Yarn: 8 skeins of Rico Creative Cotton Aran shown in colourway 31 Smoky Blue (93 yds/85m, 100% cotton, 50gms) or approx. 740yds/680m in aran weight.

Needles: 5.5mm (US 9)

Gauge: 17 sts and 18 rows per 4 inch in ‘Hessian’ slipped stitch pattern

Blocked measurements: 36 x 28 inches/92 x 71cm approx

Notions: 2 stitch markers to mark garter stitch border if required.