The most common yarn weights are lace, fingering, sport, DK, worsted, and bulky. Each weight has its own unique characteristics and is best suited for specific types of projects.

Yes, yarn made from baby yak down. Designer and patternmaker Denise Bayron of Bayron Handmade says it’s her preferred lace-weight yarn, ideal for lightweight shawls, scarves, and sweaters.

The best yarns for crochet will be the correct weight for your project, made of material that feels and washes the way you’d like, and come in colors you love.