The pattern is knitted in 3140 Light Pink.

You need:
2 pairs 4.5mm needles OR 2 x 4.5mm circular needles and
1 pair of 5mm double pointed needles for the I-cord edging.
Stitch holders
4 buttons
Row Counter

Tension:
19.5 sts and 36 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch ridges pattern

using 4.5mm needles and 2 strands of yarn.
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to obtain correct tension.

Stocking Stitch Ridges Pattern:

(Yarn is used double throughout)
Rows 1-3: Knit
Row 4: Purl

The new version of the pattern includes more detailed instructions for knitting the right Front Triangle and the right Back Sleeve. (July 2013)

The original jacket was worked in 2 stands of Drops Alpaca (a 4ply yarn) giving a yarn that was approx. Aran weight. The meterage was between 1169m for 34 inch bust up to 1503m for 48 inch bust.