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{'title': 'Daisy Summer Dress', 'difficulty_level': 'Intermediate', 'techniques_used': ['Knitting', 'Crochet'], 'sizes_available': ['Small', 'Medium', 'Large'], 'materials_needed': {'yarn': {'brand': 'Sunshine Yarn Co.', 'material': 'Cotton', 'weight': 'DK', 'yardage': {'imperial': '800-1000 yards', 'metric': '732-914 meters'}}, 'needles': {'knitting': {'us': '6', 'uk': '8', 'metric': '4 mm'}, 'crochet': {'us': 'G/6', 'uk': '4', 'metric': '4 mm'}}, 'other_supplies': ['Stitch markers', 'Tapestry needle', 'Scissors']}, 'gauge': {'knitting': '22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch', 'crochet': '16 sts x 10 rows = 4 inches in double crochet'}, 'pattern_notes': ['This pattern includes both knitting and crochet techniques.', 'The dress is worked seamlessly from the top down.', 'Adjust needle size to obtain the correct gauge.', 'Sizes are based on body measurements, so choose the size closest to your actual measurements.'], 'instructions': {'top_down': {'title': 'Bodice (Top Down)', 'steps': ['Using circular knitting needles, cast on stitches for the yoke.', 'Work in stockinette stitch, increasing evenly along the yoke section.', 'Separate body and sleeves, then continue knitting in the round for the body.']}, 'skirt': {'title': 'Skirt', 'steps': ['Switch to crochet hook and work the skirt in rounds of double crochet stitches.', 'Incorporate daisy stitch pattern for a floral look.']}, 'finishing': {'title': 'Finishing', 'steps': ['Weave in all ends neatly.', 'Block the dress to shape according to measurements.', 'Add any desired embellishments like buttons or ribbons.']}}}