The gauge given for this pattern is based on the sample shown, but gauge isn’t important. The pattern doesn’t involve any counting. It’s done entirely based on measurements, and you only increase in the first several rounds. Those increases are at the same interval every round, so you don’t have to count stitches at all. Likewise, the one decrease round is done by skipping a stitch every so often--again, without counting stitches.

That construction makes this pattern a great option if you want to work quickly, especially since it’s intended for bulky yarn, or if you want to use a fluffy or fuzzy yarn that makes stitches hard to see.

The sample shown was made using a strand of Cirro, from the Fibre Co., and a strand of lace weight mohair together. However, any bulky yarn that will work with a size K (6.5 mm) hook will do.