Meet Flora Aura, the bralette that’s as dreamy as a desert bloom. Knitted in a traveling 3x3 rib pattern inspired by the curves of a cactus, this eye-catching pattern is not only beautiful to look at, it’s super fun to knit too! Bust darts are incorporated into the flora inspired stitch pattern to accentuate your curves, with a sweetheart neckline finish to flatter your décolletage. Whether you wear this top on its own as a tank top or peeking out under layers for a flirty vibe, it’s sure to enhance your sparkling aura. Sweet, sculpted, and just a little bit sassy, Flora Aura is the bralette your top drawer’s been waiting for!

Construction:

This bodice is seamlessly knitted in the round from the bottom up, using the same size needle throughout. Simple increases and decreases form the pattern, while short rows are used to shape the neckline. The top starts and ends with a 1x1 rib, with the straps added last using custom placement.

Length Options:

There are 3 length options in the pattern, Short (Medium, Long) for a finished side length measurement of 5.25 (7, 8.75) in / 13 (18, 22) cm. This top is intended to fit as a crop top, and I would recommend choosing a length based on your underarm to natural waist measurement, or by measuring a crop top you like the length of.

Yardage & Sizing:

350 (375, 400, 425, 450) (475, 500, 525) yards / 320 (345, 365, 390, 410) (435, 455, 480) meters of Fingering Weight Yarn for the Medium Length, -/+ 20% for the Short/Long Length

to fit a 30-33.5 (33.5-37, 37-40.5, 40.5-44.5, 44.5-48) (48-51.5, 51.5-55, 55-59) in / 76-85 (85-94, 94-103, 103-113, 113-122) (122-131, 131-140, 140-150) cm Bust

Photo tutorials are included for all special techniques used, as well as links to tutorials for all other techniques. For more examples of the different length options and sizes, check out the machine knit version here!

Enjoy!