yarn:
Shetland 4ply by, Gathered Sheep Yarns; Fingering;
100% Pure Shetland Wool; 234yds (213.97m) / 55g
or 96yds (87.8m)/20g mini skein
approximate yarn amounts:
MC (Golden Ring) - 46g; 200yds/183m
CC1 (Charcoal) - 31g; 135yds/124m
CC2 (Dove) - 26g ; 114yds/104m
1yd/1m of each colour per tile, for embroidery
detailing
needles:
2.5mm (us no 1.5) circular needle 24in/10cm
3.0mm (us no 2.5) circular needle 24in/10cm
gauge: 28 sts x 28 rows = 4in/10cm on larger
needles and over stranded stockinette
28 sts x 32 rows = 4in/10cm on smaller needles and
over single-coloured stockinette (change needles, if
needed, to keep stitch gauge throughout)
approximate finished size:
10in/25.5cm (depth) x 21in/53.5cm (circumference)
You may make small adjustments to size by
increasing needle size (this may affect your yarn
amounts).
additional tools:
needle to weave in ends and for embroidery details,
st holder/waste yarn