As well as a pair of 5 mm and 6.5 mm needles, this pattern needs sets of circular needles of the same sizes (5 mm and 6.5 mm). These circular needles are used for the main part, where the back and two front halves are knit as one piece. They are also used for the circular yoke.

The front bands are crocheted.

Measurements
To fit chest
92, 97, 102, 107, 112 cm
36, 38, 40, 42, 44 inch
Length from back neck
66, 68, 69, 70, 71 cm
26, 26½, 27, 27½, 28 inch
Sleeve seam
45, 46, 47, 48, 48 cm
17½, 18, 18½, 19, 19 inch

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

DOUBLE DOUBLE KNITTING
Cotswold
M 8, 9, 9, 10, 11 balls
A 2, 2, 2, 2, 2 balls
B 2, 2, 2, 2, 2 balls
Zip Crepe
M 9, 10, 10, 11, 12 balls
A 2, 2, 2, 3, 3 balls
B 2, 2, 2, 3, 3 balls
Cloud 99
M 10, 11, 11, 12, 13 balls
A 2, 2, 2, 3, 3 balls
B 2, 2, 2, 3, 3 balls
8, 8, 8, 8, 8 buttons
Stitch holders.