4 gauges are given in this pattern so that it may be created on any gauge of machine. there are 12 sizes written in terms of stitch counts. But since any of them may be made in any of the yarns, that results in many more possible sizes. There is a chart showing clearly sizes may be knitted in any particular yarn. A ribber is required. This sweater is based on the same cable design used in the Masterpiece Blanket. the shaping of the garment is a very simple modified dropped shoulder so as to make it possible to concentrate fully on the cables. This machine knitted design captures a traditional hand knitted look.