This design works up quickly on US size 10 needles, in easy care kid-friendly yarns. The beautiful colors and textures keep it interesting, and the bronze tone “hammered” buttons add richness. This is a great style for year-round ease and comfort, and multiple yarns are suggested for you. For a summer cardigan, you might use Lion Brand’s Organic Nature Cotton instead, and adjust your needles a bit for gauge. Sleeves are picked up and knitted on from the top down, and one row of single crochet forms the buttonholes, minimizing your finishing.