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Introducting: The Fall Sweater

By Ellie Jackson on September 29, 2023September 29, 2023

The third pattern from the Season of Sweaters is a spectacular all over colorwork pullover in our wool mohair blend, Andorra. This pullover screams fall: Grab a pumpkin spice latte (or don’t, we know its contentious), your backpack, and get ready to peep some leaves! Even with the colorwork and the steeking, the Fall Sweater…

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Swatching: Seasonless by Karen Templer

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on September 18, 2023September 19, 2023

Karen Templer‘s new book, Seasonless, was officially released last Saturday, and we are delighted to have Germantown so prominently featured! The concept of the book is both unique and timeless: it features 5 patterns, each with 4 stitch pattern variations, plus multiple shaping and finishing options, all in 1 gauge. I took a moment last…

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Finished Project: Kate’s Minori in Germantown

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on April 13, 2022April 13, 2022

I try to have a “fun” project over the holiday break, something I can work on while in the car driving to see family, hanging out in the morning, or relaxing after dinner. The perfect project is interesting enough to hold my attention but not so difficult that I can’t work with some distractions. When…

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Finished Project: September Sweater

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on January 22, 2021

It has been a little over a year since sharing my 2020 Make 9 picks, and even though 2020 did not turn out like anyone imagined, I’m actually surprised by what I managed to accomplish! One of my most recent finished projects is the September Sweater by PetiteKnit. Knit using one strand of Andorra in…

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Close up of white model with brown hair standing outside wearing a Navia Brushed Tradition sweater, the Dandelion pattern by Sara J Mrdalo

Finished Project: Kate’s Brushed Dandelion Sweater

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on May 5, 2020May 27, 2020

Wahoo! Another finished sweater! As you may recall, I swatched the Navia Brushed and Deluxe yarns back in October. At that time, we were working with Navia on translating the patterns from some of their newer books, and I was eager to knit Dandelion by Sára J. Mrdalo from Book 30. Although Dandelion calls for…

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December Andorra Love!

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on December 3, 2019April 7, 2020

December marks the two year anniversary of the release of Andorra, so we wanted to take some time out this month to share a little love for our first Kelbourne Woolens yarn! First up, some highlights from Instagram. Showing off Andorra’s gorgeous stitch definition when worked in knit purl patterning, Kristi knit her Fragment Scarf…

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Interweave Crochet Fall 2019: Pie Bake Cardigan and Wheatfield Cabled Capelet

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on October 25, 2019February 25, 2020

I had the overwhelming pleasure of spending last weekend at Camp Workroom Social, a 4 day sewing intensive extravaganza in the woods of upstate New York. Besides the extraordinary experience of making my own pair of jeans (more on that later…but I am obsessed!), it was the most perfectly perfect fall weekend filled with crisp…

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Designer Feature: Nili by Christina Danaee

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on October 3, 2019June 9, 2021

Designer Christina Danaee released her newest design, Nili, yesterday, and it is a beauty! Designed using Germantown, Nili is a top down pullover that features a yoke in a unique and bold colorwork pattern reminiscent of ceramic tiles. Christina described her inspiration behind the design: When I saw these three colors of Germantown together, I…

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Female model wearing Assemblance by Amy Gunderson in Kelbourne Woolens Germantown

Designer Feature: Assemblance by Amy Gunderson

By Meghan Babin on October 1, 2019May 29, 2020

You may remember we had a chat with Amy Gunderson a little while ago about Canyon, her design in our KW Crochet Collection, and we’re delighted to feature another design by her for fall in Germantown! Assemblance, from Knitty Deep Fall 2019, is a fun, inventive, and unique exercise cables. Amy said it best: “Assemblance…

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Close up back view of blonde woman wearing Jenny, a feminine bohus yoke pullover in white with purple details

Andorra Collection: Jenny Bohus Pullover

By Courtney Kelley on January 11, 2018October 8, 2020

On yesterday’s blog post I told you all about how Patsy was born, and in part, Patsy was a swatch for this sweater! If you follow our blog, you know that I love knitting hats as swatches because I love and value swatching, but hate the feeling of “wasting” knitting time. (A bit of a…

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Designer Feature: Sawyer Pullover by Kitty Buch

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on November 8, 2017July 5, 2022

One of the most exciting things about our jobs is talking to shop owners, managers, and employees and seeing what inspires them about working with the yarns we distribute. These conversations fill our days as we take orders, fulfill trunk show requests, and walk the halls of the warehouse seeking out specific dye lots for…

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Designer Feature: Safdie by Quenna Lee

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on October 6, 2017July 5, 2022

After a brief hiatus, Twist Collective is back with some new and exciting changes for its 9th anniversary, including a partnership with Webs! The Fall Issue is packed full of lovely designs in the classic Twist style we all know and love, as well as some really excellent articles. (Except now I’m desperate to drop…

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Colorwork swatches in Donegal Tweed yarn

Swatching: Isadora x St. Brendan Mashup

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on September 27, 2017October 8, 2020

L / St. Brendan by Courtney Kelley (alternate colorway). R / Isadora Lopapeysa My closet is calling out for a pullover in The Fibre Co. Arranmore. I originally thought about working up a Finn Valley, but I already have a cabled sweater out of a Donegal yarn I bought while on our trip to Ireland…

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Designer Feature: Caragh by Laura Nelkin

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on September 25, 2017July 5, 2022

Our dear friend Laura Nelkin just published a lovely sweater design, Caragh, featuring The Fibre Co. Arranmore Light. From Laura: “Caragh is a boxy sweater knit with my Novus construction, a high/low turned hem, cabled side panels, and an optional scrummy cabled cowl neck. The pattern includes notes for making your Caragh longer, and taking…

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Summer of Basics FO #1: Birch Bay

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on September 7, 2017July 31, 2023

As promised, here is my first finished project from the Summer of Basics! I am IN LOVE with this sweater, and am so happy it is September, because I am going to wear the bejesus out of this bad boy come fall. The yarn is Greenwood Hill DK, a really super squishy 100% merino I…

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Designer Feature: Angelina Pullover by Mary Anne Benedetto

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on August 9, 2017July 5, 2022

I feel as if every time I sit down to write something about the latest Interweave issue, I sound like a broken record, so I’m just going to cut to the chase: Fall 2017 is fantastic and I cannot wait for sweater weather. Mary Anne Benedetto designed a pullover for the magazine in The Fibre…

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Crochet Summer 2017: Plans and Projects

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on June 23, 2017October 8, 2020

Truth be told, I still have a few languishing crochet projects I really want to wrap up, including this stegosaurus I started for Charlie over a year ago from the Puff the Magic Stegosaurus pattern. (Thankfully, it is much further along than that sad little hexagon would lead you to believe..but still. No where near…

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Cable and stockinette stitch swatches in grey wool yarn

Summer of Basics: Final Plans!

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on June 20, 2017October 8, 2020

I jokingly posted on Instagram the other day that I’m sure everyone has been waiting with bated breath to hear what my final plans for the Summer of Basics are. Wait no more!! I finally decided on the sweater I am going to knit, and I’m committing my plans to writing so I can stop…

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Designer Feature: Abram by Pamela Wynne

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on June 8, 2017July 5, 2022

We have been anxiously anticipating the release of Handsome: Man Sweaters for Every Body since getting a sneak peek a bit ago, and now that the full collection is out, we’re excited all over again! At its core, the collection is six designs (Abram, Elliot, Jerry, Kale, Robert, Rushaan), but it is also so much…

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Designer Feature: Monterey Tee / Wool Studio Volume II

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on May 30, 2017July 5, 2022

The second issue of Wool Studio, a new digital magazine by the publishers of knit.wear is out, and the spring collection features twelve designs with spring in mind. I designed the Monterey Tee for the issue, a breezy lace top knit using The Fibre Co. Luma. The tee is worked in pieces from the bottom…

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Designer Feature: Navigate Pullover by Annie Lupton / Rib Magazine no. 2

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on May 24, 2017October 8, 2020

Rib Magazine, dedicated to publishing “patterns and articles of interest to men who knit and those who knit for them”, recently released the preview its second issue, Navigate. The four sweaters are particularly noteworthy, as the fit and style are excellent and are all classic garments that look like they would be both enjoyable to…

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Designer Feature: Chaset by Bonnie Dean

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on May 12, 2017July 5, 2022

Bonnie Dean is at it again with this gorgeous deep-V pullover in The Fibre Co Luma. Red yarn can be a tough nut to crack but this sweater proves just how elegant red can be. This sweater belies the boldness of the color with simple shaping and subtle texture. Better yet, Bonnie has included Chaset…

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Designer Feature: Hillary by Julie Weisenberger

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on April 28, 2017July 5, 2022

Julie Wisenberger of Cocoknits just published her latest design featuring The Fibre Co. Cumbria using her unique method of constructing tailored top down sweaters, Hillary. Julie’s unique way of working garments from the top down was first brought to my attention during the Fringe and Friends KAL via her English Tailoring technique – more on what…

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Designer Feature: Puro by Regina Moessmer

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on April 14, 2017July 5, 2022

German designer Regina Moessmer recently published this lovely, classic V-Neck pullover using The Fibre Co. Cumbria Fingering  in Castlerigg, Puro. The deep v-neck, k2, p2 ribbing and a-line shape are sure to make it a staple in any wardrobe. In fact, it would be a perfect contender for a pattern to knit for the Summer…

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KW Style It: Bennett Creek

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on February 7, 2017June 17, 2021

When I put together the styling for the Luma Collection photoshoot, I utilized the gorgeous landscape of the New Jersey shore, the casual style of the garments, and the multi-season wear of The Fibre Co. Luma as my inspiration. While all of the pieces look amazing in their beach environment, I wanted to play around…

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Introducing: The Luma Collection

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on February 3, 2017June 30, 2022

In conjunction with the release of the newest yarn in The Fibre Co. lineup, we’re delighted to share our collection of 4 designs featuring Luma with you! Four designs that travel effortlessly from beach to boardwalk, The Luma Collection features essential pieces you will want to turn to again and again. Designed using the unique…

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Free Pattern: Nana’s Pullover

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on January 10, 2017November 3, 2022

There is a sweater that has traveled throughout my immediate family – it first began with my cousins, was next worn by my brother and myself, then passed onto the children of my cousins, then to my nieces and nephews, and then down to me when our daughter Charlie was born in 2012. Knit by…

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knit.wear Wool Studio / Falmouth Cardigan

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on December 16, 2016October 8, 2020

I am proud to be a part of the inaugural Wool Studio collection, put out by Interweave as a sub-section of the now-classic knit.wear magazine. Wool Studio is a little bit different in that it is presented as a digital lookbook, with 9 designs in curated yarns and one cohesive theme. In her introductory letter,…

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Color Stories: Wild Irish November

By Meghan Kelly on November 23, 2016July 5, 2022

Blustery winds, waves crashing on the coastline, damp moss covered stones, and sheep clustered on jagged hills lined with babbling brooks; this is what we experienced on the western coast of Ireland last winter when we traveled to the mill to design The Fibre Co. Arranmore.  As we have just received a large shipment of Arranmore…

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Designer Feature: Granite Island by Lori Versaci

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on November 4, 2016October 8, 2020

Lori Versaci and I both have the pleasure of being able to spend time up in Maine during the summer (although my visits are limited to 1-2 weeks, and she was able to spend four glorious months there this year)! Not only is the state known for its breathtaking beauty, a cosy sweater tends to…

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Color Stories: Golden October

By Meghan Kelly on October 26, 2016July 5, 2022

It’s been a warm autumn on the East Coast, but it’s starting to get chilly at night. For this month’s color story, I tried to think of cool/warm juxtapositions; lava pouring into the Icelandic ocean, sipping on sherry with dessert, and walking in the warm sunshine in a field on a nippy day. Of course,…

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Knitter Projects: Alpenbrevet by Anna Stratton

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on October 3, 2016October 8, 2020

I’m not sure what I was looking for on Ravelry, because when I came across Anna’s Alpenbrevet pullover, nothing else really mattered. The combination of the spectacular backdrop of Switzerland, the classic colors, and the beautiful simplicity of the design make this sweater an all-around winner. Knit in The Fibre Co. Cumbria, the fit, colors,…

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An interview with: Lori Versaci of VersaciKNITS

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on September 27, 2016June 30, 2022

As mentioned previously, Lori Versaci came out with a gorgeous six piece sweater collection, Sisterhood, featuring The Fibre Co. yarns. We have had the pleasure of hanging out with Lori on numerous occasions, and I am always inspired by her stories and philosophy on knitting. I thought it would be really wonderful to interview her about…

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Twist Collective Fall 2016 / Carnelian by Mary Anne Benedetto

By Courtney Kelley on September 13, 2016October 8, 2020

As a designer, it’s rare that a sweater comes along from another designer that makes me want to cast on immediately, and make not a single change to the design! However, Carnelian, in the latest issue of Twist Collective, is just dreamy. It was this image that did me in. That neckline! That armhole detail! It’s…

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New Colors of Acadia!

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on August 30, 2016October 8, 2020

This fall we are happy to introduce six  new colors of The Fibre Co. Acadia! The new colors are wonderfully bright, classic shades that really help create a rich palette, perfect for fall. The new colors are in stock and ready to ship now.  Looking for a great Acadia pattern to knit this season? Try one…

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Interweave Knits Fall 2016 / Rahwah Pullover by Kate Gagnon Osborn

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on August 24, 2016October 8, 2020

Interweave Knits 20th anniversary issue was just published, and it is, in a word, excellent. I am proud to have a design in the issue, the Rawah Pullover,  in the Cabin in the Woods story. Many among you will recognize the garment as heavily inspired by the iconic “L.L. Bean Sweater” popular  in the 80s and…

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The Arranmore Collection: Alternate Colorways

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on August 19, 2016June 30, 2022

The original samples in the 9 piece Arranmore Collection were designed in a classic and somewhat subtle color palette. When putting together a second set of samples for our Trunk Shows, we dove deep into the full palette of 18 colors, and worked up the pieces in alternate combinations to showcase what some of the…

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The Arranmore Collection: Modern Classics

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on August 18, 2016June 30, 2022

The last three garments in our  9 piece collection utilize all of the exceptional qualities of The Fibre Co. Arranmore combined with classic techniques we know and love. Each sweater requires a little more in the way of effort – both colorwork and cables are used to great effect – but the end result of any…

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Love of Knitting Fall 2016 / Allison Jane

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on July 8, 2016October 8, 2020

Handsome!  It’s not often we get to show unisex garments being modelled by a man! The Wishbone Sweater is a fresh example of a pullover for the rugged yet classy* man or woman in your life. (*Feel free to substitute “cute yet nerdy”, “sweet yet saucy”, “kind yet hilarious”  etc, as you see fit). Allison…

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Charlie’s Little Coastal Pullover

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on July 7, 2016July 5, 2022

I finished Charlie’s Little Coastal Pullover a little bit ago (previously posted about here), but the timing coincided with the beginning of spring, and so I was initially expecting to save it for fall wear. We’ve been spending the past week on our yearly vacation in Down East Maine near Acadia National Park, though, and I…

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Rugged Knits / Andrea Rangel

By Linette Kielinski on June 30, 2016October 8, 2020

Knitwear designer Andrea Rangel has recently published her first book with Interweave, Rugged Knits. We’re thrilled to have two of The Fibre Co. yarns, Road to China Light and Terra, featured in the book, one of which is on the cover!  From the Introduction: “I want my knitwear to work with all my pursuits, so I’m drawn…

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An Interview With: Jaime and Amber from Fancy Tiger Crafts

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on April 7, 2016June 30, 2022

As we mentioned previously, Fancy Tiger Crafts just finished a guernsey knitalong, with Seascale as one of the recommended patterns. I thought it would be fun to put together an interview with Jaime and Amber to find out a little bit more about their experience. Enjoy! – KGO Kate: You recently hosted a great knitalong…

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Designer Feature: Purbeck Deux by Beatrice Perron Dahlen

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on February 29, 2016October 8, 2020

Beatrice Perron Dahlen recently released the Purbeck Deux pullover, a turtleneck with beautiful subtle detailing and effortless styling. Designed in The Fibre Co. Terra, the stockinette stitch body is edged with ribbed cuffs and hem, and the oversized turtleneck provides superior warmth and classic style. SPECIFICATIONS:Sizes: Finished chest measurement: 36.5 (39, 41.5, 43.5, 49, 53.5, 57.5)”…

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New For Sale Patterns: Darling, Beatrix, and Colette

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on February 16, 2016October 8, 2020

When we released the KW: Baby Collection a few years ago, the intent was to create a book of classic designs that would have longevity over time. As the years have gone by, we have received requests for some of the patterns as individual PDFs. Coming up to the 3rd year after the release, the…

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Introducing: The Bristol Ivy Collection

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on February 1, 2016July 5, 2022

We’re delighted to announce our second collection of the season, the Bristol Ivy Collection. Known for her unique approaches to construction, brilliant use of geometry, and feminine detailing, Bristol Ivy used The Fibre Co. Cumbria and The Fibre Co. Cumbria Fingering to great effect, creating a wearable, unique, and beautifully styled collection of sweaters that…

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Acadia Collection Feature: Fine Details

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on January 29, 2016July 5, 2022

The last two designs we’re featuring from the Acadia Collection this week is Beech Hill and Tumbledown Cove. Like the rest of the garments in the collection, both pieces are quite simple, but they each have unique details that take them up a level. TUMBLEDOWN COVE At its surface, Tumbledown Cove is a classic pullover, but the…

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Acadia Collection Feature: Wardrobe Staples

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on January 27, 2016July 5, 2022

Our two most “basic” items in the Acadia Collection, Echo Lake and Cadillac Mountain, were designed to be timeless wardrobe staples. ECHO LAKE A good, basic pullover should be a staple in every wardrobe, and Echo Lake  is just that. Courtney designed this pullover with the slubby texture of Acadia as the focus of this understated…

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Acadia Collection Feature: Subtle Texture

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on January 26, 2016July 5, 2022

Both Seal Point and Otter Creek in The Acadia Collection use knits and purls to create subtle texture. OTTER CREEK This dolman shape is Courtney’s favorite summer sweater style to knit, and the design also transitions well into a multi-seasonal layering piece. The sweater is worked in the round from the bottom up, and shaped…

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Swatching: Little Coastal Pullover by Hannah Fettig

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on January 15, 2016January 13, 2022

Part of the fun of these Swatching posts (you can see previous ones here and here) are that they keep me honest in terms of my knitting and are a nice reminder of my WIP basket and what should get finished before something new begins. That said, I couldn’t bear to wait a minute longer…

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Coastal Pullover by Hannah Fetting

By Kate Gagnon Osborn on January 11, 2016October 8, 2020

When Alana Dakos and Hannah Fettig released Coastal Knits in 2011 (was it really that long ago? Crazy!), the Rocky Coast Cardigan was a sensation.  Not one to miss out, I knit one in Organik in Crater Lake with a few modifications to cover my growing belly when I was pregnant with Charlie, and when Hannah released Tiny…

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