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The “Pas de Deux” set is an exquisite pairing of a knitted bolero and a matching top, inspired by the elegance and harmony of a ballet duet. This ensemble captures the essence of refined femininity, offering a perfect blend of style and comfort.

The bolero is cropped with long sleeves. It drapes elegantly over the shoulders with a slight open-front design, allowing the top underneath to peek through. The matching top is a sleeveless piece that hugs the body with a comfortable fit.

Together, the Pas de Deux bolero and top create a harmonious set that exudes sophistication and grace. Whether worn together or separately, this set is perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any wardrobe, ideal for both special occasions and everyday wear.

The bolero is worked starting from the back. Then stitches for both fronts are picked up from the slanting shoulder. Then the back and fronts are joined together and the body is finished with a ribbed hem. The slightly long sleeves are worked in the round without decreases.

The top is worked in the round starting from the hem. Then the front and back are separated and worked in the flat. The edges are worked as integrated I-cord edges creating a nice finishing. Finally straps are joined together using Kitchener stitch.

Bolero

Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL

Finished Bust circumference: 91.5 (99) 108.5 (116) 127.5 cm / 36 (39) 42.5 (45.5) 50”

Ease: Suggested positive ease on bust circumference 5 - 10 cm / 2 - 4”. Pictured in size XS.

Length from middle back to hem: approx: 31.5 (33.5) 36.5 (39) 40.5 cm / 12.5 (13) 14.5 (15.5) 16”.

Upper arm circumference: 31 (36) 39 (42) 44 cm / 12 (14) 15.5 (16.5) 17.5”.

Sleeve length from underarm: 48.5 cm / 19”.

Gauge: 21 sts x 29 rnds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” in Stockinette St using 4 mm (US6) needles, holding one strand of merino and one strand of mohair together, after blocking.

Needles: 4 mm (US6) and 3.5 mm (US4) circular needles.

Yarn: 150 (200) 200 (250) 300 g merino by Knitting for Olive (100 % merino wool - 250 m / 273 yds - 50 g) color Marzipan, held together with 75 (100) 100 (125) 150 g soft silk mohair by Knitting for Olive (70 % mohair - 30 % silk - 225 m / 256 yds - 25 g) color Oat.

Top

Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL

Finished Bust circumference: 83 (89.5) 96 (103) 109.5 / 32.5 (35) 37.5 (40.5) 43

Ease: Suggested negative ease on bust circumference 5 - 10 cm / 2 - 4”. Pictured in size XS.

Length from underarm to hem: 24 (25) 26 (27) 28 cm / 9.5 (9.8) 10.2 (10.5) 11”. The length can easily be altered to your own liking.

Gauge: 21 sts x 29 rnds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” in Stockinette St using 4 mm (US6) needles, holding one strand of merino and one strand of mohair together, after blocking.

Needles: 4 mm (US6) and 3.5 mm (US4) circular needles.

Yarn: 100 (100) 150 (200) 250 g merino by Knitting for Olive (100 % merino wool - 250 m / 273 yds - 50 g) color Marzipan, held together with 50 (50) 75 (100) 125 g soft silk mohair by Knitting for Olive (70 % mohair - 30 % silk - 225 m / 256 yds - 25 g) color Oat.