Knitting for Olive Merino
Knitting for Olive Merino is a soft, lightweight classic that’s made for everyday knits and next-to-skin comfort. Spun from 100% mulesing-free merino wool, this fingering-weight yarn has a smooth, even texture and beautiful stitch definition—perfect for sweaters, tees, shawls, baby garments, and layering pieces you’ll wear all year long.
It’s light without feeling delicate and warm without being heavy, giving your projects that easy, polished look Knitting for Olive is known for. The thoughtfully curated color palette—full of soft neutrals and modern hues—makes it simple to mix, match, and build a wardrobe of timeless knits.
Yarn Details
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Fiber: 100% Merino Wool (mulesing-free)
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Weight: Fingering
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Yardage: approx. 250 m / 50 g (273 yds)
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Recommended Needles: US 2–3 (3–3.25 mm)
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Gauge: approx. 27–28 sts = 4"
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Care: Hand wash, lay flat to dry
Why we love it at Finnegan’s Run: this is our go-to “everyday merino.” It’s soft, reliable, and perfect for those lightweight sweaters and accessories you end up reaching for constantly. Easy to knit, easy to wear, and endlessly versatile. ????