Intermediate to experienced: shaping in pattern, finishing skills, variable stitch counts

The textured stitch on this bolero is created by knitting into a stitch a few rows below. The lace border on the body is knit separately and sewn into place.

Sizes/ages
06 (6-12 mo, 1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11 years)

To fit chest
41 (46, 51, 56, 61, 66, 71, 76) cm
16 (18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30)“

Actual measurement
44 (50, 53, 59, 64, 69, 75, 78) cm
17 1/4 (19 3/4, 20 3/4, 23 1/4, 25 1/4, 27 1/4, 29 1/2, 30 3/4)“

Full length, from neck shoulder point
22 (24 (26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36) cm
8 3/4 (9 1/2, 10 1/2, 11, 11 3/4, 12 1/2, 13 1/2, 14 1/4)“

Yarn
Jody Long Cottontails
2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) x 75g, shown in Wasabi-011

Buttons 1

Tension
22 1/2 sts and 30 rows to 10 cm (4 in) measured over patt using 5 mm (US 8) needles. Edging measures 4 cm (1 1/2 in) at widest point.