A wonderful family heirloom blanket knit in traditional Aran knitting panels. All one piece, no sewing, designed by Edel MacBride. “What can I say ….absolutely stunning! A fantastic design by Edel MacBride’ found on her Knitfield Ravelry Store. Appropriately named Ulster Blanket. Sure to become a family heirloom.“ Louise Williamson, Light House Yarns. The Kit Includes: 1200 yards of Aran worsted weight Donegal Aran wool hanks (we will include at least 10% more than needed) Needles USED One pair of 5mm, 35cm long straight needles or 5.5mm if usually a tight knitter. You may choose to work on circular needles. (Needles are NOT included) A cable needle, there are no large cables so this may not be needed. There is no sewing so you only need to darn any loose ends or joins. Finished Size 24 x 56 in (62 x 132 cm) in merino sample shown Average to good Aran Knitting skills required (not a beginner project, but as Each Aran stitch is written separately in a directory format, someone reconnecting to knitting or learning  Aran could use this to practice) The Aran stitches are written individually and provide a good library to use on sweaters too.