Knitting for Olive Pure Silk has landed in space, just in time for warm weather knits! We have fallen in love with the Knitting for Olive line of yarns and are excited to add a new base for spring. This 100% pure raw silk fingering weight yarn is perfect for lightweight summer garments and scarves. It is also sustainably produced – the little butterfly on the label indicates that the chrysalids were allowed to escape the cocoon before it was harvested, thereby allowing them to complete their life cycle.
- Fingering weight
- 273 yards / 250 m
- 50 gm
- 28 sts and 38 rows = 4 inches on a US 2-3 needle
- Hand wash in cool water, lay flat
- $13.50
Pattern Picks:
Cumulus Tee by PetiteKnit
The Cumulus Tee is worked in stockinette stitch and has a rounded V-neck in the front. The sleeves are elbow length, and all edges are finished in i-cord.
Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL
Bust circumference: 35 (37) 39 (41) 44½ (48½) 52¾ inches
Materials:
- Knitting for Olive Pure Silk: 4 (4) 5 (5) 5 (6) 6 balls
- US 2.5 circular needles and double pointed needles
- US 1.5 circular needles and double pointed needles
Camisole No. 4 by My Favorite Things
The decorative increases on the front sections make the top fit beautifully, while the ribbed pattern combined with the yarn texture create an almost crocheted look in this feminine, Bohemian camisole top.
Sizes:
XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL)
Measurements:
Length, measured from the armhole: (9.5 (9.75) 10.25 (10.5) 11.75 (13.25) inches
Circumference: 28.75 (31) 34.5 (37.75) 43 (45.25) inches
Materials:
- Knitting for Olive Pure Silk: 2 (2) 2 (2) 3 (3) balls
- US 4 circular needles and double pointed needles
Olive Top by Pernille Larsen
A camisole to celebrate summer, the Olive Top has thin straps, deep V neck and back, and an allover stitch pattern – perfect for layering or wearing on its own!
Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL)
Finished measurements:
Length from shoulder to hem: 18 (19¾, 21¾, 23¼, 24, 25, 26½, 27¼)”
Length from armhole to hem: 9½ (10¾, 11¾, 13, 13, 13¾, 13¾, 13¾)”
Bust circumference: 28 (30¼, 33½, 36¼, 39, 45¼, 48¾, 52)” with an intended negative ease of approx. 1½-5½”
Materials:
- Knitting for Olive Pure Silk: 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 6, 7) balls
- US 2.5 circular needle and double pointed needles
Camisole No. 2 by My Favorite Things
Camisole No. 2 is a feminine summer top, knit in rib with wonderfully decorative decreases at the yoke.
Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL
Finished Measurements:
Bust measurement: 28 (32) 35 (37) 41 inches, designed to fit with 0-4 inches negative ease
Materials:
- Knitting for Olive Pure Silk: 2 (2) 3 (3) 4 balss
- US 2.5 circular needle
- US 1.5 circular needle
Kahena by Jeanette Bøgelund Bentzen: CROCHET!
Modern, yet classic, Kahena is a casual long-sleeved T-shirt full of Scandinavian elegance. The construction uses linen (also known as moss) stitch both horizontally and vertically to create clean lines.
Sizes:
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)(7, 8, 9, 10)
Finished Measurements:
Finished bust circumference: 33 (37.5, 41.25, 44.75, 50)(53, 56.75, 61.75, 65.5, 68.5)”
Designed with 7.5-12.5cm / 3-5” of positive ease.
Materials:
- Knitting for Olive Pure Silk: (1640, 1850, 2035, 2185)(2415, 2625, 2820, 2995, 3180)yd
- 3.5 mm (US E/4) crochet hook
- 4 mm (US G/6)