twenty gorgeous, accessible knitting patterns, with a mix of brand new designs and some long time favorites. The designs vary, covering a range of hand-mades from sweaters to hats and scarves. The photography of each piece shows each piece off so well that this book may find a permanent home on your coffee table, even after your projects are complete. There’s even a techniques section at the back, providing you with tips and tricks to tackle all of the patterns. We’ve outlined some of our favorites below to help you plan your yarn purchasing!
If you haven’t had a chance to knit with these lovely yarns yet, we encourage you to come into the shop and check them out! Or, if you’re not local, check out our selection online.
Nature Lace Sweater (above on cover)
Sizes: 1 (2, 3)
Finished measurements:
Chest circumference: 46.5 (50.75, 55.5) inches
Yarn:
1 strand of Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino (125 m 137 yd / 50 g 1.8 oz, worsted-weight yarn, 7 (10, 12) balls;
AND 1 strand of Knitting for Olives Soft Silk Mohair (225 m 246 yd / 25 g 0.9 oz), lace-weight yarn, 5 (6, 7) balls.
Needles:
4.5 mm / US7 and
5 mm / US8
Both circular needles and double pointed needles
Gauge (after blocking):
17 sts and 25 rows = 10 cm 4” with 8 mm / US8 needles in lace pattern
Color Rain Sweater
Sizes: S (M, L, XL)
Finished Measurements: length from shoulder to hem: 49 (53, 57, 61) cm [191⁄4 (203⁄4, 221⁄2, 24)]”; chest circumference: 108 (113, 118, 122) cm [421⁄2 (441⁄2, 461⁄2, 48)]”
; sleeve length from underarm to cuff: 35 (37, 40, 42) cm [133⁄4 (141⁄2, 153⁄4, 161⁄2)]”
Yarn: 8 strands held together (in various combinations) of Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair, 225 m [246 yd] per 25 g [0.9 oz], lace-weight yarn; color 1: 7 (7, 8, 8) balls; color 2: 10 (11, 11, 12) balls
Sample is in size L, in Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair, Midnight (color 1) and Linen (color 2) colorways
Needles: 9 mm / 13US and 12 mm / 17US 60 cm [24]” circular needles and 9 mm / 13US double-pointed needles, or size to obtain gauge
Gauge: 8.5 sts and 11 rows = 10 cm [4″] in st st with 12 mm / 17US needles
Notions: waste yarn or stitch holders, stitch markers, tapestry needle
Chunky Rib Sweater
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)
Finished measurements:
Chest circumference: approx. 116 (121, 129, 135, 145) cm / 45.75 (47.5, 50.75, 53.25, 57) inches
Yarn:
1 strand of Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino (125 m 137 yd / 50 g 1.8 oz, worsted-weight yarn, 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) balls;
AND 2 strands of Knitting for Olives Soft Silk Mohair (225 m 246 yd / 25 g 0.9 oz), lace-weight yarn, 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) balls.
Needles:
4.5 mm / US7 and
6 mm / US10
Both circular needles and double pointed needles
Gauge (after blocking):
15 sts and 20 rows = 10 cm 4” with 6 mm / US10 needles in 3×3 rib pattern
Truffle Sweater
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
Finished measurements:
Chest circumference: approx. 45.75 (48.75, 52, 56.75, 59.75, 64.5, 69.25, 72) inches
Yarn:
1 strand of Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino (125 m 137 yd / 50 g 1.8 oz, worsted-weight yarn, 6 (6, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10) balls;
AND 2 strands of Knitting for Olives Soft Silk Mohair (225 m 246 yd / 25 g 0.9 oz), lace-weight yarn, 6 (7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 11) balls.
Needles:
5 mm / US8 Both circular needles and double pointed needles for sizes 1, 2, 3, 6, 7 & 8
5.5 mm/ US9 Both circular needles and double pointed needles for sizes 4 & 5
8 mm / US11 Both circular needles and double pointed needles for all sizes
Gauge (after blocking):
13 sts and 20 rows = 10 cm 4” with 8 mm / US11 needles
Knitted Streets of Copenhagen
Sizes: 1 (2, 3)
Finished measurements:
Chest circumference: approx. 44 (50, 57) inches
Yarn:
1 strand of Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino (125 m 137 yd / 50 g 1.8 oz, worsted-weight yarn, 16 (18, 20) balls;
AND 2 strands of Knitting for Olives Soft Silk Mohair (225 m 246 yd / 25 g 0.9 oz), lace-weight yarn, 9 (11, 12) balls.
Needles:
6.5 mm/ US10.5 Both circular needles and double pointed needles
10 mm / US15 Both circular needles and double pointed needles
Gauge (after blocking):
10 sts and 14 rows = 10 cm 4” with 10 mm / US15 needles
Darling Wrap
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Finished measurements:
Chest circumference: approx. 25.5(28.75, 31.25, 34.25, 37.5, 39.75, 43, 45.75)”
Yarn:
1 strand of Knitting for Olive Merino (250 m 273 yd / 50 g 1.8 oz), 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7) balls
AND 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (225 m 246 yd / 25 g 0.9 oz), 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6, 7) balls
Needles:
4 mm / US6 / both circular and double pointed
Gauge:
20 sts and 29 rows = 10 cm 4” in st st with 4.5 mm /US7 needles
Waffle Sweater
Sizes:
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
Finished measurements:
circumference at bust: approx. 90 (99, 108, 117, 126, 135, 145, 154) cm / [35.5 (39, 42.5 , 46, 49.5 , 53.25, 57, 60.75)inches
Yarn:
3 strands together of Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (70 % mohair, 30 % silk; 225 m [246 yd] per 25 gr [0.88 oz]) lace yarn; 10 (11, 12, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19) balls
Needles:
3.5 mm / US4; 4.5 mm / US7; 5.5mm / US9 circular needles
and 3.5 mm / US4; 5.5 mm / US9 double-pointed needles
Gauge:
15.5 sts and 23 rows = 10 cm [4″] in Waffle Stitch Pattern with 5.5 mm / US9 needles and 3 strands together
Olive’s Vest
Sizes:
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
Finished measurements:
Chest circumference: approx. 90 (94, 98, 104, 112, 120) cm 35.5 (37, 38.5, 41, 44, 47.25)”
Yarn:
1 strand of Knitting for Olive Merino (250 m 273 yd / 50 g 1.8 oz), 2 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4) balls
AND 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (225 m 246 yd / 25 g 0.9 oz), 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5) balls
Needles:
3.5 mm / US4
4.5 mm / US7 circular needles
Gauge:
21 sts and 29 rows = 10 cm 4” in st st with 4.5 mm /US7 needles
Chrysler Top
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Finished measurements:
Chest circumference: approx. 25.25 (27.25, 29.25, 31.5, 33.5, 35.5, 38.5, 41.75, 45)”
Yarn:
1 strand of Knitting for Olive Pure Silk (250 m 273 yd / 50 g 1.8 oz), 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) balls
Needles:
2.5 mm / US1.5 / both circular
3 mm / US2.5 / both circular and double pointed
Gauge:
30 sts and 38 rows = 10 cm 4” in st st with 3 mm /US2.5 needles
It’s Not A Sweatshirt
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Finished measurements:
Chest circumference: approx. 37.75 (39.25, 42.5, 44, 46.5, 51, 56, 60.75)”
Yarn:
1 strand of Knitting for Olive Merino (250 m 273 yd / 50 g 1.8 oz), 4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 7, 7) balls
AND 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (225 m 246 yd / 25 g 0.9 oz), 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) balls
Needles:
3.5 mm / US4 / both circular and double pointed
4mm / US 6 / double pointed
4.5 mm / US7 / both circular and double pointed
Gauge:
20 sts and 26 rows = 10 cm 4” in st st with 4.5 mm /US7 needles
Aviaya Sweater
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Finished measurements:
Chest circumference: approx. 41.75 (43.25, 44.75, 45.75, 47.25, 48.75, 52, 56)”
Yarn:
1 strand of Knitting for Olive Merino (250 m 273 yd / 50 g 1.8 oz), 6 (6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9) balls
AND 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (225 m 246 yd / 25 g 0.9 oz), 6 (6, 7, 7, 7, 8, 9, 10) balls
Needles:
3.5 mm / US4 / both circular and double pointed
Gauge:
20 sts and 44 rows = 10 cm 4” in st st with 3.5 mm /US4 needles
Karl Johan Sweater
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Finished measurements:
Chest circumference: approx. 35.5 (37.5, 39, 41.5, 44.5, 47.75, 52.75, 54.25)”
Yarn:
1 strand of Knitting for Olive Merino (250 m 273 yd / 50 g 1.8 oz), 4 (5, 5, 5, 5, 6, 7, 7) balls
AND 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (225 m 246 yd / 25 g 0.9 oz), 4 (5, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7) balls
Needles:
3.5 mm / US4 / both circular and double pointed
4.5 mm / US7 / both circular and double pointed
Gauge:
20 sts and 29 rows = 10 cm 4” in st st with 4.5 mm /US7 needles
Karl Johan Collar
Sizes:
One Size (12”x 12”)
Yarn:
1 strand of Knitting for Olive Merino (250 m 273 yd / 50 g 1.8 oz), 2 balls
AND 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (225 m 246 yd / 25 g 0.9 oz), 2 balls
Needles:
3 mm / US2.5 / double pointed
4 mm / US6 / both circular and double pointed
Gauge:
21 sts and 30 rows = 10 cm 4” in st st with 4 mm /US6 needles
Simple and Simple Sweater
Sizes:
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
Finished Measurements:
chest circumference: 93 (96, 100, 106, 115, 123, 132, 142)cm 36.5 (37.75, 39.25, 41.75, 45.25, 48.5, 52, 56) inches
Yarn:
2 strands of Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (70% mohair, 30% silk; 225 m 246 yd per 25 gr 0.9 oz), lace-weight yarn, 6 (7, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15) balls;
AND 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Merino or CottonMerino or Pure Silk, (250 m 273 yd per 50 gr 1.8 oz), fingering – weight yarn, 3 (4, 4, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) balls;
Needles:
4.5 mm / US7 circular needles in cable lengths 60 and 80 cm 24 and 32“, AND double pointed needles
6mm / US10 circular needles in cable lengths 60 and 80 cm 24 and 32“, AND double pointed needles
Gauge:
16 sts and 21 rows = 10 cm 4” in stockinette stitch with 6 mm / US10 needles
Puff Tee
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Finished measurements:
Chest circumference: approx. 35.75 (37.5, 40.25, 43.25, 46.5, 51.25, 56, 59.75)”
Yarn:
Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (225 m 246 yd / 25 g 0.9 oz), 6 (6, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 11) balls
Needles:
3.5 mm / US4 / both circular and double pointed
4.5 mm / US7 / both circular and double pointed
Gauge:
20 sts and 26 rows = 10 cm 4” in st st with 4.5 mm /US7 needles
Barbroe Blouse
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Finished measurements:
Chest circumference: approx. 28.25(31.5, 34.5, 34.5, 37.75, 41, 44, 47.25, 50.5, 53.5, 56.75)”
Yarn:
1 strand of Knitting for Olive Merino or CottonMerino or Pure Silk, (250 m 273 yd per 50 gr 1.8 oz), fingering – weight yarn, 4 (5, 5, 6, 7, 8, 8, 8, 9, 9) balls;
Needles:
2.75 mm / US2 / both circular and double pointed
3 mm / US2.5 / both circular and double pointed
US 8 Crochet Hook
Gauge:
20 sts and 40 rows = 10 cm 4” in st st with 3 mm /US2.5needles
