My pattern is simple to follow. It has a list of the suggested materials used and also has simple, basic instructions and stitches. Symbols are used to make color placement easy. The embroidered area is approximately 4" high by 5 7/8" wide. Please feel free to enlarge if desired. An 8" hoop is suggested. Design is stitched using #12 Valdani perle cotton but a link to an online DMC conversion chart is included. Valdani also sells 3 and 6 strand embroidery floss if you prefer to use that instead of pearl cotton, and these come in smaller increments so are a less expensive choice.