/*
Theme Name: CrochetEva
Theme URI: https://crocheteva.com
Author: CrochetEva Team
Author URI: https://crocheteva.com
Description: A premium WordPress theme engineered for crochet patterns, step-by-step tutorials, Pinterest discovery, and beginner education. Built with native WordPress architecture, semantic HTML5, zero external CSS/JS framework bloat, and distinct pattern vs tutorial layout templates.
Version: 1.7.0
Requires at least: 6.2
Tested up to: 6.7
Requires PHP: 8.2
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: crocheteva
Tags: blog, custom-background, custom-logo, custom-menu, editor-style, featured-images, flexible-header, footer-widgets, full-width-template, rtl-language-support, sticky-post, theme-options, threaded-comments, translation-ready
*/

/* ==========================================================================
   CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES / GLOBAL DESIGN SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
  /* Brand Palette - Calibrated for WCAG AA/AAA Contrast */
  --ce-cream: #FAF7F2;
  --ce-warm-white: #FFFDF9;
  --ce-terracotta: #A9543C;
  --ce-terracotta-dark: #8E3E2A;
  --ce-terracotta-light: #F6ECE7;
  --ce-terracotta-subtle: #FBF4F1;
  --ce-sage: #8FA58B;
  --ce-sage-light: #EDF3EA;
  --ce-sage-dark: #385135;
  --ce-text-dark: #28231F;
  --ce-text-secondary: #5C554F;
  --ce-text-muted: #9E968F;
  --ce-border-light: #E8DED4;
  --ce-border-subtle: #F0E9E1;
  --ce-blush: #F9ECE8;
  --ce-pinterest: #E60023;
  --ce-card-bg: #FFFFFF;

  /* Typography */
  --ce-font-heading: 'Lora', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --ce-font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;

  /* Sizing & Layout */
  --ce-container-max: 1320px;
  --ce-container-reading: 760px;
  --ce-container-narrow: 960px;
  --ce-header-height: 84px;
  --ce-announcement-height: 38px;

  /* Radii */
  --ce-radius-xs: 6px;
  --ce-radius-sm: 10px;
  --ce-radius-md: 14px;
  --ce-radius-lg: 18px;
  --ce-radius-xl: 24px;
  --ce-radius-pill: 9999px;

  /* Shadows - subtle and gentle as per specification */
  --ce-shadow-xs: 0 1px 3px rgba(40, 35, 31, 0.04);
  --ce-shadow-sm: 0 3px 10px rgba(40, 35, 31, 0.04);
  --ce-shadow-md: 0 6px 20px rgba(40, 35, 31, 0.06);
  --ce-shadow-lg: 0 12px 36px rgba(40, 35, 31, 0.08);

  /* Transitions */
  --ce-transition-fast: 0.15s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --ce-transition-normal: 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --ce-transition-slow: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESET & BASE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
}

body {
  font-family: var(--ce-font-body);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--ce-text-dark);
  background-color: var(--ce-warm-white);
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

img, svg, video, canvas, audio, iframe, embed, object {
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

a {
  color: var(--ce-terracotta);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--ce-transition-fast);
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--ce-terracotta-dark);
}

button, input, optgroup, select, textarea {
  font: inherit;
  color: inherit;
}

button {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

/* Headings */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--ce-font-heading);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.28;
  color: var(--ce-text-dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw + 1rem, 3.125rem); font-weight: 600; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.625rem, 2vw + 0.8rem, 2.125rem); font-weight: 600; }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.2vw + 0.6rem, 1.5rem); font-weight: 600; }
h4 { font-size: 1.25rem; }
h5 { font-size: 1.125rem; }
h6 { font-size: 1rem; }

p {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Accessibility: Skip to Content */
.ce-skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: 20px;
  background: var(--ce-terracotta);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-sm);
  z-index: 999999;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: top 0.2s ease;
}

.ce-skip-link:focus {
  top: 15px;
  outline: 3px solid var(--ce-text-dark);
}

/* Container */
.ce-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--ce-container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 24px;
  padding-right: 24px;
}

.ce-container-narrow {
  max-width: var(--ce-container-narrow);
}

.ce-container-reading {
  max-width: var(--ce-container-reading);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTONS & BADGES
   ========================================================================== */
.ce-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  font-family: var(--ce-font-body);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-pill);
  transition: all var(--ce-transition-normal);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.ce-btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--ce-terracotta);
}

.ce-btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--ce-terracotta-dark);
  border-color: var(--ce-terracotta-dark);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(200, 121, 97, 0.25);
}

.ce-btn-secondary {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--ce-text-dark) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ce-border-light);
}

.ce-btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: var(--ce-cream);
  border-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
  color: var(--ce-terracotta) !important;
}

.ce-btn-pinterest {
  background-color: var(--ce-pinterest);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--ce-pinterest);
}

.ce-btn-pinterest:hover {
  background-color: #BD081C;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.ce-btn-sm {
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

.ce-btn-lg {
  padding: 15px 32px;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
}

/* Badges / Chips */
.ce-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: capitalize;
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-pill);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.ce-badge-beginner {
  background-color: var(--ce-sage-light);
  color: var(--ce-sage-dark);
}

.ce-badge-easy {
  background-color: #EBF3F5;
  color: #387D8E;
}

.ce-badge-intermediate {
  background-color: #FDF3E7;
  color: #B56D1F;
}

.ce-badge-advanced {
  background-color: var(--ce-blush);
  color: var(--ce-terracotta-dark);
}

.ce-badge-popular {
  background-color: #FEEEEE;
  color: #D32F2F;
}

.ce-chip-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  color: var(--ce-text-secondary);
  transition: all var(--ce-transition-fast);
}

.ce-chip-pill.is-active,
.ce-chip-pill:hover {
  background-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL ANNOUNCEMENT BAR (Luxury Editorial Ribbon)
   ========================================================================== */
.ce-announcement-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #A8533D 0%, #C87961 50%, #B85E48 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  height: 38px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1001;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.ce-announcement-bar .ce-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
}

.ce-announcement-text {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.ce-announcement-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.ce-announcement-links a {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  padding: 3px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--ce-transition-fast);
}

.ce-announcement-links a:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--ce-terracotta);
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL HEADER & NAVIGATION (Boutique Magazine Design)
   ========================================================================== */
.ce-site-header {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(235, 225, 215, 0.8);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(40, 25, 15, 0.03);
  transition: all var(--ce-transition-normal);
}

.ce-header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 80px;
  transition: height var(--ce-transition-normal);
}

.ce-site-header.is-scrolled .ce-header-inner {
  height: 66px;
}

/* Logo */
.ce-brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.ce-brand-logo-img {
  max-height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.ce-brand-logo:hover .ce-brand-logo-img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.ce-brand-title {
  font-family: var(--ce-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ce-terracotta);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.ce-brand-tagline {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-family: var(--ce-font-body);
  color: var(--ce-text-secondary);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Desktop Nav */
.ce-desktop-nav {
  display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .ce-desktop-nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
  }
}

.ce-nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.ce-nav-menu > li {
  position: relative;
}

.ce-nav-menu > li > a {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #2D2723;
  padding: 10px 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  transition: color var(--ce-transition-fast);
}

.ce-nav-menu > li > a:hover,
.ce-nav-menu > li.current-menu-item > a,
.ce-nav-menu > li.current-post-ancestor > a {
  color: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

/* Underline indicator for active menu item */
.ce-nav-menu > li.current-menu-item > a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: var(--ce-terracotta);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Dropdown */
.ce-nav-menu .sub-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 4px);
  left: -12px;
  min-width: 220px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(235, 225, 215, 0.9);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(45, 30, 20, 0.1);
  padding: 8px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: all 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 100;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
}

.ce-nav-menu li:hover > .sub-menu,
.ce-nav-menu li:focus-within > .sub-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.ce-nav-menu .sub-menu a {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #2D2723;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--ce-transition-fast);
}

.ce-nav-menu .sub-menu a:hover {
  background-color: var(--ce-warm-white);
  color: var(--ce-terracotta);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Header Utilities */
.ce-header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.ce-stash-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: #FAF0EB;
  border: 1px solid #EBCFC5;
  color: var(--ce-terracotta) !important;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(200, 121, 97, 0.08);
  transition: all var(--ce-transition-fast);
}

.ce-stash-btn:hover {
  background: var(--ce-terracotta);
  border-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(200, 121, 97, 0.25);
}

.ce-stash-btn:hover .ce-stash-count {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

.ce-stash-count {
  background: var(--ce-terracotta);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-left: 2px;
  transition: all var(--ce-transition-fast);
}

.ce-search-toggle {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ce-warm-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  color: #2D2723;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--ce-transition-fast);
}

.ce-search-toggle:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
  color: var(--ce-terracotta);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.ce-mobile-menu-toggle {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ce-warm-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  color: #2D2723;
  cursor: pointer;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .ce-mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* Mobile Drawer */
.ce-drawer-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 1999;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--ce-transition-normal);
}

.ce-drawer-backdrop.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.ce-mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 320px;
  max-width: 85vw;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  z-index: 2000;
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-lg);
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform var(--ce-transition-normal), visibility var(--ce-transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.ce-mobile-drawer.is-open {
  transform: translateX(0);
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.ce-drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
}

.ce-archive-toolbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
}

.ce-toolbar-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.ce-toolbar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.ce-view-switcher {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--ce-cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-pill);
  padding: 3px;
  gap: 2px;
}

.ce-view-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ce-text-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--ce-transition-fast);
}

.ce-view-btn:hover {
  color: var(--ce-text-dark);
}

.ce-view-btn.is-active {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--ce-terracotta);
  box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-xs);
}

.ce-archive-count {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-family: var(--ce-font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ce-text-dark);
}

.ce-archive-sort-select {
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-sm);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--ce-text-dark);
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Category Spotlight Hero Card */
.ce-category-spotlight-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-md);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  transition: transform var(--ce-transition-normal), box-shadow var(--ce-transition-normal);
}

.ce-category-spotlight-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(169, 84, 60, 0.35);
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .ce-category-spotlight-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  }
}

.ce-spotlight-media {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--ce-cream);
  min-height: 280px;
}

.ce-spotlight-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--ce-transition-slow);
}

.ce-category-spotlight-card:hover .ce-spotlight-media img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.ce-spotlight-badges {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  z-index: 3;
}

.ce-spotlight-featured-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: #28231F;
  color: #FFFDF9;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-pill);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.ce-spotlight-pin-btn {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  z-index: 3;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(230, 0, 35, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(230, 0, 35, 0.4);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--ce-transition-fast);
}

.ce-spotlight-pin-btn:hover {
  background: #E60023;
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.04);
}

.ce-spotlight-pin-btn svg {
  fill: currentColor;
}

.ce-spotlight-content {
  padding: 32px 36px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.ce-spotlight-eyebrow-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ce-spotlight-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

.ce-spotlight-free-tag {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-pill);
  background: rgba(82, 115, 77, 0.12);
  color: #2F5229;
}

.ce-spotlight-title {
  font-family: var(--ce-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
}

.ce-spotlight-title a {
  color: var(--ce-text-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--ce-transition-fast);
}

.ce-spotlight-title a:hover {
  color: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

.ce-spotlight-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--ce-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 22px;
}

.ce-spotlight-specs-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px 18px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: var(--ce-cream);
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.ce-spotlight-spec {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

.ce-spotlight-spec .ce-spec-label {
  color: var(--ce-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.ce-spotlight-spec .ce-spec-val {
  color: var(--ce-text-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.ce-spotlight-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ce-spotlight-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.ce-spotlight-fav-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-pill);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--ce-transition-fast);
}

.ce-spotlight-fav-btn.is-favorited {
  color: var(--ce-terracotta);
  border-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
  background: rgba(169, 84, 60, 0.08);
}
.ce-spotlight-fav-btn.is-favorited svg {
  fill: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

/* List View transformation */
.ce-archive-grid.is-list-view {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 24px !important;
}

.ce-archive-grid.is-list-view .ce-pattern-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: stretch;
  min-height: 200px;
}

.ce-archive-grid.is-list-view .ce-card-media {
  width: 280px;
  min-width: 280px;
  aspect-ratio: auto;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ce-archive-grid.is-list-view .ce-card-body {
  padding: 24px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.ce-archive-grid.is-list-view .ce-card-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ce-archive-grid.is-list-view .ce-card-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
}

.ce-archive-grid.is-list-view .ce-card-action {
  width: fit-content;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.ce-archive-grid.is-list-view .ce-card-action .ce-btn {
  width: auto;
  padding: 8px 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .ce-archive-grid.is-list-view .ce-pattern-card {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .ce-archive-grid.is-list-view .ce-card-media {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  }
  .ce-archive-grid.is-list-view .ce-card-action {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .ce-archive-grid.is-list-view .ce-card-action .ce-btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

.ce-mobile-nav-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.ce-mobile-nav-list a {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ce-text-dark);
  display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERACTIVE MODAL: SEARCH OVERLAY
   ========================================================================== */
.ce-search-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(40, 35, 31, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 10001;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: 100px;
  padding-left: 20px;
  padding-right: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--ce-transition-normal);
}

.ce-search-modal.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.ce-search-modal-box {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 640px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-20px);
  transition: transform var(--ce-transition-normal);
}

.ce-search-modal.is-open .ce-search-modal-box {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.ce-search-form {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.ce-search-input {
  width: 100%;
  height: 56px;
  border: 2px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-pill);
  padding: 0 54px 0 24px;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: var(--ce-text-dark);
  background: var(--ce-cream);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--ce-transition-fast);
}

.ce-search-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.ce-search-submit {
  position: absolute;
  right: 8px;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ce-terracotta);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE SPECIFIC SECTIONS (Reference A)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Section 1: Hero */
.ce-hero-section {
  padding: 60px 0 70px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ce-warm-white) 0%, var(--ce-cream) 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ce-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .ce-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 60px;
  }
}

.ce-hero-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--ce-terracotta-dark);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ce-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4vw + 1rem, 3.75rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--ce-text-dark);
}

.ce-hero-intro {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--ce-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.ce-hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.ce-hero-trust-chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
}

.ce-trust-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ce-text-dark);
}

.ce-trust-chip svg {
  color: var(--ce-sage);
}

.ce-hero-visual {
  position: relative;
}

.ce-hero-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-lg);
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3.5;
  background: var(--ce-cream);
}

.ce-hero-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.ce-hero-badge-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 14px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-sm);
  max-width: 220px;
}

.ce-hero-badge-quote {
  font-family: var(--ce-font-heading);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--ce-text-dark);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Section Header Utility */
.ce-section-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.ce-section-title-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.ce-section-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  color: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

.ce-section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.625rem, 2vw + 0.5rem, 2.125rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ce-text-dark);
}

.ce-section-link {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ce-terracotta-dark);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.ce-section-link:hover {
  color: var(--ce-terracotta-dark);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Section 2: Category Discovery */
.ce-category-discovery-section {
  padding: 70px 0;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.ce-category-cards-grid,
.ce-category-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .ce-category-cards-grid,
  .ce-category-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .ce-category-cards-grid,
  .ce-category-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

.ce-cat-card,
.ce-category-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--ce-cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 16px 14px 20px;
  transition: all var(--ce-transition-normal);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.ce-cat-card:hover,
.ce-category-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

.ce-cat-card-thumb,
.ce-category-thumb {
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  background: #FFF;
}

.ce-cat-card-thumb img,
.ce-category-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--ce-transition-slow);
}

.ce-cat-card:hover .ce-cat-card-thumb img,
.ce-category-card:hover .ce-category-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.ce-cat-card-title,
.ce-category-title {
  font-family: var(--ce-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ce-text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.ce-cat-card-desc,
.ce-category-desc {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--ce-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Section 3: Trending Patterns */
.ce-trending-section {
  padding: 70px 0;
  background: var(--ce-warm-white);
}

.ce-pattern-grid-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}

@media (min-width: 600px) {
  .ce-pattern-grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .ce-pattern-grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

/* Reusable Pattern Card System */
.ce-pattern-card {
  background: var(--ce-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-xs);
  transition: all var(--ce-transition-normal);
  position: relative;
}

.ce-pattern-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

.ce-card-media {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--ce-cream);
}

.ce-card-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--ce-transition-slow);
}

.ce-pattern-card:hover .ce-card-media img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.ce-card-badge-top-left {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.ce-card-favorite-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  border: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--ce-text-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--ce-transition-fast);
  z-index: 3;
}

.ce-card-favorite-btn:hover,
.ce-card-favorite-btn.is-favorited {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--ce-terracotta);
  border-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

.ce-card-favorite-btn.is-favorited svg {
  fill: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

.ce-card-body {
  padding: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.ce-card-title {
  font-family: var(--ce-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.ce-card-title a {
  color: var(--ce-text-dark);
}

.ce-card-title a:hover {
  color: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

.ce-card-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--ce-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.ce-card-meta-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ce-border-subtle);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--ce-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.ce-card-meta-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.ce-card-action {
  margin-top: auto;
}

.ce-card-action .ce-btn {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Section 4: Pattern Finder */
.ce-pattern-finder-section {
  padding: 50px 0;
  background: var(--ce-cream);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
}

.ce-finder-container {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  padding: 28px 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-sm);
}

.ce-finder-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.ce-finder-icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ce-blush);
  color: var(--ce-terracotta);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.ce-finder-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.ce-finder-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--ce-text-secondary);
}

.ce-finder-form {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: end;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .ce-finder-form {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .ce-finder-form {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) auto;
  }
}

.ce-finder-field {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.ce-finder-label {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ce-text-dark);
}

.ce-finder-select {
  height: 46px;
  border: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-sm);
  padding: 0 14px;
  background: var(--ce-warm-white);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--ce-text-dark);
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.ce-finder-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

/* Section 5: Beginner Hub */
.ce-beginner-hub-section {
  padding: 70px 0;
  background: var(--ce-warm-white);
}

.ce-tutorial-grid-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}

@media (min-width: 600px) {
  .ce-tutorial-grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .ce-tutorial-grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.ce-tutorial-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--ce-transition-normal);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.ce-tutorial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

.ce-tutorial-media {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--ce-cream);
}

.ce-tutorial-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--ce-transition-slow);
}

.ce-tutorial-card:hover .ce-tutorial-media img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.ce-tutorial-body {
  padding: 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.ce-tutorial-title {
  font-family: var(--ce-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ce-text-dark);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.ce-tutorial-pill {
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-pill);
  background: var(--ce-sage-light);
  color: #2A4027; font-weight: 700;
}

/* Section 6: Featured Free Pattern */
.ce-featured-pattern-section {
  padding: 70px 0;
  background: var(--ce-cream);
}

.ce-featured-banner {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-md);
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .ce-featured-banner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  }
}

.ce-featured-content {
  padding: 48px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.ce-featured-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--ce-terracotta-dark);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ce-featured-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.ce-featured-desc {
  color: var(--ce-text-secondary);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.ce-featured-specs {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--ce-text-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.ce-featured-spec-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.ce-featured-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--ce-cream);
  min-height: 380px;
}

.ce-featured-image-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.ce-featured-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
  font-family: var(--ce-font-heading);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-sm);
  text-align: center;
}

/* Section 7 & 8: Horizontal Compact Cards (Fresh & Seasonal) */
.ce-compact-cards-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .ce-compact-cards-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .ce-compact-cards-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  }
}

.ce-compact-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--ce-transition-normal);
}

.ce-compact-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-sm);
  border-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

.ce-compact-media {
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ce-compact-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.ce-compact-info {
  padding: 12px;
}

.ce-compact-title {
  font-family: var(--ce-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ce-text-dark);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.ce-compact-category {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--ce-text-secondary);
}

/* Section 9: Pinterest Inspiration Gallery */
.ce-pinterest-section {
  padding: 70px 0;
  background: var(--ce-warm-white);
}

.ce-pinterest-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .ce-pinterest-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .ce-pinterest-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  }
}

.ce-pinterest-card {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 2 / 3;
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-xs);
  background: var(--ce-cream);
  transition: all var(--ce-transition-normal);
}

.ce-pinterest-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--ce-transition-slow);
}

.ce-pinterest-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-md);
}

.ce-pinterest-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.ce-pin-it-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  background: var(--ce-pinterest);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  transition: all var(--ce-transition-fast);
  z-index: 2;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.ce-pinterest-card:hover .ce-pin-it-btn {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ce-pin-it-btn {
    opacity: 0.9;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* Section 11: VIP Club Conversion Lead Magnet */
.ce-vip-club-section {
  padding: 60px 0;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.ce-vip-club-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ce-blush) 0%, var(--ce-cream) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-xl);
  padding: 48px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-sm);
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .ce-vip-club-box {
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    padding: 56px 64px;
  }
}

.ce-vip-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.ce-vip-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ce-terracotta-dark);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ce-vip-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ce-vip-desc {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: #352F2B;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.ce-vip-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  max-width: 520px;
}

@media (min-width: 600px) {
  .ce-vip-form {
    flex-direction: row;
  }
}

.ce-vip-input {
  flex-grow: 1;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  padding: 0 24px;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  outline: none;
}

.ce-vip-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

.ce-vip-privacy {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--ce-text-secondary);
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.ce-vip-visual {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.ce-cheat-sheet-mockup {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-md);
  padding: 24px;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 320px;
  transform: rotate(2deg);
  transition: transform var(--ce-transition-normal);
}

.ce-cheat-sheet-mockup:hover {
  transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1.02);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 12: Unified Showcase: Eva & Community (Side-by-Side Magazine Row)
   ========================================================================== */
.ce-unified-showcase-section {
  padding: 70px 0 80px;
  background: var(--ce-warm-white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ce-border-subtle);
}

.ce-unified-split-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .ce-unified-split-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 380px 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
}

/* Left: Eva Profile Box */
.ce-eva-profile-box {
  background: linear-gradient(175deg, #FFFFFF 0%, var(--ce-cream) 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-xl);
  padding: 38px 30px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--ce-transition-normal);
}

.ce-eva-profile-box:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--ce-border-strong);
}

.ce-eva-avatar-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.ce-eva-avatar-ring {
  position: relative;
  width: 124px;
  height: 124px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-radius: 50%;
  padding: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ce-terracotta) 0%, #E5A693 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(200, 121, 97, 0.22);
}

.ce-eva-avatar-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border: 3px solid #FFFFFF;
}

.ce-eva-heart-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  right: 4px;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background: var(--ce-terracotta);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: 2.5px solid #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-sm);
}

.ce-eva-kicker {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--ce-terracotta);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: block;
}

.ce-eva-greeting {
  font-family: var(--ce-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ce-text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.ce-eva-tagline {
  font-family: var(--ce-font-heading);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--ce-terracotta-dark);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.ce-eva-bio {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--ce-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.ce-eva-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  width: 100%;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--ce-border-light);
}

.ce-eva-actions .ce-btn {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 220px;
}

.ce-eva-social-pills {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.ce-eva-social-pill {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  color: var(--ce-text-dark);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--ce-transition-fast);
}

.ce-eva-social-pill:hover {
  background: var(--ce-terracotta);
  border-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Right: Community Showcase Box */
.ce-community-showcase-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-xl);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--ce-transition-normal);
}

.ce-community-showcase-box:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--ce-border-strong);
}

.ce-community-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

@media (min-width: 600px) {
  .ce-community-header {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
}

.ce-community-title-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.ce-community-heart-icon {
  color: var(--ce-terracotta);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.ce-community-title {
  font-family: var(--ce-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ce-text-dark);
  margin: 0;
}

.ce-community-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--ce-text-secondary);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.ce-community-link {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ce-terracotta);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.ce-community-link:hover {
  color: var(--ce-terracotta-dark);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* 3x2 Community Mosaic Grid */
.ce-community-mosaic-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

@media (min-width: 600px) {
  .ce-community-mosaic-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }
}

.ce-community-mosaic-card {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--ce-cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
}

.ce-community-mosaic-media {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.ce-community-mosaic-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--ce-transition-slow);
}

.ce-community-mosaic-card:hover .ce-community-mosaic-media img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.ce-community-hover-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(40, 36, 31, 0.85) 0%, rgba(40, 36, 31, 0.2) 60%, transparent 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 12px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--ce-transition-normal);
}

.ce-community-mosaic-card:hover .ce-community-hover-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.ce-community-overlay-badge {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.ce-community-overlay-maker {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  color: #F7D4CA;
}

/* Proof Bar */
.ce-community-proof-bar {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ce-border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ce-text-secondary);
  text-align: center;
}

.ce-community-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CATEGORY & ARCHIVE LAYOUT (Reference C)
   ========================================================================== */
.ce-archive-hero {
  padding: 48px 0 40px;
  background: var(--ce-warm-white);
}

.ce-breadcrumbs {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--ce-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.ce-breadcrumbs a {
  color: var(--ce-text-secondary);
}

.ce-breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

.ce-archive-banner-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-sm);
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .ce-archive-banner-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  }
}

.ce-archive-banner-content {
  padding: 48px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.ce-archive-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--ce-terracotta);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ce-archive-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ce-archive-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--ce-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--ce-text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.ce-archive-desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--ce-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.ce-archive-trust-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.ce-archive-banner-media {
  background: var(--ce-cream);
  min-height: 320px;
}

.ce-archive-banner-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* Category Filter Pills */
.ce-category-pills-bar {
  padding: 24px 0 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  white-space: nowrap;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.ce-category-pills-bar::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

/* Archive Grid & Sidebar Structure */
.ce-archive-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 80px;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .ce-archive-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
  }
}

.ce-archive-toolbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
}

.ce-archive-count {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-family: var(--ce-font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ce-text-dark);
}

.ce-archive-sort-select {
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-sm);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--ce-text-dark);
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Numbered Pagination */
.ce-pagination {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.ce-pagination .page-numbers {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--ce-text-dark);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all var(--ce-transition-fast);
}

.ce-pagination .page-numbers:hover,
.ce-pagination .page-numbers.current {
  background: var(--ce-terracotta);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

/* Bottom Category Banner */
.ce-category-bottom-newsletter {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ce-cream) 0%, var(--ce-blush) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-xl);
  padding: 40px;
  margin-top: 50px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .ce-category-bottom-newsletter {
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TUTORIAL / GUIDE & PATTERN 3-COLUMN EDITORIAL SYSTEM (Studio Pro Engine)
   Desktop: 1340px Max Width | Sticky Left TOC (215px) | Center (740px) | Sidebar (295px)
   ========================================================================== */
.ce-tutorial-layout-wrapper,
.ce-pattern-layout-wrapper {
  padding: 32px 0 80px;
  background: var(--ce-warm-white);
}

.ce-article-container {
  max-width: 1340px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

/* Breadcrumbs Bar */
.ce-breadcrumbs-bar {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--ce-text-secondary);
}

.ce-breadcrumbs-bar a {
  color: var(--ce-text-secondary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--ce-transition-fast);
}

.ce-breadcrumbs-bar a:hover {
  color: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

/* 3-Column Desktop Grid */
.ce-tutorial-columns {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: start;
}

@media (min-width: 1180px) {
  .ce-tutorial-columns {
    grid-template-columns: 215px minmax(0, 740px) 295px;
    gap: 36px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   COLUMN 1: Sticky Table of Contents (Left)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ce-toc-sidebar {
  display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 1180px) {
  .ce-toc-sidebar {
    display: block;
    position: sticky;
    top: 90px;
    z-index: 10;
  }
}

.ce-toc-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
  padding: 22px;
  box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-xs);
}

.ce-toc-kicker {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--ce-terracotta);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.ce-toc-title {
  font-family: var(--ce-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ce-text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
}

.ce-toc-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 9px;
}

.ce-toc-link {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--ce-text-secondary);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  transition: color var(--ce-transition-fast), transform var(--ce-transition-fast);
}

.ce-toc-link:hover,
.ce-toc-link.is-active {
  color: var(--ce-terracotta);
  font-weight: 600;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.ce-toc-sidebar-leadmagnet {
  background: var(--ce-cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
  padding: 18px;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.ce-toc-leadmagnet-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.ce-toc-leadmagnet-title {
  font-family: var(--ce-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ce-text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.ce-toc-leadmagnet-desc {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--ce-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Mobile Jump to Section Trigger & Dropdown */
.ce-mobile-jump-bar {
  display: block;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

@media (min-width: 1180px) {
  .ce-mobile-jump-bar {
    display: none;
  }
}

.ce-mobile-jump-btn {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--ce-text-dark);
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-xs);
}

.ce-mobile-jump-dropdown {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 6px);
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-md);
  z-index: 100;
  max-height: 320px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 8px 0;
}

.ce-mobile-jump-dropdown.is-open {
  display: block;
}

.ce-mobile-jump-dropdown a {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--ce-text-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ce-border-subtle);
  transition: background var(--ce-transition-fast);
}

.ce-mobile-jump-dropdown a:hover {
  background: var(--ce-warm-white);
  color: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   COLUMN 2: Center Main Article Content (740px Max)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ce-article-center {
  max-width: 740px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.ce-article-header {
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.ce-article-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ce-article-h1 {
  font-family: var(--ce-font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--ce-text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ce-article-subhead {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ce-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.ce-article-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--ce-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
}

.ce-author-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.ce-author-avatar-sm {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.ce-article-actions-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.ce-article-hero-media {
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-sm);
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  background: var(--ce-cream);
}

.ce-article-hero-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* Quick Answer Box (💡 Directly below Hero Media) */
.ce-quick-answer-card {
  background: #FFFDF4;
  border: 1px solid #F0E3BC;
  border-left: 5px solid #E4B34C;
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
  padding: 22px 26px;
  margin: 24px 0 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(228, 179, 76, 0.08);
}

.ce-quick-answer-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #B37D14;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.ce-quick-answer-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #3A3226;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Guide Overview & Pattern Details Cards */
.ce-guide-overview-card,
.ce-pattern-details-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-lg);
  padding: 28px;
  margin: 32px 0;
  box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-xs);
}

.ce-guide-overview-heading {
  font-family: var(--ce-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ce-text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.ce-guide-overview-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 14px 24px;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ce-guide-overview-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.ce-overview-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.ce-overview-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--ce-text-secondary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.ce-overview-value {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--ce-text-dark);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Numbered Editorial Sections */
.ce-numbered-section {
  margin: 44px 0;
}

.ce-sec-title-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.ce-sec-num {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ce-terracotta);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--ce-font-body);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(200, 121, 97, 0.35);
}

.ce-sec-h2 {
  font-family: var(--ce-font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.2vw, 1.75rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ce-text-dark);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* The 4 Standardized Editorial Tip Boxes */
.ce-tip-box {
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  margin: 26px 0;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.ce-tip-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.ce-tip-title {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.ce-tip-body {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Tip 1: Eva's Tip (Sage) */
.ce-tip-sage {
  background: #F2F6F3;
  border-color: #D3E2D8;
  border-left: 5px solid var(--ce-sage-dark);
  color: #284432;
}

/* Tip 2: Beginner Note (Cream / Gold) */
.ce-tip-cream {
  background: #FFFDF4;
  border-color: #EFE4BF;
  border-left: 5px solid #DDA228;
  color: #4F3F19;
}

/* Tip 3: Watch Out (Soft Blush) */
.ce-tip-blush {
  background: #FAF0EE;
  border-color: #F0D5CF;
  border-left: 5px solid #D97368;
  color: #572A24;
}

/* Tip 4: Pattern Note (Terracotta Light) */
.ce-tip-terracotta {
  background: #FAF2EF;
  border-color: #EAC9BE;
  border-left: 5px solid var(--ce-terracotta);
  color: #52271D;
}

/* Clean Tables for Abbreviations & Charts */
.ce-table-wrapper {
  overflow-x: auto;
  margin: 28px 0;
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.ce-clean-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.ce-clean-table th {
  background: var(--ce-cream);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ce-text-dark);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--ce-border-light);
}

.ce-clean-table td {
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ce-border-subtle);
  color: var(--ce-text-dark);
}

.ce-clean-table tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.ce-clean-table tr:hover td {
  background: var(--ce-warm-white);
}

/* Visual Pattern Annotation Diagram */
.ce-pattern-decoder-diagram {
  background: #252422;
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
  margin: 28px 0;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-sm);
}

.ce-diagram-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #A8A29E;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.ce-diagram-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

.ce-diagram-code {
  font-family: monospace;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  background: #1C1917;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid #44403C;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.ce-chip {
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.ce-chip-star { background: #EA580C; color: #FFF; }
.ce-chip-stitch { background: #0D9488; color: #FFF; }
.ce-chip-inc { background: #7C3AED; color: #FFF; }
.ce-chip-rep { background: #D97706; color: #FFF; }
.ce-chip-count { background: #059669; color: #FFF; }

.ce-diagram-annotations {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 12px;
}

.ce-ann-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #E7E5E4;
}

.ce-ann-badge {
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ce-badge-star { background: #EA580C; color: #FFF; }
.ce-badge-stitch { background: #0D9488; color: #FFF; }
.ce-badge-inc { background: #7C3AED; color: #FFF; }
.ce-badge-rep { background: #D97706; color: #FFF; }
.ce-badge-count { background: #059669; color: #FFF; }

/* Symbols List */
.ce-symbols-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 20px 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.ce-symbols-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

.ce-sym-tag {
  min-width: 110px;
  color: var(--ce-terracotta);
  font-family: monospace;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Step Cards with Live Interactive Checklist */
.ce-steps-progress-tracker {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
  padding: 18px 24px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-xs);
}

.ce-progress-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ce-text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ce-progress-track {
  width: 100%;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--ce-cream-dark);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ce-progress-bar {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ce-terracotta-light) 0%, var(--ce-terracotta) 100%);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.ce-step-cards-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.ce-step-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-xs);
  transition: all var(--ce-transition-fast);
}

.ce-step-card.is-completed {
  border-color: var(--ce-sage);
  background: #FBFDFB;
}

.ce-step-card.is-completed .ce-step-card-kicker {
  background: var(--ce-sage-dark);
}

.ce-step-card-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  background: var(--ce-warm-white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ce-border-subtle);
}

.ce-step-card-kicker {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  background: var(--ce-terracotta);
  color: #FFF;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-pill);
}

.ce-step-checkbox-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ce-text-secondary);
}

.ce-step-checkbox-label input[type="checkbox"] {
  accent-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.ce-step-card-body {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 220px 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 20px;
  align-items: start;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ce-step-card-body {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.ce-step-card-media {
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  background: var(--ce-cream);
}

.ce-step-card-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.ce-step-card-title {
  font-family: var(--ce-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ce-text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.ce-step-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--ce-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Materials & Notions Checklist (Pattern Page) */
.ce-materials-subhead {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--ce-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.ce-materials-checklist-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 12px 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-xs);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.ce-material-check-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--ce-text-dark);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-sm);
  transition: background var(--ce-transition-fast);
}

.ce-material-check-item:hover {
  background: var(--ce-warm-white);
}

.ce-mat-checkbox {
  accent-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Lead Magnet Hero Card (Cheat Sheet / Printable PDF) */
.ce-cheat-sheet-hero-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FAF4EF 0%, #FFFDF9 100%);
  border: 1px solid #EBD5CB;
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-lg);
  padding: 36px;
  margin: 44px 0;
  box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-sm);
}

.ce-cheat-sheet-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 180px;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ce-cheat-sheet-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.ce-cs-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--ce-terracotta);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ce-cs-title {
  font-family: var(--ce-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ce-text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ce-cs-desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--ce-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.ce-cs-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ce-cs-input {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 220px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.ce-cs-privacy {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--ce-text-muted);
  display: block;
}

.ce-pdf-cover-preview {
  perspective: 600px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.ce-pdf-page {
  width: 140px;
  height: 190px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #D6D3D1;
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  transform: rotate(4deg);
  padding: 12px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
}

.ce-pdf-header-strip {
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--ce-terracotta);
  color: #FFF;
  padding: 4px 6px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  text-align: center;
}

.ce-pdf-lines {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  margin: 12px 0;
}

.ce-pdf-lines span {
  height: 4px;
  background: #E7E5E4;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.ce-pdf-seal {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  background: #DDA228;
  color: #FFF;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

/* FAQ Accordion */
.ce-faq-accordion-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 24px 0;
}

.ce-faq-item {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--ce-transition-fast);
}

.ce-faq-item[open] {
  border-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

.ce-faq-question {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--ce-text-dark);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  list-style: none;
}

.ce-faq-question::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}

.ce-faq-toggle-icon {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ce-terracotta);
  line-height: 1;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.ce-faq-item[open] .ce-faq-toggle-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.ce-faq-answer {
  padding: 0 20px 18px;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ce-text-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ce-border-subtle);
  padding-top: 14px;
}

/* End-of-Article Modules */
.ce-article-pinterest-banner {
  background: #FAF0EE;
  border: 1px solid #F0D5CF;
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-lg);
  padding: 24px 28px;
  margin: 40px 0;
}

.ce-pin-banner-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ce-pin-banner-title {
  font-family: var(--ce-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ce-text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.ce-pin-banner-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--ce-text-secondary);
}

.ce-article-author-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-lg);
  padding: 28px;
  margin: 40px 0;
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ce-article-author-box {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

.ce-author-box-avatar img {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 3px solid var(--ce-terracotta-light);
}

.ce-author-box-kicker {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--ce-terracotta);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.ce-author-box-name {
  font-family: var(--ce-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 4px 0 8px;
}

.ce-author-box-bio {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--ce-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ce-author-box-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.ce-author-story-link {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ce-terracotta);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.ce-author-box-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}

.ce-article-related-grid {
  margin: 48px 0;
}

.ce-related-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.ce-related-heading {
  font-family: var(--ce-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.ce-related-all-link {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ce-terracotta);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.ce-related-cards-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ce-related-cards-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.ce-related-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md);
  padding: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: all var(--ce-transition-fast);
}

.ce-related-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-sm);
}

.ce-related-thumb {
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
}

.ce-related-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.ce-related-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

.ce-related-title {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ce-text-dark);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.ce-article-vip-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ce-terracotta-dark) 0%, var(--ce-terracotta) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 48px 0;
}

.ce-article-vip-box .ce-vip-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.ce-article-vip-box .ce-vip-title {
  font-family: var(--ce-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 8px 0 10px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.ce-article-vip-box .ce-vip-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  opacity: 0.95;
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.ce-article-vip-box .ce-vip-form {

  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ce-vip-input {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 220px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-pill);
  border: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   COLUMN 3: Contextual Right Sidebar Widgets (Haute Couture Magazine Design)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ce-editorial-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 28px;
}

.ce-widget-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-xs);
}

.ce-widget-title {
  font-family: var(--ce-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ce-text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ce-border-subtle);
}

/* 1. Author Eva Sidebar Card */
.ce-sidebar-eva-card {
  text-align: center;
}

.ce-sidebar-eva-avatar {
  position: relative;
  width: 84px;
  height: 84px;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
}

.ce-sidebar-eva-avatar img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 3px solid var(--ce-terracotta-light);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(200, 121, 97, 0.2);
}

.ce-sidebar-eva-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.ce-sidebar-eva-name {
  font-family: var(--ce-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--ce-text-dark);
}

.ce-sidebar-eva-desc {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--ce-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.ce-sidebar-eva-socials {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ce-border-subtle);
}

.ce-sidebar-eva-socials a {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ce-warm-white);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--ce-text-secondary);
  transition: all var(--ce-transition-fast);
}

.ce-sidebar-eva-socials a:hover {
  background: var(--ce-terracotta);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* 2. Save Resource Widget */
.ce-sidebar-action-card {
  background: var(--ce-warm-white);
}

.ce-sidebar-action-desc {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--ce-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ce-sidebar-action-btns {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

/* 3. You'll Also Love Widget */
.ce-related-mini-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.ce-related-mini-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 4px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: background var(--ce-transition-fast);
}

.ce-related-mini-item:hover {
  background: var(--ce-warm-white);
}

.ce-related-mini-thumb {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.ce-related-mini-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.ce-related-mini-title {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ce-text-dark);
  line-height: 1.35;
  transition: color var(--ce-transition-fast);
}

.ce-related-mini-item:hover .ce-related-mini-title {
  color: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

/* 4. CrochetEva VIP Club Card (Image 2 Redesign) */
.ce-sidebar-vip-card {
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, #FFFDFB 0%, #FAF3EB 100%);
  border: 1px solid #EBD8CB;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 26px 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(181, 98, 75, 0.07);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ce-sidebar-vip-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #CF7E67 0%, #B5624B 100%);
}

.ce-vip-card-badge-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ce-sidebar-vip-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: #FAF0EB;
  color: #B5624B;
  border: 1px solid #EAC8BC;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.ce-sidebar-vip-title {
  font-family: var(--ce-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #2C2521;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.ce-sidebar-vip-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #6E665E;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ce-vip-gift-snippet {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px dashed #E2CEBF;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #B5624B;
}

.ce-vip-gift-snippet .ce-gift-icon {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.ce-sidebar-vip-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.ce-sidebar-vip-input {
  width: 100%;
  height: 44px;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2D5CA;
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 0 18px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #2C2521;
  box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  outline: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.ce-sidebar-vip-input:focus {
  border-color: #C87961;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3.5px rgba(200, 121, 97, 0.15);
}

.ce-vip-submit-btn {
  width: 100%;
  height: 44px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CF7E67 0%, #B5624B 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 30px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(181, 98, 75, 0.28);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.ce-vip-submit-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B5624B 0%, #9F4F39 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(181, 98, 75, 0.38);
}

.ce-sidebar-vip-note {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #8A8177;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 10px;
  display: block;
}

/* 5. Popular Categories (Images 3 & 4 Fix & Enhancement) */
.ce-sidebar-categories-widget {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 24px 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-xs);
}

.ce-sidebar-category-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 9px;
}

.ce-cat-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #FAF8F5;
  border: 1px solid #F0EAE1;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.ce-cat-row:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #E2D4C6;
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(40, 30, 20, 0.05);
}

.ce-cat-name {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #2D2723;
  transition: color var(--ce-transition-fast);
}

.ce-cat-row:hover .ce-cat-name {
  color: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

.ce-cat-icon {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.ce-cat-badge {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: inline-block;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.ce-badge-start {
  background: #E8F2EB;
  color: #285E39;
  border: 1px solid #CDE2D3;
}

.ce-badge-free {
  background: #FFF7E6;
  color: #9E6B08;
  border: 1px solid #FCE5B2;
}

.ce-badge-popular {
  background: #FAF0EE;
  color: #B54A3B;
  border: 1px solid #F5D5CF;
}

.ce-badge-cozy {
  background: #FAF2ED;
  color: #9C513D;
  border: 1px solid #ECCDC3;
}

.ce-badge-trending {
  background: #F6EFF9;
  color: #6F3B84;
  border: 1px solid #E6D2EC;
}

/* 6. Follow on Pinterest Showcase Widget (Image 5 Enhancement) */
.ce-sidebar-pinterest-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 24px 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-xs);
  text-align: center;
}

.ce-sidebar-pinterest-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ce-border-subtle);
}

.ce-pin-brand-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.ce-pin-widget-heading {
  font-family: var(--ce-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #2D2723;
  margin: 0;
}

.ce-pin-followers-chip {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #E60023;
  background: #FDF0F0;
  border: 1px solid #FAD1D1;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.ce-pin-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--ce-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  text-align: left;
}

.ce-pin-showcase-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.ce-pin-showcase-item {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  background: var(--ce-cream);
}

.ce-pin-showcase-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.ce-pin-showcase-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.ce-pin-overlay-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 4px;
  right: 4px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.ce-btn-pinterest-card {
  height: 44px;
  background: #E60023 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(230, 0, 35, 0.25);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.ce-btn-pinterest-card:hover {
  background: #CC001F !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(230, 0, 35, 0.35);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Mobile Sticky Mini Action Bar (Fixed 48px at screen bottom on Mobile)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ce-mobile-sticky-action-bar {
  display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ce-mobile-sticky-action-bar {
    display: flex;
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 50px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
    z-index: 999;
    box-shadow: 0 -2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-around;
  }
}

.ce-mobile-act-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ce-text-dark);
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.ce-mobile-act-btn:hover {
  color: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL MULTI-COLUMN FOOTER (Luxury Magazine Design)
   ========================================================================== */
.ce-site-footer {
  background-color: #FAF7F2;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  margin-top: auto;
  position: relative;
}

/* Top Feature Ribbon */
.ce-footer-top-ribbon {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FBF6F0 0%, var(--ce-blush) 50%, #FBF6F0 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  padding: 14px 0;
}

.ce-footer-ribbon-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px 20px;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ce-text-lead);
  text-align: center;
}

.ce-ribbon-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.ce-ribbon-icon {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

.ce-ribbon-divider {
  color: var(--ce-border-strong);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ce-ribbon-divider {
    display: none;
  }
  .ce-footer-ribbon-inner {
    gap: 8px 16px;
  }
}

/* Main Footer Body */
.ce-footer-main {
  padding: 68px 0 52px;
}

.ce-footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .ce-footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .ce-footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr 1.05fr 1.35fr;
    gap: 44px;
  }
}

.ce-footer-logo .ce-brand-logo-img {
  max-height: 44px;
  width: auto;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ce-footer-brand-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--ce-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.68;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.ce-footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.ce-footer-socials a {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  color: var(--ce-text-dark);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-xs);
  transition: all var(--ce-transition-fast);
}

.ce-footer-socials a:hover {
  background: var(--ce-terracotta);
  border-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(200, 121, 97, 0.28);
}

.ce-footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--ce-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ce-text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.ce-footer-col-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -6px;
  left: 0;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--ce-terracotta);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.ce-footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 11px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.ce-footer-links a {
  color: var(--ce-text-secondary);
  transition: all var(--ce-transition-fast);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.ce-footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--ce-terracotta);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Footer VIP Card Box */
.ce-footer-card-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-xl);
  padding: 26px 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-xs);
}

.ce-footer-card-kicker {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ce-terracotta-dark);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.ce-footer-card-title {
  font-family: var(--ce-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ce-text-dark);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.ce-footer-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--ce-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.ce-footer-newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.ce-footer-newsletter-input {
  width: 100%;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  padding: 0 16px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  background: var(--ce-warm-white);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--ce-transition-fast);
}

.ce-footer-newsletter-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.ce-footer-newsletter-form .ce-btn {
  width: 100%;
}

.ce-footer-privacy-note {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  color: var(--ce-text-secondary);
  display: block;
  margin-top: 10px;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Footer Bottom Sub-Bar */
.ce-footer-bottom {
  padding: 24px 0 30px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ce-border-subtle);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--ce-text-secondary);
}

.ce-footer-bottom-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  text-align: center;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .ce-footer-bottom-inner {
    flex-direction: row;
    text-align: left;
  }
}

.ce-footer-legal-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px 12px;
}

.ce-footer-legal-links a {
  color: var(--ce-text-secondary);
  transition: color var(--ce-transition-fast);
}

.ce-footer-legal-links a:hover {
  color: var(--ce-terracotta);
}

.ce-footer-legal-links span {
  color: var(--ce-border-strong);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
}

.ce-back-to-top {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ce-terracotta);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--ce-border-light);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--ce-radius-pill);
  box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-xs);
  transition: all var(--ce-transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.ce-back-to-top:hover {
  background: var(--ce-terracotta);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--ce-terracotta);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--ce-shadow-sm);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PRINT CSS STYLES (Clean & Ink Friendly)
   ========================================================================== */
@media print {
  body {
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    color: #000000 !important;
    font-size: 11pt !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
  }

  .ce-announcement-bar,
  .ce-site-header,
  .ce-site-footer,
  .ce-toc-sidebar,
  .ce-editorial-sidebar,
  .ce-article-actions-bar,
  .ce-vip-club-box,
  .ce-cheat-sheet-cta-banner,
  .ce-post-nav-row,
  .ce-mobile-toc,
  .ce-search-modal,
  .ce-card-favorite-btn,
  .ce-pin-it-btn {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .ce-tutorial-columns {
    display: block !important;
  }

  .ce-article-center {
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }

  a {
    color: #000000 !important;
    text-decoration: underline !important;
  }

  .ce-table-wrapper {
    border: 1px solid #000 !important;
  }

  .ce-comparison-table th,
  .ce-comparison-table td {
    border: 1px solid #ccc !important;
  }
}



/* ==========================================================================
   CROCHETEVA ELITE FEATURES SUITE (STITCH CONVERTER, LIGHTBOX, READING TOOLS,
   ROW COUNTER, SOCIAL BAR, VIP SLIDE-IN & PRINT-FRIENDLY CSS)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Reading Progress Bar */
.ce-reading-progress-bar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 3.5px;
    width: 0%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C87961 0%, #E5A693 50%, #A95E4A 100%);
    z-index: 100001;
    transition: width 0.1s ease-out;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(200, 121, 97, 0.4);
}

/* 2. Affiliate Disclosure Callout */
.ce-affiliate-disclosure {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: #FAF7F2;
    border: 1px solid #E8DED4;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 1.45;
    color: #7D756C;
}
.ce-affiliate-disclosure strong {
    color: #4A423A;
}
.ce-affiliate-disclosure-icon {
    font-size: 14px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* 3. Floating Action & Social Bar */
.ce-floating-action-bar {
    position: fixed;
    left: 24px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 995;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.ce-fab-inner {
    background: rgba(255, 253, 249, 0.94);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1.5px solid #E8DED4;
    border-radius: 36px;
    padding: 8px 6px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(40, 35, 31, 0.1);
}
.ce-fab-btn {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    color: #5C544D;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    padding: 0;
    position: relative;
}
.ce-fab-icon {
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1;
}
.ce-fab-svg {
    width: 17px;
    height: 17px;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.ce-fab-label {
    font-size: 9px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    margin-top: 2px;
    display: block;
}
.ce-fab-btn:hover {
    background: #FAF3EC;
    color: #C87961;
    transform: scale(1.08);
}
.ce-fab-btn.ce-fab-pin:hover {
    color: #E60023;
    background: #FDF0F2;
}
.ce-fab-btn.ce-fab-wa:hover {
    color: #25D366;
    background: #F0FAF3;
}
.ce-fab-btn.ce-fab-stash:hover .ce-fab-icon {
    transform: scale(1.15);
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .ce-floating-action-bar {
        left: 10px;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .ce-floating-action-bar {
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        top: auto;
        bottom: 0;
        transform: none;
        width: 100%;
        background: rgba(255, 253, 249, 0.98);
        border-top: 1px solid #E8DED4;
        box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
        padding: 6px 16px;
    }
    .ce-fab-inner {
        flex-direction: row;
        justify-content: space-around;
        background: transparent;
        border: none;
        box-shadow: none;
        padding: 0;
        max-width: 480px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .ce-fab-btn {
        width: auto;
        height: auto;
        padding: 4px 8px;
        border-radius: 8px;
    }
}

/* 4. Interactive Floating Row Counter */
.ce-row-counter-dock {
    position: fixed;
    right: 24px;
    bottom: 24px;
    z-index: 996;
    font-family: inherit;
}
.ce-rc-collapsed-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C87961 0%, #A95E4A 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(200, 121, 97, 0.4);
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    user-select: none;
}
.ce-rc-collapsed-pill:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.04);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(200, 121, 97, 0.5);
}
.ce-rc-panel {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 50px;
    width: 220px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1.5px solid #E8DED4;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(40, 35, 31, 0.16);
    padding: 16px;
    animation: cePopUp 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.ce-rc-panel.active {
    display: block;
}
@keyframes cePopUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px) scale(0.95); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}
.ce-rc-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.ce-rc-title {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #A95E4A;
}
.ce-rc-close {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #8C827A;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
    line-height: 1;
}
.ce-rc-number-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.ce-rc-btn {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1.5px solid #E8DED4;
    background: #FAF7F2;
    color: #28231F;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.15s ease;
}
.ce-rc-btn:hover {
    background: #C87961;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: #C87961;
}
.ce-rc-input {
    width: 80px;
    height: 42px;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #28231F;
    border: 2px solid #E8DED4;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: #FFFDF9;
}
.ce-rc-input:focus {
    border-color: #C87961;
    outline: none;
}
.ce-rc-footer {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #8C827A;
}
.ce-rc-reset {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: #8C827A;
    font-size: 11px;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
    text-decoration: underline;
}
.ce-rc-reset:hover {
    color: #C87961;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .ce-row-counter-dock {
        bottom: 74px;
        right: 16px;
    }
}

/* 5. Stitch & Hook Converter Modal */
.ce-converter-modal {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 100000;
}
.ce-converter-modal.active {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.ce-converter-backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(40, 35, 31, 0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.ce-converter-panel {
    position: relative;
    width: 92%;
    max-width: 720px;
    max-height: 88vh;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow: hidden;
    animation: cePopUp 0.25s ease;
}
.ce-converter-header {
    background: #FAF7F2;
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid #E8DED4;
    padding: 18px 24px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}
.ce-converter-badge {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #C87961;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.ce-converter-title {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #28231F;
}
.ce-converter-close {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    font-size: 26px;
    color: #7D756C;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
    line-height: 1;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}
.ce-converter-close:hover {
    color: #C87961;
}
.ce-converter-tabs {
    display: flex;
    background: #F5EFEB;
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid #E8DED4;
    padding: 0 24px;
    gap: 8px;
}
.ce-conv-tab {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #6B635B;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.ce-conv-tab:hover {
    color: #C87961;
}
.ce-conv-tab.active {
    color: #A95E4A;
    border-bottom-color: #C87961;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.ce-converter-body {
    padding: 20px 24px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    flex: 1;
}
.ce-conv-pane {
    display: none;
}
.ce-conv-pane.active {
    display: block;
}
.ce-conv-search-bar {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.ce-conv-search-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 10px 14px 10px 38px;
    border: 1.5px solid #D8CEC4;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 13px;
    background: #FFFDF9;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}
.ce-conv-search-input:focus {
    border-color: #C87961;
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(200, 121, 97, 0.15);
}
.ce-conv-search-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 12px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #8C827A;
}
.ce-conv-quick-switch {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.ce-conv-switch-label {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #5C544D;
}
.ce-conv-dir-btn {
    background: #FAF7F2;
    border: 1px solid #D8CEC4;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #5C544D;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.ce-conv-dir-btn.active {
    background: #C87961;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: #C87961;
}
.ce-conv-table-wrap {
    border: 1px solid #E8DED4;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.ce-conv-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    font-size: 13px;
    text-align: left;
}
.ce-conv-table th {
    background: #FAF7F2;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #4A423A;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #E8DED4;
}
.ce-conv-table td {
    padding: 12px 14px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #F0E8DF;
    vertical-align: middle;
}
.ce-conv-table tr:last-child td {
    border-bottom: none;
}
.ce-conv-table tr:hover td {
    background: #FFFDF9;
}
.ce-stitch-height-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #FAF3EC;
    color: #A95E4A;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 2px 6px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-top: 4px;
}
.ce-hook-pill {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #FAF3EC;
    color: #A95E4A;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 12px;
}
.ce-hook-pill-uk {
    background: #F0F4F8;
    color: #3858E9;
}
.ce-converter-footer {
    background: #FAF7F2;
    border-top: 1px solid #E8DED4;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #7D756C;
}

/* 6. Step Cards Lightbox & Stitch Detail Zoom */
.ce-lightbox {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 100000;
}
.ce-lightbox.active {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.ce-lb-backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(20, 16, 14, 0.94);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.ce-lb-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    z-index: 1;
}
.ce-lb-topbar {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 16px 24px;
    background: rgba(30, 24, 21, 0.85);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
.ce-lb-step-badge {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #E5A693;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    display: block;
}
.ce-lb-title {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}
.ce-lb-controls {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    align-items: center;
}
.ce-lb-btn {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.ce-lb-btn:hover {
    background: #C87961;
    border-color: #C87961;
}
.ce-lb-close {
    font-size: 22px;
    margin-left: 8px;
}
.ce-lb-viewport {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    cursor: zoom-in;
    user-select: none;
}
.ce-lb-image {
    max-width: 88%;
    max-height: 80vh;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    transition: transform 0.15s ease-out;
}
.ce-lb-footer {
    padding: 12px 24px;
    background: rgba(30, 24, 21, 0.85);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #D8CEC4;
}

/* 7. VIP Slide-in Card (60% Scroll) */
.ce-vip-slidein-card {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 24px;
    right: -420px;
    width: 340px;
    background: #FFFDF9;
    border: 1.5px solid #F0DAC9;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(40, 35, 31, 0.18);
    padding: 22px;
    z-index: 997;
    transition: right 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    font-family: inherit;
}
.ce-vip-slidein-card.visible {
    right: 24px;
}
.ce-vip-slidein-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    right: 14px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    font-size: 20px;
    color: #8C827A;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
    line-height: 1;
}
.ce-vip-slidein-close:hover {
    color: #C87961;
}
.ce-vip-slidein-badge {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.ce-vip-slidein-badge span {
    background: #FAF3EC;
    color: #A95E4A;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.ce-vip-slidein-title {
    margin: 0 0 6px;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #28231F;
}
.ce-vip-slidein-desc {
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #6B635B;
    line-height: 1.45;
}
.ce-vip-slidein-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.ce-vip-slidein-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 9px 12px;
    border: 1.5px solid #D8CEC4;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 12px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}
.ce-vip-slidein-input:focus {
    border-color: #C87961;
    outline: none;
}
.ce-vip-slidein-submit {
    background: #C87961;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.2s;
}
.ce-vip-slidein-submit:hover {
    background: #A95E4A;
}
.ce-vip-slidein-note {
    font-size: 10.5px;
    color: #8C827A;
    display: block;
    text-align: center;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .ce-vip-slidein-card {
        width: 90%;
        left: 5%;
        right: auto !important;
        bottom: -400px;
        transition: bottom 0.4s ease;
    }
    .ce-vip-slidein-card.visible {
        bottom: 74px;
    }
}

/* 8. Global Toast Notification */
.ce-toast {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(30px);
    background: #28231F;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    z-index: 100002;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.ce-toast.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. DEDICATED PRINT-FRIENDLY STYLESHEET (@media print)
   ========================================================================== */
@media print {
    /* Hide all distractions */
    .ce-site-header,
    .ce-announcement-ribbon,
    .ce-breadcrumbs-bar,
    .ce-toc-sidebar,
    .ce-sidebar,
    .ce-mobile-jump-bar,
    .ce-floating-action-bar,
    .ce-row-counter-dock,
    .ce-reading-progress-bar,
    .ce-vip-slidein-card,
    .ce-site-footer,
    .ce-comments-area,
    .ce-article-social-footer,
    .ce-pattern-actions-top,
    .ce-btn-save-stash,
    .ce-btn-primary,
    .ce-btn,
    .ce-converter-modal,
    .ce-lightbox,
    .ce-toast,
    button {
        display: none !important;
    }

    /* Print layout resets */
    body {
        background: #FFFFFF !important;
        color: #000000 !important;
        font-family: Georgia, serif !important;
        font-size: 12pt !important;
        line-height: 1.5 !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
    }

    .ce-tutorial-columns,
    .ce-container,
    .ce-article-container,
    .ce-article-center {
        display: block !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
    }

    /* Article title in print */
    .ce-article-h1 {
        font-size: 22pt !important;
        color: #000000 !important;
        margin-bottom: 8pt !important;
    }
    .ce-article-meta {
        font-size: 10pt !important;
        color: #555555 !important;
        border-bottom: 1pt solid #CCCCCC !important;
        padding-bottom: 8pt !important;
        margin-bottom: 14pt !important;
    }

    /* Pattern Specs Box */
    .ce-pattern-specs-card,
    .ce-guide-overview-card {
        border: 1pt solid #CCCCCC !important;
        background: #F9F9F9 !important;
        page-break-inside: avoid !important;
        margin-bottom: 16pt !important;
        padding: 12pt !important;
    }

    /* Materials checklist */
    .ce-materials-checklist-card {
        border: 1pt solid #CCCCCC !important;
        page-break-inside: avoid !important;
        margin-bottom: 16pt !important;
    }
    .ce-material-item input[type="checkbox"] {
        display: inline-block !important;
    }

    /* Step Cards */
    .ce-step-card {
        border: 1pt solid #DDDDDD !important;
        page-break-inside: avoid !important;
        margin-bottom: 16pt !important;
        padding: 12pt !important;
    }
    .ce-step-card-img img {
        max-height: 200px !important;
        width: auto !important;
        display: block !important;
        margin: 8pt 0 !important;
    }

    /* Avoid breaking inside headers and FAQ items */
    h2, h3, h4, .ce-faq-item {
        page-break-inside: avoid !important;
        page-break-after: avoid !important;
    }

    /* Links clean display */
    a {
        color: #000000 !important;
        text-decoration: none !important;
    }

    /* Watermark / Print Footer */
    body::after {
        content: "Pattern courtesy of CrochetEva (https://crocheteva.com) • For personal use only." !important;
        display: block !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        font-size: 9pt !important;
        color: #777777 !important;
        margin-top: 24pt !important;
        border-top: 1pt solid #CCCCCC !important;
        padding-top: 8pt !important;
    }
}


/* Enhanced Step Media & Lightbox Zoom Styles */
.ce-lightbox {
    display: none !important;
    position: fixed !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    width: 100vw !important;
    height: 100vh !important;
    z-index: 1000000 !important;
}
.ce-lightbox.active {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
}
.ce-step-card-media {
    position: relative !important;
    cursor: zoom-in !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    display: block !important;
}
.ce-step-card-media img {
    cursor: zoom-in !important;
    transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    display: block !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
}
.ce-step-card-media:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05) !important;
}
.ce-step-zoom-badge {
    position: absolute !important;
    bottom: 8px !important;
    right: 8px !important;
    background: rgba(40, 35, 31, 0.85) !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-size: 11px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    padding: 4px 8px !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 4px !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px) !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) !important;
    z-index: 2 !important;
}
.ce-step-card-media:hover .ce-step-zoom-badge {
    background: #C87961 !important;
    transform: scale(1.08) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FINAL POLISH: ADMIN BAR OFFSET, CLEAN STEP ZOOM HOVER & COLLISION FIXES
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Admin bar offset for sticky header and reading progress bar */
body.admin-bar .ce-site-header.is-sticky,
body.admin-bar .ce-reading-progress-bar {
    top: 32px !important;
}
@media (max-width: 782px) {
    body.admin-bar .ce-site-header.is-sticky,
    body.admin-bar .ce-reading-progress-bar {
        top: 46px !important;
    }
}

/* 2. Hide floating action bar on standard screens to avoid TOC overlap */
@media (max-width: 1439px) {
    .ce-floating-action-bar {
        display: none !important;
    }
}
@media (min-width: 1440px) {
    .ce-floating-action-bar {
        left: 20px !important;
    }
}

/* 3. Pure CSS hover zoom badge on step media (Clean & No giant glyph) */
.ce-step-card-media {
    position: relative !important;
    cursor: zoom-in !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    border-radius: var(--ce-radius-md) !important;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3 !important;
    background: var(--ce-cream) !important;
}
.ce-step-card-media img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    cursor: zoom-in !important;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}
.ce-step-card-media:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05) !important;
}
.ce-step-card-media::after {
    content: "🔍 Click to Zoom";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 8px;
    right: 8px;
    background: rgba(40, 35, 31, 0.88);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    transform: translateY(4px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
    z-index: 2;
}
.ce-step-card-media:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* 4. Fix VIP Slide-in card stacking above row counter */
.ce-vip-slidein-card {
    bottom: 80px !important;
    right: -420px;
}
.ce-vip-slidein-card.visible {
    right: 24px !important;
}
.ce-row-counter-dock {
    bottom: 24px !important;
    right: 24px !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CrochetEva: Pinterest Engine & Interactive Yarn Calculator Styles
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- 1. Pinterest Hover Button & Viral Elements --- */
.ce-pin-hover-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    z-index: 25;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 7px 14px;
    background: #e60023;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 999px;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(230, 0, 35, 0.38);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(0.96);
    transition: opacity 0.22s ease, transform 0.22s ease, background-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.ce-step-img-box:hover .ce-pin-hover-btn,
.ce-step-media:hover .ce-pin-hover-btn,
.ce-figure:hover .ce-pin-hover-btn,
.wp-block-image:hover .ce-pin-hover-btn,
.ce-pin-target-wrapper:hover .ce-pin-hover-btn {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.ce-pin-hover-btn:hover {
    background: #b8001b;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(184, 0, 27, 0.48);
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(1.02);
}

.ce-pin-hover-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Touch devices: always display slightly translucent */
@media (hover: none) {
    .ce-pin-hover-btn {
        opacity: 0.9;
        transform: none;
    }
}

/* --- 2. End-of-Article "Pin For Later" Box --- */
.ce-pinterest-pin-box {
    margin: 42px 0;
    background: #FFF9F7;
    border: 1px solid #F1DFD8;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(157, 78, 64, 0.05);
}

.ce-pin-box-card {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
    align-items: center;
}

.ce-pin-box-media {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    aspect-ratio: 2 / 3;
    background: #f4ede9;
}

.ce-pin-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    left: 10px;
    z-index: 2;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    background: rgba(230, 0, 35, 0.92);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.ce-pin-box-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.ce-pin-box-card:hover .ce-pin-box-img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.ce-pin-box-kicker {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: #b05c48;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.ce-pin-box-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-family: var(--ce-font-serif, "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #2b2523;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin: 0 0 10px 0;
}

.ce-pin-box-desc {
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #635753;
    margin: 0 0 18px 0;
}

.ce-pin-box-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
}

.ce-btn-copy-pattern-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid #d9c7c0;
    color: #4a3e3b;
    padding: 9px 18px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.ce-btn-copy-pattern-link:hover {
    background: #fdf5f2;
    border-color: #b05c48;
    color: #b05c48;
}

.ce-btn-copy-pattern-link.is-copied {
    background: #eef8f2;
    border-color: #38a169;
    color: #276749;
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
    .ce-pin-box-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .ce-pin-box-media {
        max-width: 220px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .ce-pin-box-actions {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}


/* --- 3. Interactive Yarn Calculator Page --- */
.ce-calculator-page {
    padding: 40px 0 80px;
    background: #FAF7F5;
}

.ce-calc-hero {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 780px;
    margin: 0 auto 36px;
}

.ce-calc-hero-kicker {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    background: #EFE6E1;
    color: #8C4736;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    border-radius: 999px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ce-calc-hero-title {
    font-family: var(--ce-font-serif, "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #2B2421;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: 0 0 14px;
}

.ce-calc-hero-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #665A55;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Calculator Card Container */
.ce-yarn-calculator-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #EADBCE;
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(60, 44, 38, 0.08);
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.ce-calc-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
    min-height: 520px;
}

.ce-calc-inputs-col {
    padding: 38px 40px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-right: 1px solid #F0E6DE;
}

.ce-calc-results-col {
    padding: 38px 40px;
    background: #FDFBFA;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.ce-calc-col-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.ce-calc-step-badge {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #8C4736;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.ce-calc-step-badge.ce-badge-gold {
    background: #C47A53;
}

.ce-calc-col-title {
    font-size: 1.22rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #2B2421;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Form inputs */
.ce-calc-form-group {
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.ce-calc-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #3D332F;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.ce-calc-select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    background: #FAF7F5;
    border: 1.5px solid #E0D3C9;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    color: #2B2421;
    font-family: inherit;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.ce-calc-select:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: #8C4736;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(140, 71, 54, 0.12);
    background: #ffffff;
}

/* Radio Pills */
.ce-calc-stitch-radios {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
}

.ce-calc-radio-pill {
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 1.5px solid #E4D8CE;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    background: #FAF7F5;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 3px;
}

.ce-calc-radio-pill input {
    position: absolute;
    opacity: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
}

.ce-calc-radio-pill:hover {
    border-color: #C47A53;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.ce-calc-radio-pill input:checked + .ce-radio-title {
    color: #8C4736;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.ce-calc-radio-pill:has(input:checked) {
    border-color: #8C4736;
    background: #FFF7F4;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(140, 71, 54, 0.1);
}

.ce-radio-title {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #3D332F;
}

.ce-radio-sub {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: #7D6F69;
}

/* Custom Skein Toggle */
.ce-calc-custom-skein-group {
    padding-top: 8px;
    border-top: 1px dashed #EADECE;
}

.ce-calc-checkbox-label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #574B46;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.ce-calc-custom-row {
    margin-top: 10px;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.ce-calc-custom-row label {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: #4A3E39;
}

.ce-calc-num-input {
    width: 100px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    border: 1.5px solid #D9C8BE;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-align: center;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Results Display */
.ce-calc-stats-banner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.ce-calc-stat-block {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid #EBE0D7;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 18px 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

.ce-calc-stat-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #FFF9F7, #FFF2EC);
    border-color: #EAC9BD;
}

.ce-calc-stat-skeins {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #FAF7F5, #F5EFE9);
    border-color: #E2D4C8;
}

.ce-calc-stat-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: #7D6B64;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.ce-calc-stat-num-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.ce-calc-stat-number {
    font-family: var(--ce-font-serif, "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif);
    font-size: 2.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #8C4736;
    line-height: 1;
}

.ce-calc-stat-unit {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #5C4B44;
}

.ce-calc-stat-sub {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #7A6962;
    display: block;
}

/* Skein Visualizer */
.ce-calc-visualizer-box {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #ECE2D9;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.ce-visualizer-label {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #75665F;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.ce-calc-skein-icons {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 4px;
    align-items: center;
}

.ce-calc-skein-icon {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1;
    animation: popIn 0.2s ease-out;
}

.ce-calc-skein-more {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #8C4736;
    background: #F8EDE8;
    padding: 2px 7px;
    border-radius: 999px;
}

@keyframes popIn {
    0% { transform: scale(0.5); opacity: 0; }
    100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}

/* Cushion Alert */
.ce-calc-cushion-alert {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    background: #FDF7EE;
    border: 1px solid #EEDBC2;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.ce-cushion-icon {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.ce-cushion-text {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
    color: #7A5726;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Pairing & Hook Card */
.ce-calc-pairing-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #EBE0D7;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.ce-calc-pairing-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 6px 0;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed #F2E8E1;
}

.ce-calc-pairing-row:last-of-type {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.ce-pairing-label {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #52443F;
}

.ce-pairing-value {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #2B2421;
}

.ce-pairing-us {
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #7A6962;
    margin-left: 4px;
}

.ce-calc-affiliate-cta {
    margin-top: 12px;
    text-align: center;
}

.ce-btn-amazon {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    background: #FF9900;
    color: #111111 !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    text-align: center;
    transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.ce-btn-amazon:hover {
    background: #E88B00;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Action Buttons */
.ce-calc-actions-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.ce-calc-actions-row .ce-btn {
    flex: 1;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* --- 4. Educational Reference Table Section --- */
.ce-calc-guide-section {
    margin-top: 60px;
}

.ce-calc-guide-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto 30px;
}

.ce-guide-title {
    font-family: var(--ce-font-serif, "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif);
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    color: #2B2421;
    margin: 10px 0;
}

.ce-guide-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #6B5D57;
    margin: 0;
}

.ce-table-responsive-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #EAE0D8;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(60, 44, 38, 0.05);
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.ce-standard-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    text-align: left;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.ce-standard-table th {
    background: #FAF5F2;
    color: #382E2B;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid #E5D7CD;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.ce-standard-table td {
    padding: 15px 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #F2E9E2;
    color: #544742;
}

.ce-standard-table tr:last-child td {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.ce-row-highlight td {
    background: #FFF9F6;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.ce-weight-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #4A3E39;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.ce-weight-badge.ce-badge-gold {
    background: #C47A53;
}

/* Pro Tips Grid */
.ce-calc-pro-tips {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
}

.ce-pro-tip-item {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #EADBCE;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 22px 24px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.ce-tip-icon {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

.ce-tip-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #2B2421;
    margin: 0 0 6px 0;
}

.ce-tip-text {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: #63554F;
    margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .ce-calc-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .ce-calc-inputs-col {
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #F0E6DE;
        padding: 26px 22px;
    }
    .ce-calc-results-col {
        padding: 26px 22px;
    }
    .ce-calc-pro-tips {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}



/* --- Subscribers AJAX Form Notifications --- */
.ce-subscribe-notice {
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 10px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(4px);
    transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.ce-subscribe-notice.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.ce-subscribe-notice.is-success {
    background: #EBF8F0;
    border: 1px solid #C4EED2;
    color: #1A6335;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.ce-subscribe-notice.is-error {
    background: #FDF1EE;
    border: 1px solid #F5CCC2;
    color: #9C2E19;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.ce-notice-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.ce-vip-form button[type="submit"].is-success,
.ce-footer-newsletter-form button[type="submit"].is-success {
    background: #1A6335 !important;
    border-color: #1A6335 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}



/* ==========================================================================
   CrochetEva: AdSense Placements & CLS Protection Styles
   ========================================================================== */

.ce-ad-container {
    width: 100%;
    margin: 28px 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    clear: both;
    position: relative;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.ce-ad-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: #9C8E87;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    line-height: 1;
}

.ce-ad-inner {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Placements specifics */
.ce-ad-header-leaderboard {
    max-width: 970px;
    margin: 16px auto 8px;
    padding: 0 15px;
}

.ce-ad-above-content {
    margin: 24px 0 32px;
}

.ce-ad-after-materials {
    margin: 36px 0;
}

.ce-ad-mid-steps {
    margin: 36px 0;
}

.ce-ad-sidebar-top {
    margin: 0 0 24px 0;
    background: #FAF7F5;
    border: 1px solid #EADBCE;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 14px 12px;
}

.ce-ad-before-comments {
    margin: 36px 0;
}

/* Demo Placeholder Mode */
.ce-ad-placeholder-box {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 728px;
    border: 2px dashed #D9C8BC;
    background: #FFFDFB;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 24px 16px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.ce-ad-ph-icon {
    font-size: 20px;
}

.ce-ad-ph-title {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #4A3E39;
}

.ce-ad-ph-desc {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #8C7C74;
}

/* Mobile Sticky Footer Ad */
.ce-ad-mobile-sticky-footer {
    display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ce-ad-mobile-sticky-footer {
        display: flex;
        position: fixed;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        z-index: 9990;
        background: #ffffff;
        box-shadow: 0 -4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
        margin: 0;
        padding: 6px 0;
        border-top: 1px solid #E5D8CF;
    }
    .ce-ad-mobile-sticky-footer .ce-ad-label {
        font-size: 8px;
        margin-bottom: 2px;
    }
}