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{'title': "Vintage 50's Crochet Dress Pattern", 'description': "Create a stunning vintage-inspired 50's crochet dress with this detailed pattern.", 'skill_level': 'Intermediate', 'materials': {'yarn': {'brand': 'Vintage Elegance', 'weight': 'DK', 'color': 'Cream', 'yardage': '1500 yards (1371 meters)'}, 'hook_size': {'US': 'H/8 (5.00mm)', 'UK': '6', 'metric': '5.00mm'}}, 'gauge': {'4x4 inches': '16 stitches, 20 rows in double crochet (DC)'}, 'sizes_available': ['Small', 'Medium', 'Large'], 'abbreviations': {'ch': 'chain', 'DC': 'double crochet', 'st(s)': 'stitch(es)', 'rep': 'repeat', 'sl st': 'slip stitch'}, 'pattern': [{'section_title': 'Bodice', 'section_instructions': ['Chain the required number of stitches based on your size: Small (Medium, Large). Join to form a ring.', 'Round 1: DC in each stitch around. Join with a sl st. (This and following rounds are worked in continuous rounds)', 'Round 2: Ch 2, DC in same st, 2 DC in each st around. Join.', 'Repeat Round 2 for 4 more rounds.']}, {'section_title': 'Skirt', 'section_instructions': ['Attach yarn at any point on the bodice.', 'Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as DC), DC in next st and each st around. Join.', 'Round 2: Ch 3, DC in next st, 2 DC in next st. *DC in next 2 sts, 2 DC in next st. Rep from * around. Join.', 'Repeat Round 2 until desired length is achieved.']}, {'section_title': 'Finishing', 'section_instructions': ['Fasten off and weave in ends.', 'Block the dress to measurements for best results.']}]}