The Aura Tee is an elegant and timeless design that combines simplicity with refined details. The delicate sleeves and the beautiful button placket along one shoulder give the sweater a unique and feminine touch. This design strikes a balance between classic elegance and modern aesthetics, making it a perfect addition to any wardrobe.
Process:
The Aura Tee is knitted from the top down. First, the back piece is knitted, and then the shoulders are shaped by increases, leading to the front piece. Once the back and front pieces are joined, the body is knitted. After that, stitches are picked up for the sleeves, and finally, the collar is knitted. All ends are woven in at the end.
Size guide:
This sweater should have a movement allowance of approx. 12-19 cm [4.72-7.48 inches] in relation to your bust measurement, depending on how you want the fit. The sizes 3XS (2XS) XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL correspond to a body bust measurement of 75-80 (80-85) 85-90 (90-95) 95-100 (100-105) 105-110 (110-115) 115-120 (120-125) 125-130 cm [29.53-31.50 (31.50-33.46) 33.46-35.43 (35.43-37.40) 37.40-39.37 (39.37-41.34) 41.34-43.31 (43.31-45.28) 45.28-47.24 (47.24-49.21) 49.21-51.18 inches].
Measure yourself before you start knitting to determine which size fits you best. For example, if you measure 92 cm [36.2 inches] around the fullest part of your chest, you should knit in a size S, which has a bust measurement of 107 cm [42.13 inches], providing 15 cm [5.91 inches] of ease.
Sizes: 3XS (2XS) XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL
Fit (after wash):
Overall measurement: 93 (98) 102 (107) 116 (120) 124 (129) 133 (138) 142 cm [36.61 (38.58) 40.16 (42.13) 45.67 (47.24) 48.82 (50.79) 52.36 (54.33) 55.51 inches].
Body (measured from shoulder to bottom): 60 (60) 64 (64) 67 (68) 70 (72) 74 (76) 78 cm [23.62 (23.62) 25.20 (25.20) 26.38 (26.77) 27.56 (28.35) 29.13 (29.92) 30.71 inches].
Sleeves (measured from the armhole to the ribbed edge at the bottom of the sleeve): 14 (14) 14 (14) 14 (14) 14 (14) 14 (14) 14 cm [5.51 (5.51) 5.51 (5.51) 5.51 (5.51) 5.51 (5.51) 5.51 (5.51) 5.51 inches].
Width: 30 (30) 32 (32) 33.5 (34) 35 (36) 37 (38) 39 cm [11.81 (11.81) 12.60 (12.60) 13.19 (13.39) 13.78 (14.17) 14.57 (14.96) 15.35 inches].
Gauge: 18 stitches x 30 rows on 5 mm needles in stockinette stitch = 10 cm x 10 cm [3.94 x 3.94 inch].
Recommended needles: Circular needle 5 mm [US size 8] (40 cm and 80/100 cm), circular needle 4.5 mm [US size 7] (40 cm and 80/100 cm), and double-pointed needles 4.5 mm. Alternatively, you can use the magic loop technique instead of double-pointed needles.
Materials: 1 strand Drops Extra Fine Merino from Drops (50 g = approx. 105 m) can be knitted together with 1 strand Drops Kid-Silk Mohair from Drops (25 g = approx. 200 m), 3 buttons (ø = 20-22 mm).
Yarn suggestion: 450-500 (500) 500 (500-550) 500-550 (550-600) 600-650 (600-650) 650-700 (650-700) 700-750 g Drops Extra Fine Merino. Find Drops Extra Fine Merino here, and 175-200 (200) 200 (200-225) 200-225 (225-250) 250-275 (250-275) 275-300 (275-300) 300-325 g Drops Kid-Silk Mohair. Find Drops Kid-Silk Mohair here. 3 knapper (ø = 20-22 mm).
See www.atheneknitwear.com for more yarn alternatives and recommendations for the Aura Tee.
Difficulty level: 3 out of 5 stars.