Top (Sleeveless / T-Shirt / Vest) Samples

Here is a collection of comfortable hand made tops ranging from warm wool vests to light cotton tops. Each piece is carefully hand made by our staff for you to enjoy. 

Please read ahead for additional information about each item. If you are interested in purchasing a garment, the garment description sections for you. If you are interested in recreating any of these garments, please have a look at the project information sections. 

1. Lulu SLipover

Garment description

• 1/2 Bust: 38cm/15" - please note wide armhole
• Body/Waist: 50cm/19" - armhole to armhole
• Length: 60cm/23" - shoulder to bottom
• Composition: Superwash Merino Wool / Mohair / Silk
  
• Washing instructions: Hand wash / Dry flat / Do not bleach / Cool iron (max 110°C/230F°) / Do not tumble dry / Any solvent except PCE, delicate.

Project Information:

• Pattern Source: Petite Knits 
• Materials
  • yarn used: Fiddlesticks Peppin 10  / Sesia Vivienne (2 yarns held together)
  • Note: 2 yarns held together
  • Total meterage needed: 770m 
  • needle sizes used: 4mm, 3.5mm, 2.5mm

Knitted by Sue

2. Naturally Tunic

Garment description

• 1/2 Bust: 50cm/20" - armhole to armhole
• Length: 61cm/24" - shoulder seam to bottom
• Composition: 74% Kid Mohair / 26% Mulberry Silk
• Washing Instructions: Hand wash / Dry Flat / Do not tumble dry / Do not bleach / Cool iron (max 110°C/230F°) / Any solvent except PCE, delicate. 

Project information

• Pattern Source: Naturally Pattern N1526
• Materials:
  • Yarn used: Sesia Eiffel 
  • Total meterage needed: 525m
  • needle size: 6mm

Knitted by Sue

3. Striped Top

Garment description

• 1/2 Bust: 52cm/20.5" 
• Length: 57cm/22.5" - shoulder to bottom
• Composition: 100% Linen
• Washing Instructions: Machine wash (max 30°C/86°F) / Dry flat / Do not tumble dry / Non-Chlorine Bleach if needed / Cool iron (max 110°C/230F°) / Any solvent except PCE, delicate.

Project Information:

• Pattern Source: Katia Lino Striped Top Tx 406, size S
• Materials:
  • Yarn used: Katia Lino
  • Total Meterage needed: 600m/656yd MC, 150m/164yd CC
  • needle size: 3.5mm, 4.5mm

Made by Jenny

4. V Neck Top

Garment description

• 1/2 Bust: 40cm/16"
  
• Length measurements:
  • Note: adjustable i-cord straps
  • 43cm/17" - start of strap to bottom
  • 31cm/12" - armhole to bottom
• Composition: 100% Organic Cotton
• Washing Instructions: Machine washable / Dry flat

Project Information:

• Pattern Source: Jo Sharp V neck top Version 1, second size
• Materials:
  • Yarn used: Lang Yarns Wool Addicts Sunshine - col 68457
  • Total Meterage needed: 285m/312yd
    

Made by Elliot

5. Chaise Top

Garment description

• 1/2 Bust: 42cm/16.5"
• Length: 55cm/21.5cm - shoulder seam to bottom
• Composition: 50% linen / 36% cotton / 14% natural silk
• Washing Instructions: Gentle hand wash / Cool iron (max 110°C/230F°) / Dry flat

Project Information:

• Pattern Source: Jo Sharp Chaise Top - Version 2, size B
• Materials:
  • Yarn used: Rosarios 4 Principe Real - col 05
  • Total Meterage needed: 600m/656yd 
  • Needle size: 3.5mm, 4mm

Made by Sue

6. Relax Top

Garment description

• 1/2 Bust: 47cm/18.5" 
• Length measurements: 
  • 39cm/15.5" - armhole to bottom
  • 60cm/23.5" - shoulder to bottom
• Composition: 80% Cotton / 20% Recycled Fibres
• Washing Instructions: Machine wash (max 30°C/86°F) / Dry flat in shade / Do not tumble dry / Do not bleach / Do not iron / Any solvent except PCE, delicate. 

Project Information:

• Pattern Source:
• Materials:
  • Yarn used: Rowan Cotton Revive
  • Total Meterage needed: 750m / 819yd 
  • Needle sizes: 3.25mm, 3.75mm

Made by Sue A

7. Delta Top

Garment description

• 1/2 Bust: 39cm/15.5" 
• Length measurements:
  • 26cm/10" - armhole to bottom
  • 45cm/18" - shoulder to bottom
• Composition: 40% linen, 40% mulberry silk, 10% super fine merino, 10% super baby alpaca
• Washing Instructions: Hand wash (max 30°C/86°F) / Dry flat / Do not tumble dry / Do not bleach / cool iron (max 110°C/230F°)

Project Information:

• Pattern Source: Pom Pom magazine issue 23 - Delta, size 1
• Materials:
  • Yarn used: Fusion Luxurious - col 100
  • Total Meterage needed: 498m / 544yd 
  • Hook sizes: 2.75mm, 3.5mm

Made by Deb 

8. Filatura Di Crosa Top

Garment description

• 1/2 Bust: 38cm/15" - armhole to armhole
• Length: 72cm/28" - shoulder to bottom including tassels (46cm/18" body + 26cm/10" tassels)
• Composition: 100% Cotton
• Washing Instructions: 30°C Machine wash / Dry Flat / Do not tumble dry / Do not bleach / Medium iron (max 150°C/300F°) / Any solvent except PCE, delicate.

Project information

• Pattern Source: Filatura Di Crosa F1184, size S
• Materials:
  • Yarn used: Sesia Bio Sesia 5 - col 987
  • Hook size: 3mm

Made by Deb