Started the Ballerina #1

Last night I started the Ballerina after reading the first 2 pages of the instructions many many times. I hand knit lace all the time, but this is going to be a different mind set for sure. Since I knit loose it is requiring US size 2 needles for me. I am not very good at reversing instructions so you all will be hearing from me for sure. I live in Birmingham, AL, and this is going to be my winter coat, hopefully for this year. Susie B.