Crocheted bolero is a very delicate accessory that gives any, even the most ordinary everyday outfit, a touch of femininity and tenderness. Its delicate floral motifs will decorate the simplest dress, give a special charm to a plain-looking top, sweater or blouse - that's why it is so important to replenish the wardrobe of a bolero, which can come in handy at the most unexpected moment.
Of course, there is always the opportunity to purchase your favorite model in a store or on the Internet, but it’s much more pleasant to create a thing with your own hands, besides, apart from the cost of tools, it will be completely free.
Patterns and description of crocheting a bolero for women
This necessary addition can be connected according to your own idea, taking into account your own needs and taste preferences - you just need to use the appropriate schemes and descriptions of work on the bolero. Even a novice crochet is able to knit such a shawl over his shoulders, and seasoned needlewomen can always choose more complex knitting options for boleros.
To begin with, it is better to decide on the season for which your bolero model will be designed. If it comes to summer, then you should choose linen or cotton yarn, but the warmed-up version of the bolero for the cold season is better to knit from wool. After that, you can choose your favorite scheme and get to work.
A simple model for beginner needlewomen
In this section, we will talk about a simple model of a bolero for the summer without sleeves - a minimum of knitting and a beautiful result. Another big plus for knitters with little experience is that the bolero is knitted with 1 double crochet. Such an openwork jacket will help to tie a lesson in crocheting a bolero for beginners.
The size
42
Materials
- fine yarn 60 g - (200 m in 50 g);
- hook number 3.
Working process
On hook number 3 we collect 35 loops. 3 of them will go up, above the rest we will knit the first row of boleros.
In the 1st row we introduce the hook into the 32 loop (4 loop from the hook) and knit a column with 1 double crochet. We do the same with the previous loop. Then we collect 2 air loops on the hook, skip 2 loops of the 1st row, in the next 3 air loops we knit 3 columns with 1 double crochet. We got a rapport. Repeat this step until the end of the row (5 repetitions should be obtained).
At the beginning 2nd row we collect 5 air loops. We knit 3 columns, stretching a hook under the arch between 2 columns of the previous row.
We collect 2 air loops, we knit 3 columns in the next arch. We knit so, repeating the rapport, to the end of the last loop of the row (4 repetitions). We collect 2 air loops, 1 column in the last loop.
3rd row: we collect 3 loops, we knit 2 columns in the arch. Rapport: 2 air loops, 3 columns in the arch. We knit rapport to the end of the row. You should get 6 reps.
AT 4th row we repeat knitting in 2 rows, in 5 - in 3. We knit a 34 by 12 rectangle, alternating knitting 2 and 3 rows.
We form a webbing: we collect 107 loops. The chain is lowered down and connected to the lower corner by a connecting column. We knit the bottom of the bolero with a half-column to go to another angle. We collect 107 loops and also connect them to the lower corner with a half-column. The resulting rectangle with 2 straps.
We tie the straps and the lower part of the bolero, moving from right to left: we collect 5 air loops, we knit 3 columns in the arch, 2 loops, 3 columns in the arch - 2 loops / 3 columns repeat to the end of the row. On the straps after 3 columns we collect 2 loops, skip 2 loops and knit 3 columns again. We end the row with a half-column, pulling the hook into the 1st air loop of the beginning of the row.
The last row, the bolero binding: we collect 3 air loops, we knit 2 columns in the arch of the previous row; * 3 loops and 3 columns in the same arch. 2 loops and 1 column to the next arch of loops * - repeat the rapport from * to the end of the row.
End the row with a half-lobe in 1 loop of the beginning of the row. The thread cuts, stretch into the last loop and tighten. If you want the straps to be wider, then continue to repeat the last row to the desired width.
How to tie a beautiful motif bolero
If desired, you can knit a beautiful bolero of individual lace motifs of the most different shapes and sizes. Let's try to crochet a bolero of round motifs with a summer floral pattern that any woman will like to wear on herself. For this, the following working scheme is useful.
The size
38/40
Materials
- yarn (97% cotton, 3% metallized polyester, approx. 85 m / 50 g) - 300 g pink-orange;
- hook number 5.
We knit patterns according to the scheme
Main pattern
Knitting density
1 motive = 13 x 13 cm.
Pattern
Working process
Motives to knit separately, in the last row, each next motive joins the previous motive of Art. b / n to the arch from vp
Knit according to the knitting pattern.
To attach the sleeves and sides, knit, respectively, half the motive.
Motifs A and B knit completely, they are divided only in the drawing.
Assembly
Moisten the parts slightly, stretch according to the knitting pattern and leave to dry completely.
Tie all the edges of Art. b / n and arches from vp (see drawing of the connection of floral motifs).
Insert the hook into the deep arches using 1 tbsp. s / n to smooth the edge.
Workshop on knitting openwork bolero
Crocheted bolero itself is a very beautiful thing, and if you combine crochet work and knitting work, the result is an incredibly beautiful product. Of course, such a thing will have to be paid more attention and spend more time and effort on it, but the work will be rewarded with the birth of the most beloved thing in the woman’s wardrobe. So, let's take a closer look at how to crochet an openwork bolero for women - the diagrams and description will help in this.
The size
36 (38/40) 42
Materials
- yarn (100% cotton; 120 m / 50 g) - 300 (350) 400 g of color cyclamen;
- knitting needles number 3.5;
- hook number 3;
- device for knitting the cord.
We knit patterns according to the scheme
Offset wicker background
Knit according to the pattern A. Run 1-4 rows 1 time, then constantly repeat the 3rd and 4th rows.
Main pattern
1st row: Art. s / n
2nd row: * 1 tbsp. s / n, 2 vp (skip 2 p. of the previous row) *, from * to * (= filet) constantly repeat, finish 1 tbsp. s / n
3rd and 4th rows: knit, as the 2nd row, introduce a hook into the st. s / n, respectively.
5th row: only Art. s / n
Lace
We knit according to pattern B.
Petal
On knitting needles No. 3,5, dial 5 loops and knit with the front stitch (= front rows - front loops, wrong rows - wrong loops). Run 5 times in each front row on both sides of the middle loop 1 yarn.
Then perform another 2 times in each front row on both sides of the middle loop 1 yarn, but at the same time on both sides on the edge, reduce 2 x 1 point next to the hem.
Next, reduce in each front row on both sides, until only 5 p.
Continue the work as follows: edge, remove 1 loop as the front, knit 2 loops together with the front and pull it through the removed loop, the edge. In the wrong row, knit the loops on the wrong side.
Then knit 3 loops together and stretch the thread through the last loop.
Little flower
1st circular row: in the ring of thread, perform 1 vp and 6 tbsp. b / n, 1 connection Art. in vp
2nd circular row: * 5 vp, 1 tbsp. b / n *, from * to * constantly repeat, 5 vp, 1 connection Art. in 1st v. circular row (= 6 petals).
Knitting density
24 vp (= 2 rapports) x 8 rows = 10 x 10 cm.
Pattern
Working process
Back
Crochet No. 3 to execute a chain of 103 (115) 127 vp and knit 1-5 rows of the main pattern 1 time.
Continue to work with a wicker background with an offset.
After 16 (18.5) 21 cm from the initial row, reduce for armholes on both sides 1 x 6 points and in each next row on both sides decrease another 6 x 1 points = 79 (91) 103 points.
After 36 (38.5) 41 cm from the initial row, finish the job.
Left shelf
Crochet No. 3 to execute a chain of 49 (55) 61 vp Knit acc. sequences of patterns, as on the back.
After 16 (18.5) 21 cm from the initial row, reduce 1 x 6 p. For the armhole on the right edge of the work and in each next row 6 x 1 p. = 37 (43) 49 p.
After 25 (27.5) 30 cm from the starting row, reduce 12 points for the neckline on the left edge of the work and in each next row decrease 4 x 3 points = 13 (19) 25 points.
After 36 (38.5) 41 cm from the initial row, finish the job.
Right shelf
Crochet No. 3 to execute a chain of 49 (55) 61 vp Knit acc. sequences of patterns, as on the back.
After 16 (18.5) 21 cm from the initial row, reduce 1 x 6 p. For the armhole on the right edge of the work and in each next row 6 x 1 p. = 37 (43) 49 p.
After 25 (27.5) 30 cm from the starting row, reduce 12 points for the neckline on the left edge of the work and in each next row decrease 4 x 3 points = 13 (19) 25 points.
After 36 (38.5) 41 cm from the initial row, finish the job.
Sleeves
Crochet No. 3 to perform for each sleeve a chain of 67 vp and knit acc. sequences of patterns, as on the back.
For lateral beveling, add sleeves after 18 cm from the starting row on both sides in each 3rd row of 5 x 1 p. (After 10 cm from the starting row in each 3rd row of 7 x 1 p.) In each 3rd row from the initial row 10 x 1 p. = 77 (81) 87 p. Include added loops in the pattern.
After 45 cm from the starting row, reduce the sleeves for okata by 6 p. And in each row on both sides 6 x 3 p. And 6 x 2 p. (8 x 3 p. And 4 x 2 p.) 10 x 3 p. And 2 x 2 p. = 5 (5) 7 p.
After 60 cm from the start row, finish the job. 2nd sleeve knit in the same way.
Assembly
Perform shoulder seams. Sew on sleeves. Make side seams and sleeve seams.
The sides of the shelves and the edge of the neck tie 1 next to Art. b / n and then perform lace according to pattern B.
With knitting needles No. 3,5, make 30 petals and sew them randomly in the form of flowers with 5 petals.
Using the device for knitting cords, make 5 hollow cords and sew, as in the photo.
Crochet No. 3 to make 14 small flowers and sew, as in the photo.
Video tutorial for beginners
It will greatly facilitate the process of exploring crochet bolero for women video master class from a professional. A visual demonstration will help the novice avoid mistakes, and significantly speed up the knitting process.
Video "How to crochet a woman a bolero"
Extremely useful and interesting article! At the moment, I knit a delicate cyclamen color bolero on it. It turns out beautifully. )