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Lace weight yarn (CYC 0) for crochet
Lace weight yarns (CYC 0) for crochet: standard hook and gauge, real meters per 100 g and 1 verified yarns to sort and compare.
- CYC hook 1.4–2.25 mm
- CYC gauge (sc in 10 cm) 32–42
- Average m per 100 g 322 m
- Yarns in our database 1
What is lace weight yarn?
Lace (CYC 0) is the finest category in the Craft Yarn Council system and includes fingering-weight lace yarns and 10-count crochet thread. It produces airy, open fabric and very high yardage per gram, which is why a single ball can be enough for a shawl or a set of doilies.
Standard specs and real data
The Craft Yarn Council standard places 0 – Lace yarns with a recommended crochet hook of 1.4–2.25 mm and a gauge of 32–42 single crochet stitches in 10 cm (4 in). Use these ranges as a starting point: the hook and gauge printed on each ball band, listed in the table below, always take priority.
Our database lists 1 yarns in this group from 1 brands. Their linear density averages 322 m per 100 g, ranging from 322 to 322 m per 100 g, and the average ball holds 322 m in 100 g.
Manufacturers recommend hooks from 2 to 2 mm for these yarns. 1 of them publish a reference gauge, averaging 24 stitches in 10 cm.
Most common main fibres in the group: Cotton (1).
All Lace weight yarns (CYC 0) in our database
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| EuroRoma Fiore | 0 | 85 % cotton, 15 % other fibres | 100 g · 322 m | 322 | 2 mm | 24 | See colors & stock on Amazon → |
Tap a column header to sort. Data from the manufacturers' ball bands; gauge only where the manufacturer publishes it.
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Best projects and how much yarn you need
Lace weight is used for doilies, filet crochet, lace shawls, delicate edgings and heirloom pieces. Because the strand is so thin, projects take longer; many crocheters hold it double or use a slightly larger hook to get more drape.
With the average ball of this group (322 m), a 1,100 m throw blanket needs about 4 balls and a 220 m hat about 1 balls. For an exact figure for your pattern, size and stitch, use the yarn calculator.
How to choose and substitute
Compare yarns by meters per 100 g rather than by brand or ball weight: two yarns within about 10 % of each other in density, with overlapping hook ranges, usually give the same fabric. Sort the table by density or hook size to find close matches quickly.
Before swapping yarns in a pattern, convert the number of balls by total length, buy every ball from the same dye lot and work a 12 × 12 cm swatch. Our side-by-side comparisons below show the exact ball conversion and a technical verdict for the most searched pairs.
Calculate yarn for a whole project → Granny square blanket calculator →
Frequently asked questions
What hook should I use with lace weight yarn?
The Craft Yarn Council suggests steel hooks or regular hooks from about 1.4 to 2.25 mm for lace weight. Lace patterns often call for a larger hook than the ball band to open up the stitches, so follow your pattern and check the gauge.
How many Lace weight yarns (CYC 0) does CrochetMetrics compare?
Our database currently lists 1 Lace weight yarns (CYC 0) with verified ball band data, from 322 to 322 m per 100 g. Every yarn links to its own data sheet with substitutes and a ball converter.
Can I swap one yarn of this group for another?
Usually yes, if their meters per 100 g are within about 10 % and the hook ranges overlap. Convert the number of balls by total length, not by weight, and always check your gauge with a swatch before starting.