This pattern starts off with a cable knit cast on and proceeds to a 1x1 rib stitch. The increase method used is knitting into the same stitch twice. This is described in the instructions provided. The main stitch used is an Irish Moss stitch and there is some stocking stitch to bring in the contrast stripe. At one point the body is then knit flat and the arms are knit flat. They are stitched together when done.