Shadow Bolero by Kirsten Hipsky

Shadow Bolero

Knitting
May 2012
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches
in shadow cable pattern
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
545 yards (498 m)
About 24” long and 30” wide
English

Pattern is discontinued and no longer available.


In the Valley Yarns Shadow Bolero, it just takes two small seams to turn a rectangle into a curvy, mysterious shape that fits and flatters all sizes and keeps your shoulders warm. The loose gauge plays off the unstructured cable stitch pattern to create spots of opacity on a semi-sheer background.

Finished Size: About 24” long and 30” wide

Yarn: 5 balls Valley Yarns Greenwich (100% Wool, 50g/109yds) color 07 Shadow

Needles: US 10.5 (6.50 mm) 24” or longer circular

Other Materials: cable needle

Gauge: 16 sts and 16 rows = 4” in shadow cable pattern