Pattern has optional flip tops for mittens. Needles & accessories A set 5mm (US 8/UK 6) double pointed needles OR A 5mm (US 8/UK 6) circular needle, at least 60cm (24in) long for Magic Loop method of working in the round Stitch holders 2 buttons (flip top version only) Crochet hook (flip top version) Yarn West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft Aran Tweed Short version: 1 x 100g ball in Heylor (754) Long version: 1 x 100g ball in Eswick (763) Yarn Weight Aran (8 wpi) Gauge 18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette Yardage 182 yards (166 m)