A Great Way to End the Year
Finishing Ariann was a perfect way to cast off 2006. She is warm, cozy and very chic...a sweater to wear and love all winter. 
Ariann kept away the chilly mountain air during our photo shoot at Solitude’s Moonbeam Lodge. Bonne Marie knows how to design a fun to knit sweater, with easy finishing, fabulous fit and real runway chic. Once the last stitches of Ariann were cast off, the only thing left to do was weave in a few ends, and since I use the spit/splice method to start a new skien, there were very few ends. After blocking, which one must do with lace of any sort, the yarn softened, bloomed nicely and Ariann's lace opened up to show off the unique patterning. If I could sing, I'd sing loud and high praises of Beaverslide's wonderful yarn. This is my favorite worsted yarn, hands down.
If I could sing and dance, I'd throw a gala for Bonne Marie, a designer for grrls who love style and chic design in their knits. Every pattern of hers that I've knit and has ended up being worn and loved. And, just so you know, I've knit many Chicknit patterns. 
Pattern: Ariann
Designer: Bonne Marie of Chicknits
Yarn: Beaverslide Wood Rose Heather Worsted 90% wool 10% mohair
Knit for: Ariann KAL
Time to Knit: October 9, - December 26, 2006
It looks FANTASTIC! I love it belted and the color is just lovely on you! Radiant! As for Beaverslide, my worsted weight yarn diet has begun . . . perhaps when it's over :-)
Posted by: Kathy | January 03, 2007 at 03:31 AM
Ariann and Margene both look wonderful in that partnership. What a lovely knit!
Posted by: Laurie | January 03, 2007 at 04:02 AM
Does Bonne Marie use you in all her advertising? She should! I'll be back to the Ribby Cardi by next week, I hope, after having been waylaid by some gift knitting. Every time I think of Bonne Marie, I think of you somehow!
Posted by: jessie | January 03, 2007 at 04:10 AM
You look vunderful as usual Margene! Another fab fo!
Posted by: Kelly | January 03, 2007 at 04:13 AM
They're all great but that last photo is just YOU! The sweater looks wonderful.
Posted by: Carole | January 03, 2007 at 04:37 AM
It's just lovely!!!! I've got a few inches of the second sleeve knit - it's going to go slow now since I'm back to work, but I can't wait to finish it! I agree, Bonne Marie is extraordinary and I love her patterns.
Posted by: Chris | January 03, 2007 at 04:57 AM
The sweater is fabulous, and it looks fabulous on you! I love the color you used. I think after your glowing review, I'll definitely have to try the Beaverslide yarn.
Posted by: Rachel | January 03, 2007 at 04:58 AM
It looks terrific on you...especially that color!!
Posted by: Kathleen | January 03, 2007 at 05:28 AM
Looks great! Beautiful color and a great design. I'll bet you get a lot of wear-time out of that one.
Posted by: Anne | January 03, 2007 at 06:13 AM
The sweater looks wonderful Margene! I saw Ariann 'in person' at Bonnie Marie's trunk show here in Chicago last month. Whenever I take the leap to make a sweater I'm sure I'll start with one of her patterns - they look great & everyone always sings the praise of her designs.
Posted by: Amy Artisan | January 03, 2007 at 06:31 AM
What a great way to start off the new year! Lovely sweater and it looks lovely on you, Margene!
Posted by: Alison | January 03, 2007 at 06:33 AM
It looks so great on you!
Posted by: Lauren | January 03, 2007 at 06:37 AM
Fantastic! Thank you for inspiring me to knit this pattern - the pattern that saved my life. ;-) And oh my god my beaverslide can't come soon enough.
Posted by: Cara | January 03, 2007 at 06:41 AM
Lovely!! :)
Posted by: Stitch-n-Snitch | January 03, 2007 at 06:45 AM
I am on a Cascade 200 binge and just bought some for Ariann my next sweater! I think my next worsted project should be that Beaverslide, though!
Posted by: Liz K. | January 03, 2007 at 07:00 AM
The sweater is gorgeous. And you look like you are having a grand time in the snow!
Posted by: Pat K | January 03, 2007 at 07:10 AM
It's perfect! Between yours and Cara's, I am getting very tempted by this pretty design!
Posted by: Kim | January 03, 2007 at 07:20 AM
Oh, I LOVE it. You look marvy, and that color is a wonderful choice, both for you and the sweater. I'm tempted to buy some Beaverslide now for mine, BUT I'm trying to knit from my stash, and I'm thinking that my Green Mt. Mohair might be nice for this....
Posted by: Norma | January 03, 2007 at 07:21 AM
Gorgeous! What a lovely Ariann.
Posted by: Jennifer | January 03, 2007 at 07:28 AM
Barvo, kudos and huzzah! What a splendidly successful photo shoot! Great model, great sweater, great photographer, great setting. What more could you ask?
Posted by: Roxie | January 03, 2007 at 07:45 AM
LOVE. IT. Well done. And great modelling, btw.
Posted by: Jenny Raye | January 03, 2007 at 07:46 AM
Your sweater is gawjus. I love the soft rose color too, very flattering. I have to make it a goal to knit one of the many sweaters on the chick knits site. There are so many to choose from, that it's almost overwhelming. Here's to a Happy New Year to you too!
Necia
Posted by: Necia | January 03, 2007 at 07:58 AM
That sweater suits you perfectly. I love, love, love that color! Well done, M. Just beautiful.
Posted by: regina | January 03, 2007 at 08:05 AM
The sweater turned out perfectly "you" and I am betting it will be one of your favorites this winter. Love the photos.
Posted by: Birdsong | January 03, 2007 at 08:10 AM
Just gorgeous! I finished my Ariann in December and I love it, too! There may be another in my future!
Posted by: Michelle | January 03, 2007 at 08:14 AM
Love that color - beautiful sweater!!!
Posted by: Madame Purl | January 03, 2007 at 08:28 AM
It's marvelous, simply marvelous. You muse, you.
Posted by: Cheryl | January 03, 2007 at 08:40 AM
A great knit! As usual for your neck of the woods. And that you look so happy in it, just pink with pleasure, makes it perfect.
Posted by: Teresa C | January 03, 2007 at 08:43 AM
Congratulations- Ariann is beautiful! The color is especially lovely.
Posted by: Nonnahs | January 03, 2007 at 08:44 AM
You look amazing!
Posted by: Heather Joins The Round | January 03, 2007 at 08:45 AM
Great work on the photos and the sweater!
Posted by: Wool Winder | January 03, 2007 at 08:47 AM
ohmigosh, you look so happy in your Arianne, as everybody seems to look in it. I can't wait to start mine - grumble, grumble. The pink is a great color on you. Bonne Marie is a genius don't ya think? Nice way to start out a new year.
Posted by: Julia | January 03, 2007 at 09:29 AM
lovely ariann - i love the color! and you look great (and very happy) in it - beautiful job!
Posted by: debbie | January 03, 2007 at 09:30 AM
Wait, that's the Beaverslide?! I had no idea it would make a fabric weith such great drape! Okay, I'm converted.
Oh and, of crouse, you look gorgeous and Ariann is wonderful!
Posted by: Cheryl | January 03, 2007 at 09:39 AM
Gorgeous. I really need to try that Beaverslide yarn.
Posted by: Stephanie | January 03, 2007 at 09:41 AM
Just fabulous! Can't wait to start mine!
Posted by: Carol | January 03, 2007 at 09:46 AM
your sweater is beautiful. i've loved every finished ariann i've seen so far! they have all turned out so flattering.
Posted by: Sara | January 03, 2007 at 09:49 AM
Absolutely beautiful, Margene!
Posted by: Kristi aka Fiber Fool | January 03, 2007 at 10:29 AM
Looks great. Beaverslide is great yarn, so fun to work with and I love the colors too.
Posted by: Barb | January 03, 2007 at 10:33 AM
Your sweater is awesome, love the colour! I agree, Bonne Marie designs the best patterns, I think I'd be happy to knit nothing else but Chicknits designs.
Posted by: Brenda | January 03, 2007 at 10:57 AM
What a gorgeous sweater and you look beautiful in that color!
Posted by: Nanette | January 03, 2007 at 11:05 AM
I adore the color. Very feminine and stylish.
Posted by: Susan | January 03, 2007 at 11:12 AM
sweet!!!!
Posted by: mama-e | January 03, 2007 at 11:15 AM
gorgeous! the fit is great... talk about nice scenery, too!
Posted by: margaux | January 03, 2007 at 11:21 AM
Great job on the cardigan - and a lovely colour of yarn (especially against the snow)
Posted by: AmyP | January 03, 2007 at 11:42 AM
You look smashing, darling............absolutely smashing.
Posted by: christine | January 03, 2007 at 11:47 AM
Ariane is beautiful, and you look great in it. Good job all around.
Posted by: Vera | January 03, 2007 at 12:07 PM
It looks beautiful Margene! And it does look very wearable. I love the color and I love the tie at the waist. Great knit!
Posted by: Erin | January 03, 2007 at 01:15 PM
It looks wonderful! A great knit in which to celebrate the new year.
Posted by: Chris | January 03, 2007 at 01:27 PM
It's fabulous!
Posted by: monica | January 03, 2007 at 02:07 PM