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				<title>Lynda &#124; Homelea Lass posted a new activity comment</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 22:46:31 +1000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="atwho-inserted"><a class='bp-suggestions-mention' data-bb-hp-profile='1725' href='https://homelealass.community/crocheters/503dadbe/' rel="nofollow">@vicki.graham</a></span> it&#8217;s true what you&#8217;ve said about connection, crocheting is a thread that joins us and gives meaning and depth. &#x1faa2;&#x1f499;<br />
It&#8217;s interesting that your friends have commented that they feel closer to you when they use something you&#8217;ve made. I have a theory that part of us gets infused into what we&#8217;re making, what we&#8217;re feeling and&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-12236"><a href="https://homelealass.community/activity/p/12200/#acomment-12236" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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					<a href="https://homelealass.community/crocheters/f2559b74/" data-bb-hp-profile="2" rel="nofollow">Lynda | Homelea Lass</a> posted an update <p>Today I&#8217;ve been thinking about how important crocheting is in my life. &#x1f56f;&#xfe0f;&#x1f338;&#x1f49b; </p><p>It&#8217;s the main way I relax and find calm in the overwhelm of modern living. It&#8217;s an important [&hellip;]</p>					]]></content:encoded>
				
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 22:38:39 +1000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="atwho-inserted"><a class='bp-suggestions-mention' data-bb-hp-profile='238' href='https://homelealass.community/crocheters/3d4441fc/' rel="nofollow">@genieveve03</a></span> Jenni crocheting really is a whole world of creative happiness, like disneyland but better. &#x1fa84;&#x1f31f; Thank you for sharing why crocheting is important to you. &#x1f33b;</p>
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					<a href="https://homelealass.community/crocheters/f2559b74/" data-bb-hp-profile="2" rel="nofollow">Lynda | Homelea Lass</a> posted an update <p>Today I&#8217;ve been thinking about how important crocheting is in my life. &#x1f56f;&#xfe0f;&#x1f338;&#x1f49b; </p><p>It&#8217;s the main way I relax and find calm in the overwhelm of modern living. It&#8217;s an important [&hellip;]</p>					]]></content:encoded>
				
				
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				<title>Lynda &#124; Homelea Lass posted a new activity comment</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 22:34:18 +1000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="atwho-inserted"><a class='bp-suggestions-mention' data-bb-hp-profile='2107' href='https://homelealass.community/crocheters/6c20a2f7/' rel="nofollow">@dot-neems</a></span> you get the creative wobbles too! &#x1f60a; Knowing that the starting anxiety will pass makes it easier to sit with it and keep going, instead of running away. &#x1f49c; Thank you for sharing this. &#x1f338;</p>
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					<a href="https://homelealass.community/crocheters/f2559b74/" data-bb-hp-profile="2" rel="nofollow">Lynda | Homelea Lass</a> posted an update <p>Today I&#8217;ve been thinking about how important crocheting is in my life. &#x1f56f;&#xfe0f;&#x1f338;&#x1f49b; </p><p>It&#8217;s the main way I relax and find calm in the overwhelm of modern living. It&#8217;s an important [&hellip;]</p>					]]></content:encoded>
				
				
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				<title>Lynda &#124; Homelea Lass posted a new activity comment</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 05:08:36 +1000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="atwho-inserted"><a class='bp-suggestions-mention' data-bb-hp-profile='2250' href='https://homelealass.community/crocheters/42cf1539/' rel="nofollow">@elsie</a></span> Elaine crocheting stops me doom scrolling too! &#x1f64c; Thank you for sharing this, it&#8217;s wonderful to read. &#x1f490;&#x1f49b;</p>
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					<a href="https://homelealass.community/crocheters/f2559b74/" data-bb-hp-profile="2" rel="nofollow">Lynda | Homelea Lass</a> posted an update <p>Today I&#8217;ve been thinking about how important crocheting is in my life. &#x1f56f;&#xfe0f;&#x1f338;&#x1f49b; </p><p>It&#8217;s the main way I relax and find calm in the overwhelm of modern living. It&#8217;s an important [&hellip;]</p>					]]></content:encoded>
				
				
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				<title>Lynda &#124; Homelea Lass posted a new activity comment</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:13:31 +1000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="atwho-inserted"><a class='bp-suggestions-mention' data-bb-hp-profile='2981' href='https://homelealass.community/crocheters/e4977650/' rel="nofollow">@belinda</a></span> thank you for sharing this! &#x1f490;&#x1f49b; There is something wonderful about talking with other people that get crocheting! &#x1f604;</p>
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					<a href="https://homelealass.community/crocheters/f2559b74/" data-bb-hp-profile="2" rel="nofollow">Lynda | Homelea Lass</a> posted an update <p>Today I&#8217;ve been thinking about how important crocheting is in my life. &#x1f56f;&#xfe0f;&#x1f338;&#x1f49b; </p><p>It&#8217;s the main way I relax and find calm in the overwhelm of modern living. It&#8217;s an important [&hellip;]</p>					]]></content:encoded>
				
				
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				<title>Lynda &#124; Homelea Lass posted an update: Today I've been thinking about how important crocheting [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:52:51 +1000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today I&#8217;ve been thinking about how important crocheting is in my life. &#x1f56f;&#xfe0f;&#x1f338;&#x1f49b; </p>
<p>It&#8217;s the main way I relax and find calm in the overwhelm of modern living. It&#8217;s an important part of how I manage my chronic fatigue too, providing entertainment and creative enjoyment in a low energy way. All while making beautiful things for myself and my&hellip;</p>
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				<title>Lynda &#124; Homelea Lass posted a new activity comment</title>
				<link>https://homelealass.community/activity/p/11915/#acomment-12109</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 23:30:29 +1000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a class="bp-suggestions-mention" rel="nofollow">﻿<span>@Kimberley Garoni</span>﻿</a> that is success, and not only have you made the first one, it has been used! &#x1f44f;&#x1f600;</p>
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					<a href="https://homelealass.community/crocheters/f2559b74/" data-bb-hp-profile="2" rel="nofollow">Lynda | Homelea Lass</a> posted an update <h3>Did you know that the Crochet Lounge turns 4 this month? &#x1f382;&#x1f388;&#x1f49b; </h3><p>When I started the Homelea Lass Memberships back in 2022 it was a basic setup with a Facebook group, separate [&hellip;]</p>					]]></content:encoded>
				
				
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				<title>Lynda &#124; Homelea Lass posted a new activity comment</title>
				<link>https://homelealass.community/activity/p/11915/#acomment-12090</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 23:13:29 +1000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="atwho-inserted"><a class='bp-suggestions-mention' data-bb-hp-profile='443' href='https://homelealass.community/crocheters/b62414c0/' rel="nofollow">@kasie.losurdo</a></span> you certainly can! &#x1f642; To switch to a different membership type:<br />
   1. pop over here: <a target='_blank' href="https://homelealass.com/my-account/subscriptions/" rel="nofollow">https://homelealass.com/my-account/subscriptions/</a><br />
   2. select your subscription<br />
   3. click on ”switch”<br />
   4. choose the membership type and any membership period<br />
   5. click on ”switch subscription”<br />
   6. go through the checkout</p>
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					<a href="https://homelealass.community/crocheters/f2559b74/" data-bb-hp-profile="2" rel="nofollow">Lynda | Homelea Lass</a> posted an update <h3>Did you know that the Crochet Lounge turns 4 this month? &#x1f382;&#x1f388;&#x1f49b; </h3><p>When I started the Homelea Lass Memberships back in 2022 it was a basic setup with a Facebook group, separate [&hellip;]</p>					]]></content:encoded>
				
				
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				<title>Lynda &#124; Homelea Lass posted a new activity comment</title>
				<link>https://homelealass.community/activity/p/12058/#acomment-12088</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 23:07:16 +1000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="atwho-inserted"><a class='bp-suggestions-mention' data-bb-hp-profile='2107' href='https://homelealass.community/crocheters/6c20a2f7/' rel="nofollow">@dot-neems</a></span> that sounds lovely! &#x1f31e;</p>
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					<a href="https://homelealass.community/crocheters/f2559b74/" data-bb-hp-profile="2" rel="nofollow">Lynda | Homelea Lass</a> posted an update <p>Brrrr! The winter chill has definitely arrived here in Melbourne and I’m loving it! It’s officially crocheting weather! &#x2744;&#xfe0f;&#x1f499; What is the weather like in your part of the [&hellip;]</p>					]]></content:encoded>
				
				
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				<title>Lynda &#124; Homelea Lass posted a new activity comment</title>
				<link>https://homelealass.community/activity/p/12058/#acomment-12086</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 23:02:23 +1000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="atwho-inserted"><a class='bp-suggestions-mention' data-bb-hp-profile='443' href='https://homelealass.community/crocheters/b62414c0/' rel="nofollow">@kasie.losurdo</a></span> have you been wearing any of your crocheting to stay warm? &#x1f642;&#x1f9e3;&#x1f9f6;</p>
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				<title>Lynda &#124; Homelea Lass posted a new activity comment</title>
				<link>https://homelealass.community/activity/p/12058/#acomment-12085</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 23:01:41 +1000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="atwho-inserted"><a class='bp-suggestions-mention' data-bb-hp-profile='238' href='https://homelealass.community/crocheters/3d4441fc/' rel="nofollow">@genieveve03</a></span> brrrr! &#x1f976; It&#8217;s great to hear your party cowl is in use! &#x1f499;</p>
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				<title>Lynda &#124; Homelea Lass posted an update: Brrrr! The winter chill has definitely arrived here [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 04:58:21 +1000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Brrrr! The winter chill has definitely arrived here in Melbourne and I’m loving it! It’s officially crocheting weather! &#x2744;&#xfe0f;&#x1f499; What is the weather like in your part of the world?</p>
<p>&#x1f575;&#xfe0f;&#x200d;&#x2640;&#xfe0f; In this week’s Studio Chat we talked about burning the end of a yarn to work out what fibres are in it. The <a target='_blank' href="https://tkga.org/article/how-to-be-a-yarn-detective-by-gretchen-hines-ward/" rel="nofollow">How to be a Yarn Detective</a> article has some good&hellip;</p>
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				<title>Lynda &#124; Homelea Lass posted a new activity comment</title>
				<link>https://homelealass.community/activity/p/11915/#acomment-11936</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 22:28:00 +1000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="atwho-inserted"><a class='bp-suggestions-mention' data-bb-hp-profile='3689' href='https://homelealass.community/crocheters/328f14c8/' rel="nofollow">@rachael.watkinson</a></span> this is wonderful to hear, and I&#8217;m glad the Crochet Lounge is a great experience for you! &#x1f603;</p>
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					<a href="https://homelealass.community/crocheters/f2559b74/" data-bb-hp-profile="2" rel="nofollow">Lynda | Homelea Lass</a> posted an update <h3>Did you know that the Crochet Lounge turns 4 this month? &#x1f382;&#x1f388;&#x1f49b; </h3><p>When I started the Homelea Lass Memberships back in 2022 it was a basic setup with a Facebook group, separate [&hellip;]</p>					]]></content:encoded>
				
				
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				<title>Lynda &#124; Homelea Lass posted a new activity comment</title>
				<link>https://homelealass.community/activity/p/11915/#acomment-11920</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 00:25:58 +1000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="atwho-inserted"><a class='bp-suggestions-mention' data-bb-hp-profile='238' href='https://homelealass.community/crocheters/3d4441fc/' rel="nofollow">@genieveve03</a></span> Jenni I&#8217;m glad that the Crochet Lounge is an important part of your crocheting. It&#8217;s always wonderful to see what you&#8217;re making and hear what you&#8217;ve discovered. Thank you for being part of the Crochet Lounge! &#x1f338;&#x1f642;</p>
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				<title>Lynda &#124; Homelea Lass posted an update: Did you know that the Crochet Lounge turns 4 this month? [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 04:19:48 +1000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Did you know that the Crochet Lounge turns 4 this month? &#x1f382;&#x1f388;&#x1f49b; </h3>
<p>When I started the Homelea Lass Memberships back in 2022 it was a basic setup with a Facebook group, separate web pages and the Studio Chats only went for about 15 minutes. It’s really changed!</p>
<p>4 years later and the name has changed to the Crochet Lounge and it’s grown into a&hellip;</p>
<p><span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-11915"><a href="https://homelealass.community/activity/p/11915/" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Lynda &#124; Homelea Lass posted an update in the group Learning to Crochet: Crochet is a lovely way to relax at the end of a busy [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://homelealass.community/activity/p/11902/</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:46:19 +1000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Crochet is a lovely way to relax at the end of a busy day while making something beautiful for you or your home. But what do you do if you’re struggling to learn how to crochet?</p>
<p><strong>The 3 most common crochet problems I hear from crocheters are:</strong></p>
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<li>Crocheting is frustrating and fiddly</li>
<li>How do I cast on? How do I start crocheting?</li>
<li>How do I make the edges of&hellip;</li>
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<p><span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-11902"><a href="https://homelealass.community/activity/p/11902/" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
<div class="activity-link-preview-container"><div class="activity-link-preview-image"><div class="activity-link-preview-image-cover"><a href="https://homelealass.com/blog/3-common-crochet-problems-and-how-to-easily-overcome-them/" target="_blank"><img src="https://homelealass.community/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20-misc-web-square-18-700x700-2.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="activity-link-preview-info"><p class="activity-link-preview-link-name">homelealass.com</p><p class="activity-link-preview-title"><a href="https://homelealass.com/blog/3-common-crochet-problems-and-how-to-easily-overcome-them/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">3 Common Crochet Problems &amp; How to Fix Them Easily</a></p><div class="activity-link-preview-excerpt"><p>New to crochet? Learn how to overcome 3 common beginner mistakes with simple tips to make your crocheting journey smooth, fun, and frustration-free.</p></div></div></div>]]></content:encoded>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:13:12 +1000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Leisha you find yarns in gorgeous blue and green tones &#8211; they&#8217;re both lovely! </p>
<p>&#x1f499; Yarn over slip stitch is slow, but it creates a lovely texture. I&#8217;ve been admiring the I Skovens Dybe Stille Ro pattern &#8211; have you worked out how to pronounce it yet?</p>
<p>&#x1f49a; I haven&#8217;t found a good way to hide the turn / join in crocheting yet, I try to move the join to&hellip;</p>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:04:29 +1000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="atwho-inserted"><a class='bp-suggestions-mention' data-bb-hp-profile='238' href='https://homelealass.community/crocheters/3d4441fc/' rel="nofollow">@genieveve03</a></span> Jenni oh yes, being able to visit in person is special! &#x1f642;</p>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:08:23 +1000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="atwho-inserted"><a class='bp-suggestions-mention' data-bb-hp-profile='3689' href='https://homelealass.community/crocheters/328f14c8/' rel="nofollow">@rachael.watkinson</a></span> affordability is a big consideration and everyone has different circumstances, values and priorities. It&#8217;s better to be crocheting than not crocheting, and it&#8217;s great that you&#8217;re learning about the yarn that you hold in your hands. &#x1f642;<br />
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Yarn manufacturing in Australia is now a boutique industry that can&#8217;t compete on price&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-11773"><a href="https://homelealass.community/activity/p/11761/#acomment-11773" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:52:16 +1000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="atwho-inserted"><a class='bp-suggestions-mention' data-bb-hp-profile='1725' href='https://homelealass.community/crocheters/503dadbe/' rel="nofollow">@vicki.graham</a></span> there&#8217;s a small mill on the Sunshine Coast hinterland in QLD and they make some of the yarns they sell but not all of them. For everything in the shop they include where the fibre has come from and where it&#8217;s been processed and I love the transparency of this. The mill is Kaalund Yarns <a target='_blank' href="https://kaalundyarns.com.au" rel="nofollow">https://kaalundyarns.com.au</a>. &#x1f9f6;&#x1f49b; Thank you&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-11772"><a href="https://homelealass.community/activity/p/11761/#acomment-11772" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:25:55 +1000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today I&#8217;ve been writing about why the Homelea Lass yarns are made in Australia from Australian merino wool. &#x1f9f6;&#x1f411;&#x1f49a; It&#8217;s been an interesting process which has taken me back to the start of Homelea Lass. </p>
<p>Here&#8217;s a sneak peek at what I&#8217;ve written:</p>
<blockquote><p>I love that creating with the Homelea Lass yarns links back to Australian soil, and the tiny pieces of&hellip;</p></blockquote>
<p><span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-11761"><a href="https://homelealass.community/activity/p/11761/" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Lynda &#124; Homelea Lass posted an update in the group Learning to Crochet: One of the things I hear regularly is “I want to learn to [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:45:32 +1000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the things I hear regularly is “I want to learn to crochet but I’m not sure if I’m able to follow the instructions and make something?”</p>
<h3>Chunky crochet with detailed video tutorials is the easiest way to learn to crochet, and I believe that everyone can do it.</h3>
<p>The big hook and yarn are easier to hold and manoeuvre (it’s not fiddly) and&hellip;</p>
<p><span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-11752"><a href="https://homelealass.community/activity/p/11752/" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
<div class="activity-link-preview-container"><div class="activity-link-preview-image"><div class="activity-link-preview-image-cover"><a href="https://homelealass.com/blog/a-beginner-takes-on-the-melbourne-snood/" target="_blank"><img src="https://homelealass.community/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1904-Melbourne-Snood-square-web-9-700x700-3.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="activity-link-preview-info"><p class="activity-link-preview-link-name">homelealass.com</p><p class="activity-link-preview-title"><a href="https://homelealass.com/blog/a-beginner-takes-on-the-melbourne-snood/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">A beginner takes on the Melbourne Snood — Homelea Lass</a></p><div class="activity-link-preview-excerpt"><p>A beginners take on creating their first ever crochet scarf. The Melbourne Snood in light grey made with Homelea Lass yarn and video tutorial.</p></div></div></div>]]></content:encoded>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 02:40:22 +1000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="atwho-inserted"><a class='bp-suggestions-mention' data-bb-hp-profile='3689' href='https://homelealass.community/crocheters/328f14c8/' rel="nofollow">@rachael.watkinson</a></span> it&#8217;s another reason why crocheting is great! &#x1f601;</p>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:21:26 +1000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="atwho-inserted"><a class='bp-suggestions-mention' data-bb-hp-profile='2107' href='https://homelealass.community/crocheters/6c20a2f7/' rel="nofollow">@dot-neems</a></span> I agree, it is good to start again refreshed. &#x1f642;</p>
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				<link>https://homelealass.community/activity/p/11681/#acomment-11683</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:52:19 +1000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="atwho-inserted"><a class='bp-suggestions-mention' data-bb-hp-profile='238' href='https://homelealass.community/crocheters/3d4441fc/' rel="nofollow">@genieveve03</a></span> Jenni it&#8217;s one of those things &#8211; the more I know, I realise that there&#8217;s so much more that I don&#8217;t know. I enjoy learning and it&#8217;s definitely keeping my brain active. &#x1f600; I hope you have a great weekend too!</p>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:29:48 +1000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Over the last couple of months I’ve been working on moving to a new email newsletter system for Homelea Lass. It’s been something I’ve wanted to do for a couple of years, and when the live chat system was discontinued at the start of the year (it was part of the previous email system), it was the motivation I needed to make the change.</p>
<p>I&hellip;</p>
<p><span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-11681"><a href="https://homelealass.community/activity/p/11681/" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Lynda &#124; Homelea Lass posted an update in the group Learning to Crochet: Recently I received an email from someone who had [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://homelealass.community/activity/p/11672/</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:31:47 +1000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Recently I received an email from someone who had just started learning to crochet by following a couple of basic stitch videos on YouTube. They asked, “Can I make a chunky crocheted blanket if I’ve only just started to learn?”</p>
<p>My answer was a massive big yes! &#x1f64c; I highly recommend starting out by crocheting a chunky blanket! &#x1f9f6;&#x1f49b;</p>
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<p><b>Chunky crochet is&hellip;</b></p>
<p><span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-11672"><a href="https://homelealass.community/activity/p/11672/" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Lynda &#124; Homelea Lass posted a new activity comment</title>
				<link>https://homelealass.community/activity/p/11534/#acomment-11598</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:53:12 +1000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="atwho-inserted"><a class='bp-suggestions-mention' data-bb-hp-profile='2981' href='https://homelealass.community/crocheters/e4977650/' rel="nofollow">@belinda</a></span> you&#8217;re welcome. &#x1f642;</p>
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				<link>https://homelealass.community/activity/p/11534/#acomment-11574</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:01:45 +1000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="atwho-inserted"><a class='bp-suggestions-mention' data-bb-hp-profile='238' href='https://homelealass.community/crocheters/3d4441fc/' rel="nofollow">@genieveve03</a></span> Jenni it has lots of possibilities. &#x1f600;</p>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:16:06 +1000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h4>Did you know that the <a href="https://homelealass.community/courses/flourish-right-handed/" rel="nofollow">Flourish Collection patterns</a> have a handy calculator so you can make the patterns with any yarn, and to any finished size? It even works out how many balls of yarn to order! &#x1f9f6;&#x1f495;</h4>
<p>There’s also the easier standard patterns to follow for 10ply and super chunky yarns sizes, but the Flourish Calculator opens up a whole world of&hellip;</p>
<p><span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-11534"><a href="https://homelealass.community/activity/p/11534/" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:53:03 +1000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="atwho-inserted"><a class='bp-suggestions-mention' data-bb-hp-profile='1725' href='https://homelealass.community/crocheters/503dadbe/' rel="nofollow">@vicki.graham</a></span> thank you! I love that the colours magically changed where you wanted them too. &#x1f49c; It&#8217;s good to know that it&#8217;s lovely to crochet with. Maybe the leftover ball could be a shawl-a-long project?</p>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:15:43 +1000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>That&#8217;s one very sweet bunny Vicki! &#x1f430;&#x1f49b; I&#8217;m glad you were happy with the Marina Wrap after blocking. It does look lovely, especially the dusting of purple along the edge. &#x1f49c; What was the Poema Tweed yarn like to crochet with?</p>
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				<title>Lynda &#124; Homelea Lass posted a new activity comment</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:50:02 +1000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="atwho-inserted"><a class='bp-suggestions-mention' data-bb-hp-profile='1725' href='https://homelealass.community/crocheters/503dadbe/' rel="nofollow">@vicki.graham</a></span> I love that she wears it a lot over autumn / winter &#8211; it&#8217;s the ultimate compliment for a handmade gift. &#x1f9f6;&#x1f9e1;</p>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:24:20 +1000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="atwho-inserted"><a class='bp-suggestions-mention' data-bb-hp-profile='3029' href='https://homelealass.community/crocheters/6ba2aac2/' rel="nofollow">@Leisha</a></span> the wrap is lovely! &#x1f60d;</p>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:23:59 +1000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="atwho-inserted"><a class='bp-suggestions-mention' data-bb-hp-profile='1725' href='https://homelealass.community/crocheters/503dadbe/' rel="nofollow">@vicki.graham</a></span> ohhhh lovely! &#x1f337;&#x1f497; Did you make the Flourish Scarf for yourself or as a gift?</p>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:14:31 +1000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="atwho-inserted"><a class='bp-suggestions-mention' data-bb-hp-profile='238' href='https://homelealass.community/crocheters/3d4441fc/' rel="nofollow">@genieveve03</a></span> Jenni I&#8217;m glad you loved making all of them! &#x1f9f6;&#x1f499;</p>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 03:34:33 +1000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With the Shawl-a-long starting tomorrow, I thought we’d do something a little different this week! &#x1f9e3;&#x1f9f6;&#x1f49b; Inspired by the Shawl-a-long, here are my 3 favourite “neck thingy” crochet patterns:</p>
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<li><b><a href="https://homelealass.community/courses/melbourne-snood-right-handed/" rel="nofollow">Melbourne Snood (beginner)</a>:  </b>inspired by all the creative vibes of my favourite city, the Melbourne Snood came to life when I was looking for something to&hellip;</li>
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				<title>Lynda &#124; Homelea Lass posted a new activity comment</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:31:57 +1000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="atwho-inserted"><a class='bp-suggestions-mention' data-bb-hp-profile='238' href='https://homelealass.community/crocheters/3d4441fc/' rel="nofollow">@genieveve03</a></span> ohhh lovely Jenni! &#x1f60d;</p>
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					<a href="https://homelealass.community/crocheters/f2559b74/" data-bb-hp-profile="2" rel="nofollow">Lynda | Homelea Lass</a> posted an update <p>The last time we did the Shawl-a-long it was 2023! &#x1f9e3;&#x1f9f6;&#x2764;&#xfe0f; Did you join in then? Are you looking forward to the Shawl-a-long that&#8217;s starting on Saturday?</p>					]]></content:encoded>
				
				
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				<title>Lynda &#124; Homelea Lass posted a new activity comment</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:35:26 +1000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="atwho-inserted"><a class='bp-suggestions-mention' data-bb-hp-profile='3289' href='https://homelealass.community/crocheters/44137461/' rel="nofollow">@Mindy</a></span> feel free to crochet anything that goes around the neck or shoulders. It could be a cowl, scarf, wrap, poncho, shawl or anything else. </p>
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					<a href="https://homelealass.community/crocheters/f2559b74/" data-bb-hp-profile="2" rel="nofollow">Lynda | Homelea Lass</a> posted an update <p>The last time we did the Shawl-a-long it was 2023! &#x1f9e3;&#x1f9f6;&#x2764;&#xfe0f; Did you join in then? Are you looking forward to the Shawl-a-long that&#8217;s starting on Saturday?</p>					]]></content:encoded>
				
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:28:04 +1000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="atwho-inserted"><a class='bp-suggestions-mention' data-bb-hp-profile='2250' href='https://homelealass.community/crocheters/42cf1539/' rel="nofollow">@elsie</a></span> no, you don&#8217;t need to start or join on Saturday. It goes until the end of June so feel free to start or join any time.</p>
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					<a href="https://homelealass.community/crocheters/f2559b74/" data-bb-hp-profile="2" rel="nofollow">Lynda | Homelea Lass</a> posted an update <p>The last time we did the Shawl-a-long it was 2023! &#x1f9e3;&#x1f9f6;&#x2764;&#xfe0f; Did you join in then? Are you looking forward to the Shawl-a-long that&#8217;s starting on Saturday?</p>					]]></content:encoded>
				
				
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				<title>Lynda &#124; Homelea Lass posted an update: The last time we did the Shawl-a-long it was 2023! &#x1f9e3;&#x1f9f6;&#x2764;&#xfe0f; [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:15:15 +1000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The last time we did the Shawl-a-long it was 2023! &#x1f9e3;&#x1f9f6;&#x2764;&#xfe0f; Did you join in then? Are you looking forward to the Shawl-a-long that&#8217;s starting on Saturday?</p>
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				<title>Lynda &#124; Homelea Lass posted a new activity comment</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 03:35:29 +1000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="atwho-inserted"><a class='bp-suggestions-mention' data-bb-hp-profile='238' href='https://homelealass.community/crocheters/3d4441fc/' rel="nofollow">@genieveve03</a></span> Jenni starting the day without devices sounds wonderful! I read something the other day about the importance of having daily time without noise, including tv and music. I think that might be why I&#8217;ve been enjoying reading at present.</p>
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					<a href="https://homelealass.community/crocheters/f2559b74/" data-bb-hp-profile="2" rel="nofollow">Lynda | Homelea Lass</a> posted an update <p>&#x1f9f6; Long weekends are my favourite time to dive into projects I’ve been putting off, when I’ve got time free to think and get my head around tricky things. We’ll be [&hellip;]</p>					]]></content:encoded>
				
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 03:34:11 +1000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="atwho-inserted"><a class='bp-suggestions-mention' data-bb-hp-profile='3029' href='https://homelealass.community/crocheters/6ba2aac2/' rel="nofollow">@Leisha</a></span> I agree, plus it feels like crocheting weather at present! I feel like starting all the patterns, all at once! &#x1f923;</p>
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					<a href="https://homelealass.community/crocheters/f2559b74/" data-bb-hp-profile="2" rel="nofollow">Lynda | Homelea Lass</a> posted an update <p>&#x1f9f6; Long weekends are my favourite time to dive into projects I’ve been putting off, when I’ve got time free to think and get my head around tricky things. We’ll be [&hellip;]</p>					]]></content:encoded>
				
				
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				<title>Lynda &#124; Homelea Lass posted a new activity comment</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 03:16:26 +1000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="atwho-inserted"><a class='bp-suggestions-mention' data-bb-hp-profile='2107' href='https://homelealass.community/crocheters/6c20a2f7/' rel="nofollow">@dot-neems</a></span> it made perfect sense to me. &#x1f600; Thanks for letting me know about the yarn size and I&#8217;ll put together some pattern suggestions for you during the week. I&#8217;m going to add your request to the main post about the pattern suggestions (it&#8217;s pinned at the top of the Crochet Lounge group) so I don&#8217;t lose it.</p>
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					<a href="https://homelealass.community/crocheters/6c20a2f7/" data-bb-hp-profile="2107" rel="nofollow">Dot</a> <span class="activity-to">to</span> <a href="https://homelealass.community/crocheters/f2559b74/" data-bb-hp-profile="2" rel="nofollow">Lynda | Homelea Lass</a> <a class='bp-suggestions-mention' data-bb-hp-profile='2' href='{{mention_user_id_2}}' rel="nofollow">@homelealass</a> I do enjoy the Studio Chats and Friday updates. I try to log on twice a week, being away last week I’ve just caught up on Monday Chat. It was lovely to see the shawl wrap [&hellip;]					]]></content:encoded>
				
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 02:23:16 +1000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The poncho information makes sense Dot &#8211; something light and warm that can&#8217;t slip off the shoulders. Are you okay with crocheting with 4ply or 5ply yarn, or would you prefer the larger 8ply or 10ply yarn?</p>
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					<a href="https://homelealass.community/crocheters/6c20a2f7/" data-bb-hp-profile="2107" rel="nofollow">Dot</a> <span class="activity-to">to</span> <a href="https://homelealass.community/crocheters/f2559b74/" data-bb-hp-profile="2" rel="nofollow">Lynda | Homelea Lass</a> <a class='bp-suggestions-mention' data-bb-hp-profile='2' href='{{mention_user_id_2}}' rel="nofollow">@homelealass</a> I do enjoy the Studio Chats and Friday updates. I try to log on twice a week, being away last week I’ve just caught up on Monday Chat. It was lovely to see the shawl wrap [&hellip;]					]]></content:encoded>
				
				
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				<title>Lynda &#124; Homelea Lass posted an update: &#x1f9f6; Long weekends are my favourite time to dive into [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://homelealass.community/activity/p/11128/</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 03:10:09 +1000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#x1f9f6; Long weekends are my favourite time to dive into projects I’ve been putting off, when I’ve got time free to think and get my head around tricky things. We’ll be starting the Shawl-a-long on Easter Saturday, but <b>I was wondering if you would like a “deep dive” or “crochet focus” in the main Crochet Lounge group over the entire long&hellip;</b></p>
<p><span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-11128"><a href="https://homelealass.community/activity/p/11128/" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
<div class="activity-link-preview-container"><div class="activity-link-preview-image"><div class="activity-link-preview-image-cover"><a href="https://homelealass.com/blog/stop-doomscrolling-start-crocheting/" target="_blank"><img src="https://homelealass.community/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Lynda-Final-24-scaled-e1649721847841.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="activity-link-preview-info"><p class="activity-link-preview-link-name">homelealass.com</p><p class="activity-link-preview-title"><a href="https://homelealass.com/blog/stop-doomscrolling-start-crocheting/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Stop doomscrolling &amp; start crocheting | Homelea Lass</a></p><div class="activity-link-preview-excerpt"><p>Stop doomscrolling and start crocheting. Learn how crochet can help you lift your mood and give your hands &amp; mind a calming creative focus.</p></div></div></div>]]></content:encoded>
				
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				<title>Lynda &#124; Homelea Lass posted a new activity comment</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 01:26:52 +1000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a class="bp-suggestions-mention" rel="nofollow"><span><a class='bp-suggestions-mention' data-bb-hp-profile='3289' href='https://homelealass.community/crocheters/44137461/' rel="nofollow">@Mindy</a></span></a> fabulous! It’s great to hear from you. &#x1f917;</p>
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					<a href="https://homelealass.community/crocheters/f2559b74/" data-bb-hp-profile="2" rel="nofollow">Lynda | Homelea Lass</a> posted an update <p>Hello! It&#8217;s been a while! &#x1f917; I&#8217;ve been thinking about doing a post each Friday with an update on the Homelea Lass happenings and some fun things to have a look at over [&hellip;]</p>					]]></content:encoded>
				
				
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				<title>Lynda &#124; Homelea Lass posted a new activity comment</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 22:44:16 +1000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="atwho-inserted"><a class='bp-suggestions-mention' data-bb-hp-profile='3689' href='https://homelealass.community/crocheters/328f14c8/' rel="nofollow">@rachael.watkinson</a></span> you&#8217;re welcome. &#x1f642; I enjoyed looking at all the colour change yarns, there&#8217;s so many different options!</p>
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					<a href="https://homelealass.community/crocheters/328f14c8/" data-bb-hp-profile="3689" rel="nofollow">Rachael Watkinson</a> posted an update <p>Does anyone have any suggestions for yarn for this shawl pattern? I love bright colour combinations or pink ombre. I am sharing photos of my favourite colour combinations [&hellip;]</p>					]]></content:encoded>
				
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 03:12:29 +1000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="atwho-inserted"><a class='bp-suggestions-mention' data-bb-hp-profile='3689' href='https://homelealass.community/crocheters/328f14c8/' rel="nofollow">@rachael.watkinson</a></span> that sounds good. Here are a some places to look:<br />
 &#8211; Spotlight: I&#8217;ve filtered for 8ply, 10ply and multi-coloured here: <a target='_blank' href="https://www.spotlightstores.com/art-craft/yarn-needle-art/yarn?q=%3Arelevance%3APly%3A8%3APly%3A10%3Av_colour%3Amulticoloured" rel="nofollow">https://www.spotlightstores.com/art-craft/yarn-needle-art/yarn?q=%3Arelevance%3APly%3A8%3APly%3A10%3Av_colour%3Amulticoloured</a> &#8211; you&#8217;ll have to click into the individual colour change yarns to see what the&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-11053"><a href="https://homelealass.community/activity/p/11044/#acomment-11053" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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