Riddle No. 95

[Carl]

To the sight, I may be plain
Or I may cause you to rack your brain

My makeup is not without rhyme or reason
But finding me might give your brain some teasin'

It would not be unusual at all
To find me on a surface, like a wall

I suggest that you follow me
To have that dress made properly

It's not me if there is no repeating
Now tell me what I am, without cheating

What am I ?


Answer will be provided next Thursday evening after 21:00.

[Carl]

ANSWER

A pattern.


Lines 1-2: A pattern may be obvious or difficult to identify.

Lines 3-4: A pattern is based on some form of logic, although this may not be immediately discernible.

Lines 5-6: Many wall coverings (e.g. wallpaper) consist of a pattern.

Lines 7-8: A pattern is used in dressmaking.

Lines 9-10: Repetition is a defining characteristic of a pattern.