{"title":"Knitting For Olive Pure Silk Knitting Kits","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery knitting kit we have put together using Knitting For Olive Pure Silk, a fingering weight bourette silk perfect for summer tops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach kit adds the yarn and pattern you need straight to your basket.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ivy-top-kit","title":"Ivy Top Kit - Knitting For Olive Pure Silk","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eKnitting For Olive Pure Silk - Ivy Top Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn + Pattern Kit  | PetiteKnit | Intermediate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ivy Top is worked from the top down. The top is constructed so the first section is worked with shoulder increases and short rows, then the front and back yoke are worked separately, back and forth on the circular needle. The front and back yokes are then joined again to form the body, which is worked in the round on the circular needle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou are purchasing a printed knitting pattern \u0026amp; yarn, not the item itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnit a swatch to determine which needle size gives you the correct gauge. Wash the swatch before measuring the gauge, as the recommended yarn grows with wash and wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ivy Top is designed to have approx. 6 cm [2¼ inches] of negative ease, meaning it is designed to be approx. 6 cm [2¼ inches] smaller in circumference than your bust measurement. The sizes XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL) are designed to fit a bust circumference of 75-80 (80-85) 85-90 (90-95) 95-100 (100-110) 110-120 (120-130) 130-140 (140-150) cm [29½-31½ (31½-33½) 33½-35½ (35½-37½) 37½-39½ (39½-43¼) 43¼-47¼ (47¼-51¼) 51¼-55 (55-59) inches]. The measurements for the finished top can be found on the front page of the pattern (note that these measurements only apply if the correct gauge is maintained throughout). Measure yourself before beginning your project, to determine which size will fit you the best. For example, if you measure 90 cm [35½ inches] around your bust (or around the widest part of your upper body) you should knit a size S. A size S top has a bust circumference of 84 cm [33 inches] which in the given example would give you 6 cm [2½ inches] of negative ease. Schematics can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1508\/6772\/files\/Ivy_Top_Schematics.pdf?v=1748957170\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBust circumference: \u003c\/strong\u003e74 (79) 84 (89) 94 (104) 114 (124) 134 (144) cm [29¼ (31) 33 (35) 37 (41) 45 (48¾) 52¾ (56¾) inches]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArmhole depth: \u003c\/strong\u003e19 (20) 21 (22) 23 (23) 24 (24) 24 (24) cm [7½ (7¾) 8¼ (8¾) 9 (9) 9½ (9½) 9½ (9½) inches]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47 (48) 49 (51) 54 (56) 58 (59) 61 (63) cm [18½ (19) 19¼ (20) 21¼ (22) 22¾ (23¼) 24 (24¾) inches] measured mid back\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in stockinette stitch on a 4 mm [US6] needle after wash and blocking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeedles:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 mm [US6] \/ 40, 60 and 80 and\/or 100 cm [16, 24 and 32 and\/or 40 inches] circular needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 (250) 250 (250) 300 (300) 350 (350) 400 (450) g Trio 2 by Isager Yarn (50 g = 175 m [191 yds]) \u003cstrong\u003eor\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 (150-200) 200 (200) 200 (250) 250 (250) 300 (300) g Pure Silk by Knitting for Olive (50 g = 250 m [274 yds]) \u003cstrong\u003eor\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 (200) 200 (200) 250 (250) 300 (300) 350 (350) g Tynn Line by Sandnes Garn (50 g = 220 m [241 yds]). Note that two strands of yarn are held together throughout. The stated yardage amounts are the total yardage needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e: ★ ★ ★ (3 out of 5)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the classification of difficulty in the level of difficulty tab. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beige Ivy Top is knitted in Trio 2 by Isager in the color Linen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brown Ivy Top is knitted in Tynn Line by Sandnes Garn in the color Eikenøtt [3161].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Yarn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnitting For Olive Pure Silk is the perfect yarn for summer or dressy tops, and it also makes a luxurious sweater when combined with the KFO Soft Silk Mohair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnitting For Olive Pure Silk is made of 100 % bourette silk. Bourette silk is made of silk waste created during silk processing, where the short, leftover silk fibres are spun into a new yarn. It has a rustic and uneven look and is less shiny than other types of silk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePure Silk is a fingering-weight (4-ply) yarn, ideal for lightweight summer garments and held double for sweaters. Each 50g skein holds approximately 250m (270 yards), knitting to a gauge of 28 stitches x 38 rows over 10cm on 3mm needles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVideos\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eM1R the RS:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/RgSVoTGzxdM\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eM1L on the RS:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/hG3cM74RNaY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eM1L on the WS:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/AsN4G3Llnjg\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eM1R on the WS:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/jGNlEYFRYco\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGerman Short Rows:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/z-E3YSHPQYs?si=W3G8seAPs_03dhzw\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBackwards loop method:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/Xol_awzr7hs\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDifficulty Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt PetiteKnit you will find patterns with varying levels of difficulty. Each pattern has been given a level of difficulty ranging from 1 to 5 stars, where 1 star is given to the patterns that are the easiest for beginners to knit and 5 stars are given to the patterns with the most advances techniques aimed at experienced knitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 ★ – BEGINNER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe patterns in this category have been written for absolute beginner knitters. Here you only need to know the most basic techniques to be able to knit the pattern. The patterns are written using very beginner friendly language with no or very few abbreviations. Many of the patterns, especially the Novice series, have comprehensive videos that take you through and explain the steps in working the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will meet the following techniques in the beginner category:\u2028 \u003cbr\u003eCast on, knit, purl, knit through the back loop, decrease, increase, yarn over and standard bind-off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 ★★ – EXPERIENCED BEGINNER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe patterns in this category are slightly more difficult than the beginner patterns, but they are still easy to take on. The patterns are for knitters that have completed their first project and feel confident in reading a pattern. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this category you will meet abbreviations. The abbreviations that are particular for this pattern will have explanations. There will be videos that take you through the techniques that are used in the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will meet the following techniques in the experienced beginner category, as well as the techniques in the previous categories:\u2028\u003cbr\u003eKnitting together a folded edge, buttonholes, simple texture patterns and picking up and knitting stitches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 ★★★ – INTERMEDIATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe patterns in this category require that you have experience with and feel confident in using the basic knitting techniques, as the patterns contain more advanced techniques for example for casting on, picking up and knitting stitches or working short rows. There will be videos that take you through the techniques that are used in the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will meet the following techniques in the intermediate category, as well as the techniques in the previous categories:\u003cbr\u003eReading simple charts, Italian cast on, Italian bind off, Judy’s Magic Cast On, i-cord, simple double knitting, double knitting for Italian bind off, German Short Rows, texture patterns, simple finishing techniques, embroidery on knitting and knitting with more than one color at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 ★★★★ – EXPERIENCED INTERMEDIATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe patterns in this category require that you are an experienced knitting and can keep an overview of a pattern. You may need to keep track of multiple elements at the same time – for example you may need to work a charted pattern while working shaping at the same time. There will be videos that take you through the techniques that are used in the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will meet the following techniques in the experienced intermediate category, as well as the techniques in the previous categories:\u003cbr\u003eWorking a charted pattern, sewing in a zipper, double knitting and advances texture patterns like for example brioche knitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 ★★★★★ – ADVANCED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe patterns in this category requires that you are a seasoned knitter who knows how to keep and overview of a pattern, knows how to place a chart and work shaping based on the instructions given in the pattern. 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This Kit includes KFO Pure SIlk.The Fern Tee features an allover textured pattern, and the elegant i-cord edges give the blouse a clean, classy look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit lets you select the size to knit the pattern and the colour of the Knitting for Olive Pure Silk yarn; it will then calculate how many balls of Pure Silk you will need. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFern Tee Kit includes -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree PDF knitting pattern emailed to you from Knit WIth Me\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnough yarn in your chosen colour to knot the pattern as instructed in your chosen size. If you decide to adapt the pattern or lengthen the body or arms you may need more yarn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFern Tee is intended to be fitted and is therefore designed with negative ease. To choose the correct size, look at the ‘to fit chest circumference’ measurements on the \"sizing information\" tab. If your actual chest circumference is, say, 98 cm [38½”], you should choose to knit a size M in order to achieve the intended fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn\u003c\/strong\u003e: Knitting for Olive Merino, Cotton Merino or Pure Silk (250 m [273 yd] \/ 50 g [1.8 oz]), fingering weight yarn, 3 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6) balls. Sample is in Pure Silk in Wheat colourway\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeedles\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3.5 mm \/ US4 circular needles and double-pointed needles, or in a size to obtain gauge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge\u003c\/strong\u003e (after blocking): 25 sts and 32 rows = 10 cm [4”] in Fern stitch pattern with 3.5 mm \/ US4 needles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Stitch markers, waste yarn, tapestry needle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSizing information \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes\u003c\/strong\u003e: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinished measurements\u003c\/strong\u003e: Chest circumference: approx. 80 (88, 94, 97, 104, 104, 115, 125, 132) cm [31½ (34¾, 37, 38¼, 41, 41, 45¼, 49¼, 52)]” to fit chest circumference: 76-83 (84-91, 92-99, 100-107, 108-116, 117-127, 128-139, 140-149, 150-158) cm [30-32¾ (33-35¾, 36¼-39, 39¼-42¼, 42½-45¾, 46-50, 50½-54¾, 55-58¾, 59-62¼)]”; Length from shoulder to edge: approx. 48 (51, 53, 55, 57, 60, 63, 66, 70) cm [19\u003cbr\u003e(20, 20¾, 21¾, 22½, 23½, 24¾, 26, 27½)]”; Sleeve length from underarm to edge: approx. 12 (13, 14, 15, 15, 15, 15, 15, 15) cm [4¾ (5, 5½, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6)]”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Knitting for Olive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eKnitting for Olive is a Danish family-run yarn company founded in 2015 by mother and daughter Pernille and Caroline, with son and brother Alexander joining the business in 2022. What began as a small line of baby and toddler knitting patterns grew into a full range of designs for children and adults, and in 2016, the family launched their own yarn, starting with Merino and later expanding to include Soft Silk Mohair, Pure Silk, No Waste Wool, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eEthical production sits at the core of the brand. Knitting for Olive is certified to the Responsible Wool Standard and Responsible Mohair Standard, meaning their wool and mohair can be traced from farm to finished yarn, and their silk is produced cruelty-free using threads from cocoons the silkworms have already left naturally. 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