about 50 yards each of medium weight cotton yarn in red and white
about 5 yards medium weight cotton yarn in blue
size 7 US (4.5 mm) circular knitting needle, 12-inch cable
one set size 7 US (3.5 mm) double-pointed needles
8 stitch markers
yarn needle
Gauge
Gauge is not that critical, aprox, 16 stitches and 25 rounds per 4 inches (4 stitches and 6.25 rounds per inch) in stockinette stitch in the round.

Size
Finished placemat is about 14.5 inches across.