I've been crocheting for a couple of years and am very much still a novice. My friend, Jennifer, sent me this fabulous yarn when I first started. It sat and sat until I found a pattern that I could read (seriously, it's like another language) and something that is worthy of the yarn she sent. This is the end result with lots of color and a different stitch and pattern than I normally do. I love it and can't wait to wear it.