Garter Basketweave Bolero by Wool Baa

Garter Basketweave Bolero

Knitting
November 2014
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in Stocking Stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
919 - 1750 yards (840 - 1600 m)
Fits Bust Size 86 (91, 96, 101, 106, 116, 122) cm / 34 (36, 38, 40, 42, 46, 48) ins
English
This pattern is available from woolbaa.com.au for AU$6.00.

Level of Difficulty - Beginner to Intermediate
This semi bolero garment has 3/4 raglan sleeves with a slightly shaped cuff and is designed to be worn open at the front. It can be stretched and buttoned shut for a fitted shape. It is knitted in Adorn Silky Merino 4ply with a simple garter basketweave pattern.

4mm needles are used with 4 ply for the major part of this garment so that it has a floppy drape.

Sizes
Fits Bust Size 86 (91, 96, 101, 106, 116, 122) cm / 34 (36, 38, 40, 42, 46, 48) ins

Materials

  • Adorn Silky Merino 4 ply – 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) balls
  • 1 cm Buttons – 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4)
  • 4mm needles for body of garment
  • 3.25mm 60cm circular needles for bands
  • 2 stitch holders
  • sewing up needle

Finished Measurements
Finished Length – 39 (40, 42, 46, 49, 51, 52) cm
Sleeve Length to Armhole – 26 (27, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33) cm