An extremely fine yarn category, typically knitted on larger needles to create airy, openwork fabrics. It yields very high yardage per gram and requires careful tension control to avoid snapping the delicate strand.
Heard on the job
I'm using a silk laceweight for the bridal shawl so it drapes properly.
Insider tip
Laceweight yarn is notorious for tangling; winding it into a tight, neat center-pull ball before starting is mandatory.