For years, I've been in awe of what Steph accomplished with her revision of that Bohus.? A beautiful job, but even with my sewing experience, I've shied away from the task for some reason.
There's just one thing that gives me pause with your proposal to knit the facing, back and forth, along with the body and steek.? It is the issue of a saggy front opening.? You'll be using the same size needle throughout, and the risk is that even the little bit of extra weight the facings add (not to mention the potential weight of buttons, depending upon the selection) is the big thing to contemplate with that treatment.
However, you are a fearless and resourceful knitter, so it may be fine.
Mary.
