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Needles: US 8 - 5.0 mm.
Aran weight yarn: Alize Lanagold, 700g, 1700m.Gauge: 17.5 sts x 25 rows ~ 4” x 4” in stockinette.
Finished Measurements: Approx. 50”… Read More