I love my blackwood cardigans ! They are so practical and I end up reaching for them a lot more that I thought I would. It’s not designed to close in the front which avoid bulk at the hips. Very easy sew as the instructions are exhaustive. I would recommend useful clear elastic for the top of the pockets and for the shoulder seams.
If you are not sure about which cardigan making, I I compare 7 sweaters/cardigans patterns that I made in the past here : https://youtu.be/6MBA_GsmlWg