Luckily, there’s a standard yarn weight system in place to make picking the correct weight easy. Weights range from 0 to 7 — with 0 (lace) being the finest and 7 (jumbo) being the thickest.

DK weight yarn is like the Goldilocks of the yarn world—not too thick, not too thin, but just right! Whether you’re a crochet newbie or a seasoned pro, DK yarn is your go-to for projects that ...

Yes, yarn made from baby yak down. Designer and patternmaker Denise Bayron of Bayron Handmade says it’s her preferred lace-weight yarn, ideal for lightweight shawls, scarves, and sweaters.

Lace knitting also requires meticulous blocking once the knitting is completed. Blocking is the process of "curing" the lace so that it keeps its shape when it is worn as a garment or utilized in ...

Your spindle — and your household — will thank you. With about 10 years of experience behind me, I can now spin lace-weight yarn while I walk, talk, and read.

Their stock ranges from Wool and the Gang to Sirdar, Rowan and King Cole. You’ll find specialist yarns like fine lace and cashmere merino silk blends along with chunky and baby knits.