So far I just have a gauge swatch. Really hope I can get this done in time for her birthday!
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So I did get it done in time for my buddy’s birthday but I didn’t see her, so it’ll be ready to go for when I do see her. The picture doesn’t have the buttons on it, I was a little lazy about that part, I just need to grab a smaller needle to sew on the buttons. I’m not really crazy about this yarn. I like the way the cardigan turned out and I’m proud of my first actual garment, but I’m hoping blocking makes it a bit better looking.

HUGE HUGE thank you to @lturnbaugh who helped convince me and show me that the directions really were correct when I was reading them.