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Unravel the Magic: The Advent Lace Socks 2024

The season of warmth and wonder is upon us, and with it comes a unique knitting tradition: the Advent Lace Socks 2024. Imagine unwrapping a new part of your pattern daily, your needles dancing to the season’s rhythm as your project takes shape. Whether new to advent knitting or a seasoned pro, this yearโ€™s socks promise a blend of creativity, mindfulness, and seasonal joy. Advent knitting is about more than just the final product. Itโ€™s an opportunity to slow down and savor the processโ€”stitch by stitch, day by day. For some, itโ€™s a meditative moment in the holiday bustle; for others, itโ€™s a tangible way to celebrate tradition and creativity. But with these joys come challenges and choices.

Advent knitting requires commitment, even during the busiest time of year. Youโ€™ll face tradeoffs between carving out time for your project and managing other holiday demands. And while the daily reveals create excitement, they also mean flexibility is key. Some days may fly by without knitting, leaving you to decide whether to catch up or let the timeline go.

The beauty of the Advent Lace Socks 2024 lies in their adaptability. Just like last year, this year too, you can choose the countdown that suits your needs:

โ„๏ธ Winter Solstice Countdown (Dec 1-21): Knit to the magic of the seasonโ€™s shift.
๐ŸŽ„ Advent/December Countdown (Dec 1-25): Celebrate daily anticipation leading to Christmas.
๐Ÿ•Ž Hanukkah Countdown (Dec 25-Jan 2): Align your knitting with the Festival of Lights.
๐ŸŽ 12 Days of Christmas (Dec 26-Jan 6): Extend the joy into the new year.

Ready to cast on? FREE pattern below ๐Ÿ‘‡

Discounted Advent Lace Sock 2023 PDF until January 6th

For those who prefer the entire pattern at once or want to knit at their own pace, the complete Advent Lace Sock 2024 PDF is available at a discounted price until January 6th. Secure your copy and savor the joy of knitting this festive sock at your leisure.

Advent Lace Sock 2024 PATTERN

SIZING
(6.5, 7.5, 8.5) [9.5, 10.5, 11.5]โ€ / (16.5, 19, 21.5) [24, 26.5, 29] cm.
Choose a size about 0.5โ€ / 1.25 cm less than your footโ€™s circumference.

GAUGE, NEEDLES, NOTIONS
Gauge: 31 stitches and 44 rounds over 4โ€ณ/10cm
Needles: US 1.5 โ€“ 2.5 mm 9โ€- 23 cm circular needles or 5 Dpns or 32โ€- 80 cm circular needles for magic loop.
Notions: Stitch markers, Waste yarn/holders, Tapestry needle.
OPTIONAL: small glass beads, thread, and a beading needle for embellishments.

YARN
Weight 1 (Fingering, Sock, Baby)
Yardage
One color: (255, 275, 330) [385, 440, 510] yds / (235, 250, 300) [350, 400, 465] m
Scrap yarn:
Advent/December Countdown:
โ€ข 24 colors (12 for each sock), each (11, 12, 13) [16, 18, 21] yds / (10, 11, 12) [14.5, 16.5, 19] m
โ€ข 12 colors, each (22, 23, 26) [32, 36, 42] yds / (20, 21, 24) [29, 33, 38.5] m
12 Days of Christmas:
โ€ข 12 colors (6 for each sock), each (22, 23, 26) [32, 36, 42] yds / (20, 21, 24) [29, 33, 38.5] m
โ€ข 6 colors, each (42, 46, 52) [64, 72, 84] yds / (38, 42, 47) [58, 66, 77] m
Winter Solstice:
โ€ข 20 colors (10 for each sock), each (13, 14, 16.5) [19, 22, 25] yds / (12, 13, 15) [17, 20, 23] m
โ€ข 10 colors, each (25, 28, 33) [38, 44, 50] yds / (23, 25.5, 30) [35, 40, 46] m
Hanukkah:
โ€ข 18 colors (9 for each sock), each (14, 15, 18) [21, 24, 28] yds / (13, 14, 16.5) [19, 22, 25.5] m
โ€ข 9 colors, each (28, 30, 36) [42, 48, 56] yds / (25.5, 27, 33) [38.5, 44, 51] m

ABBREVIATIONS
BO โ€“ Bind off
CO โ€“ Cast on
BOR โ€“ beginning of round marker
Foll โ€“ follow
K โ€“ knit
K2t โ€“ knit 2 sts together
Ktbl โ€“ knit through back loop
M โ€“ marker
P โ€“ purl
Patt โ€“ Pattern
PM โ€“ place marker
PU/K โ€“ pick-up and knit
RS โ€“ right side
Sk2p โ€“ slip 1, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over
Sl โ€“ Slip 1
SM โ€“ slip marker
Ssk โ€“ slip 2 stitches knitwise
St(s) โ€“ stitch(es)
Wyib โ€“ with yarn held in back
Wyif โ€“ with yarn held in front
WS โ€“ wrong side

DIRECTIONS for โ„๏ธ Winter Solstice

DAY 1
Using smaller needles and the long-tail cast-on method, cast on CO (50, 58, 66) [74, 82, 90] sts in a color of your choice. Join for working in the round, being careful not to twist sts. PM to indicate beg of round.
Round 1: [Ktbl, p1] to end.
Rep round 1 until 12 rounds have been worked or to the desired cuff length.

NOTE: The omission or addition of 3 rounds of ribbing will change the leg length by approximately 0.5″/1.25 cm.
If you are using more than 1 color, cut yarn.

Using a color of your choice, work:
Set up round: K (4, 6, 8) [10, 12, 14], pm, k17, pm, k to end.
You will start working the Lace Panel over the 17 sts between markers.
You will find written instructions below and the chart on page 12.
Rnds 1-4: Knit even
If you are using more than 1 color, cut yarn.

DAY 2
Using a color of your choice, work rounds 5-24.
Rnds 5-6: Knit even
Rnd 7: K to m, sm, k6, k2t, yo, p1, yo, ssk, k6, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnd 8: K to m, sm, k5, k2t, yo, p3, yo, ssk, k5, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnds 9-10: K to m, sm, k3, k2t, yo, p7, yo, ssk, k3, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnd 11: K to m, sm, k2, k2t, yo, p9, yo, ssk, k2, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnd 12: K to m, sm, k5, k2t, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k5, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnd 13: K to m, sm, k4, k2t, yo, k5, yo, ssk, k4, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnd 14: K to m, sm, k3, k2t, yo, k7, yo, ssk, k3, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnds 15-17-19: K to m, sm, k3, ssk, yo, k7, yo, k2t, k3, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnds 16-18-20: Knit even
Rnd 21: K to m, sm, k3, yo, ssk, k7, k2t, yo, k3, sm, k to end of rnd, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnd 22: K to m, sm, k4, yo, ssk, k5, k2t, yo, k4, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnd 23: K to m, sm, k5, yo, ssk, k3, k2t, yo, k5, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnd 24: K to m, sm, k6, yo, ssk, k1, k2t, yo, k6, sm, k to end of rnd
If you are using more than 1 color, cut yarn.

DAY 3
Using a color of your choice, work rounds 25-38.
Rnds 25-31: Knit even
Rnd 32: K to m, sm, k5, k2t, yo, p3, yo, ssk, k5, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnd 33: K to m, sm, k4, k2t, yo, p6, yo, ssk, k3, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnd 34: K to m, sm, k3, k2t, yo, p2, k2, p5, yo, ssk, k1, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnd 35: K to m, sm, k2, k2t, yo, p10, yo, ssk, k1, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnd 36: K to m, sm, k1, k2t, yo, p8, k2, p2, yo, ssk, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnd 37: K to m, sm, k2t, yo, p13, yo, ssk, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnd 38: K to m, sm, k2t, yo, p3, k2, p8, yo, ssk, sm, k to end of rnd
If you are using more than 1 color, cut yarn.

DAY 4
Using a color of your choice, work rounds 39-49.
Rnd 39: K to m, sm, k2t, yo, p8, k7, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnds 40-41-42: K to m, sm, k5, k2t, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k5, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnds 43-44-45-46-47-48: K to m, sm, k4, k2t, yo, k5, yo, ssk, k4, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnd 49: K to m, sm, k5, k2t, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k5, sm, k to end of rnd.
If you are using more than 1 color, cut yarn.

DAY 5
Heel Flap
Remove BOR and work round 50.
Rnd 50: K to m, sm, k5, k2t, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k5, sm, k the next (4, 6, 8) [10, 12, 14] sts.
The heel flap will be worked flat across the next (25, 29, 33) [37, 41, 45] sts. Put the previously worked (25, 29, 33) [37, 41, 45] on hold.
Using a color of your choice, work your heel flap as follows:
Row 1 (RS): *Sl1 purlwise wyib, k1; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 2 (WS): Sl1 purlwise, p to end.
Rep Rows 1-2 until (24, 28, 32) [36, 40, 44] rows have been worked.
The heel flap will measure approximately (2.25, 2.5, 3) [3.25, 3.5, 3.75)” / (5.7, 6.3, 7.6) [8.2, 8.9, 9.5] cm in length.
If you are using more than 1 color, cut yarn.

DAY 6
Turn Heel
Using a color of your choice, work as follows:
Row 1 (RS): K (14, 16, 18) [20, 22, 24], ssk, k1, turn.
Row 2 (WS): Sl1wyif, p4, p2tog, p1, turn.
Row 3: Sl 1wyib, k to 1st before the gap from the previous row, ssk, k1, turn.
Row 4: Sl 1wyif, p to 1st before the gap from the previous row, p2tog, p1, turn.
Rep Rows 3-4 until all the heel flap sts have been used.

DAY 7
Gusset
Knit half of the heel flap sts+1, place BOR marker, if you are using more than 1 color, change yarn color. then k the remaining heel flap sts, pu/k (12, 14, 16) [18, 20, 22] sts along edge of the heel flap, pu/k 1sts where heel flap and instep join. Work the next (25, 29, 33) [37, 41, 45] sts (previously on hold) as follows:
Rnd 51: K to m, sm, k5, k2t, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k5, sm, k (4, 6, 8) [10, 12, 14].
Pu/k 1sts where heel flap and instep join, pu/k (12, 14, 16) [18, 20, 22] sts along the edge of the heel flap, k to end.
Work rounds 52-53.
Rnd 52: Knit even.
Rnd 53: K to (7, 9, 11) [13, 15, 17] sts before m, k2tog, k to m, sm, k to m, sm, k (5, 7, 9) [11, 13, 15], p1, ssk, k to end
Repeat Rnds 52-53 until there are (50, 58, 66) [74, 82, 90] stitches total on your needles.

DAY 8
Foot
Remove BOR, k to (4, 6, 8) [10, 12, 14] sts before m, place BOR.
If you are using more than 1 color, cut yarn.
Using a color of your choice, work rounds 54-73.
Rnd 54: Knit even.
Rnd 55: K to m, sm, k4, k2t, yo, p5, yo, ssk, k4, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnds 56-57: K to m, sm, k3, k2t, yo, p7, yo, ssk, k3, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnds 58-59: K to m, sm, k2, k2t, yo, p9, yo, ssk, k2, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnd 60: K to m, sm, k3, yo, ssk, p7, k2t, yo, k3, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnd 61: K to m, sm, k5, k2t, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k5, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnds 62-63-64-65: K to m, sm, k4, k2t, yo, k5, yo, ssk, k4, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnd 66: K to m, sm, k5, k2t, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k5, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnds 67-73: Knit even
If you are using more than 1 color, cut yarn.

DAY 9
Using a color of your choice, work rounds 74-84.
Rnd 74: K to m, sm, k2, k2t, yo, p9, yo, ssk, k2, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnd 75-76: K to m, sm, k1, k2t, yo, p11, yo, ssk, k1, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnd 77: K to m, sm, k1, yo, ssk, (p1, k1) 5 times, p1, k2t, yo, k1, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnd 78: K to m, sm, k2, yo, ssk, (k1, p1) 4 times, k1, k2t, yo, k2, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnd 79: K to m, sm, k3, yo, ssk, (p1, k1) 3 times, p1, k2t, yo, k3, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnd 80: K to m, sm, k4, yo, ssk, (k1, p1) 2 times, k2t, yo, k5, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnds 81-82-83-84: K to m, sm, k4, k2t, yo, k4, yo, ssk, k5, sm, k to end of rndd
Repeat Rnd 84 until your sock measures approximately (2, 2, 2.25) [2.25, 2.5, 2.5]” / (5, 5, 5.7) [5.7, 6.3, 6.3] cm shorter than the desired foot length. On the last round, remove all markers except the BOR.
If you are using more than 1 color, cut yarn.

DAY 10
Toe
Using a color of your choice, work as follows:
Dec rnd: K1, ssk, k(19, 23, 27) [31, 35, 39], k2tog, k1, pm, k1, ssk, k(19, 23, 27) [31, 35, 39], k2tog, k1.
Next rnd: Knit.
Next rnd: K1, ssk, k to 3 sts to m, k2tog, k1, sm, k1, ssk, k to 3 sts to m, k2tog, k1.
Repeat the last two rounds until you have (19, 22, 25) [28, 31, 34] sts.
Graft your toe together using your favorite grafting method (page 13).

DAYS 11 โ€“ 20:
Start again from day 1, and repeat days 1-12 for your second sock.

DAY 21:
Weave in ends and block the garment to finished measurements.

DIRECTIONS for ๐ŸŽ„ Advent/December Countdown

DAY 1
Using smaller needles and the long-tail cast-on method, cast on CO (50, 58, 66) [74, 82, 90] sts in a color of your choice. Join for working in the round, being careful not to twist sts. PM to indicate beg of round.
Round 1: [Ktbl, p1] to end.
Rep round 1 until 12 rounds have been worked or to the desired cuff length.

NOTE: The omission or addition of 3 rounds of ribbing will change the leg length by approximately 0.5″/1.25 cm.
If you are using more than 1 color, cut yarn.

DAY 2
Using a color of your choice, work:
Set up round: K (4, 6, 8) [10, 12, 14], pm, k17, pm, k to end.
You will start working the Lace Panel over the 17 sts between markers.
You will find written instructions below and the chart on page 12.
Rnds 1-6: Knit even
Rnd 7: K to m, sm, k6, k2t, yo, p1, yo, ssk, k6, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnd 8: K to m, sm, k5, k2t, yo, p3, yo, ssk, k5, sm, k to end of rnd
If you are using more than 1 color, cut yarn.

DAY 3
Using a color of your choice, work rounds 9-20.
Rnds 9-10: K to m, sm, k3, k2t, yo, p7, yo, ssk, k3, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnd 11: K to m, sm, k2, k2t, yo, p9, yo, ssk, k2, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnd 12: K to m, sm, k5, k2t, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k5, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnd 13: K to m, sm, k4, k2t, yo, k5, yo, ssk, k4, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnd 14: K to m, sm, k3, k2t, yo, k7, yo, ssk, k3, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnds 15-17-19: K to m, sm, k3, ssk, yo, k7, yo, k2t, k3, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnds 16-18-20: Knit even
If you are using more than 1 color, cut yarn.

DAY 4
Using a color of your choice, work rounds 21-31.
Rnd 21: K to m, sm, k3, yo, ssk, k7, k2t, yo, k3, sm, k to end of rnd, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnd 22: K to m, sm, k4, yo, ssk, k5, k2t, yo, k4, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnd 23: K to m, sm, k5, yo, ssk, k3, k2t, yo, k5, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnd 24: K to m, sm, k6, yo, ssk, k1, k2t, yo, k6, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnds 25-31: Knit even

DAY 5
Using a color of your choice, work rounds 32-39.
Rnd 32: K to m, sm, k5, k2t, yo, p3, yo, ssk, k5, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnd 33: K to m, sm, k4, k2t, yo, p6, yo, ssk, k3, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnd 34: K to m, sm, k3, k2t, yo, p2, k2, p5, yo, ssk, k1, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnd 35: K to m, sm, k2, k2t, yo, p10, yo, ssk, k1, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnd 36: K to m, sm, k1, k2t, yo, p8, k2, p2, yo, ssk, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnd 37: K to m, sm, k2t, yo, p13, yo, ssk, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnd 38: K to m, sm, k2t, yo, p3, k2, p8, yo, ssk, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnd 39: K to m, sm, k2t, yo, p8, k7, sm, k to end of rnd
If you are using more than 1 color, cut yarn.

DAY 6
Using a color of your choice, work rounds 40-49.
Rnds 40-41-42: K to m, sm, k5, k2t, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k5, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnds 43-44-45-46-47-48: K to m, sm, k4, k2t, yo, k5, yo, ssk, k4, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnd 49: K to m, sm, k5, k2t, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k5, sm, k to end of rnd.

DAY 7
Heel Flap
Remove BOR and work round 50.
Rnd 50: K to m, sm, k5, k2t, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k5, sm, k the next (4, 6, 8) [10, 12, 14] sts.
The heel flap will be worked flat across the next (25, 29, 33) [37, 41, 45] sts. Put the previously worked (25, 29, 33) [37, 41, 45] on hold.
If you are using more than 1 color, cut yarn.
Using a color of your choice, work your heel flap as follows:
Row 1 (RS): *Sl1 purlwise wyib, k1; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 2 (WS): Sl1 purlwise, p to end.
Rep Rows 1-2 until (24, 28, 32) [36, 40, 44] rows have been worked.
The heel flap will measure approximately (2.25, 2.5, 3) [3.25, 3.5, 3.75)” / (5.7, 6.3, 7.6) [8.2, 8.9, 9.5] cm in length.
If you are using more than 1 color, cut yarn.

DAY 8
Turn Heel
Using a color of your choice, work as follows:
Row 1 (RS): K (14, 16, 18) [20, 22, 24], ssk, k1, turn.
Row 2 (WS): Sl1wyif, p4, p2tog, p1, turn.
Row 3: Sl 1wyib, k to 1st before the gap from the previous row, ssk, k1, turn.
Row 4: Sl 1wyif, p to 1st before the gap from the previous row, p2tog, p1, turn.
Rep Rows 3-4 until all the heel flap sts have been used.

DAY 9
Gusset
Knit half of the heel flap sts+1, place BOR marker, if you are using more than 1 color, change yarn color. then k the remaining heel flap sts, pu/k (12, 14, 16) [18, 20, 22] sts along edge of the heel flap, pu/k 1sts where heel flap and instep join. Work the next (25, 29, 33) [37, 41, 45] sts (previously on hold) as follows:
Rnd 51: K to m, sm, k5, k2t, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k5, sm, k (4, 6, 8) [10, 12, 14].
Pu/k 1sts where heel flap and instep join, pu/k (12, 14, 16) [18, 20, 22] sts along the edge of the heel flap, k to end.
Work rounds 52-53.
Rnd 52: Knit even.
Rnd 53: K to (7, 9, 11) [13, 15, 17] sts before m, k2tog, k to m, sm, k to m, sm, k (5, 7, 9) [11, 13, 15], p1, ssk, k to end
Repeat Rnds 52-53 until there are (50, 58, 66) [74, 82, 90] stitches total on your needles.

DAY 10
Foot
Remove BOR, k to (4, 6, 8) [10, 12, 14] sts before m, place BOR.
If you are using more than 1 color, cut yarn.
Using a color of your choice, work rounds 54-66.
Rnd 54: Knit even.
Rnd 55: K to m, sm, k4, k2t, yo, p5, yo, ssk, k4, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnds 56-57: K to m, sm, k3, k2t, yo, p7, yo, ssk, k3, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnds 58-59: K to m, sm, k2, k2t, yo, p9, yo, ssk, k2, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnd 60: K to m, sm, k3, yo, ssk, p7, k2t, yo, k3, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnd 61: K to m, sm, k5, k2t, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k5, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnds 62-63-64-65: K to m, sm, k4, k2t, yo, k5, yo, ssk, k4, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnd 66: K to m, sm, k5, k2t, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k5, sm, k to end of rnd
If you are using more than 1 color, cut yarn.

DAY 11
Using a color of your choice, work rounds 67-84.
Rnds 67-73: Knit even
Rnd 74: K to m, sm, k2, k2t, yo, p9, yo, ssk, k2, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnd 75-76: K to m, sm, k1, k2t, yo, p11, yo, ssk, k1, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnd 77: K to m, sm, k1, yo, ssk, (p1, k1) 5 times, p1, k2t, yo, k1, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnd 78: K to m, sm, k2, yo, ssk, (k1, p1) 4 times, k1, k2t, yo, k2, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnd 79: K to m, sm, k3, yo, ssk, (p1, k1) 3 times, p1, k2t, yo, k3, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnd 80: K to m, sm, k4, yo, ssk, (k1, p1) 2 times, k2t, yo, k5, sm, k to end of rnd
Rnds 81-84: K to m, sm, k4, k2t, yo, k4, yo, ssk, k5, sm, k to end of rnd
Repeat Rnd 84 until your sock measures approximately (2, 2, 2.25) [2.25, 2.5, 2.5] ” / (5, 5, 5.7) [5.7, 6.3, 6.3] cm shorter than the desired foot length. On the last round, remove all markers except the BOR.
If you are using more than 1 color, cut yarn.

DAY 12
Toe
Using a color of your choice, work as follows:
Dec rnd: K1, ssk, k(19, 23, 27) [31, 35, 39], k2tog, k1, pm, k1, ssk, k(19, 23, 27) [31, 35, 39], k2tog, k1.
Next rnd: Knit.
Next rnd: K1, ssk, k to 3 sts to m, k2tog, k1, sm, k1, ssk, k to 3 sts to m, k2tog, k1.
Repeat the last two rounds until you have (19, 22, 25) [28, 31, 34] sts.
Graft your toe together using your favorite grafting method (page 13).

DAYS 13 โ€“ 24:
Start again from day 1, and repeat days 1-12 for your second sock.

FINISHING:
Weave in ends and block the garment to finished measurements.

DIRECTIONS for ๐Ÿ•Ž Hanukkah 2024
Starts on December 25th.

DIRECTIONS for ๐ŸŽ 12 Days of Christmas
Starts on December 25th.

For those who prefer the entire pattern at once or want to knit at their own pace, the complete Advent Lace Sock 2024 PDF is available at a discounted price until January 6th. Secure your copy and savor the joy of knitting this festive sock at your leisure.

Knitting festive socks isnโ€™t just about creating a cozy accessory; itโ€™s about believing in your ability to turn small, consistent efforts into something beautiful. With every stitch, youโ€™re building more than socksโ€”nurturing ambition, practicing self-care, and creating a keepsake infused with your spirit.

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