Belated Hopeful

I finished my Hopeful waaaay back in September, but our computer crashed that same week! Then when I was back up and running with the ability to post photos I procastinated for a few weeks. Anyway, here it is, after all this time. I made it in Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece-- I think the color was called silver plum. This was the first time I'd used the yarn and I really enjoyed it. It knit up quickly and felt good in the hands and needles (addi turbos). I like the finished result! The waist shaping doesn't quite match my body, but I am not patient enough to modify. I think the only change I made was in the I-cord tie... and it was an accident that I did the wrong number of stitches. When I realized, I decided I liked it just as well, so I continued. Anyway, this was my first official knitalong. Thanks to everyone, especially Jessica for hosting.

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