I cas on 147 stitches on the small needle stated (I still call them size 12!), and the first row is always time consuming. More than half way through I found a KNOT! I couldn't have a knot right on the hem line, so the work had to be pulled out. I've since had another knot, but managed to see it ahead, cut it out and weave in the two lengths. I haven't used 4 ply for ages, but am going ahead - the colour is true to the illustration. Apart from that there more than a dozen jumpers waiting to go to Romania to help keep orphans warm.. Delivery was as stated - pleased with the handling system.