This cowl was designed for you to wear it proudly and warm you on the chilly days, as well as to have fun learning Portuguese Knitting. All basic stitch patterns are include as you progress in your learning: knit/purl combinations, lace and cables. Stripes and simple Stockinette Stitch. Pick and choose as you please. Actually, if you have a favorite stitch, you might only use that one throughout. You might use one, two, three or more colors. Whatever your imagination desires as you become a pro and efficient knitter!