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A Quick (Free) Pattern To Prevent Your Circular Needles From Misbehaving

September 12, 2019 by The Twisted Yarn 13 Comments

Almost-autumn is here. The twinnage returned to school last week, with all the swagger that a matching pair of eight-year-olds in a small village school can muster. (Trust me, that’s quite a lot of swagger.)

Meanwhile here is a cormorant, having a scratch.

The days are cooler, and no evening is complete until somebody has said “I can’t believe it’s dark already. Look! Look how dark it is! Just look, will you?!”

Isn’t it a beauty?

It’s been a low-achieving couple of months. Last summer, I dug a pond and ran my first (but not last) marathon. This summer, I emptied the crumb tray under the toaster and composed some really ambitious ‘to-do’ lists. (I’m still running, though.)

And here’s another one. Couldn’t you just knit that plumage?

More importantly, my Dad has suffered a couple of health events that have left me non-impressed with the universe for not allowing my entire family to remain in tip-top health forever. I idolize my father but we’re not an emotional/demonstrative family, which is why I’m writing it here rather than saying it to his face.

Hello gorgeous.

Also, there has been knitting.

I have a quick and simple pattern for those amongst you who use circular needles. Want an easy way to hold your needles safely when your knitting is bouncing around in the bottom of your bag as you rush out of the door? I’ve been pondering this problem for a while, because I’m fed up with getting out my knitting and finding that half the stitches are off the needles. Here’s my attempt at a solution. So far, it’s working fairly well:-

Would you like the pattern?

OK, here goes the briefest, simplest, plainest pattern I shall ever write. The yarn is Stylecraft Head Over Heels, in the colourway Saltaire. I chose this colourway because… well because I designed it for Stylecraft (post here), and I still like it. But if you don’t happen to have any of this luscious yarn to hand, then other sock yarns will work just as well.

  • Yarn: Small quantity of Stylecraft Head Over Heels in colourway ‘Saltaire’, or indeed any other sock yarn. (This project is good for using up remnants from when you’ve finished a pair of socks.)
  • 3mm needles, can be circular or straight.
  • A 4mm needle (to help with judging where to sew).
  • Darning needle.
  • One small button.

I’m not even going to try and persuade you to knit a gauge swatch, given that the swatch would be considerably bigger than the finished object, but I will just say that if you’re a loose knitter, then consider using needles smaller than 3mm.

Abbreviations. You’ll be gobsmacked to learn that in the pattern below, k= knit and p = purl. Meanwhile, skpsso is a slip-knit-pass-slipped-stitch-over decrease, k2tog is knit two together, kfb = knit into the front and back of the stitch, and pfb = purl into the front and the back of the stitch. Ground-breaking new info, I know. So lets do this.

  • Cast on 15.
  • k1, (p1, k1) to end. (15)
  • p1, (k1, p1) to end.
  • Repeat previous 2 rows 2 more times each.
  • k1, (p1, k1) to end.
  • p all stitches.
  • k all stitches.
  • Make yourself a drink. It’s important to stay hydrated.
  • p6, pfb, p1, pfb, p6. (17)
  • k all stitches.
  • p all stitches.
  • Repeat previous 2 rows 2 more times each.
  • k6, skpsso, k1, k2tog, k6. (15)
  • p all stitches.
  • k all stitches.
  • Have you eaten yet today? You really should remember to eat.
  • p1, (k1, p1) to end.
  • k1, (p1, k1) to end.
  • Repeat previous 2 rows 2 more times each.
  • p1, (k1, p1) to end.
  • Cast off 3 stitches in pattern. You now have 1 stitch on the right needle. kfb next stitch, k5, kfb, k2, p1, k1. (14)
  • Cast off 3 stitches in pattern, p to end of row. (11)
  • k all stitches.
  • p all stitches.
  • k1, skpsso, k5, k2tog, k1. (9)
  • p all stitches.
  • k1, skpsso, k and cast off next 2 stitches, k2tog and cast off a 3rd stitch, k1. (4)
  • p2, cast on 2, p2. (6)
  • Cast off all stitches.
  • Cut yarn.
  • With wrong side facing you, fold in one side quite tightly over a 4mm needle. Sew the edge in place along the needle. Repeat on other side.
  • Weave in ends.
  • Fold the flap over to work out location of button. Sew button into place.
  • You’re done!

Here, as a bonus image, is another shot of the cormorant:-

Happy yarnery, people.

Phil x

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Comments

  1. andreaclairekiwi says

    September 12, 2019 at 9:31 pm

    I love your cormorant pix – in New Zealand we call them shags – and all good thoughts for your dad’s health.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 12, 2019 at 9:32 pm

      Thank you. (And we have shags here too, as a slight variation on your bog-standard cormorant.)

      Reply
  2. Claire C says

    September 12, 2019 at 9:47 pm

    I love the cormorant on the statue’s head, reminds me of an old joke about statues coming to life and pigeons, too rude for the comments alas.
    Thank you for the useful pattern, I have a couple of tubes which I use for the purpose, but as always, more WIPs than tubes, so I see these handy knitted versions in my future. No shortage of sock yarn scraps here to manufacture.
    Best wishes to your dad and you.

    Reply
  3. captelaine says

    September 12, 2019 at 10:36 pm

    You’ve shamed me… with this comment “This summer, I emptied the crumb tray under the toaster and composed some really ambitious ‘to-do’ lists.” My crumb tray smokes and on occasion bursts into flames, I really should add cleaning it to a ‘to do’ list as soon as I can find a pen. I did learn to crochet this Summer, and so I’ve made a couple of blankets, and fingerless gloves and gobs of granny squares, and expanded my yarn stash 10 fold.

    Reply
  4. margaret says

    September 13, 2019 at 3:15 am

    as always, thanks for the beautiful pics and story.
    for circular needles, i just position the 2 ends of the needle together and wrap them with a rubber band!
    they never come undone!

    Reply
    • savannagalSavannagal says

      September 15, 2019 at 1:37 pm

      That’s e actor what I do too.

      Reply
  5. Denise F says

    September 13, 2019 at 4:08 am

    What a ripper (Aussie-ism) idea, thanks. I’m knitting a shawl in J & S “cobweb” yarn and live in fear of the stitches (many hundreds of them) making a bid for freedom.

    Reply
  6. Jo says

    September 13, 2019 at 6:06 am

    I’m sorry to hear about your dad and trust he is rapidly approaching becoming tip top once again.

    I love the way you write – and I really do LOL at leas 3 times per post! ????

    As a happy hooker (and newbie dressmaker), I didn’t understand the secret code at the end of your post but do share your love of nature, colour ant texture.

    Keep on keeping on!

    ????????????????????????

    Reply
  7. Tineke says

    September 13, 2019 at 9:18 am

    Perhaps you do need to learn to say it to him dear. Just an I love you is so important. Life is fleeting. Don’t waste time on not being demonstrative. Be the first in the family. What a sweet little pattern, my circular needles come with stoppers. Interchangeable needles luxury I suppose. I will put a picture in the comment section of the FB post. Then you understand why I don’t bring knitting out of my house. The furry boys you know. Every basket has to be demolished. That bird! Gorgeous feathers. Love them. Live close to the river. They sit on the pools drying their feathers with spread wings in the sun. A kazilion colours show. Breath taking sight. You know, I got the impression you’re one hard working women there. To hell with the bread crumbs! Let’s dig an other pool! XD

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  8. Winwick Mum says

    September 14, 2019 at 9:08 am

    What beautiful photos, as always! I’m with Tineke in the comments – say what you need to say to your Dad before the day comes when you wish you had but can’t. He might squirm a bit if he’s in front of you, but – and this is from one whose family was also undemonstrative until they were retrained 🙂 – a quick “love you” just before you put the phone down is always a good start, and a hug never goes amiss. My experience was that just because someone has never seemed demonstrative doesn’t mean that they don’t appreciate it when someone else is. I hope your Dad’s health improves soon xx

    Reply
  9. helenmatheyhornbooks says

    September 17, 2019 at 4:08 am

    Please make sure to say it to your dad now, or regret it later? We never get as much time as we think we’ll have.
    Love the needle keepers…must make at least one!

    Reply
  10. Linda Lane says

    October 5, 2019 at 1:54 pm

    Just discovered your steek tutorial–YEEK!! I would have jumped out of a perfectly good airplane before I would have steeked a perfectly knitted sweater, however, your instructions are not only clear, but hysterically funny. Love your humor as much as your knitting–keep it coming!

    Reply
  11. Bennie-Ruth Dean says

    October 14, 2019 at 4:45 pm

    I really appreciate your patterns. I thought I had the cardigan all tucked away, but to my chagrin, I find I have nothing. It’s the one you made for yourself for walking the twinage to school. Did I dream it? Did I miss the pattern when it came out? The information is gone (or more likely hiding under the wrong heading). Any chance of a repeat? Also, I love your photos, they are wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing.
    B-R

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#steek #steeking #cuttingthesteek #fairisletechniques #fairisletips #knitdesigner #knittingdesigner #fairislefriday #fairisleknitting #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #rowanfeltedtweed
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Jul 27

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Annnnnd breathe. Post-work knitting in the garden. Not shown because I don't have four hands: a large glass of wine and a book.
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#knittingoutside #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisle #fairisleknitting @stylecraftyarns #stylecraftyarns #stylecrafthighlandheathers

Annnnnd breathe. Post-work knitting in the garden. Not shown because I don`t have four hands: a large glass of wine and a book.
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#knittingoutside #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisle #fairisleknitting @stylecraftyarns #stylecraftyarns #stylecrafthighlandheathers
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Mar 22

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Knitting and walking in two colours at once. What could possibly go wrong...
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Yarn is lovely @novitaknits
Merino 4ply.
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#knittingandwalking #knitoutdoors #knitinpublic #knittinginpublic #knitspo #knitspiration #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning #fairisle #fairisleknitting #fairisledesign #knitfairisle #fairislefriday #strandedcolourwork #strandedknitting #strandedcolorwork #nevernotknitting

Knitting and walking in two colours at once. What could possibly go wrong...
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Yarn is lovely @novitaknits
Merino 4ply.
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#knittingandwalking #knitoutdoors #knitinpublic #knittinginpublic #knitspo #knitspiration #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning #fairisle #fairisleknitting #fairisledesign #knitfairisle #fairislefriday #strandedcolourwork #strandedknitting #strandedcolorwork #nevernotknitting
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Sep 11

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New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com (or see link in bio). 🙂

New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com (or see link in bio). 🙂 ...

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Sep 10

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Knitting the 'spring' colourway of my next pattern. Nearly done. Yarn is @stylecraftyarns Highland Heathers. 
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#stylecrafthighlandheathers #strandedcolourwork #strandedknitting #strandedcolorwork #fairisleknitting #fairisle #fairislefriday #knitspo #knitspiration #knitdesigner #freeknittingpattern #garn #virkning

Knitting the `spring` colourway of my next pattern. Nearly done. Yarn is @stylecraftyarns Highland Heathers.
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#stylecrafthighlandheathers #strandedcolourwork #strandedknitting #strandedcolorwork #fairisleknitting #fairisle #fairislefriday #knitspo #knitspiration #knitdesigner #freeknittingpattern #garn #virkning
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Aug 15

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New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com (link in bio). It was going yo be about knitting, but then I got carried away...

New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com (link in bio). It was going yo be about knitting, but then I got carried away... ...

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Jan 11

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Knitting in a power-cut. 
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#garn #strikkedilla #strikke #fairisleknitting #fairislefriday #fairisledesign #fairisle #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #knitspo #knitspiration

Knitting in a power-cut.
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#garn #strikkedilla #strikke #fairisleknitting #fairislefriday #fairisledesign #fairisle #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #knitspo #knitspiration
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Jan 23

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My long-loved and dear friend @mary_megarry_number452 sent this card two years ago with many warm-hearted words inside. Little did either of us know that in addition to the knitting, the two black cats would also become a reality. Hope to see you soon, Mary. ❤ Artist is Dee Nickerson.

My long-loved and dear friend @mary_megarry_number452 sent this card two years ago with many warm-hearted words inside. Little did either of us know that in addition to the knitting, the two black cats would also become a reality. Hope to see you soon, Mary. ❤ Artist is Dee Nickerson. ...

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Jun 24

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Thank goodness I'm not a perfectionist. 
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#fairislecardigan #fairisletechniques #fairisleknitting #fairisledesign #fairisle #fairislefriday #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting

Thank goodness I`m not a perfectionist.
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#fairislecardigan #fairisletechniques #fairisleknitting #fairisledesign #fairisle #fairislefriday #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting
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Aug 15

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Met up with three very dear friends today. There was yarn. And gossip. And biscuits. @alicadabara @ruth_underdown @buttonspickles

Met up with three very dear friends today. There was yarn. And gossip. And biscuits. @alicadabara @ruth_underdown @buttonspickles ...

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Jul 30

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I've done walking-and-knitting plenty of times on here. Time for WALKING-AND-KITCHENER-STITCH! OK, I was only wandering round and round outdoors, not hiking up a mountain in a blizzard, but still. 
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#stylecraftyarns #stylecrafthighlandheathers #walkingandknitting #knittingandwalking #knitinpublic #knittinginpublic #strandedknitting #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #fairisle #fairisleknitting #garn #strikke #strikkedilla #strikstrikstrik #virkning #nevernotknitting #kitchenerstitch

I`ve done walking-and-knitting plenty of times on here. Time for WALKING-AND-KITCHENER-STITCH! OK, I was only wandering round and round outdoors, not hiking up a mountain in a blizzard, but still.
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#stylecraftyarns #stylecrafthighlandheathers #walkingandknitting #knittingandwalking #knitinpublic #knittinginpublic #strandedknitting #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #fairisle #fairisleknitting #garn #strikke #strikkedilla #strikstrikstrik #virkning #nevernotknitting #kitchenerstitch
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Jul 4

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Been a while since I posted some hospital knitting, but today I had a pre-op appointment for my post-cancer evening-up-the-boobs-so-I-don't-list-to-the-left-when-I-go-running surgery. @novitaknits

Been a while since I posted some hospital knitting, but today I had a pre-op appointment for my post-cancer evening-up-the-boobs-so-I-don`t-list-to-the-left-when-I-go-running surgery. @novitaknits ...

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Aug 9

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There's a new blog post at thetwistedyarn.com. Enjoy.

There`s a new blog post at thetwistedyarn.com. Enjoy. ...

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Jun 6

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There's a new-yesterday post at thetwistedyarn.com (or see link in bio). But just to respond to people's comments on the post, don't worry, I'm not injured or ill! I was just commenting on the universe's general propensity to cause trouble!
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#knittersofig #knittersofinstagram #knittersofinsta #knitspo #knitspiration #breaconbeacons #breaconbeaconsnationalpark #ilovewales

There`s a new-yesterday post at thetwistedyarn.com (or see link in bio). But just to respond to people`s comments on the post, don`t worry, I`m not injured or ill! I was just commenting on the universe`s general propensity to cause trouble!
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#knittersofig #knittersofinstagram #knittersofinsta #knitspo #knitspiration #breaconbeacons #breaconbeaconsnationalpark #ilovewales
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Apr 16

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Kittens sitting in the crocheted garden. By the way, someone pointed out that there's a fake account pretending to be me: it's at thetwistedyarn_  I can't view it because they've blocked me, but if any kind soul would be kind enough to report it, I'd be very grateful. Thank you, my Fine Fibrous Friends!

Kittens sitting in the crocheted garden. By the way, someone pointed out that there`s a fake account pretending to be me: it`s at thetwistedyarn_ I can`t view it because they`ve blocked me, but if any kind soul would be kind enough to report it, I`d be very grateful. Thank you, my Fine Fibrous Friends! ...

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May 22

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Sunday morning stitchery, fuelled by green tea. Watching insects bumbling about amongst the #nomowmay grass. Enjoying @novitaknits yarn.

Sunday morning stitchery, fuelled by green tea. Watching insects bumbling about amongst the #nomowmay grass. Enjoying @novitaknits yarn. ...

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Dec 25

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Merry Christmas, people! May the coming year be filled with your favourite yarn.

Merry Christmas, people! May the coming year be filled with your favourite yarn. ...

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Oct 31

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There's a new blog post in town. See link in bio or explore thetwistedyarn.com.

There`s a new blog post in town. See link in bio or explore thetwistedyarn.com. ...

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May 9

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My implausibly awesome friend @buttonspickles has just published this sock pattern. This a woman who seriously knows her cables and her socks, so this pattern is worth checking out. There's a link in her bio for purchase.

My implausibly awesome friend @buttonspickles has just published this sock pattern. This a woman who seriously knows her cables and her socks, so this pattern is worth checking out. There`s a link in her bio for purchase. ...

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Nov 20

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Hairy trouble is afoot. See thetwistedyarn.com or linky in profile for new blog post.

Hairy trouble is afoot. See thetwistedyarn.com or linky in profile for new blog post. ...

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Apr 30

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Washed ready for blocking... and mysteriously suddenly enormous. The swatch didn't behave like this!

Washed ready for blocking... and mysteriously suddenly enormous. The swatch didn`t behave like this! ...

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Oct 31

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Corrugated rib. The trickiest bit of this technique is finding a third hand to hold the camera.
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#corrugatedrib #corrugatedribbing #fairisle #fairislefriday #rowanfeltedtweed #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #advancedknitting #knitspo #knitspiration

Corrugated rib. The trickiest bit of this technique is finding a third hand to hold the camera.
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#corrugatedrib #corrugatedribbing #fairisle #fairislefriday #rowanfeltedtweed #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #advancedknitting #knitspo #knitspiration
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Apr 26

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Decent weather for a run. Yes I do occasionally put my knitting down. The colours of this view are a statement, too.
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#running #freedomforukraine

Decent weather for a run. Yes I do occasionally put my knitting down. The colours of this view are a statement, too.
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#running #freedomforukraine
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