Here's the finished Sirdal with the braid finally sewn on. The pattern specifies large and small buttons and braids (the small is only for the split buttoned cuff) but I'm glad I went with the small buttons and braids for the whole sweater. 
 
 And here is a close-up: 
 
 I think the Regia Jacquard gloves are going to be fingerless. I'm not sure who they are for yet.