merino
artichoke purple
$14.00
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polite hedonist yarns
yarns that pair well with others
fingering weight yarns
yarns by knitting for olive
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our favourite combinations: summer
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watermelon
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green woodpecker
green ochre
our favourite combinations: lanark
brown bear
claret
nut brown
trenchcoat
dusty olive
slate green
deep petroleum blue
midnight
our favourite combinations: heirloom
slate green
dusty olive
dusty honey
copper
dusty rose
wheat
our favourite combinations: campfire
chocolate
robin
copper
wheat
our favourite combinations: dusty rainbow
dusty rose
soft peach
dusty honey
fennel seed
dusty artichoke
dusty aqua
dusty dove blue
unicorn purple
Knitting for Olive Merino is one of those yarns that consistently earns its reputation. The 100% merino is spun with enough twist to give it real structure and bounce: qualities that make it as effective for textured stitches and cables as it is for colourwork, where stitch definition matters. The colour range is extensive and thoughtfully curated, with both saturated and muted tones that work together intuitively. Not superwash treated, which is part of what gives it its natural elasticity and character: hand wash and dry flat to keep it at its best. Sourced from Patagonian farms where mulesing is not practiced, with full farm traceability. OEKO-TEX certified.
indulgent fibres with excellent manners
Merino is a yarn that we would categorize as a polite hedonist. A polite hedonist loves luxury but keeps its manners. These yarns are made from indulgent fibres that feel wonderful to work with and create soft, wearable fabrics: luxury that behaves itself beautifully.
Still worth a proper introduction: swatch before committing, especially when substituting. And when it comes time to wash, treat finished pieces gently so the fibres can stay at their best.
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yarn details:
- fibre composition
- 100% merino wool
- meterage / yardage
- 250 meters / 273 yards
- unit weight
- 50 grams / 1.8 oz.
- format
- ball
- yarn weight category
- fingering
- suggested stitch tension
- 28 sts / 10 cm (4 in)
- recommended needles
- 3.00 mm (US 2.5)
- care instructions
- hand wash, dry flat
- recommended uses
- children's items, shawls, hats, mittens & scarves, sweaters & garments
- country of origin
- Italy
yarn questions:
How should I care for this yarn?
This yarn should be cared for as follows: hand wash,
dry flat.
What is this yarn suitable for?
This yarn is recommended for children's items,
shawls,
hats, mittens & scarves,
sweaters & garments.
What yarn weight is this?
This yarn is classified as fingering weight.
What needle size works best for this yarn?
Recommended needles: 3.00 mm (US 2.5).
Which knitting stitch patterns work best with this yarn?
Merino is a true jack-of-all-trades, and will give great results with the following stitch patterns: simple constructions, brioche, lace, textured stitches, cables, stranded colourwork, and non-stranded colourwork.
How do I make a basic gauge swatch for this yarn?
Using 3.00 mm (US 2.5) needles (or whatever your pattern recommends), cast on 10 stitches. Knit 6 rows. Repeat the following 2 rows until the work measures 3":
- knit 3, purl to the last 3 stitches, knit 3
- knit all stitches
Knit 6 more rows and cast off. Wash and block using the same method you will use for the finished item. Measure and count your gauge across the middle stitches of the swatch.
return policy
This item is eligible for refund or exchange within 30 days of the purchase date. All returned items must be accompanied by their receipt or order number, and must be unopened, unused, and in salable condition for a return or exchange to be considered. We do not accept full or partial returns on items that were special ordered.
