Assuming that the King Cole Superwash Wool ball size at the time this pattern was produced was 20 grams and not the 50 grams that is shown on Ravelry.

Measurements
To fit chest
34, 36, 38, 40 ins
86, 92, 97, 102 cm
Length from back neck
24, 24½, 25, 25½ ins
61, 62, 63, 65 cm
Sleeve seam
17, 17½, 17½, 18 ins
43, 44, 44, 46 cm

Each pattern has a different set of recommended yarns. The following are from the King Cole version.

Materials
Double Knitting
Superwash (machine washable)
31, 32, 33, 34 balls
Tristar or Pretty Lady
31, 32, 33, 34 balls
Carelon or Speedy
31, 32, 33, 34 balls
Crepe Romance
31, 32, 33, 34 balls
Gren Nylon
34, 36, 37, 38 balls
Thistledown
31, 32, 33, 34 balls
Twig Tweed
29, 30, 31, 32 balls
Contrast 4, 4, 4, 4 balls
6 buttons
Stitch holders.