I bought this yarn intending to make a sweater for myself, but it's been sitting in my dresser ever since. Please refer to photo ③ for the color sample. It might be difficult to see as it's a photo from a book... The sample is a cable knit pattern, and the base is garter stitch. Although unused, it has been stored at home for several years. There are no pets or smokers in the house, but please understand that this is a personal inspection before purchasing. When shipping, I may use recycled materials and compress the item, so please be aware of this. Thank you for looking.