Skill Level
Intermediate

Materials
2.75 mm/US C-2 hook for sizes S/M (L/XL) 2X/3X (or size needed to obtain gauge)
3 mm hook for sizes 0X/1X (4X/5X) (or size needed to obtain gauge)
Approximately 770 (805) 860 (930) 1030 yards of sport weight yarn
- Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/4 used for sample bolero
Measuring tape
Darning needle
Scissors

Stitches and Abbreviations
Beg: beginning
Rnd: round
Rep: repeat
RS: right side
WS: wrong side
Ch: chain
Sp: space
Sl st: slip stitch
St/sts: stitch/stitches
Sc: single crochet
Hdc: half double crochet
Tr: treble crochet
Tr2/3/4tog: treble crochet 2/3/4 sts together
* /: repeat instructions inside asterisks and/or brackets as indicated in pattern

Sizing
izing
S/M (L/XL) 0X/1X (2X/3X) 4X/5X

Neither bust nor waist measurements factor into the fit of this garment

S/M
Armhole Depth: 7.5”
Shoulder Width: 14-15”
Upper Arm Circumference: 11”

L/XL
Armhole Depth: 8”
Shoulder Width: 16-17”
Upper Arm Circumference: 12”

0X/1X
Armhole Depth: 10”
Shoulder Width: 17.5-18”
Upper Arm Circumference: 14”

2X/3X
Armhole Depth: 11”
Shoulder Width: 18.5-19”
Upper Arm Circumference: 16”

4X/5X
Armhole Depth: 12”
Shoulder Width: 19.5-20”
Upper Arm Circumference: 18”

Pattern Notes

This 46 page crochet pattern provides written and photo instructions for this elegant bolero with dramatic bell sleeves. The construction is entirely seamless, there is no sewing involved.

There are no charts in this pattern, all instructions, including the lace, are written row by row/round by round. Along with written instructions, over 100 photos are used for every step of the lace motif that cannot easily be explained by words, alone. Photos are also used for every disparate part of construction (armholes, sleeves, working the lace in the round, attaching the sleeves, etc.)

Several parts of the pattern are worked together for all sizes. The pattern will direct you to skip to the instructions pertaining to your size bracket.

The PDF also includes clickable links to allow easy navigation and collation of the pages pertaining to your size bracket.

Construction Notes
This shrug is worked from armhole to armhole, starting in the round before working flat to create the back panel. The sleeves are worked in the round from wrist to shoulder and attached separately to the armholes. There is no sewing involved in the construction of this bolero, everything is worked seamlessly.