Gauge is given as 6 sts = 1 inch and 8 rows = 1 inch in stockinette stitch; 6 sts = 1 inch and 14 rows = 1 inch in pattern stitch.

Pattern calls for 4-5 skeins (1100-1375 yards) of main color and 2-3 skeins (550-825 yards) of contrasting color.