Oliva Top - Crochet Ribbed Top

The Oliva Top is a fitted crochet top with a ribbed, knit-like texture. It has a simple shape, a comfortable stretch, and i-cord edges. **Construction** The top is constructed in one piece, worked vertically from side to side, starting under the left arm. The piece is then crocheted together, and the i-cord edges are added as the final finishing step. **Sizes & Fit** Oliva Top is designed to have approx. 15-20 cm [6-8 in] of negative ease. The sizes are meant to fit bust circumferences: 75-80 (80-85) 85-90 (90-95) 95-100 (100-110) 110-120 (120-130) 130-140 cm;[29½–31½ (31½–33½) 33½–35½ (35½–37½) 37½–39½ (39½–43¼) 43¼–47¼ (47¼–51¼) 51¼–55 in]. **Yarn** DK weight yarn Option 1: approx. 190 (220) 240 (270) 300 (330) 360 (395) 425 g of DROPS Cotton Merino (50g = 110m) Option 2: approx. 175 (200) 220 (250) 275 (300) 330 (360) 390 g of DROPS Belle (50g = 120m) Option 3: approx. 155 (175) 190 (220) 240 (265) 285 (315) 340 g of YarnArt Jeans Bamboo (50g = 150m) **Support & Tutorials** The pattern includes step-by-step written instructions with stitch counts for each row; and video tutorials for specific techniques used. A full video pattern is also included to guide you through the entire process. **Skill Level** Intermediate. However, with the help of the video tutorials, confident beginners can successfully complete this project. *The top in the photos is made in DROPS Cotton Merino in color 10 (pistachio)*