My row gauge was slightly off, in addition, the pattern body length was too long for me. I reduced the number of rows in the second two tick sheets significantly. Consequently I picked up fewer stitches for my button band and only needed 3 buttons. Based on tester feedback, Lily has since updated the pattern for length, so please disregard my 3 button hole version and follow the specifics for the pattern- it will work out perfectly for length!

For reference, my full bust is 30”, waist is 25”, and I’m 5’6” tall. I knit the size 1, as I do in all of Lily’s patterns.

Video tutorial explaining the vertical buttonholes on the double knit button band (12:45 minute mark)