If you have moderate knitting experience, this pattern is easy to follow. Once you get into the pattern, which has an 8 row pattern repeat, it becomes a meditative knit. It is the sort of pattern that I like, as you can pick it up and put it down without worrying about where you left off. The patterns are centered on the front and back and extra stitches on either side are worked as knit stitches. This is a timeless vest pattern, and I love the final texture of the completed cable design. It looks great when worn alone or layered over a shirt. It looks great with jeans, but it would also look great when worn layered over a skirt. This was a really enjoyable knit and I love the finished garment. I will certainly knit another one before too long. To read more about it go to https://www.sewatelierm.com/knitting-the-thaya-vest-by-julie-hoover/