• Use bulky or extra-bulky yarn (5 or 6 weight.) Bulky yarn requires about 3.7 ounces. Extra-bulky yarn requires about 5 ounces.
• Band (rows 1-6): 16” circular needle, suggested size 10 (6.0 mm)
• Body (rows 7+): 16” circular needle, suggested size 11 (8.0 mm); switch to DPNs (double-pointed needles) in same size when necessary on crown
• Difficulty: Moderate. Must be familiar with cables or willing to learn them. (YouTube is your friend!)

Errata:
Circular needles should be 16”, not 18”.