I put off doing this shawl for a long time, because it just looked so complicated! Once I got started, though, I loved it! There were one or two places where the pattern was just a little confusing (I'm an "experienced beginner"), but I was able to muddle my way through it. For the most part, the pattern was very clear ... and the photos with the stitches marked were VERY helpful! I will probably do more of these ... in lots of different colors! ;-) Thank you!! (My photography skills are worse than my crochet skills!)