Measurements
To fit chest
18, 20, 22, 24 in
Actual measurement
19½, 21½, 24, 26½ in
Length from back neck
9½, 11, 13½, 14 in
Sleeve seam
4½, 5½, 7, 7 in

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

Materials
DOUBLE KNITTING
Yorkdale Double Knitting, or Double Crepe
6, 7, 8, 9 balls
“Ritz” Double Crepe
6, 7, 8, 9 hanks
Super NYLON Double Knitting
6, 7, 8, 9 balls
Tricel/Nylon Double Knitting
6, 7, 8, 9 balls
3 press fasteners.