Measurements
To fit chest
36, 38, 40, 42, 44 ins
91.5, 96.5, 101.5, 106.5, 112 cm
Length from back neck
23½, 24, 24½, 25, 25½ ins
59.5, 61, 62, 63.5, 65 cm

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

Materials
Double Knittings
Superwash Wool
16, 16, 17, 19, 21 balls
Pretty Lady or Pixie Carelon
16, 16, 17, 19, 21 balls
Tristar Tricel Nylon
16, 17, 18, 20, 21 balls
Speedy
16, 16, 17, 19, 21 balls
Crepe Romance
16, 16, 17, 19, 21 hanks
Twig Tweed
15, 15, 16, 18, 19 balls
Gren Nylon
17, 17, 19, 21, 22 hanks
Stitch holder.