Laceweight Yarn

Laceweight is the finest weight we carry — delicate enough for traditional lace shawls, and often used to add a soft halo or extra warmth when held together with a heavier yarn. This collection leans heavily toward silk-mohair blends, along with fine silk, cashmere, and alpaca options for knitters working on lace patterns or fine-gauge garments.

Laceweight typically knits at 33+ stitches per 4 inches on US 000–1 (1.5–2.25mm) needles when worked on its own, though many of the yarns in this collection — particularly the silk-mohair blends — are more commonly held together with a fingering or DK weight yarn rather than knit alone. Holding a mohair-silk lace yarn together with a heavier base adds a soft halo and extra warmth without changing the finished gauge much, which is a common technique in shawl and sweater patterns alike.

Because it's so fine, laceweight takes longer to knit than heavier weights, but it's the standard choice for traditional lace shawls, fine shawl collars, and adding texture or warmth to a garment without adding bulk.

Frequently asked questions

What do you mean by holding laceweight "together" with another yarn?

It means knitting two strands at once — usually a fine mohair-silk lace yarn plus a fingering or DK weight base — as if they were a single yarn. This is a common technique for adding a soft halo, subtle color, or extra warmth to a project without changing the overall gauge too much.

Is laceweight yarn a good choice for beginners?

Not usually as a starting point. The fine gauge and small needles make tension and mistakes harder to manage, so it's generally better suited to knitters who are comfortable with basic techniques already.

How much laceweight yarn do I need for a shawl?

Yardage varies widely by shawl size and pattern, but many laceweight shawls use 400–800 yards. Patterns that call for holding two strands together will need roughly that much of each yarn. Always check your specific pattern's requirement.