Olive Top
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Detail
A camisole to celebrate summer, our Olive Top - with thin straps, deep V neck and back, and an allover stitch pattern - is an essential and versatile little garment perfect for layering or wearing on its own.
The Olive Top is worked from the top down, beginning with shaping back and forth the front and back top triangles. All pieces are then joined together, and the body continues in the round to the hem, which is sewn down on the wrong side, creating a scalloped edge. Shoulder straps are worked from live stitches, and grafted together at the shoulders. Olive Top is size inclusive, and is designed to be hip-length and closefitting.
Olive Top stitch patterns are charted only.
In the same family, you will also find the sister patterns Olive Turtleneck, Olive Sweater (kids), Olive Cardigan, Olive Cardigan (kids) and Olive Scarf.Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL)
Finished measurements: Length from shoulder to hem: 46 (50, 55, 59, 61, 64, 67, 69) cm [18 (19¾, 21¾, 23¼, 24, 25, 26½, 27¼)]"; length from armhole to hem: 24 (27, 30, 33, 33, 35, 35, 35) cm [9½ (10¾, 11¾, 13, 13, 13¾, 13¾, 13¾)]"; bust circumference: 71 (77, 85, 92, 99, 115, 124, 132) cm [28 (30¼, 33½, 36¼, 39, 45¼, 48¾, 52)]" with an intended negative ease of approx. 4-14 cm [1½-5½]"
Yarn: Knitting for Olive Pure Silk or Cotton Merino or Merino (250 m [273 yd] per 50 gr [1.8 oz]), fingering weight yarn; fingering weight yarn, 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 6, 7) balls
The sample is in Cotton Merino, Piglet colorway
Needles: 3 mm / US2.5 circular needle and 2 double-pointed needles
Gauge: 34 sts and 39 rows = 10 cm [4"] in Olive Top pattern [Chart C (C, C, C, C, CC, CC)] with 3 mm / US2.5 needles after blocking
Notions: stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holders, 4 lengths of waste yarn for Provisional Cast On method, optional: 2 safety pins to place strap stitches on hold, tapestry needle
* Negative ease means, that the end result may be smaller than actual body measurements, due to the elasticity of the design. -
Customer Reviews
Just*********elar
Put this on during a chaotic morning—spilled oat milk, chased a runaway toddler, then hopped on a work call—and somehow still looked intentional The fabric didn’t wrinkle, the neckline stayed put, and the color made my tired eyes look rested Even my mom texted ‘that top is giving calm energy’ Shipping was spot-on and the note inside said ‘you deserve soft things’—yes yes I do
Gi*****mes
Bought for my daughter’s graduation photos and she adored it — looked elevated but effortless the color popped against her fair skin and the sleeves hit just right at her wrist shipping was early and the note inside said ‘celebrate beautifully’ made us tear up
Ms. ********unk
Nice top overall—great color and flowy fit Wore it hiking local trails and stayed cool but the hem rode up slightly when I bent over to tie my shoe Not a dealbreaker but worth noting Sizing ran true and it arrived neatly folded in recyclable packaging
Her******me
Wore it teaching yoga yesterday — moved with me zero pulling at the neckline and held its shape through every twist the fabric wicks sweat without feeling clammy and the box arrived with a reusable tote bag what a lovely surprise
Aya******per
Nice top overall true to size and the olive is richer than expected but the seams started itching after 4 hours of wear and the tag wasn’t cut off — had to snip it myself shipping was quick though
Leo*******the
Wore it on my first post-maternity outing—felt supported but not squeezed, looked put-together but didn’t sacrifice comfort The olive tone is richer in person and goes with everything in my closet Shipped faster than my coffee order arrived at the drive-thru And yes I checked the tag twice—it’s actually 100% cotton not that scratchy blend I’ve been avoiding
Hil*******ggio
Threw this on before grabbing coffee and walking my dog — stayed put, didn’t ride up, and kept me cool even in midday sun the fabric has that perfect drape not stiff not sloppy and the package had a sweet handwritten note
Jani********lds
This top fixed my ‘I have nothing to wear but don’t want to look sloppy’ dilemma Got it on Tuesday, wore it Thursday to a neighborhood BBQ and kept getting asked where I bought it Soft, lightweight, and held its shape after hours of sitting on lawn chairs and carrying plates No pilling, no fading, no regrets Customer service even followed up when my tracking paused for a day
Ms. ********sher
Love the color and fit though I’m 54 so I sized up and it’s slightly boxy on me still flattering though and super soft after three washes shipped in 2 days and arrived neatly folded no plastic mess
Zel******ck
Love the color and fit—it’s flattering without being tight and the sleeves hit just right at my elbow Wore it to pick up my kids from school and didn’t have to adjust it once Even survived an impromptu playground sprint Shipping was solid though the box had a small dent no damage to the top