All amounts are assuming the entire alphabet with no duplication and in the contrasting colors shown.

Gauge is 1 square=3 1/2”

You will need:
30 skeins of black bulky weight yarn
6 skeins of of spring green
5 skeins of peacock
5 skeins of red
5 skeins of cerise
4 skeins of white
4 skeins of yellow
4 skeins of sunset
4 skeins of grass green
4 skeins of medium blue
3 skeins of light blue
3 skeins of medium pink
3 skeins of burnt orange
3 skeins of tangerine
3 skeins of beige
1 skein of brown
11 lbs of polyester
yarn needle
scissors