Hopeful for 2006

Hey everyone!

I've just joined the knitalong - I'm planning on starting Hopeful soon. I'll be using Rowan Calmer in "laurel," a nice apple green color. Has anyone else used Calmer to knit this top? And one more question - I'm a 36" bust and am planning on knitting the 36" size. But I'm wondering if I should make the smaller (34") size instead? Have you found it's better to go down a size if you want a form-fitting top? Any suggestions you have would be appreciated.

Cheers,
Elizabeth
A Mingled Yarn