Thistledown is a very easy one-skein pattern.
Composed of double (US single) crochet stiches in a two-row repeat; its shape is formed by increases and decreases as you go.

The sample is made with DK weight mohair/silk with a large hook. You could make it with any DK color-changing yarn or experiment with different weights or colours of yarn.

This four-page pattern includes full written instructions in US and UK terms and a hand-drawn chart.