Changement is a classical ballet term meaning change. In this pattern there are many changes- color, stripes, lace, garter, direction. This shawl uses 120g of mini skeins. It is suggested that you find 40g of a variegated color and then choose 4 coordinating colors. The yarn base for the minis is not specific. Use scraps, a gradient kit, individual minis from your favorite dyer- the choices go on! The main color can be a solid, tonal or speckle.