Bianca Bolero & Jumper by Sara Louise Greer

Bianca Bolero & Jumper

Knitting
November 2011
Aran (8 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in St st
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1209 - 1699 yards (1106 - 1554 m)
Child’s 2 (4, 6, 8, 10) Instructions are given for smallest size, with larger sizes in parentheses. When only 1 number is given, it applies to all sizes.
English

With its matching bolero, this great little dress can be enjoyed year-round. Plus, what little girl doesn’t like polka dots?

Skill Level:
Easy

Finished Measurements:
Jumper:
Chest: 20 (22, 24, 26, 28) inches
Length: 21 (22 1/2, 23 1/2, 25, 26) inches
Bolero:
Chest: 22 (24, 26, 28, 30) inches
Length: 10 (10 1/2, 11 1/2, 12, 13) inches

Materials:

  • Aran weight yarn* (98 yds/50g per ball): 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) balls moonflower #208 (MC)
  • Aran weight yarn* (98 yds/50g per ball): 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) balls jersey #191 (A)
  • DK weight yarn* (229 yds/25g per ball): 1 ball cream #634 (B) and/ or pearl #590 (C)
  • Size 7 (4.5mm) straight and 16-inch circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge
  • 4 stitch holders
  • 1 button (3/4- to 1-inch)

Sample project was completed with Amy Butler Belle Aran (50% organic wool/ 50% organic cotton); All Seasons Cotton (60% cotton/40% acrylic) and Kidsilk Haze (70% super kid mohair/30% silk) from Rowan. Button: JHB International #70027 Shell Scrolls Natural 1 3/8 inch.

Gauge:
19 1/4 sts and 28 rows = 4 inches/ 10cm in St st.
19 sts and 30 rows = 4 inches/ 10cm in Seed st.
To save time, take time to check gauge.