This pattern was very well written, with each and every detail specified, and lots of helpful comments. You can always be sure about the number of stitches that should be on your needles at any given time. The charts and instructions are very easy to follow.

The body is shaped with increases, creating a slight flare at the hips. The length was shorter than I expected from looking at the picture (in the pattern), so I made the body two inches longer than was called for. I made the sleeves a bit longer as well.

The work actually went pretty quickly due to the bulky weight of the yarn, so you enjoy the benefit of seeing your project materialize fairly quickly. The pattern called for 9 skeins of yarn but I only used 8.

This sweater is super warm and I’ve gotten a lot of wear out of it in the past few months. I love the bright orange color and the heaviness of the fabric. I’ve noticed a bit of pilling on the sleeves and sides, however.