205 yards of crochet thread divided thus, about 125 yards white and about 80 yards orange.

Pattern consists of 9 motifs. Each motif is 7 rows.

According to the pattern: since these double crochet clusters are higher than regular DC clusters, correct size will be obtained only if you use the long DC variant.

Skill level = Intermediate

Pattern 9 on pp 26-27 in Magic Crochet.*
Pattern Chinese Chequers in Crochet Monthly, shown on back cover

Stitches include chain stitches, single crochet, slip stitches, double crochet, 3 and 6 double crochet clusters and 3-long and 6-long double crochet clusters.