This is a Cheerful snowflake with a granny square border perfect for the holidays. No gauge is needed and number of skeins depends on the size and colors of your choice. This is for one square and you will need to make multiple as its meant to be joined together to create a blanket of your size. You will use Red heart super saver in any color you chose and an “I” hook. you may chose to use different yarns just choose a hook according to the size recommended for your choice of yarn.