Cute Turtle Compressed

CUTE TURTLE
By Irem Design
CUTE TURTLE
BY IREM DESIGN
AMIGURUMI PATTERN
Level : Easy
Every pattern is marked with a skill level to indicate how easy they are to
make. If this is your first time making amigurumi, best to start with an easy
pattern and work up to the intermediate and experienced ones.
. Alize Diva 117
color yarn for skin
. Alize Diva 26 color
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Pattern structure
Patterns in this book are worked in continuous spirals, not in joined rounds(except feet ). Crocheting in spirals
can be confusing since there’s no clear indication of where a new round begins and the previous one ends. To
keep track of the rounds, you can mark the end of a round with a stitch marker or safety pin. After crocheting
the next round, you should end up right above your stitch marker. Move your stitch marker at the end of each
round to keep track of where you are.
Although we usually crochet in rounds, occasionally it happens that we switch to rows. When we switch to
rows, it will be indicated with ‘Row’ + a number. At the end of each line you will find the number of stitches
you should have in brackets, for example [9]. When in doubt, count your stitches for a moment. Abbreviations
are used throughout the book. You can find the explanation on the next pages. When part of the instructions
repeat throughout the round, we place it between brackets and add the number of times it should be repeated.
We do this to shorten the pattern and make it less cluttered. Sometimes we use a more condense way of
writing. When reading “inc in st 5, 7, 13”, you make a single crochet in all stitches except for stitch 5, 7 and 13
where you increase. When working in rows, you make a turning chain and turn your piece at the end of each
row. Start the next row in the second chain from your hook.
Yarn
With every pattern in this book I list the materials used to created that amigurumi, some designers specify the
yarn that is used. But don’t feel tied to the yarn choices,other types of cotton, acrylic or wool can be used as a
substitute. Yarn comes in different thicknesses. The yarn thickness is speciied with every pattern. Much of
what you need to know is on the yarn label, but it might take a little bit of decoding. Below i add a chart that
can help you make the right choice. The patterns don’t give the yarn quantity. The amounts are rather small
and will vary according to how loosely or tightly you crochet. You could use some of the remnants from other
projects or start with a new ball of yarn.
NUMBER 1 2 3 4
CATEGORY super fine fine light medium
UK YARN 3 ply 4 ply double aran
knitting (DK)
US YARN Fingering sport Light worsted
Worsted
HOOK IN B-1 to E-4 E-4 to 7 7 to I-9 I-9
US SIZE to K-10 1/2
HOOK IN 2,25 to 3,5 to 4,5 to 5,5mm 5,5 to 6,5mm
METRIC SIZE 3,5mm 4,5mm
Crochet hooks
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Not only yarn, but hooks as well come in different sorts and sizes. Bigger hooks make bigger stitches than
smaller ones. It is important to match the right hook with the right type of yarn. The size of hook used is
indicated with every pattern, or can be consulted in the chart below. The crochetwork should be quite tight,
without any gaps through which stufing can escape. You best use a smaller hook than stated on the yarn label
to achieve this. Hooks are usually made from aluminium or steel. Metal hooks tend to slip between the stitches
more easily. For projects that require very thick yarn, a wooden hook might be a comfortable alternative.
Stitch marker
A stitch marker is a small clip in metal or plastic. It’s a simple tool to mark your starting point and give you the
assurance that you’ve made the right number of stitches in each round. With my stitch marker I always mark
the last stitch of the previous round.
Stuffing and Face Features

For the illing polyester iberill is advised. You can purchase this at any yarn shop. It is inexpensive, washable
and non-allergenic. Be careful not to overstuff your animal. Stufing might stretch the fabric and Show through.
The features can be embroidered, which is recommended if you’re crocheting for children under the age of
three. For embroidery a tapestry needle with a rounded tip is used.
STıTCHES
If this is your first time making amigurumi you might find it useful to have a tutorial at hand. With the stitches
explained in the next pages you can make all amigurumi in this book. I suggest you try the basic stitches before
you start making one of the amigurumis, it will surely help you read the patterns and abbreviations more
comfortably without having to browse back to these pages.
BASIC STITCHES
Chain (abbreviation: ch)
This stitch is the basis for many crochet patterns. If you’re working in rows, your first row
will be a series of chain stitches. Use the hook to draw the yarn through the loop (1)
and pull the loop until tight (2).
Wrap the yarn over the hook from back to front. Pull the hook,
carrying the yarn, through the loop already on your hook (3).
You have now completed one chain stitch. Repeat these steps as indicated in the pattern to create a foundation
chain (4).
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Single crochet (abbreviation: sc)
Single crochet is the stitch that will be most frequently used in this book.
Insert the hook into the next chain stitch (1)
and wrap the yarn over the hook. Pull the yarn through the stitch (2).
You will see that there are now two loops on the hook. Wrap the yarn over the hook again and draw it through
both loops at once (3).
You have now completed one single crochet (4).
Insert the hook into the next chain stitch to continue the row (5). 3
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At the end of the row (6)
you need to bring the yarn up to the correct height to work the irst stitch. Make one chain stitch (ch) (7)
and turn the work (8).
Start the next single crochet in the irst stitch (don’t count the turning
chain as a stitch). To work into a previous row of crochet, insert your hook under both loops of the irst stitch,
as shown in the igure (9). C
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Slip stitch (abbreviation: slst)
A slip stitch is used to move across one or more stitches at once or inish a piece. Insert your hook into the next
stitch (1).
Wrap the yarn over the hook and draw through both loops at once (2).
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Double crochet (abbreviation: dc)
Bring your yarn over the hook from back to front before placing the hook in the stitch. Now
insert your hook in the fourth chain - without counting the loop on the hook (1).
Wrap the yarn over the hook and draw the yarn through the chain stitch. You now have three Loops on the
hook (2).
Wrap the yarn over the hook again and pull it through the irst two loops on the hook (3).
You now have 2 loops on the hook. Wrap the yarn over the hook one last time and draw it through both loops
on the hook (4).
You have now completed one double crochet. To continue bring your yarn over the hook andinsert it in the
next chain stitch (5).
Work the irst stitch. To raise the yarn, make three chain stitches. Start the next double crochet in the second
stitch. (6)
Be sure to insert your hook under both loops of this stitch (7).
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Triple or treble crochet (abbreviation: tr)
Bring your yarn over the hook twice before you insert it in the ifth chain from the hook (1).
Wrap the yarn over the hook and draw the yarn through the chain stitch (2).
Wrap the yarn over the hook again and pull it through the irst two loops on the hook (3).
Repeat this last step twice (4 & 5). You have now completed one triple
crochet. To start a second row, bring your thread to the correct height by making four chain stitches. Start the
next triple crochet in the second stitch. Yarn over twice and be sure to insert your hook under both loops of this
stitch.
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Half double crochet (abbreviation: hdc)
Bring your yarn over the hook from back to front before placing the hook in the stitch. Now
insert your hook in the third chain - without counting the loop on the hook (1).
Wrap the yarn over the hook and draw the yarn through the chain stitch. You now have three loops on the hook
(2).
Wrap the yarn over the hook again and pull it through all three loops on the hook (3).
You have completed your irst half double crochet. To continue bring your yarn over the hook and insert it in
the next chain stitch (4).
To start a second row, bring your thread to the correct height by making two chain stitches.
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Increase (abbreviation: inc)
To increase you make two single crochet stitches in the next stitch.
Invisible decrease (abbreviation: dec)
The standard method of decreasing can leave a small bump or gap. The invisible decrease is an alternative
method of decreasing which will make your decrease-stitch look much like the other stitches in the row, so it
results in a more smooth and even crochetwork. Insert the hook in the front loop of your irst stitch. Now
immediately insert your hook in the
front loop of the second stitch (1).
You now have three loops on your hook. Wrap the yarn over the hook and draw it through the irst two loops on
your hook (2).
Wrap the yarn over again and draw it through the two loops remaining on your hook (3).
You have now completed one invisible decrease.
Invisibly decrease 3 stitches at once

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(abbreviation: sc3tog)
Insert the hook under the front loop only of the next three stitches. (1)
This gives you four loops on the hook (2).
Wrap the yarn over the hook and draw it through the irst three loops on your hook. Wrap the yarn over the
hook again and pull through the remaining two loops on the hook (3).
You have now completed one sc3tog.
Front loops only (abbreviation: FLO)
and Back loops only (abbreviation: BLO)
When making a crochet stitch, you end up with two loops at the top of the stitch, a front loop towards you (1)
and a back loop (2). When asked to crochet FLO or BLO you make the same stitch but leave one loop
untouched.
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Magic ring
A magic ring is ideal to start crocheting in the round. You start by crocheting over an adjustable loop and in
the end pull the loop tight. The advantage of this method is that there’s no hole left in the middle of your
starting round. Start with the yarn crossed to form a circle (1).
Draw up a loop with your hook but don’t pull it tight (2).
Hold the circle with your foreinger and thumb, and wrap the working yarn over your index finger (3).
Make one chain stitch by wrapping the yarn over the hook and pulling it through the loop on your hook (4).
Now insert your hook into the loop and underneath the tail. Wrap the yarn over the hook and draw up a loop
(6).
Wrap the yarn over the hook again and draw it through both loops on your hook (7).
You have now completed your irst single crochet (8).
Continue to crochet until you have the required number of stitches as mentioned in the pattern. Now grab the
yarn tail and pull to draw the centre of the ring tightly closed (9).
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SPECIAL STITCHES
These stitches are less commonly used and shouldn’t really be known by heart. When you bump into a stitch
that’s new to you, browse back to these pages to ind a tutorial.
Back post or front post single crochet
To make a back post or front post single crochet, insert the hook from right to left around the vertical post of
the next stitch according to the picture. Wrap the yarn over the hook and draw up a loop. Finish the single
crochet stitch as usual.
Loop stitch
Loop 1: Wrap a loop of yarn around your index inger (1).
Insert your hook in the next stitch, grab both strands
of the loop and draw them through the stitch (2).
Make sure you draw this loop out to approx. 1,5” / 4 cm. You
now have 3 loops on your hook (3).
Now wrap your yarn around your hook and draw it through all 3 loops on your
hook (4).
Loop 2: Make 2 loops as described above in the next stitch.
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Crochet into a ring
When you want a center ring that is open instead of closed like the magic ring, you start out
with a ring of chain stitches, after which your irst round is worked over the ring.
Make a series of chain stitches as mentioned in the pattern, close with a slip stitch in the
first chain to make a ring (1).
Now insert your hook into the center of the ring, instead of into the chain stitch (2).
Complete the stitch in the usual way. Follow the pattern instructions to determine
how many stitches to work in the ring.
bobble stitch
The bobble stitch creates a soft dimensional bobble in your crochetwork. Think of it as a cluster of dc stitches
worked in the same stitch. Bring your yarn over the hook from back to front before placing the hook in the
stitch (1).
Wrap the yarn over the hook and draw the yarn through the stitch. You now have three loops on the hook.
Wrap the yarn over the hook again and pull it through the irst two loops on the hook. One half-closed double
crochet is complete, and 2 loops remain on the hook (2).
In the same stitch, repeat the preceding steps twice. You should have 4 loops on your hook. Wrap the yarn
over your hook and draw the yarn through all 4 loops on the hook (3). One 3-dc-bobblestitch is complete.
Create a bobble stitch with as many dc stitches as indicated in the pattern.
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Spike stitch
Instead of working into the two loops of the next stitch, work into the corresponding stitch in the row below
the next stitch (1).
Wrap the yarn over the hook and draw it through the stitch. You now have two loops on your hook. Wrap the
yarn over the hook once more and pull it through both loops on your hook (2). You have now completed one
spike stitch.
Surface slip stitch
The surface slip stitch is an embellishment of slip stitches worked on top of the fabric of your crochet work.
Tie a small knot at the end of your string of yarn but do not place it on your hook. Insert your hook from the
right side through to the wrong side where you want your string of slip stitches to start, now wrap the yarn over
the hook and draw it through the stitch (1).
Insert your hook in the next stitch, wrap the yarn over your hook (2)
and pull it through the stitch and the loop on your hook. This is the start of a string of surface slip stitches.
Repeat this to the end of your crochetwork or in any shape you like (3).
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Double triple crochet (abbreviation: dtr)
A double triple crochet stitch resembles the triple crochet stitch. Bring your yarn over the hook three times and
insert it in the next stitch. Wrap the yarn over the hook and draw the yarn through the stitch. Wrap the yarn
over the hook again and pull it through the first 2 loops on the hook. Repeat this last step 3 times until you
have only one leftover loop on your hook. You have now completed one double triple crochet stitch.
Triple treble crochet (abbreviation: trtr)
A triple treble crochet stitch is even higher than a double triple crochet stitch. Bring your yarn over the hook
four times and insert it in the next stitch. Wrap the yarn over the hook and draw the yarn through the stitch.
Wrap the yarn over the hook again and pull it through the first 2 loops on the hook. Repeat this last step 4
times until you have only one leftover loop on your hook. You have now completed one triple treble crochet
stitch.
Half double crochet decrease
(abbreviation: hdcdec or hdc3tog for more than 2 stitches)
Bring your yarn over the hook from back to front before placing the hook in the next stitch (1).
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Wrap the yarn over your hook and pull it through the stitch. You now have 3 loops on your crochet hook.
Repeat this from the start in the next stitch (2).
You now have 5 loops on your hook. Wrap the yarn over your hook once more and pull it through all 5 loops
on your hook (3). You have now decreased two half double crochet stitches.
Double crochet decrease
(abbreviation: dcdec or dc3tog for more than 2 stitches)
Bring your yarn over the hook from back to front before placing the hook in the next stitch (1).
Wrap the yarn over your hook and pull it through the stitch. You now have three loops on
your crochet hook. Wrap the yarn over your hook and draw it through the irst two loops on
your hook. You now have 2 loops on your hook. Repeat this from the start in the next stitch.
You now have 3 loops on your hook. Wrap the yarn over your hook once more (2)
and pull it through all 3 loops on your hook. You have now decreased two double crochet
stitches.
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Triple crochet decrease
(abbreviation: trdec or tr3tog for more than 2 stitches)
Bring your yarn over the hook twice from back to front before placing the hook in the next stitch (1).
Wrap the yarn over your the hook and pull it through the stitch. You now have four loops on your crochet
hook. Wrap the yarn over your hook and draw it through the irst two loops on your hook. You now have three
loops on your hook.
Wrap the yarn over your hook again and draw it through the irst two loops on your hook. You now have two
loops on your hook. Repeat this from the start in the next stitch. You now have a total of 3 loops on yourhook.
Wrap the yarn over your hook once more (2) and pull it through all 3 loops on your hook. You have now
decreased two triple crochet stitches.
OTHER TECHNIQUES
Invisible color change
When you want to switch from one color to the next, you work to within two stitches before a color change.
Make the next stitch as usual, but don’t pull the inal loop through (1).
Instead, wrap the new color of yarn around your hook and pull it through the remaining loops (2). To make a
neat color change, you can make the irst stitch in the new color a slip stitch instead of a single crochet. Don’t
pull the slip stitch too tight or it will be dificult to crochet into in the next round. Tie a knot to the loose tails
and leave them on the inside.
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Fastening off
When you’re done crocheting, cut the yarn a couple of inches / cm from your last stitch. Pull the yarn through
the last loop until it is all the way through (1). You now have a inished knot. Thread the long tail through a
tapestry needle and insert your tapestry needle through the back loop of the next stitch (2). This way the
inishing knot will remain invisible in your inished piece. You can use this piece of yarn to continue sewing the
body pieces together.
Joining all parts
First, pin the parts that you want to sew to one another, so you can evaluate the results and adjust it if
necessary. Use a leftover piece of yarn that you have maintained when fastening off or use the same thread
color of (one of) the pieces that you want to join. Some designers leave the extremities open for sewing onto
the body, others sew them closed. When open: position the piece on the body and sew all around it, going
through the front stitches of both the extremity and the body. When the opening of the extremities is sewn
closed before attaching it to the body, you line up the stitches of one side with the other side and sew through
the front loop of one side and the back loop of the other side. Use the same color of yarn as one of the pieces
you want to join together. Always make sure pieces are securely attached so that they can’t be pulled off. Make
small, neat stitches and try to make them show as little as possible.
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Instructions
 Rounds are worked in spirals without joining unless otherwise

indicated. Place a marker in the first stitch of every round to indicate
the beginning and move the marker up at the start of each new round.
 All stitches are worked through both loops unless otherwise indicated.
 Instructions between * * are to be repeated until the end of the round.
 Instructions between ( ) x are to be repeated as many times as noted
after the closing bracket.
 Numbers between ( ) indicate the total amount of stitches in that round.
 When making color changes, remember to always change to the new
color before the last yarnover of the last stitch in the old color.
PATTERN
SIZE:
Finished size is about 5” / 13 cm tall when made with the indicated yarn.
LEGx4 (Alize diva 117 color yarn and 2.0 mm crochet hook)
R1: 6 sc in magic ring
R2: incx6
R3: (1sc,inc) x 6
R4: (2sc,inc) x 6
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R5: (3sc,inc) x 6
R6-R8: 30 sc around
R9: (3 sc,dec)x6 cut cardboard same shape with leg sole and put it
R10-R14: 24 sc around (stuffing tightly)
For 3 legs :you should fasten off cut yarn and hide but for 4th leg keep
crocheting body after sewed legs as shown photos.
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BODY (Alize diva 117 color yarn and 2.0 mm crochet hook)
R1: Sew all legs together and then pick 54 stitches
R2: 4sc,inc,(8sc,inc)x5,4sc
R3-R4: 60 sc around
Fasten off ,leave a long tail and cut yarn
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HEAD (Alize diva 117 color yarn and 2.0 mm crochet hook)
R2: incx6
R3: (1sc,inc)X6
R4: 1sc,inc(2sc,inc)x5,1sc
R5: (3sc,inc)x6
R7: (5sc,inc)x6
R9: (11sc,inc)x4
R10-R16: 52 sc around
R17: 24sc,incx4,24sc
R18: 24sc,decx4,24sc
R19: (10sc,dec)x2,4sc,(dec,10sc)x2
R20: 18sc,dec,4sc,dec,4sc,dec,16sc
R21: 21scx,decx3,18sc
R22: (5sc,dec)x6
R23: 2sc,dec(4sc,dec)x5,2sc
R24: (3sc,dec)x6
R25: (6sc,dec)x3
R26-R27: 21 sc around (stuffing tightly)
R28: (5sc,dec)x3
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R33: (4sc,dec)x3
Fasten off ,leave a tail for sewing and sew to the body as shown photos.
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SHELL (DMC natura just cotton N12 color yarn and 2.0 mm crochet
hook)
R2: inc x 6
R3: (1sc,inc) x6
R4: 1sc,inc,(2sc,inc) x 5 ,1sc
R5: (3sc,inc)x6
R6: 2sc,inc,(4sc,inc) x 5,2sc
R7: (5sc,inc) x 6
R8: 3 sc,inc,(6sc,inc) x 5,3sc
R9: (7sc,inc) x 6
R10: 4sc,inc,(8sc,inc) x 5,4sc
R18: work (BLO),(8sc,dec)x6
R19: (7sc,dec)x6
R20: (6sc,dec)x6
R21: (5sc,dec)x6
R22: (4sc,dec)x6
R23: (3sc,dec)x6
R24: (2sc,dec)x6 (stuffing tightly)
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R25: (1sc,dec)x6
R26: decx6
Fasten off,cut yarn and hide ,make Shell lines as shown photos.
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TAIL (Alize diva 117 color yarn and 2.0 mm crochet hook)
R1:6 sc in magic ring,join sl st,1ch
R2:(1sc,inc)x3 ,join sl st,1ch
R3-R6: 9 sc,join sl st,1ch
Fasten off ,leave a tail and sew to under the back of Shell.
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SHELL EDGE (Alize diva 26 color yarn and 2.0 mm crochet hook)
R1: 6sc in magic ring
R2-R50: 6 sc around
Fasten off,leave a long tail and sew betwen Shell and body edge
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Stuffing and Face Features

and pull the loop until tight (2).

Insert the hook into the next chain stitch (1)

You have now completed one single crochet (4).

Slip stitch (abbreviation: slst)

Double crochet (abbreviation: dc)

Triple or treble crochet (abbreviation: tr)

Half double crochet (abbreviation: hdc)

Increase (abbreviation: inc)

Invisible decrease (abbreviation: dec)

front loop of the second stitch (1).

You have now completed one invisible decrease.

Invisibly decrease 3 stitches at once

This gives you four loops on the hook (2).

You have now completed one sc3tog.

Front loops only (abbreviation: FLO)

and Back loops only (abbreviation: BLO)

You have now completed your irst single crochet (8).

Back post or front post single crochet

Loop 1: Wrap a loop of yarn around your index inger (1).

Insert your hook in the next stitch, grab both strands

of the loop and draw them through the stitch (2).

now have 3 loops on your hook (3).

Loop 2: Make 2 loops as described above in the next stitch.

Crochet into a ring

first chain to make a ring (1).

how many stitches to work in the ring.

Surface slip stitch

Double triple crochet (abbreviation: dtr)

Triple treble crochet (abbreviation: trtr)

Half double crochet decrease

(abbreviation: hdcdec or hdc3tog for more than 2 stitches)

Double crochet decrease

(abbreviation: dcdec or dc3tog for more than 2 stitches)

Triple crochet decrease

(abbreviation: trdec or tr3tog for more than 2 stitches)

Invisible color change

Joining all parts

 Rounds are worked in spirals without joining unless otherwise

R10-R14: 24 sc around (stuffing tightly)

R1: Sew all legs together and then pick 54 stitches

Fasten off ,leave a long tail and cut yarn

R26-R27: 21 sc around (stuffing tightly)

R1: 6 sc in magic ring

R4: 1sc,inc,(2sc,inc) x 5 ,1sc

R6: 2sc,inc,(4sc,inc) x 5,2sc

R8: 3 sc,inc,(6sc,inc) x 5,3sc

R10: 4sc,inc,(8sc,inc) x 5,4sc

R18: work (BLO),(8sc,dec)x6

R24: (2sc,dec)x6 (stuffing tightly)

R1:6 sc in magic ring,join sl st,1ch

R2:(1sc,inc)x3 ,join sl st,1ch

R3-R6: 9 sc,join sl st,1ch

R1: 6sc in magic ring

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