@ares_69 it is 7.5 inches without triangle ends and 8.5 with. If you remove the solid rows of background color on either side of the inner stars and do two twisted or braided ties on each end it should be ok. Good luck!
This pattern is amazing, and I just finished it. Word of caution though, if you make triangle ends for this it comes out VERY long. Next time I make it I will also remove the two rows of solid background color on either side of the stars... that should help ❤️
@CAgymnast I wouldn't cut a piece of grey string at all. For alphas it's best to keep the strings on bobbins because you'll end up needed a lot of string. Good luck!!!