Before you get started, let's talk about yarn weights. Let's face it - knitting patterns and terminology has changed in the last ten years. For Australians, the term ply has always referred to the thickness of the yarn. However, thanks to the availability of yarn globally and the predominance of American yarn manufacturers and pattern writers, the term ply means something different to everyone else. Top it off with the fact that different yarns of the same ply or weight (even if made by the same manufacturer) are not always the same thickness.

So, what does this all mean? It means swatching is your friend (yes, yes, I know you hate swatching, but really, we just have to.)