Quick Guide: Choosing Delicate Lace Yarns

Lace weight yarns (classified as Category 0 or cobweb fibers) are the finest, most lightweight craft materials in the industry, engineered specifically for heirloom shawls, openwork cardigans, and gossamer-thin summer knit jumpers. Because these yarns use highly focused spinning profiles, they require blocked finishing to open up their intricate lace eyelets completely.

• Recommended Tool Sizes: Traditional knitting needles sized US 0 to 3 (2.0mm - 3.25mm) or crochet hooks sized B-1 to D-3 (2.25mm - 3.25mm). Openwork lace techniques can utilize larger needles up to US 8 (5.0mm) to maximize drape.
• Typical Gauge Range: 32–40 stitches per 4 inches using tight stockinette flat metrics.
• Premium Shelf Favorites: Stop by downtown Park Ridge to choose between luxury hand-dyed runs of Koigu KPPPM Merino Lace, single-ply collections from Madelinetosh, and premium silk-mohair lace blends.