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{'pattern_title': 'Koala Stick Holder Amigurumi Pattern', 'description': 'Create a cute koala amigurumi that can hold a stick with this fun and detailed crochet pattern.', 'skill_level': 'Intermediate', 'finished_size': {'imperial': 'Approx. 8 inches tall', 'metric': 'Approx. 20 cm tall'}, 'materials': {'yarn': {'brand': 'Your Favorite Yarn Brand', 'weight': 'Medium Worsted (4)', 'color': 'Grey, White, Black'}, 'hook_size': {'us': 'G/6 (4.25mm)', 'uk': '7', 'metric': '4.25'}, 'other_materials': ['Safety eyes', 'Stuffing material', 'Yarn needle', 'Scissors', 'Stick for koala to hold']}, 'gauge': 'Gauge is not critical for this project.', 'abbreviations': {'sc': 'single crochet', 'inc': 'increase', 'dec': 'decrease', 'ch': 'chain', 'sl st': 'slip stitch'}, 'notes': ['This pattern is worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise specified.', 'Use the invisible decrease technique for a neater finish.'], 'instructions': [{'section_title': 'Head:', 'section_instructions': ['Using grey yarn, start with a magic ring and make 6 sc inside.', 'Round 1: Inc in each st around (12)', 'Round 2: *Sc, inc* around (18)', '.... Continue working the head following the pattern ...']}, {'section_title': 'Arms (Make 2):', 'section_instructions': ['Using grey yarn, start with a magic ring and make 4 sc inside.', 'Round 1: Inc in each st around (8)', 'Round 2: Sc in each st around (8)', '.... Continue working the arms following the pattern ...']}, {'section_title': 'Assembly:', 'section_instructions': ['Attach the arms to the sides of the body.', 'Sew on the eyes and nose using black yarn.', "Place the stick in the koala's hand and secure with stitches."]}]}