St. Barth from ElleNor

St. Barth

from ElleNor
DK (11 wpi) ?
131 yards
(120 meters)
50 grams
(1.76 ounces)
21.0 sts
= 4 inches
US 8 - 5.0 mm
5.0 mm (H)
100% Cotton
plied
yes

10x10cm: 21sts, 24 rows

Not sure why they recommend needle size 5 for this yarn. Similar yarn is usually in the range of 3-4mm hooks/needles.