About
Marie Greene is an internationally known knitwear designer and best-selling author. She is the founder of Olive Knits® and the Knit Camp® app, host of the Good Enough Creative Podcast, and the author of five (soon to be six) books on knitting, including Seamless Knit Sweaters in 2 Weeks, The Joy of Yarn and Knitting Light. She is also one half of the McHugh & Greene fiction writing duo, with their first two books, Youngest Moon and That’s Not What This Is - coming in 2025. Marie lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, three grown sons and three furballs.
Featured Work
Knitting Light
Chic and Breezy Tops and Tees Made with Gorgeous Knitted Details
Now you don’t need to wait until winter to pull out your knits! Knitwear designer Marie Greene’s delightful collection of lightweight patterns using plant-based yarns are designed to keep you cool and fashionable―and show off your knitting prowess year-round. With a wide range of lace details, unexpected textures, and classic shapes, Marie’s well-crafted, top-down, and (mostly) seamless patterns are perfect for knitters of advanced-beginner and intermediate skill levels. You just have to decide what to cast on first!
With Marie’s expert advice, you’ll be able to find your perfect fit in sizes S through 6X and create new closet staples to last a lifetime. Even for knitters new to plant-based fibers, Marie’s practical tips and tricks make learning to knit with cotton, linen, hemp, and more as breezy as the tops you’ll create. Imagine taking a morning stroll on the beach wearing the laid-back Jasmine V-Neck Tee or matching the blooms in your backyard garden in the airy Magnolia Flutter Sides Top. With these light knits designed for warmer weather, you’ll be able to say “I made it myself” all year long.
