Summer yarns are arriving here by the boxload daily, and our most recent arrival was a restock from Knitting for Olive. Knitting for Olive is a mother-daughter team based in Copenhagen, Denmark. This family run business is focused on creating knitting patterns and high-quality yarn with respect for animals and the environment. Their brand is full of ethically sourced fibers, inspiring colors, and timeless patterns.

Knitting for Olive's Cotton Merino (featured above) is one of our favorite yarns for summer projects. Cotton Merino is a heavenly blend of 70% organic, OCS certified cotton and 30% RWS certified Merino wool. It’s the perfect warm weather blend; pairing the breathable qualities of cotton with Merino, which makes the yarn elastic and easier to use then traditional cotton yarns (your hands will thank you, trust us!).

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Knitting for Olive Cotton Merino yarn is a fingering weight, making it perfect for knitting this season's most coveted tanks and tees. Here are a few of our favorite Cotton Merino pattern ideas to help inspire your new handknit summer wardrobe.

Camisole No. 9 by My Favourite Things Sizes: XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL) Yarn: 3 (3, 3, 4,) (4, 5, 5, 5) balls of Knitting for Olive Cotton Merino	Sunday Tee by PetiteKnit Sizes: XXS (XS, S, M, L,) (XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) Yarn: 4 (4, 4, 5, 5) (6, 6, 6-7, 7, 7) balls of Knitting for Olive Cotton Merino
Juno Tee by Sari Nordlund Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) Yarn: 3 (3, 4, 4, 4) (5, 5, 6, 6) balls of Knitting for Olive Cotton Merino	Camisole No. 2 by My Favourite Things Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL) Yarn: 2 (2, 3, 3, 4) balls of Knitting for Olive Cotton Merino

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Another luscious option for knitting summer tops is Knitting for Olive Pure Silk. Pure Silk was the first yarn we tried from Knitting for Olive, and it was love at first stitch. This raw silk fingering weight yarn is ethically produced, OEKO-TEX certified, and is ALSO an incredible value at just $13 for 270+ yards!

The Fern Tee by Pernille Larsen (shown above) is knit using Knitting for Olive Pure Silk yarn, creating an effortlessly airy fabric that floats over your skin. This simple, feminine short-sleeved blouse is worked in the round from the top down, and features an allover textured pattern with elegant i-cord edges to give the blouse a clean finish.

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Pssst! Want to know something special about the yarns in this email? They're both fingering weight and have the exact same yardage per ball, so you can use either one for any pattern featured. And, because we just can't help ourselves, we've gone ahead and rounded up a few more inspiring warm weather knits featuring Knitting for Olive Pure Silk (or Cotton Merino!) below. 

Cumulus Tee by PetiteKnit Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL) Yarn: 4 (4, 4-5, 5, 5, 5, 6) balls of Knitting for Olive Pure Silk	Vest Claire by Mochiknits Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL) Yarn: 2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) balls of Knitting for Olive Pure Silk
Olive Top by Pernille Larsen Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL) Yarn: 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 6, 7) balls of Knitting for Olive Pure Silk	Posy Tank Top by Along avec Anna Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)  (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) Yarn: 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3) (4, 4, 4, 4, 5) balls of Knitting for Olive Pure Silk

Curious to know more about Brise and the rest of Woolfolk's luxurious yarns? If you're local, we encourage you to join us in store for a meet & greet and informal chat with Tim Wagoner from Woolfolk Yarns. Tim will talk to us about the sustainable practices Woolfolk uses when sourcing their Ultimate Merino wool, as well as bring a trunk show to support the launch of Brise! 

Coffee, tea, and pastries from Brambleberry Bakery will be provided, as well as yarn tastings and a give away!  Tickets will be deducted from any Woolfolk purchases made that weekend! Join us early while parking is plentiful for this special opportunity. Yarn & Coffee with Woolfolk

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