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Free Knitting Pattern:
Sizzling Style Bolero
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Lion Brand® Trellis® - Microspun - Moonlight Mohair
Pattern #: 60537AD |
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(based on 1 review)
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SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
SIZE: S/M (L/1X)
Width 50 (54) in. [127 (137) cm] cuff to cuff
Length 16 1/4 in. [41.5 cm]
CORRECTIONS: None
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Trellis®
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| *Trellis
(Article #500) is an all-nylon, shimmering, lacy ribbon yarn.
1¾ oz/50 g; 115 yards/105m balls.
|  | | *Microspun
(Article #910) is a super-soft sport-weight micro-fiber acrylic yarn. It comes in
2.5 oz./70g (168yd/154m) balls
|  | | *Moonlight Mohair
(Article #510) Moonlight Mohair is a bulky weight yarn that mixes a strand of soft mohair with a
slubbed, sparkly, multi-colored yarn. Bulky Weight
1¾ oz/50 g; 82 yards/75m
35% Mohair, 30% Acrylic, 25% cotton, 10% metallic polyester, it is packaged in 1 3/4 oz/82 yd balls |  |
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Sizzling Style Bolero
Lion Brand® Trellis® - Microspun - Moonlight Mohair
GAUGE: 12 sts = 4 in. [10 cm] in St st with 2 strands of A. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
STITCH EXPLANATION: M1 (make 1 st) An increase worked by lifting the horizontal thread lying between the needles and placing it onto the left needle. Knit this new stitch through the back loop.
sk2p Slip 1 st as if to knit, k2tog, pass slipped st over.
PATTERN STITCHES
Small Chevron Stitch (multiple of 8 sts + 1)
Row 1 (RS): K 1, M1, (k 2, sk2p, k 2, M1, k 1, M1) to last 8 sts, k 2, sk2p, k 2, M1, k 1.
Row 2: Purl.
Rep Rows 1-2 for Small Chevron st.
Large Chevron Stitch (multiple of 12 sts + 1)
Row 1 (RS): K 1, M1, (k 4, sk2p, k 4, M1, k 1, M1) to last 12 sts, k 4, sk2p, k 4, M1, k 1.
Row 2: Purl.
Rep Rows 1-2 for Large Chevron st.
Border Chevron Stitch (multiple of 12 sts)
Rnd 1 (RS): (K 4, sk2p, *k 4, M1, k 1, M1) around.
Rnd 2: Knit.
Rep Rnds 1-2 for Border Chevron st.
STRIPE SEQUENCE
*2 rows C, 8 rows B, 2 rows C, 4 rows B, 2 rows C, 4 rows B, 4 rows A, 2 rows D, 2 rows A, 2 rows C, 4 rows A; rep from *. |
NOTES: All yarns are used double throughout. Bolero is knit sideways from cuff to cuff.
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Counter: Click and drag to the part of the pattern you're working. Your
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SHRUG
With 2 strands of C held tog, cast on 33 sts. Following Stripe Sequence, work in Small Chevron st for 3 in. [7.5 cm].
Inc Row: K 1, M1, [(k 1, M1) twice, sk2p, (M1, k 1) 3 times, M1] 3 times, (k 1, M1) twice, sk2p, (M1, k 1) 3 times - 49 sts.
Size L/1X: For Stripe Sequence between Inc and Dec Rows only, work 4 rows C (instead of 2 rows).
Continuing in Stripe Sequence, work in Large Chevron st until piece measures 25 (27) in. [63.5 (68.5) cm] from beg; end with a WS row. Then reverse Stripe Sequence until piece measures 47 (51) in. [119.5 (129.5) cm] from beg; end with a WS row.
Dec Row (RS): K 1, M1, [(k2tog) twice, sk2p, (k2tog) twice, M1, k 1, M1] 3 times, (k2tog) twice, sk2p, (k2tog) twice, M1, k 1 - 33 sts.
Next Row: Purl.
Continuing in reverse Stripe Sequence as established, work in Small Chevron st for 3 in. [7.5 cm]. Bind off.
FINISHING
Beginning at each cuff, sew a 12 in. [30.5 cm] sleeve seam. From RS with 2 strands of C held tog, beg at underarm seam, pick up and knit 72 (78) sts evenly spaced across lower edge and 72 (78) sts evenly spaced across top edge - 144 (156) sts. Place marker and join. Work Border Chevron st (Size L/1X Begin and end at * in Rnd 1) in the following Stripe Sequence: 2 rows C, 4 rows B, 2 rows C, 8 rows B, 2 rows C. Bind off.
Weave in ends. |
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Learn to Knit instructions: http://learnToKnit.LionBrand.com
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Ratings and Reviews
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| Sizzling Style Bolero Reviewed by Harlene Sperling on 2008-09-02 |
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| I knitted this sweater with black microspun, grey mohair and blank and white trellis. I love it -- fun to make and very cute to wear!!!
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