The pattern calls for Bucilla Nubby-Glow (discontinued) worked with double strands throughout. Also calls for the use of a number 2 steel crochet hook (1.95 mm) for the edging.

Measurements for blocking (from magazine):
Width of back at underarm 17 (18, 19) inches.
Width of each front at underarm 9.5 (10, 10.5) inches.
Length from lower edge to back of neck 16 inches.
Width from cuff edge to cuff edge 32 (33, 34) inches, including 2.5 inch for cuffs.