Notes: Size - 40 inches. Backward loop cast on with waste yarn for saddles, top down construction, neck band knitted with 5's, cast off with 6's, 6 pattern repeats for the body length. Consider a repeat performance with larger needles or up-sizing for a roomier, longer sweater.
Holy guacamole! I love it. What a beautiful sweater.
Posted by: Colleen | April 25, 2005 at 06:29 AM
Gorgeous! I like the shorter version but another one won't hurt! Will you use BWA again?
Posted by: Janet | April 25, 2005 at 06:33 AM
That is JUST BEAUTIFUL. And so are you. All that worrying for nothing!
Posted by: Norma | April 25, 2005 at 06:42 AM
It looks really fabulous. Are you pulling it down with your hands in the picture? I think the design looks great in that cropped style. And you look terrific too.
Posted by: Kathleen | April 25, 2005 at 06:47 AM
She sure is purty! And you look lovely in her. Now what are you dreaming of?
Posted by: Chris | April 25, 2005 at 06:57 AM
Gorgeous -- both you and the sweater. I like the smaller fit, it works! This just might have to go on the "must do" list. Congratulations!
Posted by: Kerstin | April 25, 2005 at 07:15 AM
Wow, it looks great on you! Congratulations on a beautiful sweater.
Posted by: Sara | April 25, 2005 at 07:20 AM
Could it be any more beautiful? I don't think so! It's gorgeous and has just gone to the top of my list (again). Great, great job, MB. :)
Posted by: Annie | April 25, 2005 at 07:25 AM
Gorgeous -- both you and the sweater. I like the smaller fit, it works! This just might have to go on the "must do" list. Congratulations!
Posted by: Kerstin | April 25, 2005 at 07:25 AM
Oh it's so gorgeous! The color, the pattern. I think it looks like a good fit, but if you want a roomier one, couldn't you try another BBR pattern to keep the boredom level low? I can't wait to see what you tackle next.
Posted by: Lauren | April 25, 2005 at 07:34 AM
I wouldn't change a thing! It's perfect as-is. And I love the subtle coloring of the yarn. It sets off the heavy cabling really well.
Posted by: Beth S. | April 25, 2005 at 07:37 AM
Absolutely beautiful! I love the shorter more fitted look. It looks great on you.
Posted by: SWELLMOM | April 25, 2005 at 07:37 AM
I love the smaller fit. Great job as always!
Posted by: Cindy | April 25, 2005 at 07:57 AM
It looks awesome! It is definitely on my list for some Paton's Balleybrae that I have in my stash if I have enough yardage. Could you tell me how many yards each skein of the yarn you used has? I looked on the website, but wasn't able to find that information. Also, how do you rate your experience of knitting in an Aran in the round versus knitting one flat like you did for Na Craga?
Posted by: Suzanne | April 25, 2005 at 07:59 AM
I can see how you might like another version of this a bit roomier -- but it is GORGEOUS and it looks great! You look happy, too. Very, very fine!
Posted by: Vicki | April 25, 2005 at 08:14 AM
It's just fabulous! Beautiful sweater and it looks just just great on you. Happy New Sweater!
Posted by: Julia | April 25, 2005 at 08:15 AM
It's in a class of its own. What a beautiful sweater and look at you all smiles! I can put a face to your "voice" now.
Posted by: Tracy | April 25, 2005 at 08:19 AM
MARY BETH THAT IS AWESOME! I love the fit and the color looks great on you. Way to go!
Posted by: Leigh | April 25, 2005 at 08:33 AM
You look wonderful in your new beautiful sweater!
Posted by: Stacie | April 25, 2005 at 08:43 AM
Oh my goodness, how wonderful. I'm still trying to figure out how you can produce these amazing sweaters so quickly.
Posted by: Susan | April 25, 2005 at 08:47 AM
extremely awesome! I don't know what you were talking about back there with "my chubby self." You look lovely, and so does the sweater. Now I want one...
Posted by: mia | April 25, 2005 at 09:25 AM
It fits beautifully!! No need to do it again! It is a wonderful accomplishment.
Posted by: Margene | April 25, 2005 at 09:36 AM
OK, ok. I'm going to have to stop punishing my Celtic Dreams for miscrossing its cables. That looks fabulous!
Posted by: Snowball | April 25, 2005 at 10:23 AM
It's beautiful! And fits you perfect!
Posted by: Karen | April 25, 2005 at 10:25 AM
What a gorgeous sweater. And it's so flattering on you. The color, the length, lovely. Great job!
Posted by: Jessica | April 25, 2005 at 10:29 AM