The bolero perfectly helps little fashionistas to solve the issue of regular changes of images and styles, because the same thing will look completely different in a duet with two different bolero models. Not to mention the fact that these beautiful wraps not only decorate, but also protect against coolness in the off-season.
Modern models of boleros have long gone beyond the scope of their classic look: from the top of the Spanish national costume, they have transformed into a purely feminine obligatory attribute of the wardrobe. Now the cuts of these jackets can vary: be elongated; similar to vests; to have absolutely incredible patterns or to be very simple and easy.
The choice of models of boleros for women and girls is great, but most of them can be created with your own hands, if you look for suitable patterns with descriptions of knitting or crocheting. In this article, we will pay special attention to crocheting cardigans for girls.
The scheme and description of crocheting a bolero for girls
Crocheting a bolero is a pleasure, because there are a lot of models of this product: for summer or winter; openwork or dense; short or long; with fasteners, sleeves, collars, yoke or without them. These knitted cardigans look good with most outfits - both casual and formal. And complete with other products made in the same style, girls boleros look very interesting and stylish.
A simple model for beginners
Let's start with creating a simple crochet bolero for a girl - knitting for beginners will be available thanks to step-by-step photos. This article will be useful to those who want to try their hand, but are not sure about the knowledge. Crocheting a bolero for a girl for beginner knitters will be possible if you use a detailed master class with step-by-step photographs of the work.
Bolero size for girls:
for 5-6 years, growth 116.
Materials for work:
- Pekhorka yarn “Children's cotton” (330 m / 100 g) - 150 g;
- hook number 2.5;
- satin ribbon in tone, 0.5 cm wide about 2.5 - 3 meters.
You can use any yarn of the same thickness, and to get a warmed version of the bolero, it is better to take half-woolen yarn.
Back knitting pattern:
Important: the final result of knitting the product may differ from that shown depending on the density of knitting, the company of the manufacturer of hooks and knitting needles, so it is important to compare your product not only with the attached description, but also with the size of the pattern.
Knitting back
We collect a chain of 82 air loops + 3 air lifting loops and knit according to the above diagram starting from 1 air loop. The first row from the alternation of columns with a crochet (CCH) with air loops (VP). It should turn out 34 cm long. We knit the second row according to the scheme: 4 air loops, 5 double crochets. Run 2 air stitches of the pattern and knit in 4 stitches of the bottom row (skip 1 st. With a double crochet; look at the bottom row) 3 double crochets in one loop.
Run 2 stitches again. The first report of the pattern is completed. Next 5 “intermediate” columns. We look at the scheme.We knit the third row according to the scheme, while 3 columns knitted in one loop are now knitted together. It turns out a "rhombus." We knit a series of double crochet / 1 air loop.
In the next row, we shift the pattern by half the report in a checkerboard pattern (see pattern diagram). Then we knit the 6th row of “diamonds”. Next, we knit with a pattern according to the pattern until we reach a back height of 8 cm (at the same time, we control the product width 34 cm: we unfold the product a little stretch so that the width is 34 cm, then measure the height). You can close the loop for the armhole simply by applying the product to a full-size pattern drawn or do it according to the attached scheme.
Further, three loops are knitted to close the armhole. We make 3 air lifting loops, replacing them with the first double crochet in the rhombus pattern. Then you need to knit according to the pattern. Without knitting 3 loops to the end of the pattern, we knit 2 double crochets in a row at the end of a row. In the next row, it is necessary to close one loop on each side. To do this, 3 hoist air loops are knitted and immediately after them a double crochet is knitted, thereby closing 1 air loop located between the double crochets. We knit a row according to the pattern, closing on the other side 1 loop (according to the scheme). On this cutout armhole is ready.
Next, you need to knit in a pattern right until the product reaches 21 cm. Fasten the thread, leaving the end more authentic for stitching the shoulder seam (about 50 cm I can not specify more precisely, it’s better to leave a little more). Knitting back on this completed.
Knitting flowers and sleeves
Wrap the thread on the finger once and knit 1 loop and 1 single crochet into the resulting ring. This will be the beginning of the series. Perform 10 air loops and knit a single crochet in the ring. It turned out the basis for knitting a petal. Run 6 such rings for the petals, with the last chain ending with a connecting loop in the first single crochet.
We perform the petal according to the scheme: 3 single crochet, 5 double crochet, 2 air loops, 5 double crochet, 3 single crochet. Repeat the pattern for all six petals. We close the row with a connecting loop, stretch the thread to the wrong side and cut it off leaving 8-10 cm. We tighten the middle of the flower for the first end of the thread and tie the tails of the threads together. The first flower is ready. Next, we will knit flowers, combining them into a bar of 5 motifs in the process of knitting.
We carry out the first row of the flower (the first paragraph of the subparagraph). Next, we tie the first petal fully and the second before the start of the air loops.
We make one air loop, put the first flower on the hook with the front side facing us for an arch of 2 air loops, perform the second air loop, thereby connecting 2 flowers to the tops of the petals. We complete the binding of the second petal.
Tie the third petal to the middle and connect it to the next petal of the first flower. Finish knitting all the petals of the second flower. In this way, tie a bar of 5 flower motifs, connecting from each other for 2 opposite petals. At the edges there is one free petal.
Then you should perform the same bar for the second shelf (another row of 5 connected colors). Scheme for tying the right shelf:
Tying motives 1 row. We read the binding from the leftmost motive. In the arch of 2 air loops of the third free petal (count from bottom, from right to left, see photo and diagram), insert the hook and knit 2 SC. We carry out the binding of motives carefully following the pattern. Knitting goes in a circle counterclockwise. We finish the row with a connecting column in the first single crochet.
Next, we knit according to the scheme only along the inner edge of the shelf.
Scheme for tying the left shelf:
We carry out the binding of the left shelf also starting from the third petal, but starting from the extreme right motive. We perform the first circular row of strapping. Next, we knit according to the scheme only along the inner edge of the shelf. The result is 3 finished bolero parts.Immediately sew the side and shoulder seams to see how the bolero will sit on the child and to make it easier to control the required length of the sleeve and the depth of the armhole. We carry out the first row of tying the edges of the product according to the scheme (single crochet, 4 air loops, single crochet in the next single crochet of the previous row, the bottom and neck are tied through the column, see photo and diagram).
The second row of the strapping of the edge of the product - shells of 4 columns with a crochet in a column without a crochet of the previous row and a connecting loop in the arch of 4 air loops of the previous row. In the corners of the neck, instead of a shell of 4 double crochets, perform 1 double crochet so that the neck fits flat and does not turn out a stand-up collar.
We start knitting the sleeves by completing 3 floral motifs, connecting them into a ring during knitting.
How to tie a sleeve according to the scheme in step-by-step photographs:
Next, you need to knit a sleeve directly in a pattern in circular rows, until its length starting from the edge of the motifs is 28 cm (or the length you need).
Please note that in this model the bolero sleeve reaches the phalanx of the fingers in length and the thumb sticks into the floral motif. If you want to get a classic sleeve - shorten the knitting of the main pattern by the required number of centimeters (5-6 rows - put on a vest and sleeve for the child, and attach the edge of the sleeve to the edge of the armhole at the side seam). At this stage, knitting ends and we will knit in rotary rows, closing 1 loop on each side in each row. So we knit 7 rows, reducing in each row 1 loop on each side. The total length of the sleeve is 41 cm, not counting the sleeve strapping, which is performed in the following paragraphs. The sleeve width is 11 cm (full girth 22 cm). We tie the bottom of the sleeve according to the scheme above.
The finished bolero should be slightly steamed from the wrong side in the “cotton” mode, while you should not press the iron, hold it slightly by a canopy so that the product retains its knitted relief. You can also steam the product through gauze or a white diaper. We pass a satin ribbon between the shells at the edge of the product, tie it with a knot, and then tie it with another knot over the edge of the plank so that the ribbon “sits in place” when tying the bolero. Also thread the tape into the sleeves.
Beautiful product for a girl of 3 years
To please the baby with a new thing, you can make a little effort, and make such a beautiful jacket with your own hands. Let's consider in more detail how to crochet a bolero for a 3 year old girl with a description and patterns. This product can also suit a 3.5 year old baby.
Materials for work:
- 100 g of thread of the color of baked milk (92% acrylic, 8% metallic) 400 m / 100 g;
- hook number 3;
- button in tone.
Schemes of work:
Before work:
Before you start creating a bolero, you need to make a full-size pattern, taking into account the individual parameters and measurements of the girl to whom the bolero is intended. Next, you need to knit and steam the sample 10 x 10 cm with the main pattern for a preliminary calculation of the loops.
Working process:
We will knit the bolero from bottom to top with one fabric. We collect the required number of VP
The first p. 3 c.p., 3 tbsp. s / n, * 1 vp, skip 1 loop, then knit 4 tbsp. s / n *, continue from * to the end of the row. Finish a row of Art. s / n
The second r. The whole row is knitted with arches from 5 vp, securing from 1 tbsp. non-cash in 1 vp first row
The third p. We knit similarly to the second arches of 5 vp, we fix them with 1 tbsp. b / n in the middle of the arches of the second row. But you need to start with 3 v.p.p. and finish 1 tbsp. s / n
Fourth p. 3 vpp, we knit arches from 4 vp, we fix them with art. b / n in the middle of the arches of the third row. Due to the fact that we started and finished the third row higher, the fourth row will turn out equal for knitting the fifth row.
Fifth p. fits like the first. In every 4 c.p. we knit art. s / n, and above Art. w / o we knit 1 VP
For pattern repeat knitting 4 rows.
When the first 4 rows are knitted, it is necessary to further knit the next 13 rows with increments in the second pattern, then knit 8 rows without increases and decreases. Next, you need to divide the canvas into 5 parts. On the pattern we have designated 19 cm for the right and left front shelves, 10 cm for the armhole and 20 cm for the back. Your numbers may be slightly different depending on the individual parameters of the girl. Designations can be made with a thread of contrasting color, with a pin or with a special plastic marker, which can be bought at a needlework store.
Shelves
We knit an openwork pattern. We decrease the loops along the outer edge in accordance with the pattern and the first scheme, which shows how to evenly reduce the loops. In height, approximately 23 rows will be obtained.
Back
We knit directly without increases and decreases to a height of 23 rows.
Sleeves
You need to attach a thread to the 4th row of the back, knit 35 VP and fix on a shelf. Now we need to knit 8 rows with a pattern without adding or decreasing at these 35 cp Then you need to knit decreases according to the first pattern to the end of the sleeve.
Sew shoulder seams and sleeves.
Now on the front side we tie the entire bolero as follows (see the third diagram):
The first p. * 2 tbsp. s / n, skip 1 loop, 1 vp * continue from * to the end.
The second r. * 2 tbsp. b / n, pico *. Continue to the end.
Now, according to the fourth scheme tie the button:
The first p. In a ring of 3 vp tie 6 tbsp. non-cash
The second r. The number of stitches must be doubled. In each we knit 2 tbsp. non-cash
The third p. Double the loops in every second.
Fourth p. Double the loops in every third loop.
Next, we knit by analogy until the diameter of the circle reaches the diameter of the button. Now you need to attach the button to the wrong side of the circle. Knit 1 row without increments, and then knit rows with symmetrical decreases of loops. Pull the thread through the last 6 stitches and tighten tightly.
Sew the button on the openwork strip. 5 vp arch on the opposite shelf will serve as a loop. The bolero is ready.
We knit openwork bolero
If we talk about methods of knitting bolero patterns, then we can not help but mention short jackets for girls. In combination with long sleeves, the product looks very romantic. Consider how to crochet a similar openwork bolero for a girl of 4-5 years old.
Sizes of the finished bolero:
Length - 20 cm; width - 26 cm; sleeve length - 23 cm.
Materials for work:
- 1 skein of yarn YarnArt IBIZA (60% viscose - 40% acrylic; 100g - 550m);
- hook number 3.
Knitting patterns:
Working process:
We collect the required number of air loops, a multiple of ten.
First, the back is knitted with the main pattern according to scheme 1, knitting seven centimeters, we reduce the small armholes for the sleeves, somewhere along the pair of centimeters (the armhole height is 13 centimeters). Having knitted another ten centimeters, it is necessary to make a neckline and knit another three centimeters.
Then we knit two front shelves. We collect the desired number of loops, knit somewhere around eight centimeters, and begin to gradually reduce each row, for a smooth neckline. We knit the second shelf in mirror reflection of the first.
When all parts are connected, they should be sewn together. First, the upper seams, then the side.
The sleeve is knitted separately and sewn, or crocheted, which allows the product to stretch and keep its perfect shape. At first, 12 centimeters of the sleeve are knitted, then it is reduced in size to the armholes and sewn. After that, we knit the sleeve with another pattern according to scheme 2. First, we knit from the first to the fifth row, and then repeat from the second to the fifth.
Next, we tie the neck in a circle, including the bottom, with a crustacean step (single crochet in the opposite direction). You should tie a loop on one of the shelves during tying. Sew on the button and the product is ready.
Master class on creating a summer bolero
A great idea would be to crochet a summer bolero for a girl, because this versatile little thing diversifies the wardrobe of a little fashionista.A master class in crocheting a bolero to a girl with diagrams and a description will help. This bolero is suitable for girls 5-6 years old.
Bolero size:
122-128.
Materials for work:
- hook No. 1,5;
- yarn - DIVA 100% microfiber acrylic (350 m, 100 g) pink - 200 g, purple - 100 g;
- tape - 1 m.
Knitting pattern
Working process
First, we knit the back, then the shelves, sleeves.
Back: knit a chain of 89 air loops and knit 15 p. Next, for the armholes, reduce the loops on both sides in the next five rows according to the scheme (73 loops). Continue to knit another 7 p. (27 rows total).
Right shelf:
Tie a chain of 13 air loops. Next, knit 15 p., Gradually adding loops in each row on the right side of the loop. Then, on the left side, reduce the loops for the armhole and at the same time on the right side, decrease for the neckline according to the diagram. Having knitted 12 rows to finish knitting (10 loops).
Left shelf:
Knit symmetrically on the right shelf.
Sleeves:
Tie a chain of 49 air loops, knit according to the pattern (for a bolero with a long sleeve - 15 p., With a short sleeve - 11 rows). Next, reduce the loops according to the scheme in six rows. Finish knitting (13 loops).
Tie up the sleeves and the back according to the scheme with purple threads. Wash and sew parts of the product.
Bolero decoration:
Tie the flowers. It turned out 17 flowers that need to be joined together.
Tie the right and left shelves, the neck of the back according to the scheme.
Sew a ribbon of flowers to the shelves and neck of the back. You can decorate the bolero as you wish, for example, knit small flowers of a different color.
Video lesson
To make it easier for beginner knitters to understand the features of the process of crocheting a children's bolero, it’s worthwhile to watch a few detailed videos of master classes from professional needlewomen before starting work.
Video "crochet bolero for a girl"
