Such a cute little sweater! I am excited to have a cropped cardigan to wear over layers, and particularly over dresses and with skirts! I contemplated making it longer, but I think the negative ease I have looks perfect with the length. It also looks really cute open!

For reference, I’m 5’7”. I have approximately 1.5” of negative ease (bust is ~35-35.5”). Keep in mind that in choosing a size, more positive ease will make the yoke hang further away from the body.

I had perfect gauge on the suggested needles with the yarn I chose, although I think the gauge is a little on the tighter side. Gauge is probably easier to achieve with a lighter fingering weight.

Each sleeve took approximately 39g of Nifty (~165 yards). I worked 19 rounds after the last increase.

I have knitted bobbles quite a few times, and really enjoyed Andrea’s half-double crochet bobble video tutorial (Youtube). I may do those from now on! I used my sewing machine to sew on alllll of my buttons, which made quick work of it! ;)

I had finished the sweater before Andrea updated with short rows to lower the neckline, but I ripped back and reworked it. I love it much more with the short rows!

I LOVED the yarn, especially after blocking! So soft, and a nice halo to it. It’s a shame that it’s now discontinued! :(

I alternated three skeins at a time on the body of the sweater, making my alternating point just after the button band.

95g + full 114g skein left