Kat, Ryelight socks by TinCan knits are the perfect starter pattern. The build from there. The good thing is you can make a lot of pairs the same since you wear them every day. I think have about 15 pairs in the drawer now.

It’s really good! I am in MA too and it’s fun reading about the Towns he has visited and lived in during his adventures.

I struggle with this too! Nearly all of my button up shirts these days are “The Shirt by Rochelle Behrens” which have hidden extra buttons at the bust (“patented no gape technology” LOL). Kinda silly but it works amazing! Typically around $100/shirt but there are frequent sales so easy to snag one for less.

+1 for Jan Brett being an amazing author/illustrator with many animals featured. Our kids loved being read these by our neighbour (a retired schoolteacher)!

Always there’s a gap. Sometimes I pin the gap shut on the inside, sometimes I let it gap and wear my prettiest bra.