“Rounds 1-12 = 3.5” (9 cm) diameter and over the larger areas of the blanket, 9 sts and 15 rnds to 2” (5 cm) measured over Seed st and 10 sts and 14 rnds to 2” (5 cm), measured over Twisted Rib all using suggested needle or any size needle which will give the correct gauges.”