You will need:A pair of 3.25mm (UK 10 - USA 3) knitting needles, a pair of 4mm (UK 8 - USA 6) knitting needles, stitch markers, stitch holders. For Long Cardigan: 3 buttons (1.5cm, ½in diameter). For Short Cardigan: 2 buttons (1.5cm, ½in diameter). Buttons- optional.