Seriously-- today you can rush out and buy your copy of More Big Girl Knits, which contains my pattern for the "No Gap Wrap"-- catchy, eh? (Unfortunately I can't take credit for the name.) I haven't seen the book myself yet, but if the first one is any indication, this one will be full of creative and wearable patterns, as well as lots of hints for how to choose and customize them to flatter various body types.
It's a little hard to tell from the photos, but the body of the sweater is not straight stockinette--it has a simple purl texture stitch which helps keep 
the knitting from being super boring (but not so complicated you can't multi task!). The diagonal lace band is meant to mimic the flattering line of a wrap-style sweater while eliminating gapping and that double layer of fabric right over the ol' belly. I swatched in Elsbeth Lavold Silky Tweed, which was replaced for the pattern with Garnstudio Silke-Tweed-- similar, but to be honest I prefer the former. I think my favorite details are the way the lace trim turned out at the back of the neck (left) and on the sleeves.
Edited to add: Knitpicks has images from inside the book: go here and then click on "view more images." I love #s 1-4 in addition to the NGW!
That is such a beautiful pattern. Classic lines, but with a little something extra as well.
Posted by: Macoco | April 01, 2008 at 09:05 AM
Wow, I really love this design, Angela. I was already planning on buying the book but now I'm even more excited.
Posted by: jules | April 01, 2008 at 09:16 AM
Beautiful, Angela. Do you know if this is sized for the more petite? I'm a 32" bust and I think this would look great on me ;) - if you allow me to be immodest :)
Posted by: connie | April 01, 2008 at 12:45 PM
I agree, I like the Silky Wool better myself. That is one nice looking sweater and part of what I'm sure will be a best seller. I'm not a "big girl" nor do I play one on TV. But when I was reading the book in public, I laughed out loud and people stared at me. Completely worth it for the good information found in the book.
You've designed a very nice sweater!
Posted by: gerald | April 02, 2008 at 01:33 AM
Its gorgeous!... maybe i will try to size it down for myself;)
I think the silky wool is great to knit with though I always worry it would pill a lot if it was worn too much. I knit a vest for my dad out of it but he will only wear it on "special" occasions so I havent gotten to test my pilling theory yet.
Posted by: Emily | April 09, 2008 at 10:39 PM
This is my favorite design in the book! It's a wonderful book.
Posted by: tina | April 11, 2008 at 05:34 AM