Recommended Yarn (Fingering)
Knitting for Olive – Cotton Merino (70% cotton, 30% merino, 50 g ≈ 250 m / 240 yd), in colourways 'Coal' (sample 1) and 'Putty' (sample 2).
Regular length:
Meters: 775, 875, 950, 1050 (1150, 1275, 1425) (1575, 1700, 1825)
Yards: 850, 955, 1040, 1150 (1260, 1395, 1560) (1720, 1860, 1995)
Grams: 155, 175, 190, 210 (230, 255, 285) (315, 340, 365)
Balls: 4, 4, 4, 5 (5, 6, 6) (7, 7, 8)
Cropped length:
Meters: 675, 775, 850, 925 (1000, 1125, 1275) (1425, 1525, 1650)
Yards: 740, 850, 930, 1010 (1095, 1230, 1395) (1560, 1670, 1805)
Grams: 135, 155, 170, 185 (200, 225, 255) (285, 305, 330)
Balls: 3, 4, 4, 4 (4, 5, 6) (6, 7, 7)
Yardages already include a safety margin, but individual consumption varies with gauge, size, and desired length – worth getting a little more than you think you'll need.
Yarn Substitutes
Any fingering-weight yarn that meets the gauge, ideally similar in fibre content and structure. For help navigating summer fibres, see the blog post Spring & Summer Fibre Guide.