Knitting for women Knitting Bolero Free Bolero Knitting Patterns

Free Bolero Knitting Patterns

Free Bolero Knitting Patterns



This garment may be worn as a bolero to fit snugly around shoulders, arms and upper back and drapes loosely to the front, sides and lower back or worn upside down as a fitted figure hugging cardigan.

YARN

2, 3 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton Col G 244 Chamba

3, 3 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton Col H 659 Onyx

1, 2 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton Col I 234 Currant

1, 1 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton Col J 232 Grove

1, 1 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton Col K 250 Fog

1, 2 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Alpaca Kid Lustre Col L 859 Brew

2, 2 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Alpaca Kid Lustre Col M 855 Cassis

1, 1 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Alpaca Silk Georgette Col N 751 Pebble

NEEDLES AND TOOLS

5.50mm knitting needles

5.50mm double pointed needles (2)

MEASUREMENTS

Size Women's sizing: A, B

80-90, 90-100 cm

Bodice circumference: 104, 116 cm

Bodice length (back): 46, 56 cm

Sleeve length version 1: 36, 40cm

Sleeve length version 2: 40, 44cm

TENSION

Tension is given using combinations of yarns as specified in pattern. It is most important that both tensions are achieved. The Lace stitch tension may require a larger needle for some knitters.

Moss sections: 15 sts by 28 rows over Moss st on 5.50mm needles to 10cm

Lace sections: 15 sts by 11 rows over Lace Pattern Stitch on 5.50mm needles to 10cm

Note: Lace Stitch fabric, when laying flat alongside Moss stitch fabric will draw in slightly.

GETTING STARTED

The lace stitch is a repeat throughout without complicated variations. The bolero is worked in three rectangular sections, using lace or moss stitch and several colours.

MOSS STITCH

Row 1: K1, p1 across row.

Row 2: K the p sts and p the k sts of previous row.

Repeat these two rows.

LACE PATTERN STITCH

Row 1: K1, *yf, k2tog, rep from * to last st, k1.

Repeat row 1 for pattern.

WORKING PATTERN

SECTION 1

TOP BACK AND SLEEVES

It is most important to the success of this garment that the lace sections of the sleeves and top back are knitted at the correct tension. Most often, this section is worked too tightly. The lace section should be open, loose and drapey. Tension should be no more than 1 5sts over 10cm. If tension is not loose enough, change to a larger needle for lace sections.

Colours Key - Version 1 (Version 2)

Note: colour change on back section is intentionally asymmetrical.

Using cols A(G) and 5.50mm needles, cast on 36 (44)sts.

MAKE FIRST CUFF

Row 1: Using col D(J), Moss st to end.

Row 2: Using col C(L), Moss st to end.

Row 3: Using col A(G), Moss st to end.

Cont in patt and cols as set until length measures 9cm ending with a WS row.

Begin lace section for right sleeve

Next Row: Using col A(H) k1 ,*yf, k2 tog, rep from * to last st, K1.

Next Row: Using col C(M) k1, * yf, k2 tog, rep from * to last st, k1.

Next Row: Using cols E and B(N and K)tog, k1, *yf, k2tog, rep from * to last st, k1.

Rep last three rows until length (from beg) measures 36(40)cm version 1 or 40(44)cm version 2 ending with a WS row.

Begin first part of back yoke in Moss st

Next Row: Using col A(H), Moss st to end.

Next Row: Using col C(M), Moss st to end.

Next Row: Using col F(J), Moss st to end.

Rep last three rows until length (from beg) measures 64(72)cm version 1 or 68(76)cm version 2, ending with a WS row.

Cont on yoke section then second sleeve in lace patt

Next Row: Using col A(G) k1 ,*yf, k2 tog, rep from * to last st, k1

Next Row: Using col C(L) k1 ,*yf, k2 tog, rep from * to last st, k1

Next Row: Using cols D and E(N and I)tog, k1 ,* yf, k2 tog, rep from * to last st, k1.

Rep last three rows until length measures 115(129)cm version 1 or 123(137)cm version 2, ending with a WS row.

MAKE SECOND CUFF

Next Row: Using col A(G), Moss st to end.

Next Row: Using col E(M), Moss st to end.

Next Row: Using col B(K), Moss st to end.

Rep last three rows until cuff measures 9cm. Cast off in Moss st.

(124(138)cm version 1 or 132(146) cm version 2)

SEW SLEEVE SEAMS

Fold Section 1 lengthwise and join sides, from cast on cuff edge towards centre for 36(40)cm - version 1 or 40(44)cm - version 2.

This leaves a 52(58)cm opening at centre of section (with a sleeve at each end).

Find 24cm central position of section 1 for collar placement Place section 1 on a flat surface with opening to bottom.

Place a marker 12cm to either side of centre point of bottom edge at front (or 14, 17 cm from sleeve opening each side).

This 24cm central space between the left and right front markers (A and B on diagram) will later be used to pick up centre back sts for collar.

(Note: Moss section in centre of section 1 is asymmetrical).

SECTION 2

LEFT AND RIGHT FRONTS AND LOWER BACK

With RS facing using 5.50mm needles, Col A and C (G and M) starting at left front marker B, pick up 25(29)sts to left sleeve underarm seam, 70 (80)sts across back to right sleeve underarm seam, 25 (29)sts to marker A on right front (120(138)sts).

Next Row: Using cols A and C(G and M)tog, k1 *yf, k2 tog, rep from * to last st, k1.

Next Row: Using cols F and D(N and l)tog, k1, *yf, k2 tog, rep from * to last st, k1.

Next Row: Using cols B and E tog or (H), k1 ,* yf, k2 tog, rep from * to last st, k1.

Rep last three rows until length measures 22(28)cm ending with a WS row using F and D (N and I). Cast off loosely knitwise using B and E tog or (H).

SECTION 3

COLLAR

With RS facing, using 5.50mm needles and col A(H), pick up 34(42)sts along right front row edge to marker A, pick up 42 sts along back neck to marker B and 34 (42)sts along left front row edge.

Next Row: Using col C(M), Moss st to end.

Next Row: Using col F(J), Moss st to end.

Next Row: Using col A(H), Moss st to end.

Rep last three rows until collar measures 16cm, ending with F(J).

Cast off loosely in Moss st using A(H). Press seams gently.

MAKING UP

Make I-cord belt Using 5.50mm double pointed needles cast on 7 sts with 751 Pebble. *Slide sts to right point of needle without turning work, k7. Repeat from * until tie measures 1,5m or required length. Cast off.

Thread I-Cord through sides of garment at waist (not around back of garment) and tie at front.