This pattern is just adorable -- congratulations to the designer, Meagan Anderson. The pattern is well written -- I had no trouble following the instructions. I'll say that I did NOT use just a single length of yarn for laces. It seemed clear to me that the single strand of yarn would quickly break, but only after it had cut into the sides of the lace holes. So I made I-cord laces instead.
These are a present for the first grandchild of a very dear friend, and I know that family will enjoy them as much as I did!