The original pattern has buttons and opening all the way down the leg. Just seemed like too many buttons to me!
Yarn: Encore Colorspun Worsted by Plymouth Yarn,Worsted / 10 ply, 75% Acrylic, 25% Wool, 200 yards Red with specks
Yarn: Vintage™ Chunky by Berroco Bulky / 12 ply, 50% Acrylic, 40% Wool, 10% Nylon, 130 yards Blue Moon

