Suggested Needles:
Size K(6.5mm) for long version; size H(5mm) for short version
Suggested Yarns:
This pattern was originally written with Rowan Polar yarn which is now discontinued; however there are many substitutes: Rowan Cashsoft DK: 2 balls (short version); for long version: Rowan Kidsilk Haze (doubled), 4 balls; Blue Sky Alpaca-Organic Cotton (long version): 4 balls; Debbie Bliss - Alpaca Silk: 6 balls; Nashua Creative Focus - 4 balls.