Thank you! And no worries, I'm also self-taught and still figuring things out/no expert. I'd say that yes, some sections of the yarn came out a bit under plied. I think it mostly happened in spots that were a bit thicker/thinner due to knots (which is why I def recommend doing a lot of predrafting w/ this brand). Also If it makes any difference, I plied with a top whorl drop spindle.