Aoibhe Ni

Patterns using: Crochet | Tunisian crochet

About me

Aoibhe Ni is a Tunisian Crochet designer from Ireland. Crocheting for over 30 years & designing professionally for well over a decade, Aoibhe's signature patterns have been featured in books and magazines internationally. A pioneer of the "Short Hook" Tunisian crochet method for both lace and colourwork Aoibhe is also known to dabble in amigurumi, traditional crochet & knitting.

LGBTQIA+, Person with disabilities

Most or all of my patterns have the following inclusivity features:

Colour blindness accessible i.e. does not exclusively use colour to convey information
Size inclusive and/or size-independent
Charted and written instructions
Video tutorials
Non-gendered

How to get in touch with me: https://yarntowers.com/contact/

Can you share my images (attributed, with no edits): Yes

Pronouns: she/her

Finished projects made with my designs

Submitted 2022-12-7: Mary Westland made Blue Belle (instagram.com)
Submitted 2022-12-31: Jasmine Ah Yong made Freyja (discord.com)
Submitted 2022-12-30: Stephanie Fuller made Macha (discord.com)
Submitted 2022-12-28: Amber Jet made Uisce Caoimh (discord.com)
Submitted 2022-12-12: Mary Westland made Sunny (instagram.com)

Purchasable patterns

Note: All prices shown are listed in US dollars. For designers who sell in US dollars, the prices are accurate. For designers who sell in other currencies, the prices have been converted to US dollars using a recent exchange rate and are therefore approximates.

39 purchasable patterns

Photo: Aoibhe Ni

Anaconda

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.20
Price ~~$5.20~~ $3.90 (you save $1.30 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Tunisian Crochet
Category: Scarf/cowl
For: Adults
Sizing: Wingspan: 160 cm / 62 in
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 656 to 766 yards
Gauge: 1 chart A repeat = 17 cm x 10 cm
Hooks/needles: 6.0 mm (J)
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Anansi

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.20
Price ~~$5.20~~ $3.90 (you save $1.30 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Tunisian Crochet
Category: Shawl/wrap
For: Adults
Sizing: diameter: 170 cm
Yarn weight: Lace
Total yardage needed: 1372 to 1600 yards
Gauge: 22 stitches and 2 rows = 4 inches in linked 9-uple treble sts
Hooks/needles: 5.0 mm (H)
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Ard Ri

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $7.29
Price ~~$7.29~~ $5.47 (you save $1.82 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Tunisian Crochet
Category: Shawl/wrap
For: Adults
Sizing: Wingspan = 208 cm / 82 inches
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 1640 to 1859 yards
Gauge: 16 stitches and 1 row = 4 inches in L10tr sts
Hooks/needles: 7.0 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Argo

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.20
Price ~~$5.20~~ $3.90 (you save $1.30 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Tunisian Crochet
Category: Shawl/wrap
For: Adults
Sizing:
Yarn weight: Lace
Total yardage needed: 766 to 984 yards
Gauge:
Hooks/needles: 5.0 mm (H)
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Bel

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.20
Price ~~$5.20~~ $3.90 (you save $1.30 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Tunisian Crochet
Category: Shawl/wrap
For: Adults
Sizing: wingspan: 155 cm / 61 inches
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 1000 to 1200 yards
Gauge: 17 stitches and 4 rows = 4 inches in of L4tr and 4 rows of UK dc/ US sc
Hooks/needles: 5.0 mm (H)
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Blue Belle

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $4.16
Price ~~$4.16~~ $3.12 (you save $1.04 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Tunisian Crochet
Category: Hat
For: Adults
Sizing: head circumference: 21", 22" & 23", measured around hairline.
Yarn weight: Sport
Total yardage needed: 262 to 284 yards
Gauge: 20 stitches and 18 rows = 4 inches in tunisian knit stitch
Hooks/needles: 5.5 mm (I)
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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De Danann

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $6.25
Price ~~$6.25~~ $4.69 (you save $1.56 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Tunisian Crochet
Category: Shawl/wrap
For: Adults
Sizing: Wingspan 170cm/67 in
Yarn weight: Lace
Total yardage needed: 853 to 930 yards
Gauge:
Hooks/needles: 5.0 mm (H)
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Dublin Bay Shawl

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.73
Price ~~$5.73~~ $4.30 (you save $1.43 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Tunisian Crochet
Category: Shawl/wrap
For: Adults
Sizing: Blocked Wingspan: 117cm / 46 in (instructions for much larger version included)
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 601 to 634 yards
Gauge: 19 stitches and 5 rows = 4 inches in (UK) linked-triple treble st / (US) linked double-treble st
Hooks/needles: 5.5 mm (I)
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Duleek Abbey

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.20
Price ~~$5.20~~ $3.90 (you save $1.30 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Crochet
Category: Other accessory
For: Adults
Sizing: This hood is designed to fit the average adult head. It's dimensions are given below.
Yarn weight: Aran
Total yardage needed: 601 to 656 yards
Gauge: UK dc sts / US sc sts
Hooks/needles: 6.0 mm (J)
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Finola

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.20
Price ~~$5.20~~ $3.90 (you save $1.30 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Tunisian Crochet
Category: Shawl/wrap
For: Adults
Sizing: wingspan = 170 cm
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 766 to 875 yards
Gauge:
Hooks/needles: 5.5 mm (I)
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Freyja

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.20
Price ~~$5.20~~ $3.90 (you save $1.30 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Tunisian Crochet
Category: Shawl/wrap
For: Adults
Sizing: Finished wingspan: 400 cm / 160 in
Yarn weight: Lace
Total yardage needed: 1094 to 1312 yards
Gauge:
Hooks/needles: 5.0 mm (H)
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Gaoth Casta

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $6.25
Price ~~$6.25~~ $4.69 (you save $1.56 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Tunisian Crochet
Category: Sweater/cardigan/shirt
For: Adults
Sizing: Bust size (in inches) 30, 34, 38, 42, 46, 50, & 54
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed:
Gauge: 17 stitches and 2 rows = 4 inches in 2 rows of (UK)dc/(US)sc, and 2 rows of L5tr
Hooks/needles: 5.5 mm (I)
Inclusive features: Design contains instructions for size XL and larger
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Guinevere

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.20
Price ~~$5.20~~ $3.90 (you save $1.30 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Tunisian Crochet
Category: Shawl/wrap
For: Adults
Sizing:
Yarn weight: Lace
Total yardage needed: 914 to 1189 yards
Gauge: 19 stitches and 2 rows = 4 inches in Linked 10-uple trebles
Hooks/needles: 5.0 mm (H)
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Homeward Bound

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.20
Price ~~$5.20~~ $3.90 (you save $1.30 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Tunisian Crochet
Category: Shawl/wrap
For: Adults
Sizing: Wingspan = 260 cm / 102 inches
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 678 to 787 yards
Gauge: 19 stitches and 0 rows = 4 inches in 3 rows of L5tr and 2 rows of US sc = 10cm/4 in
Hooks/needles: 5.5 mm (I)
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Honeymeade

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.20
Price ~~$5.20~~ $3.90 (you save $1.30 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Tunisian Crochet
Category: Shawl/wrap
For: Adults
Sizing:
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 1094 to 1312 yards
Gauge:
Hooks/needles: 4.5 mm, 5.0 mm (H)
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

King Lir

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $7.29
Price ~~$7.29~~ $5.47 (you save $1.82 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Tunisian Crochet
Category: Shawl/wrap
For: Adults
Sizing: Wingspan: 170 cm / 67 in wide.
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 1159 to 1312 yards
Gauge: 18 stitches and 1 row = 4 inches in L14tr sts (Terminology and technique explained in text and video link within pattern)
Hooks/needles: 5.5 mm (I)
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Lasa

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $7.29
Price ~~$7.29~~ $5.47 (you save $1.82 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Tunisian Crochet
Category: Shawl/wrap
For: Adults
Sizing: dimensions: 180 cm / 71 in x 50 cm / 20 in
Yarn weight: Lace
Total yardage needed: 1422 to 1859 yards
Gauge: 16 stitches and 13 rows = 4 inches in Tunisian Simple Stitch
Hooks/needles: 6.0 mm (J)
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Lop

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $4.16
Price ~~$4.16~~ $3.12 (you save $1.04 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Crochet
Category: Sweater/cardigan/shirt
For: Adults
Sizing: 30" bust - 52" bust
Yarn weight: DK
Total yardage needed: 557 to 1300 yards
Gauge: 17 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches in dc-flo, with 4.5mm hook
Hooks/needles: 4.5 mm, 5.0 mm (H)
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Lunula

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $6.25
Price ~~$6.25~~ $4.69 (you save $1.56 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Tunisian Crochet
Category: Shawl/wrap
For: Adults
Sizing: Wingspan: 215 cm / 85 inches
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 820 to 875 yards
Gauge: 19 stitches and 19 rows = 4 inches in TSS
Hooks/needles: 5.0 mm (H), 5.5 mm (I)
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Macha

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.20
Price ~~$5.20~~ $3.90 (you save $1.30 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Tunisian Crochet
Category: Shawl/wrap
For: Adults
Sizing: wingspan: 65 in / 165 cm
Yarn weight: DK
Total yardage needed: 875 to 984 yards
Gauge:
Hooks/needles: 5.5 mm (I)
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Morrigan

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.20
Price ~~$5.20~~ $3.90 (you save $1.30 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Tunisian Crochet
Category: Shawl/wrap
For: Adults
Sizing: Wingspan = 290 cm / 114 in
Yarn weight: Lace
Total yardage needed: 875 to 984 yards
Gauge: 14 sts = 10 cm/4 in x 1 rows L20tr = 13 cm / 5 in
Hooks/needles: 6.0 mm (J)
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Nova

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.20
Price ~~$5.20~~ $3.90 (you save $1.30 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Tunisian Crochet
Category: Shawl/wrap
For: Adults
Sizing: wingspan : 165 cm / 65 in
Yarn weight: Lace
Total yardage needed: 1203 to 1422 yards
Gauge:
Hooks/needles: 5.5 mm (I), 6.0 mm (J)
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Nuada

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.20
Price ~~$5.20~~ $3.90 (you save $1.30 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Tunisian Crochet
Category: Shawl/wrap
For: Adults
Sizing: Wingspan = 140cm / 54 in
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 656 to 766 yards
Gauge: 17 sts = 10 cm / 4 in 4 rows of L3tr & 4 rows dc/sc = 10 cm / 4 in
Hooks/needles: 5.0 mm (H)
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Ogham

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.20
Price ~~$5.20~~ $3.90 (you save $1.30 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Tunisian Crochet
Category: Handwear
For: Adults
Sizing: Measure around knuckles: 7 in / 7.5 in / 8 in
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: Minimum 459 yards
Gauge: 33 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in 2-colour Tunisian Knit Stitch (cuff pattern)
Hooks/needles:
- Crochet: 4.0 mm (G)
- Knitting: US 2½ - 3.0 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Pax

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $1.04
Price ~~$1.04~~ $0.78 (you save $0.26 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Tunisian Crochet
Category: Scarf/cowl
For: Adults
Sizing: wingspan 152cm / 60 in
Yarn weight: Lace
Total yardage needed: 437 to 492 yards
Gauge: 20 stitches and 1 row = 4 inches
Hooks/needles: 5.0 mm (H)
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Phoenix

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.20
Price ~~$5.20~~ $3.90 (you save $1.30 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Tunisian Crochet
Category: Shawl/wrap
For: Adults
Sizing: Finished wingspan: 182 cm / 72 in
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 842 to 1094 yards
Gauge: 22 stitches and 3 rows = 4 inches in UK Linked 6uple treble
Hooks/needles:
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Phoenix Hat

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $4.16
Price ~~$4.16~~ $3.12 (you save $1.04 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Tunisian Crochet
Category: Hat
For: Adults
Sizing: 1 size, headband circumference of 58cm/23in
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 383 to 416 yards
Gauge: 22 stitches and 3 rows = 4 inches in UK Linked 6uple treble
Hooks/needles: 3.0 mm, 5.0 mm (H)
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Red Currant

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.20
Price ~~$5.20~~ $3.90 (you save $1.30 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Tunisian Crochet
Category: Shawl/wrap
For: Adults
Sizing: 140 cm wide x 34 cm deep
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 787 to 1198 yards
Gauge: 34 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches in Tunisian Knit Stitch
Hooks/needles: 5.0 mm (H), 4.5 mm, 5.5 mm (I), 6.0 mm (J), 6.5 mm (K), 8.0 mm (L)
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Renanaree

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.20
Price ~~$5.20~~ $3.90 (you save $1.30 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Crochet
Category: Sweater/cardigan/shirt
For: Adults
Sizing: Bust measurement (inches): 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54
Yarn weight: DK
Total yardage needed: 1750 to 0 yards
Gauge: 15 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches in UK dc / US sc
Hooks/needles: 5.5 mm (I)
Inclusive features: Design contains instructions for size XL and larger
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Reoite Glove

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.20
Price ~~$5.20~~ $3.90 (you save $1.30 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Tunisian Crochet
Category: Handwear
For: Adults
Sizing: Measued around the circumference of the knuckles: Small 7 in / 18 cm. Medium 7.5 / 19 cm. Large 8 in / 20.5 cm.
Yarn weight: Aran
Total yardage needed: 164 to 241 yards
Gauge:
Hooks/needles: 6.0 mm (J)
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Ruadh

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.20
Price ~~$5.20~~ $3.90 (you save $1.30 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Crochet
Category: Other accessory
For: Adults
Sizing: One
Yarn weight: Aran
Total yardage needed: 1859 to 2023 yards
Gauge: 15 stitches and 14 rows = 4 inches in crochet moss stitch (UKdc, ch)
Hooks/needles: 6.0 mm (J)
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Saoirse

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $1.04
Price ~~$1.04~~ $0.78 (you save $0.26 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Tunisian Crochet
Category: Shawl/wrap
For: Adults
Sizing: Wingspan 150 cm
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 711 to 766 yards
Gauge:
Hooks/needles: 5.5 mm (I)
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Selkie

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.20
Price ~~$5.20~~ $3.90 (you save $1.30 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Tunisian Crochet
Category: Shawl/wrap
For: Adults
Sizing: Wingspan: 160 cm / 62 in
Yarn weight: Lace
Total yardage needed: 547 to 612 yards
Gauge: 22 stitches and 4 rows = 4 inches in pattern stitch
Hooks/needles: 5.5 mm (I)
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Sunny

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $4.68
Price ~~$4.68~~ $3.51 (you save $1.17 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Tunisian Crochet
Category: Hat
For: Adults
Sizing: Circumference 21 in / 53 cm
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 22 to 328 yards
Gauge: 28 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch KNIT
Hooks/needles:
- Crochet: 7.0 mm
- Knitting: US 7 - 4.5 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Tea Beanie

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $2.08
Price ~~$2.08~~ $1.56 (you save $0.52 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Tunisian Crochet
Category: Other decor
For: The home
Sizing: Circumference: 38 cm / 15 in
Yarn weight: Worsted
Total yardage needed: 98 to 120 yards
Gauge: Tunisian Simple Stitch
Hooks/needles: 5.5 mm (I)
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Tine Lasta

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $6.25
Price ~~$6.25~~ $4.69 (you save $1.56 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Tunisian Crochet
Category: Sweater/cardigan/shirt
For: Adults
Sizing: Bust measurements: 32 (38, 43, 48, 53 ½) in / 82 (96, 109, 123, 136) cm
Yarn weight: Lace
Total yardage needed: 1200 to 1800 yards
Gauge: 20 stitches and 5.5 rows = 4 inches in L3tr sts
Hooks/needles: 5.0 mm (H), 5.5 mm (I)
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Photo: Aoibhe Ni

Torc

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.20
Price ~~$5.20~~ $3.90 (you save $1.30 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Tunisian Crochet
Category: Shawl/wrap
For: Adults
Sizing: wingspan: 122 cm
Yarn weight: Lace
Total yardage needed: 853 to 897 yards
Gauge: 18 stitches and 3 rows = 4 inches in L3tr st (explained in the pattern using both text and video)
Hooks/needles: 5.5 mm (I)
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Uisce Caoimh

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $6.25
Price ~~$6.25~~ $4.69 (you save $1.56 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Tunisian Crochet
Category: Sleeveless top
For: Adults
Sizing: 32'" - 54" bust
Yarn weight: Sport
Total yardage needed: 514 to 0 yards
Gauge: 15 stitches and 4 rows = 4 inches in 2 rows UK dc (US sc) & 2 rows L8tr.
Hooks/needles: 5.5 mm (I)
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Venus

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.20
Price ~~$5.20~~ $3.90 (you save $1.30 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Tunisian Crochet
Category: Shawl/wrap
For: Adults
Sizing: Finished wingspan: 210 cm / 82.5 in
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 820 to 984 yards
Gauge: 21 stitches and 4 rows = 4 inches in linked 4uple trebles
Hooks/needles: 6.0 mm (J)
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz