I started this last summer with linen from Homespun Boutique, my favorite yarn shop. It was lovely to work with, though tended to split as it is about a 5 or 6 ply. Also produced a lot of lint when I knitted in the car. I love the color, and the overall pattern was fun and kept me interested. I created buttonholes when I did the picot edging but decided I preferred a higher single closing, so I created loops. Even though I swatched it and sized up for ease, the linen knit tight and crisp, so if I did this pattern as a vest again (it was originally a cardi) I might add a back or side vents. I'm very pleased with it and can't wait for warmer weather.
Here is a detail of the buttons and loops. Ravely notes here: //www.ravelry.com/projects/carolyndw/leaf-and-picot-cardigan
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