Measurements
Front seam
8, 9 in

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

Materials
MARYLAND Double Knittings
Crepe Pure New Wool 5, 6 balls
Super Pure New Wool 6, 7 balls
Easywashed Knitting 6, 7 balls
Tweed Pure New Wool 6, 7 balls
Pure Nylon 5, 6 balls
Elastic.

Yarn for Complete Set
Crepe Pure New Wool 13, 14 balls
Super Pure New Wool 14, 16 balls
Easywashed Knitting 14, 16 balls
Tweed Pure New Wool 14, 16 balls
Pure Nylon 13, 14 balls.