Lace Weight Yarn for Shawls and Lightweight Knits
Lace-weight yarn is the finest standard yarn category, identified by the weight 0 symbol. Needle size can vary widely: small needles create a close fabric, while larger needles open the stitches and highlight lace patterns. Always follow your pattern and make a gauge swatch before beginning.
At Yarn Harbor, we like lace-weight yarn for airy shawls, scarves, lightweight garments, and delicate accessories. Mohair and other softly brushed lace yarns can also be held with a second strand to add color, warmth, and a gentle halo without creating a heavy fabric. Explore our [fingering-weight yarns] and [mohair yarns], or try Biches & Bûches Le Petit Silk & Mohair.
