If you’ve been wanting to make the leap from blankets and amigurumi into your first garment, this is the one to start with. You’ll move through a handful of different skills without ever feeling in over your head, and by the time you join that last square, you’ll have something you’re genuinely excited to wear.

It’s a great option whether you’re dressing up a pair of jeans or looking for something breezy to wear on its own in warmer months. Once you get a feel for the join-as-you-go rhythm, the squares move fast, and the two-panel construction means you’re never juggling more than what’s right in front of you.