Yarn: The Plucky Knitter Yakkity Aran (100% yak, 160 yds/146m per 100g skein). If substituting, you want an Aran-weight wool in a solid, semi solid or a heather - or a dyed yarn without too much vareigation. Avoid any fibers with too much weight as cables can get heavy.
Gauge:
On larger needles (honeycomb motif and double-seed): 16sts/24 rows = 4”/10cm
On smaller needles (1x1 rib): 18sts/26 rows = 4”/10cm
Needles: US 9/5.5 mm, US 8/5.0 mm
Sizes:
36.5(40.5,44.5,48.5,52.5)(57,61,65,69)”
92.75 (103,113,123.25,133.5)(144.75,155,165,175.25)cm
Sizes based on finished circumference around bust, worn closed. For fit shown, I suggest choosing the size that gives you about 5”/12.75cm positive ease around bust.
Yardage:
For short version:
1250(1350,1450,1650,1750)(1800,1950,2100,2250)yds
1150(1250,1350,1500,1600)(1650,1800,1900,2050)m
For longer version:
1375(1475,1575,1750,1850)(1950,2150,2300,2450)yds
1250(1350,1450,1600,1700)(1800,1950,2100,2250)m