Blocking now - will post pics with buttons when dry.
MODS;

Completed sweater as indicated with the exception of:
Under arms, when picking up stitches for sleeves. I followed another rav member, reduced every 2nd row (knit row) with a k2together kX ssk until all 9 additional underarm stitches worked in. Sleeve cuffs - I worked a 2 together at the beg and end of every alternate row until 6 stitches reduced to narrow cuff and reduce bell effect. 14 repeats for sleeves. 20 for body which makes it fall hip length.