From Pattern Notes:

“Daniele was a spaz knitter. Every time she made someting, it came out wrong. One sleeve was longer than the other, the neck was too low, or the sweater was too long, too short, too loose, or too tight. Finally, we urged Daniele to try this sweater, because so many people make it and it looks great on everyone. We were willing to bet she would find success at last.

We were right! Not for nothing is this our most popular sweater! Daniele knit up a killer sweater in a matter of days and it looks fabulous on her. Beginner knitters like it because it is knit on really big needles and has no ribbing or neck shaping. And it’s equally popular with experienced knitters who want to curl up on their couch for the weekend and go to work on Monday wearing their newest creation.“