not your granny’s square
Bulky knit squares framed by an oversized collar create a bolero that is anything but old-fashioned.

PATCHWORK BOLERO
It’s always fun to do a new take on the traditional granny square. Grannies are usually crocheted, but I chose to knit them using a simple stitch pattern and bulky yarn. Using just two colors restrains the extroverted design; but you can use up your bulky stash and knit it in a more generous palette for the classic granny look.

WHAT YOU NEED
Yarn
Soft Chunky by Twinkle Handknits/Classic Elite Yarns, 7oz/200g hanks, each approx 83yd/76m (virgin wool) YARN WT = 6
• 5 (6) hanks in #54 quartz (A)
• 4 (5) hanks in #18 french grey (B)

GAUGE
One motif to 4 1/2” x 4 1/2”/11.5cm x 11.5cm using size 17 (12.75mm) dpn.
Take time to check gauge.