Description

Bolero Top – Vintage Knitting Pattern: Instant PDF Download

Size: S (M–L)

Part shrug, part statement piece, this buttonless vintage bolero top from the 1950s era is worked in a simple K2, P2 rib and finished with a knotted fringe for extra texture. A quick, no-fuss project in worsted yarn patterns, it makes a wonderfully breezy short-sleeve layer for spring/summer evenings out.

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Design & Construction Details

Skill Level: Intermediate.
Construction: The back is worked first from a narrow cast-on, shaped with stepped increases at each side to build the wide triangular shrug body, then divided for the sleeves and neck; the fronts are shaped to match with front-edge and sleeve decreases; finished with a crocheted single crochet edge and a knotted fringe worked all around the outer edge and sleeves.
Measurements: Sized S (M–L) for bust 34″ (36″-38″).
Pattern Style: Written in standard US knitting terms, with a full stitch/abbreviation guide included.
Stitches: Knit, purl, worked in a K2, P2 rib pattern stitch (multiple of 4); edging in single crochet with knotted fringe.

Recommended Materials & Tools

Yarn: Worsted (4) weight — Bernat Star Spray, 4(4-5) 2 oz skeins.
Substitute with any standard modern worsted weight yarn such as Patons Classic Wool Worsted or Lion Brand Worsted.
Knitting Needles Size: US #10 straight needles (or size needed to obtain gauge); US H/5 aluminum crochet hook for the edging.
Notions: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends and fringe.
Gauge: 9 sts = 2″; 6 rows = 1″.

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