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{'title': 'Stripes Beanie Pattern', 'description': 'Stay stylish and cozy with this striped beanie pattern!', 'skill_level': 'Intermediate', 'size': 'Adult', 'materials': {'yarn': {'brand': 'Your Favorite Yarn Brand', 'weight': 'Medium (worsted)', 'color_A': 'Color A (main color)', 'color_B': 'Color B (stripes)', 'yardage_A': {'imperial': '180 yards', 'metric': '165 meters'}, 'yardage_B': {'imperial': '60 yards', 'metric': '55 meters'}}, 'needles': {'us': 'US 7 / UK 7 / 4.5mm', 'metric': 'US 8 / UK 8 / 5mm'}, 'notions': ['Stitch marker', 'Tapestry needle', 'Scissors']}, 'gauge': {'inches': '20 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch'}, 'pattern': ['Using Color A, cast on 90 stitches using the long-tail cast-on method.', 'Join in the round, being careful not to twist. Place a stitch marker to mark the beginning of the round.', 'Work in a K2, P2 ribbing for 2 inches.', 'Switch to stockinette stitch (knit every round) and continue until the piece measures 5 inches from the cast-on edge.', 'Join Color B and knit 2 rounds.', 'Switch back to Color A and knit 2 rounds.', 'Continue alternating colors every 2 rounds until the hat measures 8 inches from the cast-on edge.', 'Begin decreasing: *K8, K2tog* around.', 'Knit 1 round even.', '*K7, K2tog* around.', 'Knit 1 round even.', 'Continue decreasing in this manner until 8 stitches remain.', 'Cut yarn, leaving a tail. Thread the tail through the remaining stitches and pull tight to close the top of the hat.', 'Weave in all ends and block the hat to shape.', 'Enjoy your cozy and stylish new striped beanie!']}