1 ball of Laines du Nord Eco Baby 100% bio wool (50 g/175 m)
or 95/105/130/160 metres of yarn

3.5mm (US 4) straight needles

a wool needle

Gauge/tension in Stock St on 3.5mm (US 4) needles :
23 sts x 34 rows (10 x 10 cm)

Be careful - the gooseberry stitch will widen your swatch. It is essential to use a yarn with which you can achieve the required gauge/tension in Stock St.