Knitting for Olive Pure Silk

Spun with 100% bourette silk, this fingering weight yarn is perfect for warm weather tops, tanks, cardigans, wraps & scarves.  Bourette is crafted from waste created during silk processing.  It has a pleasing matte, relaxed finish for sophisticated, yet casual knits.  The yarn is also stunning paired with a silk mohair for cold weather knits.

All of the silk in this yarn is made from open cocoons where the silkworms have transformed into moths & fluttered away.

The soothing, modern palette of colorways are incredibly wearable.

Traveling to us from lovely Denmark, Knitting for Olive yarns are ethically created with high quality, natural fibers.  Founded by a mother & daughter, the family business is passionate about responsible yarns that inspire & bring joy to knitters around the world. 

Fiber Content: 100% Bourette Silk (Oeko-Tex Standard 100)

Weight: Super Fine/ Fingering

Yardage: 273 yards

Ball/Skein Weight: 50g

Care: Hand wash cool, lay flat to dry

Needle Size: US 2.5 (3 mm) needle

Knitting Stitch Gauge: 7 stitches per 1”/ 28 stitches per 4”

Knitting Row Gauge: 38 rows per 4”

Here are some of our favorite patterns:

Yoko Top by Pernille Larsen

Yoko Top by Pernille Larsen

 Olive Turtleneck by Pernille Larsen

Olive Turtleneck by Pernille Larsen

 Bean Sprout Bloomers by Pernille Larsen

Bean Sprout Bloomers by Pernille Larsen

 Peacock dress by Pernille Larsen

Peacock dress by Pernille Larsen

 Tiny Tulips by Pernille Larsen

Tiny Tulips by Pernille Larsen

 Olive's wrap by Pernille Larsen

Olive's wrap by Pernille Larsen

 Simple and Simple Sweater by Pernille Larsen

Simple and Simple Sweater by Pernille Larsen

 Lace Beanie by Pernille Larsen

Lace Beanie by Pernille Larsen

 Fern Sweater by Pernille Larsen

Fern Sweater by Pernille Larsen

 Y-Top by Pernille Larsen

Y-Top by Pernille Larsen

 Shadow Hat by Pernille Larsen

Shadow Hat by Pernille Larsen

 Twisted V-top by Pernille Larsen

Twisted V-top by Pernille Larsen

 Cornelia Dress by Pernille Larsen

Cornelia Dress by Pernille Larsen

 Ruffle Romper by Pernille Larsen

Ruffle Romper by Pernille Larsen

 Olive's Swing Skirt by Pernille Larsen

Olive's Swing Skirt by Pernille Larsen

 Olive's Leggings by Pernille Larsen

Olive's Leggings by Pernille Larsen

 Alice Sweater Kids by Pernille Larsen

Alice Sweater Kids by Pernille Larsen
Knitting for Olive Pure Silk Ballerina

Ballerina

$12.50

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Knitting for Olive Pure Silk Raspberry Pink

Raspberry Pink

$12.50

11 Available

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Knitting for Olive Pure Silk Pink Daisies

Pink Daisies

$12.50

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Knitting for Olive Pure Silk Poppy Rose

Poppy Rose

$12.50

9 Available

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Knitting for Olive Pure Silk Rhubarb Juice

Rhubarb Juice

$12.50

20+ Available

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Knitting for Olive Pure Silk Plum Rose

Plum Rose

$12.50

5 Available

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Knitting for Olive Pure Silk Blood Orange

Blood Orange

$12.50

8 Available

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Knitting for Olive Pure Silk Mandarin Orange

Mandarin Orange

$12.50

20+ Available

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Knitting for Olive Pure Silk Hokkaido

Hokkaido

$12.50

8 Available

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Knitting for Olive Pure Silk Soft Peach

Soft Peach

$12.50

1 Available

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Knitting for Olive Pure Silk Copper

Copper

$12.50

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Knitting for Olive Pure Silk Sunflower

Sunflower

$12.50

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Knitting for Olive Pure Silk Quince

Quince

$12.50

7 Available

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Knitting for Olive Pure Silk Lemon Curd

Lemon Curd

$12.50

16 Available

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Knitting for Olive Pure Silk Dusty Honey

Dusty Honey

$12.50

3 Available

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Knitting for Olive Pure Silk Olive

Olive

$12.50

9 Available

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Knitting for Olive Pure Silk Pea Shoots

Pea Shoots

$12.50

17 Available

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Knitting for Olive Pure Silk Dusty Artichoke

Dusty Artichoke

$12.50

4 Available

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Knitting for Olive Pure Silk Deep Petroleum Blue

Deep Petroleum Blue

$12.50

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Knitting for Olive Pure Silk Poppy Blue

Poppy Blue

$12.50

14 Available

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Knitting for Olive Pure Silk Ice Blue

Ice Blue

$12.50

20 Available

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Knitting for Olive Pure Silk Dove Blue

Dove Blue

$12.50

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Knitting for Olive Pure Silk Blue Tit

Blue Tit

$12.50

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Knitting for Olive Pure Silk Soft Blue

Soft Blue

$12.50

20+ Available

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Knitting for Olive Pure Silk Haze

Haze

$12.50

20+ Available

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Knitting for Olive Pure Silk Coal

Coal

$12.50

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Knitting for Olive Pure Silk Lamb's Ears

Lamb's Ears

$12.50

20+ Available

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Knitting for Olive Pure Silk Putty

Putty

$12.50

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Knitting for Olive Pure Silk Cream

Cream

$12.50

9 Available

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Knitting for Olive Pure Silk Oatmeal

Oatmeal

$12.50

20+ Available

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Knitting for Olive Pure Silk Cardamom

Cardamom

$12.50

20+ Available

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Knitting for Olive Pure Silk Brown Bear

Brown Bear

$12.50

20+ Available

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Knitting for Olive Pure Silk Powder

Powder

$12.50

14 Available

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Knitting for Olive Pure Silk Dark Cognac

Dark Cognac

$12.50

17 Available

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Knitting for Olive Pure Silk Wheat

Wheat

$12.50

9 Available

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Knitting for Olive Pure Silk Bark

Bark

$12.50

20+ Available

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