Sweet Nothings Crochet: BLACK BEAUTY LACY BOLERO

BLACK BEAUTY LACY BOLERO - free crochet pattern info from Sweet Nothings Crochet

This is a cute lacy bolero that just flirts on top of your dress – a lacy wispy creation that is very beautiful.

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It is a pretty (not too difficult) pattern repeat and I’d say it can be attempted by almost anyone.. so come along and let’s see how we make this lovely creation. Come along, and like my model says, Let's Create

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And inspired by this photo, here are my pattern notes as I work on my project.

Materials used : Today I’ve used ~ 200 gms of All-Seasons Hobby India yarn with a 3 mm crochet hook ; fabric glue to seal ends ; Mod Podge to stiffen motif

Note : Mod Podge will not work / stiffen acrylic

For Indians : You could use Anchor , Red ros e ; Red rose metallic or unbranded knitting cotton as well as Oswal or Vardhaman acrylic yarns

International yarns : Among the international yarns I have used, I’d suggest Aunt Lydia Cotton 10, Aunt Lydia Bamboo-Viscose 10, DMC Petra, Sullivans knitting cotton (Australia), Milford Soft, Hilaza Rustica Eclat , Alize cotton yarn and Alize bamboo yarn.

Difficulty level : Advanced Skill level.

Stitches used :

Starting slip knot : https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw

Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot : https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs

What is a crochet chain stitch ? https://youtu.be/pXx5ukBjKkY

What is a slip stitch : https://youtu.be/weB3QNbA8Iw

Magic circle : https://youtu.be/ISC39yOqWro

Double Crochet : dc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk);

[yo, draw through 2 lps] twice. One dc made.

Check out the video at https://youtu.be/xdnjB27zpYo

Chainless start for Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 / ch – 3 start, and this is what I do to start my row of dc.

Check out the video at https://youtu.be/wskv3iTjRx0

Whipstitch to join : https://youtu.be/wZ-9LNzftMA

Invisible join : https://youtu.be/a6XZQ6VzJFM

Single crochet to join : https://youtu.be/6FXoW_47_dI

How to change colors seamlessly : Here’s an easy video tutorial to show you how to change from the Main color to the Contrast or second color of yarn seamlessly. View it at https://youtu.be/fRzSBja9jno

How to carry your yarn when using two colors : Here’s an easy video tutorial to show you how to carry your yarn along when working with two colours.

View it at https://youtu.be/NuascBU3pxQ

Abbreviations used :

lp(s) : Loop(s) sc : Single crochet

dc : Double crochet sp : Space

sl-st : Slip stitch ch : Chain

st(s) : Stitch(es) hk : Hook

yo : Yarn Over

Instructions : (Using U.S terminology)

Please note that I start all my rows with a ch 1, turning chain for ease.

Please check the top of this blog for easy video tutorials on all stitches used in today's pattern.

Please read through all my notes before you pick up your hook, so you know just where we're heading in our pattern.

In my patterns I work with the principle of stitch count and body measurement. This means that you need to work the stitch count in pattern, till you get the measurement (length and/or width) that you need for your project.

This lovely creation was shared on Facebook recently, and I was soon asked if I could make a lacy bolero and here was this wonderful project. I have been hard pressed for time, and I am grateful that this is a ready–made pattern.

Get the pattern here and this is what the designer has made

The pattern is worked bottom up – so that first row that we work, will be the back centre. We then start increasing in pattern, and we get a semicircular pattern for the front halves.

When your work reaches the armhole level, we divide off for the two fronts and one back and work each part individually.

For the final bit, we attach the shoulders to complete the basic bolero.

Thereafter, you make the lovely flowers and attach as instructed.

a) Remember to count your stitches and the loops (ch-7 sps) every time.

b) Instead of counting off 7 ch-7 sps for the armhole, I counted off 10. I made the XL / 102 cm version. I had 43 ch-7 sps, so divided it 10 each for the two fronts, and 23 for the back.

c) I worked on the 10 ch-7 sps for 2 rows, and then reduced to 7 ch-7 sps over the next 3 rows.

d) I then worked on the 7 ch-7 sps till the shoulder (as indicated in the instructions)

I thought that these instructions were not very clear in the pattern sheet – which is why I have listed them here. Oh I also did not work the flowers along the lapels, which is why my bolero looks simply different ;)

Hope you have fun creating this lovely bolero as well.

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Wednesday, 7 February 2018

BLACK BEAUTY LACY BOLERO

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