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.