Note: Pattern in original book (published 1990) calls for 12 (15; 25; 27; 29) 50 gram balls of Hayfield Brig Aran Classics yarn. It also calls for one pair each of 3 3/4mm (No. 9/US4), 4mm (No. 8/US5) and 4 1/2mm (No. 7/US6) needles, one set of four 4mm (No. 8/US5) double-pointed needles, and 1 cable needle.