Stitch patterns for dark wool yarns

Something that stands out like a cable might work. Or for a shawl, some open, lacy pattern?

Wendy

Wendy,

I like the lacy pattern suggestion. I always think of lace being done with light yarn and letting the shadows define the open spaces. But a dark yarn can show the open spaces if worn over a light color (like a white blouse).

I'll try a swatch with a cable pattern, something big and bold. I think something small (like a four-stitch cable) would get lost.

Thanks for the suggestions!

Alan