Was doubtfull how that will turn out - 12 mm needles are HUGE and I probably will not knit this size again. I also was a little reluctant about the buttoned solution - no sewing is of course great for me, but would I wear it? Wore it the whole day today and found it helpfull that there is a little circulation of air… Not blocked yet, I hope that will straighten out the seed stich edgings - they tend to clap inside. Nevertheless, the smallest size if fine for me, although that meant a little negative easy. The yarn is very nice so knit with, warm, no acrylic, no pilling tendency in sight so far. I will leave out the fringe probably, too much for my taste