Have been making few things for Jude, wanted to make something for Louis. Was thinking of an aran, then saw this little pattern and thought simple but nice and bonus all in one, anything to avoid sewing up. Very easy pattern, clear instuctions, no neck shaping ie front and back neck worked the same. Also may be more suitable to the Australian climate as if never really seems to get that cold Choose this yarn as it is a wool mix that can be machine washed, hopefully will survive regular wash as, I don't think it will have the luxury of a delicate wool wash. The yarn is also quite soft and cosy, so suitable for a toddler. Bought 5 balls of yarn but only just went into the 4th. Although all the same dye lot, there is a slight difference, noticeable on photos where I changed balls.