Note
You may find it easier to use a circular needle size 5mm in order to accomodate the large number of stitches involved.

Measurements
To fit bust sizes
80, 85, 90, 95, 100 cms
(32, 34, 36, 38, 40 ins)
Width from wrist to wrist (approximately)
138, 140, 142, 146, 148 cms
(55, 56, 57, 58½, 59 ins)
Length to back of neck
53, 54, 55, 56, 57 cms
(21¼, 21½, 22, 22½, 22¾ ins)

Each pamphlet has a different set of recommended yarns. The following is from the Richard Poppleton version.

Materials
POPPLETON
Rio Deluke or Rio with Mohair
16, 17, 18, 19, 20 25g balls
Row counter.