The pullover is worked in the round, from the neck down. The stripes are graduated, more solid-colored at the top, and move solid-colored at the bottom. You use about 60% solid color, and 40% multi color. I used Trendsetter Madras and Trendsetter Bali. The texture and color choices are great. The jog that you often see when knitting stripes in the round, is hidden in the faux seam. After you complete the knitting, the only finishing is sewing the underarm, weaving in the ends, and crocheting around the neck.