From the book:

Materials

• Coats & Clark’s Red Heart Knitting Worsted, 4 Ply (“Tangle-Proof” Pull-Out Skeins): 16 ounces each of No. 909 Scarlet and No. 426 Mulberry and 8 ounces of No. 717 Salmon
• Circular Needle No. 8, 36-inch length
• Crochet Hook, Size F

Afghan measures 39 x 59 inches, including fringe.

GAUGE
1 pattern--12 sts = 3 inches;
1 pattern--16 rows = 3 1/4 inches.

Be sure to check your gauge before starting afghan. Use any size needle which will obtain the stitch gauge above.

A circular needle is recommended to accomodate a greater number of stitches. Do not join, work in ROWS.