Barbroe Top
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Detail
Barbroe Top is an elegant top featuring an allover eyelet patterning. It is worked from the bottom up in the round with 1 strand of either Merino or Pure Silk. The top is divided into front and back at the underarms and each piece is then shaped and finished separately while working back and forth. The Barbroe stitch pattern is charted only and easy to follow. I-cord edges finish the front and back neckline. Barbroe Top is intended to be fitted and is therefore designed with negative ease. To choose the correct size, look at the ‘to fit chest circumference’ measurements on the previous page. If your actual chest circumference is, say, 98 cm [38½”], you should choose to knit a size M in order to achieve the intended fit
Sizes: Teen (XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Finished measurements: Chest circumference: 64 (72, 80, 88, 96, 104, 112, 120, 128, 136) cm [25¼ (28¼, 31½, 34¾, 37¾, 41, 44, 47¼, 50½, 53½)]” to fit chest circumference 68-75 (76-83, 84-91, 92-99, 100-107, 108-116, 117-125, 126-134, 135-143, 144-152) cm [26¾-29½ (30-32¾, 33-35¾, 36¼-39, 39¼-42¼, 42½-45¾, 46-49¼, 49½-52¾, 53¼-56¼, 56¾-59¾)]”; Length from shoulder to edge: 47 (49, 53, 53, 57, 59, 61, 63, 65, 67) cm [18½ (19¼, 20¾, 20¾, 22½, 23¼, 24, 24¾, 25½, 26½)]”
Yarn: 1 strand Knitting for Olive Merino or Pure Silk (250 m [273 yd] / 50 g [1.8 oz]), fingeringweight yarn, 2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5) balls. Samples are in Pure Silk in Putty colorway and Pure Silk in Lamb's Ears colorway.
Needles: 3 mm / US2.5 circular needles and double-pointed needles, or in size to obtain gauge
Gauge (after blocking): 20 sts and 40 rows = 10 cm [4”] in Barbroe stitch pattern (Chart C) with 3 mm / US2.5 needles. 1 repeat of the stitch pattern (Rows 1-8 of Chart C) measures 4 cm [1½”]
Notions: Stitch markers, waste yarn, stitch holders, tapestry needle -
Customer Reviews
Amal*********mson
From Zoom calls to walking my dog at golden hour this top does it all The fabric moves with me not against me the neckline frames my face like magic and the shipping box had a QR code linking to styling reels—genius The kind of piece that makes you pause mid-scroll and whisper ‘I need this’
Ms. ********ehr
Stunning design and the drape is unreal—but size ran slightly small I’m usually a medium and sized up to large which fits perfectly Just wish the care label said ‘lay flat to dry’ instead of surprise shrinkage after tumble drying Still thrilled with how it looks and feels
Joha*********wski
This top solved my ‘I have nothing to wear to my cousin’s backyard wedding’ panic It’s dressy enough for photos but breezy enough to survive humidity and lawn chairs The Op.PS cut flatters without trying and the fabric didn’t crease on my 3-hour train ride there Obsessed
Prof.**********st V
Wore it to my first day at the new creative agency and instantly felt like ‘me but elevated’ No tug no itch no awkward adjust—just clean lines and quiet confidence The packaging was recyclable AND pretty and the tracking updated like clockwork
Ms. M**********iston
Love the minimalist vibe and how it layers under blazers but wish the sleeves were *just* a half-inch longer for full arm coverage Still worth every penny—the color stays rich after two washes and the box arrived with a tiny lavender sachet 🌿
Dr.*******nger
Finally a top that doesn’t ride up during yoga flow *or* look sloppy post-class That Op.M silhouette? Chef’s kiss Soft enough for downward dog sturdy enough for coffee runs Shipped faster than my ex’s apology text
Miss*********okes
Needed something sharp but chill for my gallery opening shift and this top delivered—crisp collar, subtle sheen, zero ironing stress The fit? Like it was sketched for my frame And customer service slid me a handwritten note with my order YES really
Dr. Ma************rford
Wore the Barbroe Top to my rooftop brunch date and got *three* compliments before my mimosa was even half gone The fabric drapes like a dream hugs just right at the waist and breathes like it knows I hate sweat patches Love that it shipped in 2 days with zero packaging waste