this pattern is for a child age from 2 to 4. it is worked in rounds and ends with a slipstitch. if you want it more lacy you can use a bigger hoiok than is recommended like an 8mm or 9mm. youwill need apoximately 200 to 300 yards of yarn. i used half of a skien in red heart super csavor red a partial skien in red heart super saver in turqua and a partial in red heart white.