The 2.75mm needles are used only for the second half of the few rows of the neckband, which are folded in and stitched into position.

Measurements
To fit bust
32, 35, 37-39, 41-43 inches
Actual measurements
33, 36½, 40, 44 inches
Length from back neck
21, 22, 24, 25 inches
Length of sleeve
16, 17, 17, 18 inches

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

Materials
KING COLE Double Knitting
Super Jet
17, 20, 22, 24 balls
Botany Double Crepe
17, 20, 22, 24 balls
Pretty Lady
17, 20, 22, 24 balls
Tristar
19, 21, 24, 26 balls
Speedy
17, 20, 22, 24 balls
Crepe Romance
17, 20, 22, 24 hanks
Kinglon
17, 20, 22, 24 balls
ALL BRANDS Contrast
3, 3, 3, 3 balls.