Knitting Light by Marie Greene

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Bestselling author and knitwear designer Marie Greene is back with another collection of stunning, seamless garments—this time for all your warm weather needs.

Seamless knits aren’t just for the colder seasons! Let Marie Greene show you the lighter side of knitted garments, with this collection of 20 top-down designs in her signature, timeless style. Filled to the brim with patterns for covetable tops, tees, tanks and more—all made in light, breathable plant-based and non-wool yarns—this book will have you whipping up and wearing gorgeous handmade garments year-round. Whether you’ve worked with non-wool fibers before or not, have no fear! Marie provides helpful tips and tricks for knitting with every fiber featured in the book, from cotton and linen to hemp, silk, rayon and more. She’ll also guide you through finding your perfect fit, for flawlessly fitting garments that will take your warm weather wardrobe to enviable heights. No matter which you choose to knit up first, each design is sure to become a much-loved closet staple for warmer seasons.

This book will include 20 patterns and 20 styled photos, plus step-by-steps.

Book includes photo tutorials, diagrams for body measurements, and an article on making & measuring swatches. All sweater instructions are written with some charts included.

“Marie Greene has done the knitting world a huge favor in creating this thoughtful, informative guide to working with plant fibers. You’ll find yourself embracing these glorious yarns and thanking Marie for explaining it to us as only she can―with grace, experience, and kindness.”
―Tanis Gray, author of The Fellowship of The Knits

“Shining her light on projects for warmer temperatures, Marie Greene shares beautiful, timeless patterns knitters will want to make and wear over and over.”
―Fiona Ellis, knitwear designer and instructor

About the Author: Marie Greene is an independent knitwear designer whose patterns have been featured by The Fibre Co., Skacel Collection, Making Stories and Laine magazine. She teaches classes at yarn shops and fiber festivals worldwide. Her patterns are available online at OliveKnits.com. Marie lives in Salem, Oregon with her husband and three sons.

Patterns included in this book:

Alyssum Slip-Over Poncho
Aster Lace Panel Tee
Bluebell Striped Tee
Chamomile Shimmer Tee
Dahlia Gathered Top
Forget-Me-Not Rolled Neck Tee
Freesia Summer Top (Cover)
Jasmine V-Neck Tee
Laurel Sleeveless Duster
Lotus Side-Tie Tee
Magnolia Flutter Sides Top
Marigold Wave Top
Poppy Dotted Top
Thistle Sleeveless Tunic
Water Lily Silk Pullover
Wild Iris Striped Tank
Wildflower Loose Rib Top
Verbena Side Detail Tee
Violet Eyelet Tee
Yarrow Color-Pop Tee

Paperback, 208 pages

published in 2024

Page Street Publishing

Photos by Annie Loaiza

Category: book, books, Cardigan, lace, Ladies, Marie Greene, Olive Knits, Poncho, pullover, Sweater, sweaters, tee, Tunic