Gemmell describes in amusing detail her design inspirations for these intensely useful and handsome pieces, and describes likewise how you do not, in fact, have to make any buttonholes at all (despite appearances). As you can see, they can suit men and women equally well; much depends on the yarn you choose. The 2 x 2 ribbed version is done in one strand of bulky yarn, and the garter rib version is done with two strands of worsted weight held together-- but the choice is up to you.
