The tension given in the pattern is 7 stitches to the inch or 2 pattern repeats (34sts) to 5 inches, and 4 pattern repeats (24 rows) to five inches in height according to the diagrams and row counts provided, using the larger needles. The waist is worked as very tight ribbing on small needles.

Suggested quantities of wool are 8 ounces of Greenock Super Fingering.

The neckline is high and is slightly cowled; one or two dress clips are recommended.