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Crochet Pattern Review: Aura Pullover

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Yes, we’ve featured it before — but it’s trending again, and still just as gorgeous.

Some patterns never really go out of style — they just wait patiently in the wings for their moment to shine again. And right now, the Aura Pullover is having a well-deserved comeback. We first featured this one years ago on CraftGossip, but with its floaty fit and lacy openwork texture, it’s suddenly popping up everywhere again — and honestly? We’re not surprised.

Timeless with a Modern Twist

The Aura Pullover strikes that perfect balance between laid-back and lovely. It’s light, airy, and drapes like a dream. Think: effortless weekend style, coffee dates, or even thrown over a swimsuit. The open lace pattern adds that little “something special” without making it too fancy to wear every day.

It’s worked seamlessly in the round from the top down, which means no seaming (cue happy dance), and the construction is as clever as it is flattering. The gentle shaping at the sides gives it a soft, swingy silhouette that suits all body types beautifully.

Skill Level & Experience

This one’s best for intermediate crocheters or adventurous beginners ready to try shaping and lace together. The pattern is well written, with detailed notes and sizing from XS to 3XL — and you’ll be surprised how intuitive it becomes once you get into the rhythm of the stitch repeat.

I remember when I made mine a few years back in a soft heathered cotton blend — it was the kind of project I couldn’t wait to get back to in the evenings. And now that it’s trending again? I’m seriously tempted to make another one in a blush pink bamboo yarn I’ve been hoarding.

Yarn Suggestions

You’ll want something light and breathable — cotton, bamboo, linen blends — anything that gives that gentle drape and makes the stitch definition sing. Solid colours work best to highlight the texture, but I’ve seen a few made in tonal hand-dyes that look incredible too.

And can we just agree that this is the pullover to wear during that transitional weather? Lightweight enough for summer evenings, but layers beautifully into autumn.

 

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Knit a Sweet Striped Vest for Kids

I’m trying to include more knits for kids in my posts because I know a lot of people do a lot of their knitting for the little ones in their lives. 

This child’s striped vest from Lion Brand Yarn is not only cute and great for kids who might find a full sweater too hot, it’s also an easy project if you’ve never knit a garment before. 

Lion Brand rates it as level 2 easy/beginner +, probably just because there’s a little shaping and seaming invovled, but it’s nothing you can’t handle. 

The pattern comes in three sizes that are meant to be for ages 6, 8 and 10. The finished chest measurement is 30, 31.5 or 33 inches, which is 76, 80 and 84 cm respectively. This makes the vest a little roomy and makes it easy to slip on over a T-shirt or other top. 

It’s worked in two pieces from the bottom up, with the neckband and armhole bands worked in the round after the body pieces are sewn together. One benefit of knitting stripes on a project like this is that it’s easier to make sure your pieces are the same length because you can just count the stripes (it’s also a little easier to seam because you’re always lining up the stripes). 

If you’re knitting the smallest size, you only need one skein each of the two colors you choose, and for the larger sizes you will only need two, making this project a pretty good value. The suggested yarn is Color Theory, a worsted weight acrylic yarn that comes in 18 relatively muted colors. Of course you can use any worsted weight yarn you like. Keep it acrylic for easy washing or use wool to make this a warmer garment for kids who live in cooler climates. 

You can grab the pattern for free from the Lion Brand website, or get a kit that includes the yarn you need (and needles if you don’t have them already). I think this would be a great basic to knit a kid for back to school in their school colors, or make it holiday with red and green, or whatever colors the child likes. 

[Photo: Lion Brand Yarn]