This comfortable cardigan has a very textured pattern which is really quite easy to work. There is slight waist shaping, and the sweater is worked flat in pieces and seamed for stability and ease of knitting. If a closer fit is desired, knit a size smaller. This sweater can be shortened to a regular or cropped length. Additionally, never underestimate the impact the button choice can have on a finished look. One pattern can be knit into many different looks!