Olena is a slightly A-line dress that features a subtle lace detail at the shoulders and neckline, a classic boat-neck and dropped shoulders. It can be a great stand-alone piece for the spring or summer when paired with some sandals and a long necklace, or a fantastic layer for fall and winter by wearing it over leggings or jeans with a jacket and your favourite pair of boots. Choose between two armhole finishing options to completely customize your look. Olena is knit seamlessly from the top down and in the round using fingering weight yarn.

For shorter versions of this look, check out the Kala crop top and the Noni tee.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US5 / 3.75 mm and US6 / 4 mm circular knitting needles, and longer circular for magic loop or double pointed needles for working smaller circumferences (or size to obtain gauge), stitch markers, darning needle.

GAUGE
24 sts x 36 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette Stitch in the round on smaller needles, blocked.
20 sts x 24 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Textured Lace Pattern on larger
needles, blocked.

YARN REQUIREMENTS AND FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Yarn used: Midknit Cravings Sweet Sock 115 g (4 oz) / 425 yds (388 m); 80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon in Smoked Paprika.

See chart on the last photo for yarn requirements and finished measurements.

Katie is wearing size M with 2.25” / 6 cm of positive ease.