The sweater is made by making two identical pieces, the front and the back, then sewn together along the sides. The top of the sweater is a modified Shell pattern that has a more open weave then transitions into a traditional Shell pattern until just below the bust. The top fit is loose and flowing with sleeves to the elbows to 3/4 sleeves that has a nice drape. Below the bust is fitted then follows an A line to the waist, which accentuates all the best parts of you. The yarn is amazingly soft without a lot of stretch. This is looks complicated but the stitches and pattern can easily be followed by a beginner. I also provide a video tutorial link to YouTube where I walk you through all the steps.