This is a pattern for a border stripe jumper, originally published in Lets Knit. It is in stocking stitch, with raglan sleeves, 2 x 2 rib edges and stripes. It would be fine for a beginner able to do the shaping and picking up stitches for the neckband. You will need:5(6:6:6:7:7:7) balls main, 4(4:4:5:5:5) balls contrast 1, and 1 x ball contrast 2.