Instruction also include a sock/fingering weight version on US Size 3, 3.25 mm needles. This is a very simple pattern for beginners. Easily altered and/or embellished.

This is a great project to use up otherwise disasterous varigated yarn. You know that yarn with all the beautiful colors….that pools and puddles and creates odd designs at random

See the Knit along thread for more information:

http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/beginners-knit-along/1396065