Aurora Camisole by Marit de Zeeuw

Aurora Camisole

Knitting
April 2026
Light Fingering ?
30 stitches and 52 rows = 4 inches
in K5, P1
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
547 - 1094 yards (500 - 1000 m)
1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8)
English
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A simplistic cami that is perfect for summer and combinable with everything you already own in your closet. Designed in a tiny 5x1 rib, the fabric feels comfortable, has a beautiful made-to-measure drape and will be the piece you reach for all summer.

Size guide (bust circumference in CM)
1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) = 72-77 (77-82) 82-87 (87-94) 94-100 (100-108) 108-117 (117-125)

As this camisole has about 10cm negative ease, it depends on you which size to choose. If you want a more loose fit, choose your normal size; if you want a nice fitted garment, size down.

Gauge
30 stitches x 52 rows in K5, P1 pattern = 10x10cm (lightly stretched, about 1,5 cm) on a needle size UK 2,5mm/US 1,5mm, after washing and blocking.

NOTE that the finishes gauge swatch isn’t 10cm when resting flat, you will have to make sure the piece is 10cm wide by stretching it lightly (about 1,5 cm).

Yarn suggestions
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Knitting for Olive Pure Silk - 100 (100) 100 (150) 150 (200) 200 (200) grams

Pattern difficulty
This pattern is an intermediate pattern for advanced beginners and everyone above that level. If you’re comfortable with multiple design techniques and increasing in knit & purl, this pattern is a challenging but fun design to help you advance your knitting skills.