How Do You Crochet With Ribbon & Lace Yarn?
If you like crocheting, perhaps you have been curious about some of the novelty yarns available on the market. Crocheting with ribbon yarn or lace yarn is a little bit different than crocheting with your basic worsted weight. However, with a little practice and an attention to detail, even a novice crocheter can enjoy crafting with ribbon and lace yarns. Choose your project. Ribbon yarn is flat and wide, just like traditional ribbon. It can be an ideal choice for airy projects with openwork stitches; when you try to crochet with this yarn in tighter stitches it will likely wind up looking like a tangled bunch of knots. Ribbon yarn is usually very lightweight, so it works well for summer projects. Lace yarn (or lace-weight yarn, as it is commonly called) is also ideal for lightweight, airy projects. Due to its thin texture, you will have to crochet for a long time using a very small hook if you want to make something in a tight-stitch pattern with lace yarn. Lace-weight yarn is perfect
