This gave me fits with the increases after the ribbed neck. I think it was a sleep deprivation problem. Was fairly simple after that. I made it a little shorter, while it wont be as warm. I was afraid my male dog might ahem pee on it if I had made it any longer. The length didnt seem to leave much room for boy parts. But its beautiful. And was great practice for cables, and picking up stitches. Over all success.