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Soundtrack Pullover: 4 Day KAL Challenge with Marie Greene of Olive Knits
Meet the Soundtrack Pullover! This circular yoke pullover was designed with a unisex fit and finished measurements of 32 in – 64 in/80-160 cm (chest/bust).
Welcome to the 4th Annual 4 Day KAL! The pattern preorder (gauge/swatching/yarn details) is available here or on Ravelry for a $1 less through June 15. The actual pattern will arrive on July 1st. The KAL runs July 1st through August 1st. The timeline is 4x as long this year – instead of 4-8 days we’re giving you 16-32 days. But remember: the goal is just to knit a sweater faster than you thought you could, the timeline is really up to you. We just want to help you reach the finish line.
Price is discounted $1 off through June 15th.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Yarn: This pattern recommends a DK or light worsted weight wool, knit to a gauge of 21 st in 4 in/10 cm on a US Size 5/3.75mm needle in stockinette stitch, blocked. The Amazing Threads sample is knit in Plymouth Yarns Moon Shadow. Other recommendations include Farmers Daughter DK, Artfil Chalet, Plymouth Superwash DK, Baah Yarns Sonoma, Rowan Cotton Cashmere, Rowan Felted Tweed DK, Rowan Softyak DK, Rowan Alpaca Soft DK, Rowan Alpaca Classic.
Bust/Chest Circumference (finished/blocked measurements): 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64) in/80 (90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160) cm
Main Color: 900 (1000, 1100, 1188, 1283, 1360, 1442, 1528, 1620) yards/ 823 (914, 1005, 1086, 1173, 1243, 1318, 1397, 1481) meters
Contrast Color: 175 (187, 200, 212, 229, 243, 257, 273, 289) yards/ 160 (171, 183, 194, 209, 222, 235, 249, 264) meters
Note: Yardage may vary depending on your yarn selection
2020 Timeline of Events
May 28th – Pattern preorder launches (including yarn, gauge, swatching, and theme details)
July 1st – Official pattern lands
July 4th – Cast-On Day!
August 1st – End of the official knitalong
Frequently Asked Questions
- How did the 4 day KAL come about? It started in 2017 with a personal challenge to knit a sweater over a 4 day weekend. The result? A finished sweater, and an intrigued community who asked for a chance to try the idea for themselves. The 4 Day KAL was born.
- How does a 4 day KAL work? Whether you’re participating with us in the Olive Knits Knitters’ Lounge on Facebook, or with your yarn shop, guild or friend group, all you really have to do is buy the pattern and knit along with us at the pace that feels right to you. The official KAL timeline and details will all be provided in the preorder packet download, which will be available on Ravelry and here at OliveKnits.com on May 28th, 2020.
- Do I have to knit it in 4 days? Nope. The purpose of the knitalong is three-fold:
1) Have fun and make new friends,
2) Enjoy a personal challenge,
3) Knit a sweater more quickly than you thought you could.
That’s it. Whether it takes you 4 days, 4 weeks or 4 months (hopefully not 4 years), the goal is to keep going and have loads of friends to cheer you on along the way. This knitalong is unlike anything you’ve ever experienced, and you’re going to love the support, encouragement and friendship along the way.
Soundtrack Pullover: 4 Day KAL Challenge with Marie Greene of Olive Knits
Marie Greene KAL Event