This design is worked in traditional aran style cabling with 2/2 ribbed borders. The neckband is also in the same rib.
For this design I worked a deep crew neck, folding the neckband in half and stitching it down to the wrong-side making it lovely and cosy.

Yarn used:
Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran
16 917, 18, 19, 20) 50g balls in shade Willow 076

Lovely suggested alternative yarns:
King Cole Fashion Aran
Rico-Design Soft Merino Aran
New Larnark Spinning Co. Aran