Stay stylish and warm with this beautiful bolero featuring elegant flared sleeves. This pattern is suitable for intermediate knitters looking for a fun challenge.
18 stitches x 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
One size fits most
Back Panel: Cast on 80 stitches.
Row 1: Knit all stitches.
Continue in stockinette stitch until piece measures 12 inches from cast on edge.
Bind off all stitches.
Front Panels (Make 2): Cast on 40 stitches.
Work in stockinette stitch for 6 inches.
Decrease 1 stitch at the beginning of next row, then decrease 1 stitch at the end of every following 4th row 5 times.
Continue in stockinette stitch until piece measures 12 inches from cast on edge.
Bind off all stitches.
Assembly: Sew front panels to back panel at shoulders. Seam sides leaving a 6-inch gap for armholes.
Sleeves (Make 2): Pick up stitches around armhole. Knit in the round for 5 inches. Increase 1 stitch at the beginning and end of every following 4th row 5 times. Knit in stockinette stitch for 2 more inches. Bind off all stitches.
Weave in all ends and block your bolero to finish.