materials needed: 
3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5) Briar Rose Fibers Fourth of July (550 yds per hank) 
US size 6 and 8 needles (24")
US size 6 circular needles (16") or size needed to obtain correct gauge  

gauge: 21 sts and 28 rows = 4" in pattern on size 8 needles 

chest (no ease): 41½ (44, 45, 47½, 49, 50½, 53, 55)"