Measurements
To fit chest
86, 92, 97, 102, 107 cm
34, 36, 38, 40, 42 inch
Length from back neck
54, 56, 57, 60, 61 cm
21½, 22, 22½, 23½, 24 inch

Each pattern has a different set of recommended yarns. The following is from the Richard Poppleton version.

Materials
POPPLETON DOUBLE KNITTING
Pageant
14, 15, 16, 17, 17 balls
Defiance
16, 17, 17, 18, 19 balls
Dandy
15, 16, 16, 17, 18 balls
Easycare
15, 16, 17, 18, 18 balls
Emmerdale
6, 7, 7, 7, 7 balls
5 buttons
Stitch holders.