A good substitute
Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece—available in 60 colors
80% Cotton, 20% Merino Wool
3.5 ounces-(99.2 grams)—213 yards-(194.7 meters)

For the sample, one skein each of four shades of greens, pinks, purples, and oranges were used =                                              16 skeins
The other colors used are:
Brown 394 yards-(360 m)                                          3 skeins
Red 219 yards-(200 m)                                              2 skeins
Black approximately 94 yards-(86 m)                      1 skein
Ivory approximately 41 yards to 94 yards-(86 m)   1 skein
Total number of skeins used for sample:            23 skeins

For your cardigan to be the correct size, it is not the brand of yarn that matters, but the GAUGE that is important. It is best to refer to the yardage to determine how many skeins or balls to purchase.

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NOTE:I do not know if there are enough shades of one color in these substitutions. Other options of yarn for this cardigan would be one of the popular yarns used for afghans. Most yarns used for afghans come in gradations of colors.

SUGGESTED NEEDLE SIZES
- 29 inch-(73.5 cm) circular needle in sizes:
              small/medium-size 6-(4 mm) and size 8-(5 mm)
              medium/large-size7-(4.5 mm) and size 9-(5.5 mm)
- 10 inch-(25.5 cm) straight needle in sizes:
              small/medium-size 6-(4 mm) and size 8 (5 mm)
              medium/large-size 7-(4.5 mm) and size 9-(5.5 mm)
- Or size needles to obtain the correct gauge

NOTIONS
- gauge ruler
- tapestry needle
- 2 buttons size 5/8 inch-(1.5cm)
- 8 stitch holders
- ring markers
-12 yards-(11 m) faux suede—1/8 inch-(3.175 mm) wide—optional
- Small amount of leather—1/8 inch-(3.175 mm) wide to hang from buttons

GAUGE
- size small/medium: 20 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches-(10 cm) in stockinette stitch on  size 8-(5 mm)needles
- size medium/large: 18 stitches and 23 rows = 4 inches-(10 cm) in stockinette stitch on  size 9-(5.5 mm)needles