A top-down Fair Isle sweater that blends timeless technique with romantic charm.

Aurea is inspired by nature’s quiet elegance — a field of simple flowers, the softness of early morning light, and the comfort of handmade warmth. This design features stranded colorwork that extends beyond the yoke, flowing gently down the sleeves and body for a cohesive, all-over floral look. The motifs are delicate and easy to follow, making Aurea a joyful knit for intermediate and experienced knitters alike.

Worked seamlessly from the top down, attention to detail, this pullover is as lovely to make as it is to wear.

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Required amount of yarn – colors MC/CC
Main color (MC)
980 (1100, 1225, 1340, 1445) (1560, 1695, 1810, 1935, 2176) m 1070(1200, 1340, 1465, 1580) (1705, 1850, 1975, 2115, 2380) yds
Contrast color (CC)
Approx.
320(345, 370, 390, 410) (435, 450, 480, 510, 550) m, 350(377, 405, 427, 449) (476, 492, 525, 558, 602) yds

Knitting needles and other notions
US2 / 2.75 mm and US2 ½ /3 mm circular needles, and double pointed needles for the sleeves
(or size needed to obtain gauge)
Locking stitch markers
Stitch holder or scrap yarn to divide sleeves
Tapestry needles to weave in ends

Gauge
28 sts x 36 rows = 4” x 4“/ 10 x 10 cm in stockinette, with US 2 ½ /3mm knitting needles
Swatch both plain stockinette and colorwork, as you might need to change needle sizes to maintain the gauge. Block your swatch the same way you plan to block your pullover and let it fully dry before measuring the gauge.
Techniques used
Knitting in the round, short rows, trapping floats in stranded knitting, lifted increases, stretch bind-off.
Finished sizes – actual sizes of the finished pullover, no ease built in
1(2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
Bust circumference: 87(92, 98.5, 104,5, 108.5) (115.5, 120, 124.5, 132, 137) cm, 34 ¼ (36 ¼, 38 ¾, 41, 42 ¾) (45 ½, 47 ¼, 49, 52, 53 ¾,) “
Height of yoke (from cast on to underarm): 21 (21.5, 22.5, 23.5, 24) (25, 25.5, 26, 27, 28) cm, approx. 8 ¼ (8 ½, 8 ¾, 9 ¼, 9 ½) (9 ¾, 10, 10 ¼, 10 ¾, 11)” – customizable
Length of the sleeve (from armpit to cuff): 37(37.5, 40.5, 41, 44) (46.5, 49.5, 50, 52, 53) cm, approx. 14.5 (14 ¾, 16, 16 ¼, 17 ¼) (18 ¼, 19.5, 19 ¾, 20 ½, 20 ¾) “- customizable
Upper arm circumference: 30.5 (33, 34, 36.5, 38) (40, 42, 43.5, 46.5, 48) cm, 12 (13, 13 ¼, 14 ¼, 15) (15 ¾, 16 ½, 17 ¼, 18 ¼, 18 ¾)”

Length of torso (from armpit to ribbing): 34(35, 36, 37, 38) (39, 40, 41, 42, 43) cm,
approx. 13 ½ (13 ¾, 14 ¼, 14 ½, 15) (15 ¼, 15 ¾, 16 ¼, 16 ½, 17)”- customizable

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