The base thread is NOT hand-dyed by me

4 separate strands wound together to create a 4-ply gradient as you work. This is NOT a traditional plied (twisted) yarn.

There is a knot in one strand where each color change occurs. These can easily be worked into your pattern while you knit or crochet and should not affect your finished piece. Other knots may occur occasionally from the manufacturer. I try to catch them, but some may make it through just the same.

Wound into center-pull balls. My preference is to work from the outside in, but either way is fine

It does take some getting used to working with this yarn, but the results are stunning if you take your time and make sure to catch each strand as you work.