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Romantic Bolero with Pearls
Lion Brand Pattern #: 30171
cgs-bolero.pdf
Corrections applied Aug 26, 2005
SKILL LEVEL: Easy
SIZE: Small, Medium
Finished chest 38 (44)“
#990 Glitterspun (690-805 yards)
Discontinued yarn. Aran weight yarn may be substituted.
Add 115 yards if making full-length sleeve option rather than the ¾ length shown.
Crochet Hook - Size K-10.5 (6.5 mm)
Crochet Hook - Size H-8 (5 mm)
Split Ring Stitch Markers
400 (500) 6 mm round pearl beads, white (optional)
Gauge:
1 (bead, shell) repeat = 2½“ (6.25 cm) and shell repeat over 2 rows= 1¼” 3 cm in Pattern on K-10.5 (6.5 mm) hook
Special Stitches:
Shell
V-Corner
Instructions include technique for applying beads (right-handed).
Construction schematics are provided.
LionBrand.com Notes:
Bolero is worked from the neck down in one piece. Four sets of raglan-type increases form a Yoke while at the same time increases at each edge shape the Front neck. The Body Fronts and Back are joined, cut-away Fronts and Back tail worked on, then Sleeves are added later.
Blocking Measurements (approximate)
Bust at underarm (Bolero closed) 19 (22)“
Length at center front (measure from back neck to cropped front edge) 15 (16)”
Length from back neck to end of tail 21 (23)“
Width at upper arm 7 (9)”
Length of sleeve from underarm 12” for ¾ sleeve; 16” for full sleeve.
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