Gauge 23 stitches and 31 rows = 4 inches in pattern stitch Needle size US 4 - 3.5 mm You will need a set of 4 double pointed needles in size US 4 (3.5 mm). Yardage 142 - 284 yards (130 - 260 m) Sizes available 0-3(3-6, 6-9, 9-12) months. Finished measurements: Front/or back (not circumference): 7.5(7.75, 8.25, 8.75)" 19(20, 21, 22) cm Finished length: 6.75(7.5, 8.25, 9)" 17(19, 21, 23) cm Yarn used: Rowan Baby Cashsoft Merino Shown in shades 126 Puddle and 124 Duckling - 1(1, 1, 2) balls also shown: Rowan Summerlite DK Shade 478 Moon - 1(1, 1, 2) ball