This dress is knited with a Norwegians yarn- Sandnes alpakka. It is a great yarn to Knit with. And it is so soft and warm.It is knitted from top down.Sandnes alpakka has a great color Chart for you to pick from.Or you can use any other yarn with a gauge 22st/10cm.I have made the patern in size XS(S)M (L). Regarding materials,you will need elastic band,scissors,sewing needle with a lagre eye,aswell as knitting needles 3 and 3,5mm 40and 60cm. You will need 8 to 11 skeins aswell as 1skein of white color for the strieps.