Measurements
Front seam
8, 8½ in

Each pattern has a different set of recommended yarns. The following is from the Black Sheep Wools version.

Materials
DOUBLE KNITTING
Crimp Nylon, Nylon Fleck, Frosted Nylon, Tuscan Nylon, English Wool, Wool Fleck, Wool Crepe, Tuscan Wool/Courtaulds Fibre, Nylon Crepe
5, 5 ozs
Courtelle
4, 4 ozs
Acrilan, Acrilan Crepe (¾ oz balls)
4, 4 balls
Elastic and ribbon
Stitch holder.