This pattern is a revised, updated version of one originally published in 1968. Four strands of yarn, two each of colors A and B, are held together throughout for a super-bulky gauge. The original yarn used was Reynolds Pontresina (Pontrezina?).

From Vogue Knitting Fall 1999:
“Built for comfort and for speed … (in adapting the 1968 original) we added full-fashioning to the raglan sleeves, altered the size and shape of the turtleneck, and loosened up the fit.”

Knitted measurements
Bust 42 (45,49,52.5)“/ 106.5 (114,124.5,133)cm
Length 25.75 (26, 27.25,28)”/65.5 (66,69,71)cm
Upper arm 16 (17.5,21,21)“/40.5 (44.5,53,53)cm

Materials
10 (10,12,14) 1.75oz/50g balls (each approx 107yds/98m) Lion Brand Al-Pa-Ka in #149 silver grey (color A)
12 (12,14,16) balls in #249 grey tweed (color B)
One pair size 19 (16mm) needles or size to obtain gauge
One size 19 (16mm) circular needle, 24”/16cm long