Pilch

Knitting
DK (11 wpi) ?
6 stitches and 9 rows = 1 inch
in stocking stitch with 3.75mm needles
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
248 - 372 yards (227 - 340 m)
chest 18 - 22 in age 1 to 3 yrs
English

Measurements
Centre front
7, 8, 8½ in

Each pattern has a different set of recommended yarns. The following is from the Copley Lotus version.

Materials
COPLEY LOTUS DOUBLE KNITTING
Climax
4, 4, 6 25 gram balls
Pure Wool
4, 4, 6 25 gram balls
Golden Sovereign
3, 3, 4 20 gram balls
Sonata
3, 3, 4 20 gram balls
Tricel Nylon
3, 3, 4 20 gram balls
Baby Golden Sovereign
3, 3, 4 20 gram balls
Baby Golden Sovereign Quickerknit
3, 3, 4 20 gram balls
Stitch holder.