Correct:
ELEPHANT LOVEY
EAR (MAKE 2)
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Rnd 3: 6 dc, [1 dc, 2 dc in next st] 3 times, 8 dc. 23 sts.
Rnd 4: 6 dc, [2 dc in next st, 2 dc] 3 times, 8 dc. 26 sts.
Rnd 5: 6 dc, [3 dc, 2 dc in next st] 3 times, 8 dc. 29 sts.
Rnd 6: 6 dc, [2 sc, 2 dc in next st, 2 dc] 3 times, 8 dc.
32 sts.
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