DIY J Crew Astrid Sweater with Ruffles

I am probably too old to wear something this girly, but that isn't going to stop me from making this lovely sweater that I saw over at the following.

http://mightygirl.com/2009/05/06/diy-j-crew-astrid-sweater-with-ruffles/

Her inspiration was this project:

http://www.orangebeautiful.com/blog/post.php?post_id=896

Here is the link to the tutorial:

http://www.orangebeautiful.com/blog/post.php?post_id=905