Olyana
This name has ancient Ukrainian and pan-Slavic origins, deriving from the word “olyan” or “olyana,” which translates as “young oak grove.” The oak tree is a symbol of strength and power, so the name Olyana can be interpreted as meaning “strong” or “mighty.”
Additionally, the ancient root “olyan” is also believed to have given rise to the word for linen (“lyon” in Ukrainian).
“Olyana” top is worked seamlessly from the neck down. First, the Back Yoke is worked, then stitches for the Fronts are picked up along the shoulder, the two halves of the Front are first worked separately, then joined to each other after shaping of the round neckline has been completed. Back and Front are joined after armhole shaping has been completed, then the Body of the top is worked in one piece in the round to the desired overall length, ending with a lace edging. Then, the sleeves are worked from the armhole down after a subtle sleeve cap has been added through short row shaping. The garment is finished by working the neckline edging.
The pattern contains three shaping options for the Body – straight without shaping, with moderate A-line shaping up to the hipline, and with a more pronounced A-line shape. For all three versions, detailed row-by-row instructions are provided.
Needles and Materials:
– Sparrow by Quince & Co. (100% linen, 154 m / 50 g 168.4 yds) – held single
or SIŪLAS Lithuanian Linen 3 ply (100% linen; 600 m / 100 g 656 yards / 3.53 ounces) – held double
circular knitting needles 2.75 mm US2 or other size to obtain gauge;
– stitch markers, stitch holder, spare circular, extra cords or a piece of auxiliary yarn, tapestry needle.
Sizes available:
kids: 12 mos; 18 – 24 mos; 3 yrs (4 yrs; 5 yrs; 6–7 yrs) (8–9 yrs; 10–12 yrs; 12–14 yrs);
adults: 32 (34, 36, 38) (40, 42, 44) (46, 48, 50) (52, 54, 56) (58, 60, 62)
Gauge:
22 sts and 36 rows/rounds = 10×10 cm 4×4 in, in stockinette stitch, using 2.75 mm US2 needles, after blocking and slightly stretched.
Yardage:
kids: 280; 297; 350 (420; 490; 525) (611; 770; 1803) m;
adults: 768 (803; 873; 942) (1012; 1047; 1117) (1222; 1291; 1396) (1501; 1571; 1675) (1815; 1920; 1990) m
Difficulty level:
Medium (co, k, kfb, k2tog, p, ssk, yo, bo, M1R, M1L, RLI, LLI)
This pattern includes charts and their row-by-row instructions.
Pattern is distributed in PDF file format and is available in English, German, Russian, and Ukrainian.
