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)