This top is really easy to make. Start off with the number of chains needed to fit around your body or the body of your customer. The waist can be fitting if you need it larger increase if you need it smaller decrease of you can keep it the same as the pattern. this pattern will teach you how to make it custom. I used a lot of the pound size yarn not all but quite. so to be safe buy two skeins. it depends on the size also. The choice or yarn is up to you. A cotton would be nice for the summer!!!