I loved testing this shawl. Stripes broken up by a contrast color. I loved the short rows and just when the rows were starting to get long, you pick up and start the other section. So fun! I loved the icord edging. Only thing was that I went up only one size for the bind off and while I was blocking the shawl I realized I should have gone up even more. Oh well, still turned out great! Maybe not for the beginner knitter but great for someone who wants to learn short rows, picking up stitches and icord edgings.