Bolero

Knitting
September 1965
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 18 rows = 4 inches
in number 11 needles
US 11 - 8.0 mm
US 13 - 9.0 mm
3.25 mm (D)
12, 14, 16
English

Only 2 skeins (4 ounces each) knitting worsted are needed to make this novelty patterned bolero. It is easy and quick-to-knit. The size needle to be used depends on the size sweater desired. For sizes 12 and 14 use size 11 knitting needles - for size 16 use size 13 knitting needles. A medium sized button and a size 0 steel crochet hook will be needed for all sizes.

Gauge:

  • With number 11 needles - 3.5 sts equal 1 inch, 9 rows equal 2 inches
  • With number 13 needles - 3 sts equal 1 inch, 8 rows equal 2 inches