It's all coming together

Very excited that the sleeves are done for my Central Park Hoodie (Cascade 220 Heathers, color is Turtle).  This sweater seemed to be going on & on. Just endless and not seeing much progress even with the body complete. But it was in a bag in the closet while I worked on the loooooong sleeves. Two of then, no less.

But now suddenly it seems close to finished.  The last two hurdles will be to customize the hood and also the button band.

The hood, as written, creates a "pixie" point at the top back.  I really don't like this look.  Do not want a pointy head. So I've researched and found a boxy rounded modification.

Also, as originally written the button band has no buttons nor button holes.   Well, there is actually an alternate for button loops, but I prefer real button holes, even if it means more work and planning ahead.   I mean knitting a sweater is a lot of work, the finished piece might as well be exactly how you like it.

So will look around on Ravelry to see the method & number of buttons that look the most appealing. 

And as usual I will be completing a warm sweater during the warm weather and am likely to start on a linen/cotton top soon, which I'll complete next winter.