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Mimic Dice Bag
Crochet patternCaBoMPp. 1432024
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"A favorite topic of good-natured boasting when adventurers meet is comparing the strangest form of {@creature mimic} that they've encountered. These quirky creatures are renowned for their ability to take on different shapes—a hunting tactic that, while passive, seems to be quite effective, considering the continued expansion of both individual mimics and their colonies across various realms.",
"Although doors and chests are their most common forms, mimics are capable of imitating nearly any inanimate object. Indeed, particularly clever mimics have been rumored to take on the appearance of mimic-styled objects, tricking bypassers who assume that something shaped like a mimic couldn't possibly be one.",
"This pattern draws on all these traits to produce a charming little chest perfect for storing tiny treasures like gaming dice. The soft teeth allow for easy access, while the watchful eye will make others second-guess before reaching inside themselves."
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"gauge": [
"Gauge is not critical for this project. Keep your tension the same throughout the project to ensure panels line up correctly."
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"hooks": [
3.75
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"level": "I",
"notes": [
"The box is worked in panels with different interior and exterior colors. The panels are joined together to make the box. The strips are worked separately and attached afterward."
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"Tapestry needle",
"2 craft magnets, ½ in. / 1 cm or smaller in diameter",
"7-mesh plastic canvas, 1 to 2 sheets",
"Plastic canvas circle, 4 in. / 10 cm in diameter",
"Pipe cleaner or craft wire, approximately 6 in. to 8 in. / 15–20 cm long",
"Craft or hot glue"
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{
"name": "Back Loop Only (blo):",
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"Work through back loop only"
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{
"name": "Front Loop Only (flo):",
"type": "item",
"entries": [
"Work through front loop only"
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"designers": [
"Alysia Sly"
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"patternType": "household item",
"instructions": [
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"name": "Box Base Exterior Panel",
"page": 144,
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"page": 144,
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"{@b With A}",
{
"name": "Row 1:",
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"Ch25, starting in 2nd ch from the hook and working in the back bumps of the chain stitches, 24hdc, ch2 and turn (24)"
]
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"24hdc flo, ch2 and turn (24)"
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{
"name": "Row 3:",
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"24hdc blo, ch2 and turn (24)"
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},
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"name": "Rows 4–9:",
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"entries": [
"Repeat Rows 2 and 3. Fasten off with a short tail at the end of Row 9. (24)"
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"name": "Box Base Interior Panel",
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"items": [
"{@b With C}",
{
"name": "Row 1:",
"type": "item",
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"Ch25, starting in 2nd ch from the hook and working in the back bumps of the chain stitches, 24hdc, ch2 and turn (24)"
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{
"name": "Rows 2–9:",
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"entries": [
"24hdc, ch2 and turn. Fasten off with a short tail at the end of Row 9. (24)"
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},
"Using one of the Base Panels as a guide for size, precut a piece of plastic canvas to fit between the 2 Base Panels. Size needed is approximately 5½ in. x 3 in. / 14 cm x 8 cm. Set aside for now."
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{
"name": "Box Body Side Panels",
"page": 144,
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"name": "To start, join the Box Base Panels:",
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"Place the Base Panels together with the right sides facing outward. Attach {@b B} to the top of one of the short sides of the Base Panels (the Exterior Panel should be facing you)."
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},
"{@i Note: There are no defined spaces to crochet into on the short sides, so space out the hdc stitches as evenly as possible.}",
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"name": "Row 1:",
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"10hdc evenly down the short side. Continuing around to the long side, hdc inc in the first stitch of the long row, 22hdc across, and hdc inc in the last stitch of the long row. 10hdc evenly up the next short side. Before continuing on to the last side, insert the precut piece of plastic canvas between the Box Base Exterior and Interior Panels. Then, hdc inc in the first stitch of the final long side, 22hdc across, and hdc inc in the final stitch. Slst and ch1 into the first stitch of the row. (72)"
]
},
{
"name": "Row 2:",
"type": "item",
"entries": [
"Working in the 3rd loop of the hdc stitches in Row 1, slst in each stitch around (72)"
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},
"{@i Note: In Row 3, you will make the corner chain strips.}",
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"name": "Row 3:",
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"Working around the slsts of the previous row and into the 3rd loop space of Row 1, 11sc, [make corner chain strip—ch14, starting in 3rd back bump space from the hook, 12hdc back down the chain], starting in the next stitch on Row 3, 14sc, [make corner chain strip—ch14, starting in 3rd back bump space from the hook, 12hdc back down the chain], starting in the next stitch on Row 3, 12sc, [make corner chain strip—ch14, starting in 3rd back bump space from the hook, 12hdc back down the chain], starting in the next stitch on Row 3, 14sc, [make corner chain strip—ch14, starting in 3rd back bump space from the hook, 12hdc back down the chain], sc in the last stitch of the row. (72)"
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},
"{@i Note: Leave the 4 corner chain strips loose for now and continue to work the Side Panels.}",
"Change to {@b A} and slst, ch2 at the end of the row.",
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"72hdc blo, skipping over the 4 strips made in Row 3. The strips can be pulled to the front of the stitches and left loose for now. Slst in the first stitch of the row, ch2, and turn. (72)"
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"name": "Row 5:",
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"72hdc flo. Slst in the first stitch of the row, ch2, and turn. (72 hdc)"
]
},
{
"name": "Rows 6–10:",
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"Repeat Rows 4 and 5. (72)"
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"Change to {@b B} at the end of Row 10, slst and ch2, do not turn.",
{
"name": "Row 11:",
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"72hdc. Slst and ch1 at the end of the row. Place a stitch marker in the 48th stitch of the row and in the last stitch of the row for later. (72)"
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"name": "Row 12:",
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"Working in the 3rd loop of the previous row's hdc stitches, 72sc. Place a stitch marker in the 13th stitch of the row. (72)"
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{
"name": "To make the inside of the box:",
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"Change to {@b C} and slst, ch2 at the end of the row."
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"72hdc blo (72)"
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"72hdc. At the end of Row 20, flip the section made with {@b C} inside the piece and make sure the final row reaches the bottom. Add or remove rows if needed and fasten off with a long tail. (72)"
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"name": "Step 1:",
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"Cut out a piece of plastic canvas using the long and short sides of the Box Panels as measurements. Size needed for the short sides is approximately 3½ in. x 2¾ in. / 9 cm x 7 cm; approximately 6½ in. x 2¾ in. / 16.5 cm x 7 cm for the long sides."
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{
"name": "Step 2:",
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"Using a 12 in. / 30.5 cm length of yarn in {@b A} for each side of the plastic canvas (you'll need 4 pieces of yarn), sew the cut-out pieces of the plastic canvas together in a rectangular shape with no bottom."
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{
"name": "Step 3:",
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"Insert the plastic canvas rectangle inside the Box Body of the chest and flip the panel created with {@b C} inside."
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{
"name": "Step 4:",
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"entries": [
"Using the long length of yarn left at the end of Box Body Row 20, sew evenly around the bottom, attaching Box Body Row 20 to Box Base Exterior Panel Row 9. It is easier to complete this step if you flip the side you are attaching outward."
]
},
{
"name": "Step 5:",
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"Pin the corner chain strips made in Row 3 of the Box Body Panels in place at the 4 corners of the rectangle. The tops of the strips should reach Row 11 of the Box Body. Sew them in place with a length of yarn in {@b B} through the back loops only. Fasten off and weave in any ends."
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"name": "Box Lid",
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"With {@b B}, and with the back of the Box Body facing you, attach yarn to Row 11, stitch 48 on the Body, previously marked with a stitch marker. This stitch should be located in one of the corners of the rectangle. Adjust placement accordingly if they do not line up with the corners.",
{
"name": "Row 1:",
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"24hdc flo. The last hdc should be in the stitch marker placed in the last hdc of Row 11 on the Box Body. Change to {@b A}, ch2 and turn. (24)"
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{
"name": "Row 2:",
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"24hdc, ch2 and turn (24)"
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{
"name": "Row 3:",
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"24hdc blo, ch2 and turn (24)"
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{
"name": "Row 4:",
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"24hdc flo, ch2 and turn (24)"
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},
{
"name": "Rows 5–18:",
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"Repeat Rows 3 and 4 (24)"
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"Change to {@b B} at the end of Row 18, ch2 and turn.",
{
"name": "Row 19:",
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"entries": [
"24hdc, ch2 and turn (24)"
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{
"name": "Row 20:",
"type": "item",
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"Working in the 3rd loop of the previous row's hdc stitches, 24hdc (24)"
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"Change to {@b C} at the end of Row 20, ch2 and turn.",
{
"name": "Row 21:",
"type": "item",
"entries": [
"24hdc blo, ch2 and turn (24)"
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},
{
"name": "Rows 22–39:",
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"entries": [
"24hdc, ch2 and turn (24)"
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},
"Change to {@b B} at the end of Row 39, ch2 and turn.",
{
"name": "Row 40:",
"type": "item",
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"24hdc. Fasten off with a long tail for sewing. (24)"
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}
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"style": "list-hang-notitle"
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"page": 146,
"type": "list",
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"{@b (MAKE 4, 2 EXTERIOR AND 2 INTERIOR)}",
{
"name": "Exterior Sides (make 2):",
"type": "item",
"entries": [
"With {@b A}, make a magic ring."
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{
"name": "Interior Sides (make 2):",
"type": "item",
"entries": [
"With {@b C}, make a magic ring."
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{
"name": "Row 1:",
"type": "item",
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"6sc in ring, ch1 and turn (6)"
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{
"name": "Row 2:",
"type": "item",
"entries": [
"Inc, 4sc, inc, ch1 and turn (8)"
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},
{
"name": "Row 3:",
"type": "item",
"entries": [
"Inc, 2sc, 2inc, 2sc, inc, ch1 and turn (12)"
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{
"name": "Row 4:",
"type": "item",
"entries": [
"Inc, sc, inc, 6sc, inc, sc, inc, ch1 and turn (16)"
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},
{
"name": "Row 5:",
"type": "item",
"entries": [
"Inc, [4sc, inc] x 3, ch1 and turn (20)"
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{
"name": "Row 6:",
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"entries": [
"5sc, inc, 3sc, 2inc, 3sc, inc, 5sc (24)"
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{
"name": "On all 4 Sides:",
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"Change to {@b B} at the end of Row 6, ch2 and turn."
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{
"name": "Row 7:",
"type": "item",
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"23hdc, hdc inc in the last stitch of the row. Working across the bottom edge, 11hdc. Hdc in the starting space of Row 6. Slst to the first stitch made in Row 7 and fasten off. (37)"
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}
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"name": "Box Lid Assembly",
"page": 146,
"type": "entries",
"entries": [
{
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"type": "list",
"items": [
{
"name": "Step 1:",
"type": "item",
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"Cut out a piece of plastic canvas using the section made with C on the Box Lid as a guide. Size needed is approximately 6¾ x 6 in. / 17 cm x 15 cm."
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},
{
"name": "Step 2:",
"type": "item",
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"Using a tapestry needle and {@b B}, attach Row 40 of the Box Lid to the open back loops left on Row 11 of the Box Body. Insert the plastic canvas piece between the two sides of the Box Lid before continuing to Step 3."
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{
"name": "Step 3:",
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"Close up one side of the Lid. With the back of the Box facing you, attach {@b B} to the bottom right side of the Lid in the same space as the first stitch of Row 1. Working up the side of the Lid and crocheting through the Interior and Exterior Sides at the same time, 26hdc. The last hdc should be in the same space as the first stitch of Row 19. Slst to the first stitch of Row 19 and fasten off."
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{
"name": "Step 4:",
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"Close up the other side of the Lid. With the front of the Box facing you, attach {@b B} to the bottom right side of the Lid in the same space as the last stitch of Row 19. Working up the side of the Lid and crocheting through both Interior and Exterior Sides at the same time, 26hdc. The last hdc should be in the same space as the last stitch of Row 1. Slst to the last stitch of Row 1 and fasten off."
]
},
{
"name": "Step 5:",
"type": "item",
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"Cut a plastic canvas circle in half. Trim both halves to size by using the Box Lid Side as reference. Size needed is approximately 3 in. x 1¾ in. / 8 cm x 4.5 cm."
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{
"name": "Step 6:",
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"With a tapestry needle and {@b B}, place the Exterior and Interior Panels of the Box Lid Sides together with the right sides facing outward and sew together through the back loops. Insert the half circle plastic canvas between the 2 pieces before sewing the bottom closed."
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{
"name": "Step 7:",
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"With a tapestry needle and {@b B}, sew each Lid Side to either side of the Lid Top with A facing outward. Wrap the sides of the Lid around the curve of the Lid Sides and pin in place to ensure that they are sewn on evenly."
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"name": "Bottom Teeth",
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"With {@b D}, and with the Body facing you, attach yarn to the open front loops of Row 12, stitch 13 on the Body.",
{
"name": "Row 1:",
"type": "item",
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"[3sc, (ch4, starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, slst, 2sc)] x 7, 3sc. Fasten off with a short tail and weave in any ends."
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"With {@b D}, and with the top of the Lid facing you, attach yarn to the open front loops on Row 21 of the Box Lid.",
{
"name": "Row 1:",
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"Sc, (ch5, starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, slst, sc, 2hdc), [starting in the next space, 3sc, (ch4, starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, slst, 2sc)] x 6, 3sc, (ch5, starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, slst, sc, 2hdc), sc. Fasten off with a short tail and weave in any ends."
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"name": "Tongue",
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"With {@b F}, make a magic ring.",
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"name": "Rnd 1:",
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"4sc in ring (4)"
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{
"name": "Rnd 2:",
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"[Sc, inc] x 2 (6)"
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{
"name": "Rnd 3:",
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"[Sc, inc] x 3 (9)"
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{
"name": "Rnd 4:",
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"[2sc, inc] x 3 (12)"
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{
"name": "Rnd 5:",
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"12sc (12)"
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{
"name": "Rnd 6:",
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"[3sc, inc] x 3 (15)"
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{
"name": "Rnd 7:",
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"[4sc, inc] x 3 (18)"
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{
"name": "Rnds 8–30:",
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"18sc (18)"
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"Fasten off with a long tail."
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"name": "Tongue Assembly",
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"type": "entries",
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"page": 147,
"type": "list",
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"Insert craft wire or pipe cleaner into Tongue and stuff the bottom half of the Tongue lightly with polyester fiberfill to give the base some shape. Pin in place on the bottom of the Box toward the back and centered. Sew in place."
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"name": "Eye",
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{
"page": 148,
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"With {@b E}, make a magic ring.",
{
"name": "Rnd 1:",
"type": "item",
"entries": [
"6sc in ring (6)"
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{
"name": "Rnd 2:",
"type": "item",
"entries": [
"6inc (12)"
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"Change to {@b D}.",
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"name": "Rnd 3:",
"type": "item",
"entries": [
"12slst blo (12)"
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"name": "Rnd 4:",
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"Working through the blo of the slsts in Rnd 3 and through the blo spaces previously worked in Rnd 2, [sc, inc] x 6 (18)"
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"name": "Rnd 5:",
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"18sc (18)"
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"Change to {@b B}.",
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"name": "Rnd 6:",
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"Slst and ch1 at the start of the row. Then, starting in the flo of the same stitch as the slst, 7sc, 2inc, 7sc, 2inc. Slst and ch1. (22)"
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{
"name": "Rnd 7:",
"type": "item",
"entries": [
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"style": "list-hang-notitle"
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"name": "Eye Assembly",
"page": 148,
"type": "entries",
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"page": 148,
"type": "list",
"items": [
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"name": "Step 1:",
"type": "item",
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"With {@b G} and a tapestry needle, sew a line vertically down the middle of the Eye across Rnd 1—this is the pupil. Make 3 passes with the yarn to make the pupil wider."
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},
{
"name": "Step 2:",
"type": "item",
"entries": [
"With {@b D} and a tapestry needle, sew a small line horizontally across a small part of the pupil and into the iris of the Eye. The end result should look like a cat's eye with a shine mark."
]
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"name": "Step 3:",
"type": "item",
"entries": [
"Pin the Eye in place, centered slightly above Row 18 of the Box Lid. Using a tapestry needle and the yarn tail, sew in place. Sew between Rnds 6 and 7 of the Eye around the top and bottom to make it bulge so it looks more menacing."
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}
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"type": "list",
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"{@b (MAKE 2)}",
"With {@b B}",
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"Ch91, starting in 2nd ch from the hook and in the back bumps of the chain spaces, 89hdc back down. In the last stitch, 6hdc in the same space and slst in the bottom of the 89th stitch. Fasten off with a long tail. (95)"
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"With craft glue or hot glue, attach the magnets to the Box Chain Strips. Attach 1 magnet to the underside of the 6hdc made at the end of the Strip and attach 1 magnet between stitches 5 and 8 of each Strip (or approximately 1½ in. / 38 mm from the top of the strip). Make sure the magnets are facing the correct way to link together before gluing in place. Let the glue dry fully before moving to Step 2."
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"Pin the Strips in place on either side of the Eye and around the full width of the Box. They should be approximately 1 in. / 2.5 cm from the sides of the chest. The 6hdc part of the Strip should hang approximately 1½ in. / 38 mm off the front of the chest."
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"Using a tapestry needle and the yarn tail of the Strip, sew in place on the chest. Make sure the Strips line up evenly and the magnets can reach each other before sewing the Strips into place."
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