This shawl closes by sliding one end through a pair of slits in the other end of the fabric so no other closure is needed. Knit it on an Authentic Knitting double knitting board with at least 52 pegs. Other similar loom designs will also work as long as they have enough pegs and can handle doubled worsted weight yarn. Finished size is 18X72” with instructions for altering size included. This is a very, very thick, warm shawl.