Gauge 20 stitches and 19 rows = 4 inches Needle size US 8 - 5.0 mm US 9 - 5.5 mm You will also need one extra size US 9 (5.5 mm) needle for the 3 needle bind off at the shoulders. You will also need 5 buttons. Rowan used 1" (2.5 cm) buttons, each with 2 holes for attaching with the yarn. Yarn is used double throughout. Yardage 2130 - 3124 yards (1948 - 2857 m) Sizes available 32-34(36-38,40-42, 44-46, 48-50)" 81-86 (91-97, 102-107, 112-117, 122-127) cm Finished measurements: Bust circumference: 40(44, 48, 52, 56)" 102(112, 122, 132, 142) cm Finished length: 21.25(22, 22.75, 23.5, 24.5)" 54(56, 58, 60, 62) cm Sleeve length: 17(17, 17.25, 17.25, 17.25)" 43(43, 44, 44, 44) cm Yarn used: Rowan Cotton Wool Shade 207 Piglet - 15(17, 19, 20, 22) balls