Ribbon Sweaters

Yes, I am doing one - this is the second time I have attempted a ribbon sweater. The first time, after spending some big bucks on some absolutley gorgeous ribbon yarn that looked like strawberry and vanilla swirl and cost me way too much, it turned into a real wash. I finished the sweater - now wait, I got gauge before I started and when I finished, this mass of ribbon was ready made for a much more full bodied person than I. The rounded neckline drooped off my shoulders and the whole ribbon idea just slumped downward in a most disappointing manner. Was I upset you ask? I just took that huge pink wad of ribbon and decided to shove it to far away place when a very KIND friend at the knit shop offered to buy it. A perfect fit for her! She paid me the cost of the yarn. Where do I find friends like that? Only in a knit shop! Now mind you, I am not an easy quitter, so I bought some less expensive pink and white swirl ribbon and began again, but not THAT pattern. Carefully carefully on smaller needles (5's - that's like walking in place!), with measurments taken across my backside did I knit and purl. Today I finished the back and I think this may be my ribbon redemption.
Anyway, for any knitters who are out there and can feel my pain, thank you. I will likely NOT do another ribbon anything - but OMG success is ever sweet!!If this turns out and lands in my "to wear" drawer, I will maybe take a picture so you can feel a moment of "YES" with me.