Itch to Stitch Orono Top

I've had an obsession lately with crossover front tops.  So when Kennis at Itch to Stitch had a tester call for one, I immediately signed up. This is the Orono Top.

The Orono Top is perfect for all those knits with little stretch in your stash. I bought 6 yards of this gorgeous turquoise french terry from Golden D'or for 99 cents a yard during one of their Inventory Sales. Unfortunately it's been sitting in my stash a few years because it has only 10% stretch.

The Orono Top has pockets and the construction is very unique. I've never done a pocket this way, but I love it! I'll definitely try this technique on other tops.

The Orono Top is a raglan sleeve top, but the sleeves have a shoulder part that gives the sleeves perfect shaping for a more sophisticated fit.

The Orono Top features a tulip front and the back is slightly longer to create a high-low hemline.

I am 5' tall and did not remove any length from my Orono Top. I do love it this length on me, but think I will try it again with a few inches removed.

And like most patterns from Itch to Stitch, I couldn't stop at just one. I just had to make another.

For this one I used this dotted french terry from my stash. I bought is as a remnant from the fabric district about 8 years ago. It has only 10% stretch, so I've had a hard time finding a pattern to use it with. The Orono Top was perfect.

I used an organic cotton waffle knit for the sleeves. This thermal knit has about 25% stretch.

The french terry I used was thinner and had more drape than the turquoise french terry I used for my first Orono Top.

 And of course I had to include the pockets. The neckband includes a lengthen/shorten line to make it whatever height you want it.

Now that testing is over, I am going to modify the pattern a little bit to make a few for spring. The Orono Top is on sale for 20% off - making it $8 though Sunday, February 24th!

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