Ode is Olann’s quintessential vest slipover. Knit using beautiful Watershed yarn from Hinterland Yarns. Located on Pender Island, Hinterland grows their own fibres from Alpacas and Rambouillet sheep, and Watershed is a 50/50 mix of both. This vest is designed to be cropped, and slightly over-sized, so you can wear it over your favourite dresses, tops and jumpsuits. The neckline is folded, for a soft, comfortable and elegant look. Ode has a deep armhole, designed so even your most voluminous sleeves will fit beneath, without bunching. The armhole tapers at the bottom so it fits beautifully, and is painstakingly cast-off using the Italian Method, for a truly hand-crafted finish. The embroidery down the back of the vest represents a river: something powerful that forges its own path. Ode is a story of perseverance, determination, tenacity and dedication. It’s about writing your own story, changing the narrative and finding the light. There are no details on Ode that haven’t been carefully considered.

A Noter on Colour

The wool supplier for the Ode vest has been sold out of most of the colours for a long time. I am currently able to offer the vest in Snow and a colour not shown here, Truffle. I have included a couple photos of the Cedar vest here for reference on the Truffle colour, which is a brown/grey mix. The embroidery for the vest in Truffle will be the same as that shown on the Maple sample. For questions please do send me a message.

Approximate Measurements Size 1:

Across Shoulders: 16 inches

Circumference Bottom of Armhole: 39 inches

Armhole Depth: 11.5 inches

Length from underarm to hem: 5 inches

Length measured from centre-back neck to hem: 19 inches

Approximate Measurements Size 2:

Across Shoulders: 16.25 inches

Circumference Bottom of Armhole: 42.5 inches

Armhole Depth: 12 inches

Length from underarm to hem: 5.25 inches

Length measured from centre-back neck to hem: 19.5 inches

Approximate Measurements Size 3:

Across Shoulders: 16.5 inches

Circumference Bottom of Armhole: 46 inches

Armhole Depth: 12.5 inches

Length from underarm to hem: 5.5 inches

Length measured from centre-back neck to hem: 20 inches

Sophia wears a Size 1 in Snow and Maple.

Ticara wears a size 2 in Ash.

Please note the vest will relax after the first wear or two for a comfortable fit.

Sometimes size adjustments are possible with customization, so please contact me for details ahead of ordering.

All Olann items are Made to Order.

Designed by Olann and hand knit in Sooke, BC. From my hands to yours.