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{'title': 'Diamond Dream Cropped Top', 'level': 'Intermediate', 'sizes_available': 'Ages 11-12', 'description': 'A trendy and fun cropped top pattern for young fashionistas!', 'materials_needed': {'yarn': {'material': 'cotton', 'weight': {'US': 'Sport', 'UK': 'Sport', 'metric': '5 ply / Sport'}, 'yardage': {'imperial': '300 yards', 'metric': '275 meters'}}, 'hook_size': {'US': 'E/4', 'UK': '8', 'metric': '3.5 mm'}}, 'gauge': {'4x4 inches': '20 stitches, 16 rows in double crochet'}, 'notes': ['This pattern is worked in one piece from the top down.', 'Adjust the length according to personal preference.'], 'instructions': ['Chain 58, join to form a loop. Be careful not to twist.', 'Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), dc in each ch around, join with a slip stitch to the top of the beginning ch 3.', 'Round 2: Ch 3, dc in next dc and each dc around, join with a slip stitch.', 'Repeat Round 2 until the piece measures 5 inches from the starting chain.', 'Next Round: Ch 3, dc in next 10 dc, ch 15 (this forms the back opening), skip next 15 dc, dc in next 24 dc, ch 15 (this forms the other side of the back opening), skip next 15 dc, dc in the remaining dc around, join with a slip stitch.', 'Continue working in rounds, maintaining the established pattern and chain spaces for the back opening. Adjust length as desired.', 'Fasten off and weave in ends.']}