Although this garment looks intricate, it is really a beginner project once the easy lace pattern stitch is mastered. It is worked in three rectangular sections, using two simple textures and several colours. Worn as a bolero it fits snugly around shoulders, arms and upper back and drapes loosely to the front, sides and lower back. This garment may also be worn upsidedown as a fitted cardigan, see images pages 6 & 12.
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Beginner
Origami Bolero Version 1 |
Origami Bolero Version 2 |
Yarn
| Code |
Colour |
Quantity |
| Size |
|
A |
(B) |
| Version 1 |
| Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton x 50g balls |
| Col A |
667 Dew |
4 |
5 |
| Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton x 50g balls |
| Col B |
256 Bisque |
1 |
2 |
| Jo Sharp Alpaca Kid Lustre x 50g balls |
| Col C |
860 Cork |
2 |
3 |
| Jo Sharp Alpaca Silk Georgette x 50g balls |
| Col D |
758 Devon |
1 |
1 |
| Col E |
750 Briar |
1 |
1 |
| Col F |
751 Pebble |
1 |
1 |
| Version 2 |
| Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton x 50g balls |
| Col G |
244 Chamba |
2 |
3 |
| Col H |
659 Onyx |
3 |
3 |
| Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton x 50g balls |
| Col I |
234 Currant |
1 |
2 |
| Col J |
232 Grove |
1 |
1 |
| Col K |
250 Fog |
1 |
1 |
| Jo Sharp Alpaca Kid Lustre x 50g balls |
| Col L |
859 Brew |
1 |
2 |
| Col M |
855 Cassis |
2 |
2 |
| Jo Sharp Alpaca Silk Georgette x 50g balls |
| Col N |
751 Pebble |
1 |
1 |
Measurements
Measurements given in inches are approximate.
| Women's sizing |
| A |
(B) |
| To fit bust |
| 80 - 90 |
90 - 100 cm |
| 311/2 - 353/8 |
353/8 - 393/8 in |
| Bodice circumference |
| 104 |
116 cm |
| 41 |
453/4 in |
| Bodice length (back) |
| 46 |
56 cm |
| 181/8 |
22 in |
| Sleeve length version 1 |
| 36 |
40 cm |
| 142/8 |
156/8 in |
| Sleeve length version 2 |
| 40 |
44 cm |
| 156/8 |
173/8 in |
Needles
1 pair 5.50mm needles (USA 9) (UK 5)