Lace Weight
Definition
Very fine yarn used for airy, delicate fabrics, shawls, and lace work. Always confirm whether a pattern uses UK or US terminology before starting. Swatch to verify gauge, then adjust hook size or tension to achieve the desired fabric and fit.
Examples
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Use lace weight with a larger hook to emphasise drape.
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Blocking transforms lace into openwork.
Related Terms
Yarn Weight System
Classifies yarn thickness. UK often uses ply names; US uses numbers from 0 (lace) to 7 (jumbo). Always confirm whether a pattern uses UK or US terminology before starting. Swatch to verify gauge, then adjust hook size or tension to achieve the desired fabric and fit.
Blocking
Shaping and setting the finished fabric by wetting, steaming, or spritzing and pinning to measurements. Always confirm whether a pattern uses UK or US terminology before starting. Swatch to verify gauge, then adjust hook size or tension to achieve the desired fabric and fit.