The cardigan is so much more comfortable than when it was a pullover. The yoke is relaxed now and drapes much better. It's comfortable! And I love wearing it!
There is a slight hitch now with the button hole band. The formula I used to make the button holes has caused puckering, which is clearly visible between the bottom 3 buttons. Sigh. I'm probably going to take it out and re-do it using a different recipe for the holes.
The formula I used goes like this:
At the point where the hole begins, bring the yarn to the front.
Slip 1 stitch purlwise.
Bring the yarn to the back.
Slip 1 stitch purlwise and pass the first slipped stitch over. Repeat until 1 less than total stitches for the hole have been bound off.
Slip 1 stitch from right needle to left needle.
Turn work.
Cable cast on the total number of button hole stitches. Before putting last stitch on left needle, bring yarn to the front then place stitch on left needle.
Turn.
Slip 1 stitch knitwise.
Pass last cast on stitch over the slipped stitch.
It's not a priority to fix this because this will be worn mostly at home and possibly music class.
But I'm really happy with the results. It's delightful to wear now, and super warm. It will be perfect for those evenings when the outside temperature drops to zero or below.
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