In the rows where there are slip stitches in the chain spaces, I did slips in the chain AND the neighboring stitch. Otherwise, I found it was too scrunched up.

The first half of the project requires close attention, but after working in pattern awhile, it gets easier. Phew!

This yarn was ideal for the pattern. Such fun to work with. Unfortunately, I ran out at the last leaf point and had to improvise with strands of thread held together! Worked out reasonably well.