This was a very easy pattern and knitted up incredibly quickly. I would highly recommend this for someone’s first sweater project.

However, sewing the buttons on the front caused me a lot of angst. I ended up sewing the buttons through both of the front layers because I couldn’t get the fronts to line up properly. The neckline is low and wide enough that I can get it on and off without unbuttoning it. If I were to make this again I would omit the buttonholes and sew the fronts together like I did for this one.

My bottom edge is a bit wonky - the seed stitch pulls the front up.

I used ten 7/8” buttons from Jo-Ann Fabrics.

Measurements:

• Bust: 32”
• Waist: 28”
• Length: 15.5”
• Body Length: 8”
• Armhole Length: 7.5”
• Cross Back Width: 12”
• Sleeve Length: 19”
• Upper Arm: 12”
• Lower Arm: 9”

Total Cost: $32.15

• Yarn: $27.45
• Buttons: $4.70