale price is set for your convenience.
Now the Turtle joins the other Woodland Animals group of the Woodland Fox, Hedgie , Raccoon, Bunny, Squirrel and Acorns, and Little Owl! All of these patterns are available in print form for yarn shops from NNK Press.
The four legs of the Turtle are knit first, then when the body is worked the legs are knit right in as you go! The turtle body, head and legs are worked seamlessly. The Shell is worked in the round from the center-out and attached with a quick running stitch at the end.
Here is some pattern information for you:
Finished size: From the bottom of the body to the tip of the nose, 5 ¼ - inches in length.
Yarn:
Turtle: 100 yards of worsted weight.
Shell: 50 yards of worsted weight.
Sample is made in Quince & Co. Lark, 100% wool, in Sweet Pea #128, and the shell is made in Noro Kureyon #352.
Turtle: 100 yards of worsted weight.
Shell: 50 yards of worsted weight.
Sample is made in Quince & Co. Lark, 100% wool, in Sweet Pea #128, and the shell is made in Noro Kureyon #352.
Needles:
Turtle: US size 5/3.75mm double-pointed needles or size to obtain gauge.
Also needed are two extra double-pointed needles in the same size or a similar size, preferably smaller.
Shell: US size 7/4.5mm double-pointed needles or size to obtain gauge.
Turtle: US size 5/3.75mm double-pointed needles or size to obtain gauge.
Also needed are two extra double-pointed needles in the same size or a similar size, preferably smaller.
Shell: US size 7/4.5mm double-pointed needles or size to obtain gauge.
Gauge:
Turtle: 6 sts per inch in stockinette stitch.
Shell: 5 sts per inch in stockinette stitch.
Turtle: 6 sts per inch in stockinette stitch.
Shell: 5 sts per inch in stockinette stitch.
Materials:
Yarn needle
Detachable stitch markers
Fiberfill
Ruler or tape measure
Black embroidery floss
Waste yarn
Yarn needle
Detachable stitch markers
Fiberfill
Ruler or tape measure
Black embroidery floss
Waste yarn
Click here for more information or to purchase the Raccoon pattern on Ravelry!
Raccoon
This pattern is available for $4.00 USD 
buy it now
buy it now
This pattern is currently on sale for $4.00 from January 29th through February 5th! On Feb. 6th the pattern will be regularly priced at $6.00. No coupon code is needed as the sale price is set for your convenience.
Now the Raccoon joins the other Woodland Animals group of the Woodland Fox, Hedgie , Turtle, Bunny, Squirrel and Acorns, and Little Owl!
Raccoon is worked seamlessly from the bottom-up for the body and head (worked back to front), all appendages are picked up and knit on. The only whipstitch seam is to attach the head to the body. This is a fun and fairly simple knit that works up pretty fast due to the heavier yarn and larger needles!
Here is some pattern information for you:
Finished size: 7 – inches tall
Yarn: Aran weight yarn
Main color: 100 yards
Contrast colors 1 and 2: 50 yards each
Sample is made in Quince & Co. 100% wool, MC - 1 skein each of Storm #104, CC1 - Egret #101, CC2 - Crow #102.
Main color: 100 yards
Contrast colors 1 and 2: 50 yards each
Sample is made in Quince & Co. 100% wool, MC - 1 skein each of Storm #104, CC1 - Egret #101, CC2 - Crow #102.
Needles:
US size 8/5mm, set of four double-pointed needles.
Use the size needles to achieve gauge.
US size 8/5mm, set of four double-pointed needles.
Use the size needles to achieve gauge.
Gauge: 4.5 stitches per inch in stockinette stitch
Materials:
Yarn needle
Detachable stitch markers
Fiberfill
Ruler or tape measure
2 - 6mm safety eyes
Yarn needle
Detachable stitch markers
Fiberfill
Ruler or tape measure
2 - 6mm safety eyes
Episode 21 ~ New Toy Patterns plus a Huge Arne & Carlos Giveaway!
My very active Ravelry group is Itty-Bitty Knits! All are welcome to join in the fun over there!
Episode Links:
Knit Spin Farm Etsy Shop (my handspun sock yarn was spun by JoAnna)
Roving for my handspun socks (spun by JoAnna of the KnitspinFarm podcast - a must watch!) is Cheviot in the Owls colorway from Quillin Fiber Arts on Etsy
How I Make My Socks (my free sock pattern)
Stitches West (patterns will premiere at Alana Dakos' Never Not Knitting Booth!) Alana will have some surprises having to do with my patterns! Be sure to stop by and say hello.
Another Crafty Girl ~ Ponky Brewster colorway, fingering weight sock yarn
Jill Draper Makes Stuff ~ huge ball of Empire Yarn
Lowland Originals Etsy Shop ~ dpn keepers
Rulers:
Gigantic Arne & Carlos Giveaway!
12 Lucky Winners will be randomly selected!
Here are the giveaway instructions:
Please leave a comment on this blog post to enter to win 100 grams of the Fantastic Arne & Carlos Regia sock yarn (enough for 1 pair of socks!). In your comment you must leave your Ravelry ID or an email address so you can be easily contacted if you win. Please only click on the Publish button one time, please only enter once! There is a delay before you will see your comment appear on the blog.
I will be back next week to randomly select 12 lucky winners for the Arne & Carlos sock yarn.
Good luck, thanks for watching and for checking out my new patterns! Thanks for all of the support, as always.
Love to you all.
Let the comments begin!
xo ~ susan
1,128 comments:
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Such incredible yarn! Thank you very much for sending it to other people. My Ravelry name is Melaina, main email is melaine12054@yahoo.com
I love the colors of the Arne and Carlos sock yarn. Knitted my first pair of socks with your pattern
and gave them to my daughter for Christmas. The pattern was easy to follow and the socks fit her.
Thanks for the opportunity to win.
They have the best yarns!!!! This would be great since all I want to buy right now is patterning sock yarns!
RavID: LavenderLune
Love love love Arne and Carlos colors. Thanks for sharing this giveaway with the viewers!
I hope to make a pair of socks with them soon!!
Rav ID: Kfray
Thank you for your gorgeous blog and podcast! As for the Arne and Carlos yarn, well, I love it. I am currently even knitting a pair of socks in the 03761 colourway. What I enjoy the most about it is the how the many colours seem to blend well, and contrast so well at the same time! Simply gorgeous.
Wow, you've been busy!! So fun to see you back videocasting. Love the Regia for my socks! Rav ID Schnettatstl
These two are a hoot! And they sure create a beautiful yarn!!
Rav ID Bennet
Love the Arne & Carlos line and Regia sock yarn!
Great giveaway. I love the color combinations!
Hooray, you can't go wrong with Arne and Carlos yarn, they pattern up so beautifully. No idea how they do it! My ravelry name is daisyknitter. Thanks!
I love Regia yarn, and I've been dying to try the Anne & Carlos line! Thanks for sharing a giveaway. I'm on ravelry at hookandcook and email at melissaclendenin12@gmail.com
One can never have enough sock yarn! Thanks for the giveaway.
One can never have enough sock yarn! Thanks for the giveaway.
I would love to try Arne and Carlos! I ordered some from craftsy.com but my mailman never delivered it and it got returned back to them. So I am on hold to try some out. ����
I would love to try some Arne and Carlos! I ordered some But my Mailman never delivered it and returned it back to Craftsy. 😩
I just saw your poidcast. Thanks, your new animals are adorable. Not sure if I am too late to enter the give away. Arnie and Carlos yarn is wonderful. I am Intuitknit on Rav and Instagram.
I love that yarn! SO pretty. My ravelry name is pealosophy.
I would love to try knitting with a Arne & Carlos colorway. Thanks for doing this great giveaway. phyljo66@verizon.net
Cornell77
I have not had the opportunity to knit with Arne and Carols yarn-yet.
But I love the way they knit up and the colors are fantastic.
Thanks for the chance to win.
Jane
I'm Oakblossoms on Rav.
What a fun giveaway. I really need to add some Arne and Carlos to my wishlist!
Thanks for the giveaway! RavId: katking85
I have not knit with Arne & Carlos yet but love how your socks look in their yarn. Would love to try some! Thank you!
the Arne and Carlos jacquard patterns are my all time fave! Love, love, love them. Your new critters are adorable.
hotknitter on Rav
Looks like fun!
I don’t think my first message went through so I’m repeating. Arne and Carlos jacquard patterns are my all-time fave! I love their colors. And your new critters are adorable.
hotknitter on Rave
Ooh! Pretty socks!!! What a fun giveaway!
RavID: joojoobean
I just love how Arne and Carlos not only stripes but also patterns.
klw23 @raverly
Love love love their series of colors.
Rav id: whimzeestitches
Just went to Wisconsin Crafr Market for the first time, based on your recommendation and fell in love with the store and all the Arne & Carlos. Thanks for the chance to win!
Rav. RunsAnneknits
Love Arne & Carlos...I have been watching their YouTube sessions. Love the opportunity to win some Arne & Carlos yarn---so fun!!!
RAV skinouye
Would love to try out some Arne and Carlos socks! Thanks, kerrykim
Love love love Arne and Carlos! Thank you for the giveaway. Great toy patterns!
Rav ID: auntidda
email:auntiddaknits@yahoo.com
I think my original comment got ate by the computer. LOve love love Arne and Carlos. Thanks for the giveaway. Great new toy patterns, too.
Rav ID: auntidda
email: auntiddaknits@yahoo.com
The new animals are adorable!
Simply L O V E Arne and Carlos colours, I've never tried socks with luxury yarn, but would 'o so treasure the opportunity! Thank you for the opportunity to win some! RavID: LLynette
I Love these shades of sock yarn! I just finished my first pair of socks last Friday lol. I have wanted to learn how for years. The first time I saw this yarn I had to have some! Nothing I have seen is more beautiful. I just pray I am one of the winners :)
Ravelry name is: Elvensknits
Email: sharonleekeller@gmail.com
Thank you so much Susan!! xx
I'm knitting my first ever pair of socks using your "How I Make My Socks" tutorial. And I'm using Arne & Carlos yarn in the Fall Nights colorway. I love it so much! Thank you for the opportunity to win some of their amazing yarn! :)
Happy New Year Susan! Love the new patterns, especially the Octopus ~ so adorable! I've made a couple of pairs of socks with Arne & Carlos' yarn and they're great, just wish the yarn was more widely available here in Australia. Thanks for the podcasts, patterns and the contest too.
OzKnitter (Rav ID)
Love it. nomennescio1840@gmail.com
Would love to try it. maria.tumpel@gmail.com
I would love to win!
Jpeled on ravelry
Always love your podcasts. Thank you for the chance to win some Arne and Carlos yarn! Would love to try knitting with some :)
I love the Arne and Carlos sock yarn! Always excited for their new colors. Thank you for all your inspiration.
Anglouise on ravelry
Thank you so much for the giveaway!!! I love that little octopus in the Annie and Carlos yarn! Your sock photos are so inspiring!
Rav ID: Janaknits
Thank you, Susan!
Marilou
grammiknit on Ravelry
I love to knit socks!
Rav id: pinkknittergal
I've been wanting to try Arne and Carlos, so we'll see how lucky I am! Thanks for the great podcast!
Shelley
RavID Vermiliongirl
Wouls love to try Arne and Carlos.
Rav: eastbayknitter
I absolutely love your handspun socks!
VeeCee
As you said, "What's not to love" about Arne and Carlos yarn. Hoping to be one of the winners. Thank you.
This sock yarn is Beautiful! I would Love to win some!
Rav ID: jabunk
Love Arne and Carlos yarn.
Rav: katydid1235
Love this yarn! Thank you,
Rav id: katydid1235
Thank you for a super occasion and giveaway. I have not knit with Arne & Carlos but I would love the chance.
Sewrunknit on ravelry
Thank you for doing such amazing giveaways Susan. I have knit one pair of socks out of the Arne & Carlos 1st line and would love an opportunity to knit another. Thanks again :)
I adore sock yarn! I also adore you podcasts! Thanks, Susan!
justjulia on Rav
justjulia@sccoast.net
I have met Arne and Carlos at Vogue Knitting Live and they are so cool. I would love to have their sock yarn. I'm shamekaknits on Ravelry.
Love seeing all your projects in your podcasts, and I'm so excited by this chance to win! I have been dreaming about this yarn ... must be the colors. :) My Revelry ID is Peepsmom.
Can't wait to try Arne and Carlos yarn! I'm mickimchale on Ravelry and email is mickimchale3@gmail.com. Thanks!!
I have been wanting to try this fun new to me sock yarn! This could be my chance!
Thanks to Schachenmayr and Susan B. for this fun contest!
Wildpony2 Ravelry
OMG! Would absolutely love to try this yarn. Crossing my fingers.
Thanks,
Rav ID: dreambear43 or please email vralda43@gmail.com
Knitting with it now! Would love another skein.
Ravelry: WallisKnits
What's not to love about Arne+Carlos! Hard wearing sock yarn, beautiful and addicitive self-patterning, and just such a wonderful color selection. Love your patterns and thanks for this opportunity!
Rav ID: vhc717
What a lovely giveaway! Someone is going to be a happy knitter. Love your new designs.
Kathie
RAV ID: katnahat
I have never used Arne and Carlos yarn and would love to win. They have such great color combinations.
Lori- lahuguenin@att.net
I have never had the opportunity to knit with Arnie & Carlos, but have been so inspired by all the socks I have seen in Ravelry. I would love to knit with any of the colorways. They are all so beautiful. Thank you for the opportunity to win some. Phyllis (ColoradoStitcher on Ravelry)
I have never had the opportunity to knit with Arnie & Carlos, but have been so inspired by all the socks I have seen in Ravelry. I would love to knit with any of the colorways. They are all so beautiful. Thank you for the opportunity to win some. Phyllis (ColoradoStitcher on Ravelry)
I bought the octopus pattern! This will be my first knit animal pattern! Thank you for the chance to win! Ajenkins04 on ravelry
Thank you for the opportunity to win a skein of this fabulous yarn. I have not had the opportunity to knit with Arnie & Carlos, but would love to knit with any of the colorways. I have been inspired by all the socks I've seen knit up on Ravelry. Phyllis (Rav I'd: ColoradoStitcher)
Wow! Just tonight I picked up a 100 g ball of this yarn...and would love to have more to knit up!!! How nice to have this give away👏Thanks for the chance! I love your new patterns! Looyoo on ravelry
I have never used the Arne and Carlos Regia Sock Yarn and I would love to try it!
Rav ID = DaAnn
Love the variety and colors of Arne and Carlos. Great giveaway
Ravelry: Orton8292
email: cindilou11@msn.com
Lovely seeing you again. The little octopus is the cutest! I have a pair of Arne & Carlos socks, they are my favorite!
ilo on Rav
I've been using your free sock pattern for a while now and I love it! I've been wanting to try Arne & Carlos, but can't justify buying any until my stash is a little smaller... thanks for the opportunity to win some! (-;
(Ravelry ID: litlpainter)
Thank you for the opportunity to win some yarn. I love the way the Arne and Carlos stripe. The patterns are interesting! My ravelry name is Shelshan.
I love knitting socks and would love to try your pattern, How i knit my socks!
Ravelry ID is Shrinkknits
Would love to win. Thanks for the chance.
Rav Id: 524mlt
Yay for awesome new patterns and fantastic sock yarn!
Ravelry - NinaA24
I am in a middle of a sock mania right now so sock yarn is all I think about. Thanks for this giveaway.
My Rav id is knitte
Thank you Susan for another great podcast. Your new toy designs are delightful...I can't wait to add them to my queue. Also enjoyable to see were all of your gorgeous socks...especially the Arne & Carlos yarn pairs...such gorgeous color combinations.
Rav ID lolasluvbug
Oh my!! I would love to get some Arne and Carlos yarn. The socks you have knit with it are beautiful. The new toy patterns are so cute. Those on going on my list to knit.
Sally (sokyknitter on ravelry)
Arne & Carlos, so colorful and creative.
dctangles on ravelry
Arne & Carlos are geniuses! Love their colors and the patterning. My Rav ID is HattiesPurls and email is kvagusta@gmail.com.
Would love to win the Arne & Carlos yarn. Your patterns are too cute!
Rav ID: caitkay
Can you believe I'm almost out of sock yarn?! Arne & Carlos would be new to me so I'd love to try it. Your new patterns are adorable!!
Take Care!
Marta
aka martaschmarta
martaschmarta at g mail dot com
Hi, I am currently knitting a pair of socks (using your pattern) with Arne and Carlos yarn that I bought at my lys in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. I would love to win some more sock yarn to make a pair for my spouse.
Really love your blog and positive attitude.
Margita
mratzlaff73@gmail.com
Love making sock just bought my first Arne and Carlos a few weeks ago .
My ravelry name is applefields63 my email is applefields63@yahoo.com
Hi Susan!
It's so funny that you talked of Arne & Carlos sock yarn today, as I sat down to watch while casting on my second "Summer Night" sock!!! It was great to see your beautiful smile. Love the Woodland Animals, love the Octopus, and thanks for the chance at more lovely Arne & Carlos yarn!
muzzerz on Ravelry
I just got my first Arne and Carlos yarn last month and love it. Crispybacon on Ravelry
I love the Arne and Carlos sock yarn. The colors are fantastic and the yarn is just so squishy! Cannot wait to get started on my stash!
I have never knit with Arne and Carlos but would love to try it-thanks!
I would LOVE a skein of Regia's Arne and Carlos line! Thank you for the opportunity.
Ravelry: palelesown
I would looooove to try the wonderful Regia Arne and Carlos yarn I keep hearing about. Crossing my fingers x
Can you tell me the color way of yarn on your lap?
I haven't had the opportunity to knit with Arne & Carlos yet, but I have been admiring it! Thanks you for the chance to win a skein!
RAV ID: Meredithr
These yarns are each so interesting & lovely. I would be thrilled to win any of them.
istitchfast on Ravelry
Great giveaway. I'm an avid sock knitter and have yet to use regia yarn if you can believe it.
Rav id - khannings
Love the colors. I haven't knitting with that yarn.
Rav: mariberu35
Love the colors. I haven't knitting with that yarn.
Rav: mariberu35
I love the colors. I haven't knitting with that yarn.
LOVE that yarn! Want to make those socks. Thanks for offering the chance to win.
Jmlarson65@gmail.com
Yarns up, After so long watching everyone knit the Arne & Carlos lines, I just ordered myself some, but more is always better. Especially in sock yarn.
RavID NDAKKatie
Arne and Carlos is fabulous yarn! Love it and thank you for this opportunity.
Ravelry ID: Singingsue
I would love to win some Arne and Carlos!
rav id sk13199
Love your podcast Susan! Thanks for the chance to win this wonderful sock yarn!
porcupineknitter
Love your podcast and Arne and Carlos sock yarn! The self patterning yarn allows me to knit at the movies... Yeah!!
Lisa
I love Arne and Carlos! I have made one pair of socks with their yarn and my 2 girls were fighting over them!
How generous to give away a dozen prizes! Thank you. I love the Arne and Carlos lines - they look like color work, without having to buy 16 different colors and work in all those ends! :)
Suzanne
suzannemm on rav
I have yet to knit with any of the Arne & Carlos yarns but would love to! My Ravelry name is NeeNeeKnits. Thanks for the opportunity!
Would love to get some of the Arne & Carlos.
Penny
I would love to have a pair of socks knit from any of the yarns in the Arne & Carlos range.
Rav: Alexandra60
I enjoyed the podcast so much I've watched it several times. Interrupted by the kittens as usual. Love your socks and it inspires me to do some spinning. From what I've seen the Arne and Carlos yarn is really gorgeous and I would hand knit it rather than use my sock machine. I took your doll class in2014 at Vogue in Chicago and love knitting the girls even tho I've always said I would never make toys. I have one in the car fully decked out in a sweater with tiny buttons and the shawl and I left my 88 year old mom alone with her while I ran in a store to come back and find her playing with it. She was amazed at the detail in it and I think she wants one.
Thanks for being you. You inspire me to be sweeter. ER nurses are generally not referred to as sweet. ��
I love A and C yarn! It is so beautiful ❤️
Your socks are lovely, I'd love to knit a pair of Arne and Carlos!
Great toy patterns too
Thank you
Irene bluebirdnest on Ravelry
❤️Arne & Carlos, and their yarn line!
Thank you, Susan.
Bluejules on Ravelry
Arne and Carlos are great pattern sock yarns! You rock!
Thanks for the chance to win some Arne and Carlos yarn - You Rock!
I just bought my first Arne and Carlos last month and I would love to win some too!
Rav ID: shue
looks like wonderful yarn!
I love the fair isle look of the yarn...thanks for the chance to win!
Ravid: boilerup
I love this yarn! I just knit with lot for the first time and it is beautiful to look at and knit with! I have begged my LYS to stock it and she got in a few colors. Nancy Van Kessel
I have one skein of Arne and Carlos and I love it!
Helen
LakeviewChica on Ravelry
It would be awesome to win the fabulous Arne and Carlos yarn. Your new toys are adorable! I've made Spud, the pig, the hen with chick hatching from the egg, and the mouse for gifts last year. They just make me happy the whole time I make them . . . and even more happy to see the joy on the children's faces when they received them. L
I'm a great fan of yours!
That yarn is beautiful! I'd love to knit some!
I have admired your socjs fir a long time. i haven't tried the Arne Carlos but love to knit a pair of socks from it.
Rav: carrotcarolyn
Cmon6442@msn.com
Love your Podcasts! Have been catching up on them and knitting on my shawl that I wanted to finish by Valentine's Day and looks like I will make it! Have admired the Arne and Carlos yarns for awhile and would LOVE to give it a try for my next pair of socks.
Rav: Sunny75771
carolnunn@ymail.com
Instagram: carolscreativecorner
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