The fourth pattern in our Designer In Residence series is The Motif Bolero by Doris Chan! It’s a little open-front jacket that’s uniquely constructed from granny-style motifs that have been updated with open stitch rounds for a lacy look and pretty drape. Crocheted in two shades of Valley Yarns Charlemont, a lovely sock/fingering weight blend of superwash Merino wool and silk, the color sequence tends to emphasize the geometry of the motifs. For a less patchwork look, go with a single shade. On the other hand, you may certainly devise your own colorways using more shades!

Fitting Notes: For a comfortable, more relaxed layer choose a size that is 2” or so larger than your bust measurement. For a more body conscious fit, choose a size that is close to or slightly less than your bust measurement. This bolero does not have to close nor is it designed to overlap at the fronts. If you choose a size with ample ease then you can add closures to the fronts if desired, or even cross wrap and secure the fronts at the waist.

Yarn: Valley Yarns Charlemont (60% Fine Superwash Merino/20% Mulberry Silk/20% Polyamide,100g/439yds); 1 (1, 2, 2) hanks MC - Purple Passion; 1 (1, 2, 2) hanks CC - Soft Grape

Hook: US size G/6 (4.00mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

Gauge: For all motifs, sizes and finishing is the same, however the diameter or widest point of each size/shape motif will vary. Also,
because the fabric is stretchy, it may be difficult to nail down exact measurements of the individual pieces. Please see the round by
round instructions for each motif for working measurements that you can use to compare as you go. You may swatch the
completed square for reference if you like, but since all motifs except the first pent will be joined while crocheting the last round
each time, you will not have complete unjoined motifs to measure. For your reference, as finished and assembled with last rounds
joined as you go, here are approximate ideal measurements:
Squares: 4 ¼ (5, 5 ¾, 6 ½)” wide