very cute- I think it looks great- and the photo isn't too dark on my computer!
marion | Homepage | 09.13.05 - 9:31 am | #

The finish sweater looks great- all your mods worked out so well. I especially love that final touch of working ribbing instead of i-cord for the "knot"- it looks very polished. Nice!
Mary-Heather | Homepage | 09.13.05 - 9:53 am | #

It is just so interesting to see all the ways one pattern can be modified to suit different knitters.
claudia | Homepage | 09.13.05 - 10:06 am | #

It looks fabulous. Great color.
Jenn | Homepage | 09.13.05 - 10:14 am | #

Wow, another beautiful knit! You are such an inspiration!
lyn | Homepage | 09.13.05 - 10:14 am | #

How lovely! It looks so beautiful on you and now I'm sold- I'm going to have to try it now also...
Elspeth | Homepage | 09.13.05 - 10:30 am | #

Wow, Marnie, it looks great! I've already gotten the pattern, although I don't know that I am brave enough to modify too much. I'm excited about starting it!
Carrie | Homepage | 09.13.05 - 11:01 am | #

Your remarks about the full-fashion decreases & increases are very helpful ... I've noticed the difference without understanding what I was seeing. What a great teacher you are!
jpt | 09.13.05 - 11:40 am | #

I like the modification you made to the tie. I was thinking of how I could do the same thing. Now I've got an example! Thanks!
Jennifer | Homepage | 09.13.05 - 1:04 pm | #

It turned out beautifully! You chose a great color.
Kimberly | Homepage | 09.13.05 - 1:39 pm | #

Well done, all around. I love the "knot" you created, as well as the hem. And who wouldn't *love* to wear Karabella Aurora 8?
Karma | Homepage | 09.13.05 - 3:47 pm | #

awesome fit and great pattern notes -- thanks for sharing. even though i've read about them individually i love reading all the details in one post.
jody | Homepage | 09.13.05 - 4:25 pm | #

I love your attention to detail. There is a part of me that would knit this sweater to your mods just for the experience!
Julia | Homepage | 09.13.05 - 4:30 pm | #

It looks awesome on you! Red...va va va voom!
Anne-Caroline | Homepage | 09.13.05 - 5:04 pm | #

Looks great. Definitely the right shape for you. I love how you take a pattern and make it your own. I'm getting a bit braver in that area.
Vicki | Homepage | 09.13.05 - 7:50 pm | #

Just recently found your blog. Hopeful looks wonderful on you. I bought the pattern too and I'm eyeing one of the new cashsoft Rowan yarns for it. Thank you for the tutorial. It's going to be very helpful.
Michelle | Homepage | 09.13.05 - 9:03 pm | #

Hopeful looks beautiful! Jane
jane | Homepage | 09.14.05 - 3:53 am | #

Thank you for posting your adjustments to the pattern - I had passed it over, as I am tall and broad, but seeing your modifications makes me want to swatch for it.
mk | Homepage | 09.15.05 - 4:50 pm | #

Brilliant as always, Marnie! Now i am thinking I need a Hope as well...
lynne s of oz | Homepage | 09.15.05 - 5:48 pm | #

Looks great on you!
ck | Homepage | 09.15.05 - 10:09 pm | #

Thanks so much for the tutorial. I am planning to make Hopeful in Calmer and your adjustments will come in handy. Great job as always!!!
Deena | Homepage | 09.15.05 - 10:26 pm | #

Just lovely and your figure is perfect! I'll have to check out the tutorials. Thanks.
Teresa C | Homepage | 09.16.05 - 8:32 am | #