Simply unravel one end and 2 strands will be available to work with. This is ideal for those who like to knit 2 socks at a time or who want socks that match when working with unpredictable dyed colours. Also it’s much easier to carry around in this form than a ball that can sometimes get away from you. Do not limit this to socks, it is well suited to a wide variety of finer knit garments and accessories.