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{'title': 'Intarsia Beetroot Vest Pattern', 'description': 'Knitting pattern for a v-necked vest featuring whole and sliced beetroot in a random intarsia design.', 'skill_level': 'Intermediate', 'sizes_available': ['S', 'M', 'L', 'XL'], 'yarn_weight': 'Medium', 'yarn_amount': {'imperial': '800 - 1200 yards', 'metric': '732 - 1097 meters'}, 'needles': {'us': '6 - 8', 'uk': '4 - 6', 'metric': '4 - 5 mm'}, 'gauge': {'stitches': 20, 'rows': 26, 'measurement': '4x4 inches in stockinette stitch'}, 'materials': ['Yarn in multiple colors for beetroot motif', 'Knitting needles', 'Tapestry needle', 'Scissors'], 'notes': 'This pattern uses the intarsia technique for the beetroot design. Make sure to carry yarn neatly at the back to avoid holes.', 'instructions': ['Back Panel:', 'Cast on stitches according to your size.', 'Work in stockinette stitch for the desired length.', 'Begin the intarsia beetroot motif following the color chart.', 'Continue working until the back panel is complete.', 'Front Panel:', 'Work the same as the back panel until the v-neck shaping.', 'Shape the v-neck and continue working each side separately.', 'Integrate the intarsia beetroot motif following the back panel design.', 'Finishing:', 'Join shoulder seams.', 'Pick up stitches along the neckline and armholes to add ribbing.', 'Weave in all ends and block the vest for a polished look.']}