Clear detailed instructions for each row and each stitch make it easy to do, even for beginners! Cropped length made it work up quickly. It is constructed from the top down and is worked flat and in the round. Using weight 4 yarn and needle 4.0 mm [US 6] or substitute if needed to obtain gauge. Size size XS (US 0) size S (US 2) size M (US 4-6) size L (US 8-12) size XL (US 14-18) size 2XL (US 20-24) size 3XL (US 26-30) Approximate 3 (4) 4 (5) 5 (6) 7 skeins of Drops Air or susbtitute yarn x 50 g/ skeins KNITTING PATTERN INSTANT PDF DOWNLOAD - NOT PHYSICAL ITEM MAILED Written in standard American terms Skill level: Beginner