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Pattern for Crochet Version of Ribbed Lace Bolero June 15,

2010

Posted by misscraftyfingers in Crafts, Crochet, Free Pattern, Tutorial, Tutorials.Tags: Bolero, Crochet, Tutorial

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I got a couple of request f or the pattern of my crocheted version of the ribbed lace bolero, so here it is.

This is a really easy crochet patt ern, inspired fro m the knitt ed version here. And its not really lace, its more

like mesh.

Anyway, f irst of all, measurements. This is based on the description f rom the knittedversion. Its the same logic as the knit version, so credits not mine.

Measure your shoulder span. Add 4 inches f or each sleeve. So, if my sho ulder span is 17 inches, I add 8

inches to it, which brings about a tot al of 25 inches.This will be the width of the bolero.

Next, measure your upper arm. Mine measures 12.5 inch. Add 6.5 inch to this measurement. This will be be

the length of the bolero, which is 19 inches.

Af ter that, you will have to calculate the number o f chains required to start this pro ject.

You will need to chain in multiples o f 4 + 2 chain.

So, if f or example, my gauge is 4 st itches per inch. My shoulder measurement is a to tal o f 25 inches. So,

(25 x 4) + 2 = 102. I will need to chain 102 to start.

If my gauge is 6 st itches per inch, this is how I calculate: 25 x 6 =150. However, 150 is not a multiple of 4,

that is, you cannot divide it by 4 and get a whole number. The closest number to 150 divisible by 4 to get a

whole number is either 148 or 152. So, in this case, Id go with 148 + 2. I like my shrug snug rather than

loose.

Abbreviations:

Ch = Chain

SC = Single Crochet

DC = Double Crochet

FPDC = Front Post Double Crochet

BPDC = Back Post Double Crochet

Start of Patte rn:

Chain __. (the tot al # o f st itches calculated as per your measurements. Mines 102)

Ribbed Row 1: SC into the 2nd chain f rom hook. SC in the bar o f each chain till the end. Ch 3, turn. (This Ch

3 will be your f irst double crochet).

(SC into t he bar of the chain will allow you to have a even f inish on both ends of your shrug)
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Ribbed Row 2: BPDC into the 2nd SC post. * FPDC into the next 2 SC pos t. BPDC into the next 2 SC bars.*

Repeat f rom * to * till end. You should end with a BPDC stitch at t he end. Ch 3, turn.

The last st itch on the just f inished row was a BPDC. When you turn, it will become a BPDC. So, on the new

row, you will have to start with a FPDC.

(The ribbing is created with 2 BPDC, 2 FPDC, repeat till end. or 2 FPDC followed by 2 BPDC till end ..

depending on which side your crocheting on)

Ribbed Row 3: FPDC into the 2nd pos t. *BPDC into next 2 pos ts , f ollowed by FPDC into next 2 pos ts*.

Repeat * to * till end.


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Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until the ribbed rows reach about 3 inches, its t ime to start with the body of the

shrug.

Body Rows:

Ch 3 at the end of the last ribbed st itch. DC into the to p of the 2nd stitch f rom chain 3. *Ch 2. skip 2stitches. DC into the next 2 stiches.* Repeat * to * till end. Ch 3, turn. Repeat body row till desired length

minus 3 inches is achieved. Ch 1, turn.

Finishing Ribbed Rows:

Finishing Ribbed Row 1: SC into next st itch f rom chain 1. *2 SC into the space of the chain 2 in the previous

row. 1 SC into t he top of the next 2 stitches.* Repeat * to * till end.

Finishing Ribbed Row 2: Here you have to check your s titches on the ribbed rows in the beginning. If the

corresponding st itch on the other end is a BPDC, then you should start this ro w with BPDC (or vice versa).

So looking at the pictures, row 2 should be done in BPDC into 2nd pos t o f sc, f ollowed by FPDC into next 2sc posts and BPDC into next 2 sc pos ts . Repeat t ill end.

Finishing Ribbed Row 3: This will f ollow the logic of the beginning rows. Repeat Finishing Ribbed Rows 2- 3

till you reach 3 inches o f the f inishing ribbed rows.


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When youre done, your work should look like this (kinda, this is a miniature version )

Fold the ribbed rows ends towards each other. Sew up the matched ribbed rows on each side. This will

create the armholes and sleeves o f the shrug. (You can sew up the ribbed rows with the ends of your yarn

or you can weave in the ends and sew with a matching thread. Whichever way that works f or you. )


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I used about 1 2/3 skein of yarn. The yarn I used was Sirdars Wash n Wear Double Crepe Dk, f yi.The specs of the yarn are:

Blend: 55% Acrylic, 45% Nylon

Ball weight: 100g

Yardage: 270m/296y

I used a 4.25mm, G hoo k. I didnt do a gauge but I just measured on my shrug. Its about 6 st itches per inch

across and 3 double crochet rows per inch tall (if that makes sense to you).

I hope t he patte rn and my explanation makes sense. Let me know if you need clarification or spot

a mistake.

Depending on your size, especially if youre big like me, its go nna take a while to crochet this because itsgonna be a BIG PIECE OF CLOTH by the t ime youre done. If youre t iny, then I guess you will be able

to f inish it fast!

The bolero will look like this. You can wear it with the ribbed rows f olded or no t!

Sorry the pictures arent great. I really dont know how

some of the popular craf ters take the pictures f or their

tutorials. I dont have a tripod nor an awesome camera. Its

so hard to take pics when youre actually doing the do.

Id really love comments ! And if you do make this bolero ,please let me know! I would love to see it!

Have f un making your bolero!

Note: Although the design for this shrug is not entirely

original, the crochet pattern is written by me. It is free

(like the knitted original) and should never be for sale.

Therefore, do not duplicate for commercial purposes.

You may use this pattern for personal use only. Thank

you.

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