Seamless Knit Sweaters in two weeks? It seems like an impossible task for some but Marie of Olive Knits shows you how it is possible. If you think that two weeks is fast you should check out her 4 day sweater challenge! That will really knock your socks off! Join me LIVE on the Yarn Thing Podcast for this special episode with Marie as we learn about her story, her process, and her new book.
About Olive Knits:
Marie Greene is the designer behind the scenes (and needles) of Olive Knits. She is also the author of Seamless Knit Sweaters, in two weeks. She learned to knit at her grandmother’s side when she was around 11 years old and – as her family and friends can attest – she never puts her needles down.
Marie loves spreadsheets, Nordic Noir, sturdy bags with handles, rainy days and dinner parties. She’s an early EARLY riser (4 AM! Yikes!), loves Mondays. Coffee, Pinot Noir, stinky cheese and nachos.
Marie is known for seamless sweaters that fit well for any figure and focuses on timeless designs that you’ll wear for years to come. In addition to her designs, Marie travels the world teaching sweater knitting techniques, leads a thriving community of knitters online and is the author of the new book Seamless Knit Sweaters in 2 Weeks.
Seamless Knit Sweaters, in two weeks:
Within this book you will find a collection of 20 knit sweater designs and all of them are seamless! Featured in this book you will find classic, wearable styles with modern details.
Marie bust through the myth that knitting a sweater will take you months to accomplish. She wanted to get readers wearing high-quality knits in only two weeks. Don’t assume that these will all be basic sweater patterns. Each pattern in the book as just the right amount of details to them but with minimal work.
Saving on time starts with top down construction and eliminates buttonholes and simple finishing. In order to keep the pattern moving along and allow you to work on it almost anywhere, most of the patterns have large sections that are easy to memorize.
A big part of completing a sweater in a small time frame is to gauge your speed and setting a timeline. In this book you will not only learn about techniques of making a sweater but tips and tricks on becoming more efficient in your work and how to plan out each section of your project. This can be used for other projects outside of sweaters as well.
Listen to the Show:
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Purchase Seamless Knit Sweaters:
Find Olive Knits Online:
Olive Knits Website
Join the Olive Knits Facebook Group
Check out the Making Things App
Follow Olive Knits on Instagram
Shop Olive Knits on Ravelry
Giveaway:
WINNER: Congratulations to our winner Aggie. We have sent you an email so be sure to check and see if you got one! Please reply with your full mailing address and phone number so that we can get your prize sent out to you!
Be sure to watch the full episode to learn how you can enter to win a prize from Olive Knits. You must comment on this blog post and use the keyword.
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This sounds like exactly what I need!
thank you for sharing
Coffee. I don’t drink it but I sure love your sweaters.
omg, I love sweaters AND coffee!
I luv sweaters and coffee
I Love Coffee and Sweaters Together!
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I am so excited about this book! Maybe I can finally knit a sweater, in a COFFEE color lol!
thank you ladies i love coffee also
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I love knitting whilst drinking my cold coffee concoction. Thanks!
I love Coffee before I love sweaters but I love seamless sweaters
Yes coffee
Coffee yay
Coffee
I am not sure how people survive without coffee.
Congrats on your book! Thank you for doing a giveaway I love coffee!
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“If I drank lots of coffee would I be able to knit faster?” said the crocheter who would like to finish a knitted sweater just once.
(I currently have four UFO knit WIPs—three are sweaters). 🙁
I am not a coffee drinker but I love the smell of it.
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Coffee so cool but, I drink Tea
Carri, maybe go to a yarn store to get some support with finishing them. Or set mini-goals (two rounds on UFO #1 today). You can do it!
Coffee and knitting go so well together!
Not a COFFEE drinker, but I do enjoy my hot chocolate while working on my projects.
This podcast gives me hope that I can knit a sweater. I have been knitting for over 50 years and am self taught. A couple of years ago, when youtube came into my life, I knit only safe things. Afghans, scarves and baby things were about all my library had in it. It’s time to knit something for me!!! I now have a place I can go to if I get stuck. I found Marley in November and am so happy to think the possibility exists with her help and lots of coffee! Only another knitter can appreciate what I mean!!!
Drinking my coffee while watching the live after it aired live. I so need this book in my life. I am new to sweater knitting and a beginner knitter and from what I can tell just from this interview with Marie this book is just the thing to help me get better educated in sweater knitting for myself and others I want to knit sweaters for.
A cup of coffee and learning about Marie Greene was so much fun. I love that I will have the chance to purchase and meet her at Stitches West!
You’re interview with Marie Greene was so encouraging to new knitters. Thank you. I love coffee.
Coffee and knitting a great combo!!!
Coffee is essential!
Cofffee!! Although I am a tea girl but love the sweaters
Coffee!! Although I am a tea girl but love the sweaters but can’t spell or type
I must have coffee!! I am going to start my first sweater as soon as my yarn arrives in the mail! I am very excited to begin my sweater journey!
Coffee – I can’t live without it! I absolutely love top down sweaters especially since I’m always adjusting length and fit. Thanks for the opportunity to win the book.
I love coffe but it doesn’t love me
Yes coffee is needed to get some projects finished. Some projects are just too relaxing. Lol .I would love to win your book. Love your work.❤️
I LOVE COFFEE and I am so inspired by you both. Looking forward to checking out your website and FB page!
I enjoyed this podcast while drinking a cup of coffee. Thanks Marly and Marie
I love COFFEE! Almost as much as knitting
I like COFFEE with hershey’s chocolate syrup.
I can’t go by without my coffee first thing in the morning!
I enjoyed your podcast while having my coffee break.
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Wow, I live abt 30 mins from Salem! Really enjoyed the podcast while sipping my COFFEE!
I so love sweaters, but better yet is drinking coffee while wearing a hand knit sweater! Great interview. ~Kelly
There’s nothing better than a good, tasty cup of coffee!
I love Coffee too!
Coffee! Love Marie Green. I’m knitting one now!
I’m drinking coffee right now. Really loved the podcast am looking forward to the book!
There is nothing prettier than a coffee colored sweater!
There is nothing prettier than a coffee colored sweater
Coffee makes knitting go faster.
Fabulous podcast! Wow, a book in 5 months, talk about a slice of crazy pie! I am addicted to Starbucks coffee, so much so we bought stock in the company!
Mmmm coffee
I would love a copy of your book.
I’m more of a tea drinker, but I’ll go for a coffee every now and again. Can’t wait for winter. Still too hot to really get into anything huge to knit or crochet. I’d love to win this, but if I don’t I’ve already added this (and the next book) on my book depository wishlist.
I was drinking my coffee through a straw this morning while watching this podcast. I just got home from the dentist lol. I want to try a sweater, but I’m a beginner knitter. I think I’ll have to pick one of Marie’s when I get the courage 🙂
I’ve never been a Coffee drinker. But ther was a period where I. Made several tipdown sweaters using a general formula .as Christmas presents. My son .& daughters still wear them. Once I
got going they averaged about 40 hours a piece. I guess that’s about 2 weeks. Lately I’ve been doing Barbie & American doll dresses. Top down, seamless.
What a great podcast! You two are going to be such fast friends 🙂 I sat down with my coffee, my hat pattern and just enjoyed listening to you two. Looking forward to this book and so stoked they will be in bigger sizes. thanks so much for that Marie.
Coffee! Yes, please!!
I have just received my set of knitting needles and can’t wait to start knitting as I only crochet thus far. I had mentioned to Marly, on Youtube, I can’t wait to start knitting; however, I have a few projects left to do before I begin. It would be wonderful to win a copy of your book; I’ll keep my fingers crossed…
Thank you for the chance to win…
Loved the podcast….I’m making coffee now
I am not a coffee drinker, but I can brew a mean cup for my hubby! I prefer a fresh cup of tea with my yarning, and I plan to knit my first sweater this year come hell or high water! Marie’s sweaters look wonderful for a new-ish knitter like myself!
Mmmmm….. C O F F E E…. and Knitting…. reading…. my most favorite pasttimes! Thank you for your awesome podcast and opportunity to win this awesome book!
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I must have my coffee while I knit.
I love sweaters and coffee star bucks is the best
Wonderful podcast had my coffee while listening this morning!!
Although I’m not a coffee drinker, I appreciate the idea of sitting down to a hot cup of it. My beverage of choice is a hot tea.
Coffee not my choice of beverage but it works for many. Love my olive knits sweaters and Marie Greene’s beautiful designs
I knit while drinking coffee and eating toasted pb crackers!
Coffee IS a food group as far as I’m concerned. Thanks for another great interview Marley!
Wish I drank coffee so I wouldn’t be day late in watching.
Coffee, can’t survive without it.
Loved participating in the Beekeeper Challenge! I needed lots of coffee!
Not a coffee drinker, but that won’t stop me from entering
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I’m not a coffee drinker, so I get my caffeine fix with my Pepsi Zero.
Not much of a coffee drinker but crazy about the idea of seamless knit sweaters!!
Who wouldn’t want to make a sweater while drinking coffee? Another great podcast!
I am not a coffee drinker, but I am excited about knitting my first sweater!
I can’t wait to read your book next to a large steaming cup of coffee!!!
I’m not a coffee drinker, tea is more my style. Loved the podcast today and looking forward to checking out your first book. Congrats!
I am so excited to see all of your designs. You are a new designer to me but I have already favorited so many patterns that I’d love to make. I think if I make a sweater in only four days I will need to drink coffee to make this actually happen! I can’t wait to make a sweater/cardigan.
Wow! Thanks for a great interview. Just the smell of coffee is wonderful – I do have some favorites. I look forward to the release of the book.
Coffee. Mmm, smells so good.
I participated in the 4 day Beekeeper challenge and loved the experience. It was my first sweater and it turned out wonderfully. One of the things I really enjoyed about the challenge was the Facebook site. I found it much more easier to follow than the Ravely group.
Coffee hmmmm just a fabulous way to start the day and a great pick me up around 2pm! Also thinking the bee keepers sweater would look great in a coffee color yarn ! ❤️
Coffee drinker and new knitter here! Can’t wait to try my hand at knitting a sweater! Enjoyed the podcast!!
I cannot imagine knitting a sweater in 4 days. WOW! Loved watching this while drinking my COFFEE. You ladies are amazing! Cannot wait to watch more.
I love to knit and drink coffee!
Coffee is my favorite drink.
What a great interview with Marie. I do nove COFFEE but I also love your pod cast. And I owe you a thank you because I won some knitting needles a while ago.
I’m one of those strange people who don’t drink coffee….. give me a tall glass of iced tea with my knitting!
I recently discovered Olive Knits and I am kind of obsessed now!! I am going to drink my coffee and look up the new book. I am sure I need it.
Best wishes on your book. I will have to check it out. Enjoy your COFFEE while we enjoy your designs!
I love coffee drinks.
I’m a tea drinker but I LOVE the smell of coffee.
I love the patterns from Olive Knits and look forward to what she has for us in the future
Ok, I hate coffee, but loved this show!!!
This interview was like a warm delicious cup of coffee. Thanks for the new to me designer I can now follow.
I always start my day knitting and having my morning coffee!
Don’t drink coffee but chai also works
Luv this podcast. Like coffee the color. Also like the smell reminds me of growing up, both parents loved coffee. But to drink coffee ,nooooo, coffee and me do not get along.
I love to start my mornings with coffee, audio books, and yarn
I love the smell of a fresh pot of coffee.
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Not a big coffee drinker but I’m a huge believer and wearer of a warm comfy sweater. Unfortunately, up until now mine are all commercially made. I’ve been too intimidated to knit my own. Maybe you can help change that.
Coffee is the drink of the morning for my knitting day. Trying to get caught up on my podcasts today. Love the idea of making a sweater in two weeks.
Coffee every morning here. I would love to knit a sweater in two weeks!
COFFEE is wonderful and throw in knitting and watching YarnThing Podcast make it perfect.
Can’t make it through the day without my coffee and my yarn/needles/hooks!
Today was the release date for this lovely book. I recieved mine in the mail today. Can’t wait to get stitching. Thank you for your talents and patterns.
I’m a fellow coffee addict!
I don’t drink coffee. Dr. Pepper is my jam! But those sweaters are beautiful.