Halo yarn gives this pattern its satiny sheen (48% acrylic - 31% wool - 21% polyester). 2 strands are knitted together in fancy rib, stocking stitch and cables, using 5 mm and 5.5 mm needles, and the pattern requires a few knitting skills and a cable needle. The jacket is fastened with rose-shaped buttons - you can see the choice of colours available on the 'buttons' page. Machine wash, dry flat.