Olive

The weather has been cooler lately, making it the perfect time for layering with a stylish jacket or a cozy, warm sweater. Enter Olive: a beautifully designed double-breasted cardigan that strikes the ideal balance between comfort and fashion. Crafted from premium Aran weight wool, this cardigan showcases a delightful combination of classic stockinette and garter stitches. The result is a dense, springy fabric that not only offers subtle shaping but also envelops you in warmth when wrapped around you—double style—with six elegant buttons fastening the overlapping fronts.

Olive is constructed flat from the bottom up, starting as a single piece before being split to create separate front garter panels that gracefully frame the center stockinette section. Each panel is worked individually and then expertly seamed together. The sleeves are knit in the round and set in for a tailored look. This pattern is not just a project; it’s a super quick knit that promises to be comfortable, fashionable, and incredibly enjoyable to create. Whether you're a seasoned knitter or just starting out, you will love every moment spent crafting your very own Olive cardigan.

**SKILLS REQUIRED:** This pattern will help you refine essential knitting techniques, including Long-tail CO, circular knitting, decreasing methods such as ssk and k2tog, increasing techniques using m1L, m1R, and yo, as well as short row shaping, Kitchener st grafting, seaming, setting in sleeve caps, and blocking.

Unlock your creativity and keep warm with the charming Olive cardigan, a timeless piece that will quickly become a staple in your wardrobe. Perfect for both casual outings and cozy evenings at home, this pattern will inspire you to knit with passion. Enjoy the knitting journey!