This lovely piece works well with a gradually variegated yarn like Painted Desert as the subtle color changes allow the pattern stitches to stand out.

The interest in the twisted cable stitches as well as the lace edging keep the knitter engaged throughout the piece. While this pattern is a little more complex, it is still manageable enough for an experienced beginner who wants to learn some new stitches and techniques.

Pattern it is charted as well as written so you can work it through which ever way works best for you, but which ever you choose, HAVE FUN!!