A woman's wardrobe is replete with various clothing options. After all, it is important for women to dress beautifully and stylishly. And to do this, they need to complement the basic elements of the outfit with attractive items. An example of such a garment is the bolero, an original cape for women.
Depending on its model, it will fit perfectly into an everyday look and will perfectly complement a festive outfit. It is also suitable for any representative of the fair sex, regardless of age.
Knitted models received particular preference. After all, knitwear made by yourself will not only allow you to show your imagination and demonstrate your creative potential. With the help of handicrafts, you will be able to acquire a fashionable item without extra expenses. Not to mention that knitted items are always in trend.
Both an experienced needlewoman and a novice craftswoman can do the work with knitting needles.
Preparing for knitting
If the preliminary preparation is carried out correctly, hand knitting will not be difficult and will bring a lot of positive emotions.
The preparatory stage includes several actions.
- Taking measurements.
- Model selection.
- Construction of a pattern.
- Selection of material and tools.
All these steps will help you make beautiful clothes for yourself or your loved ones. They will also eliminate errors during operation.
Selection of yarn and knitting needles
This process is the final one in preparation for work. By this point, the craftswoman should clearly understand the desired result.
Yarn
To make the right choice, you need to rely on the following criteria.
- What time of year is the bolero intended for? Clothes for the cold season are knitted from warm yarns: mohair, angora, wool (sheep, camel) and alpaca.
- Items that will be used for warm weather are made from viscose, silk, linen and cotton. If you want to create a versatile piece, use high quality acrylic.
The elegant option will be knitted or you plan to use it for everyday wear.
In the first option, preference is given to beauty, so the material should be catchy and original. This means that the best solution would be to use threads with lurex, beads or sequins.
In the second, practicality is important, so choose simple threads.
Advice. If you want to create a unique item that will organically complement a festive outfit, but at the same time be suitable for everyday wear, choose a plain yarn for openwork knitting.
Spokes
Knitting needles are selected depending on the yarn used.
If you use a ready-made model description, it usually indicates the parameters of the required tool.
To make your own choice, fold the thread in half and select knitting needles of the same thickness.
Advice. If you find it difficult to determine the required amount of material, take it with a reserve.
Different batches of thread may differ in shade, so choosing the right ones will be much more difficult.
What measurements will you need?
Clarifying the parameters and sizes is a very important manipulation that will ensure a better fit of the clothes. On their basis, the pattern details of the future product are built.
And after knitting the sample, the required amount of yarn is calculated.
For the bolero, you will need to know the following measurements.
- Breast volume.
- Length of the product.
- Neck circumference.
- Distance between shoulders.
- If the model has sleeves, then measure the circumference of the shoulder and wrist, as well as the length of the sleeve.
Based on this data, create a pattern or make adjustments to an existing one.
How to knit a women's bolero
Types of bolero are varied and do not have clear criteria.
There are a lot of variations that you can knit yourself.
- Sleeveless, with sleeves of different lengths.
- Tight and loose silhouette.
- Openwork and dense knitting.
- In the form of a circle.
- With and without a collar.
The list can be endless. Any woman can choose a model to her liking. Let's look at some of the most popular boleros.
For beginner knitters
If you picked up knitting needles for the first time, you should choose a simple model. It is wrong to assume that simple options are boring and uninteresting. Even if you use simple stocking stitch (all stitches are knitted), you will be able to make an extraordinary thing. To do this, it is recommended to work with fancy threads or sectional-colored yarn.
Look how impressive a bolero made from Flamenco yarn looks.
To make the same thing for yourself, you will need the following.
- Yarn "Flamenco" for the base.
- A few simple matching threads for knitting a belt and cuffs.
- Knitting needles No. 6 and No. 8.
- 6 buttons to match.
- Knitting needle for assembly.
Create a pattern according to the sample using your measurements.
Next, knit the front and back pieces.
Back
- On needles No. 6 using simple threads, knit 4 rows. double elastic band.
- Continue working with a 1x1 elastic band to a height of 20 cm.
- Switch to needles No. 8 and continue knitting with Flamenco yarn in purl stitch.
- At the required height, add the required number of loops for the sleeves.
- Perform shoulder bevels.
- At a sufficient height, close all loops.
Front part (2 pcs.)
- Using knitting needles No. 6, cast on the estimated number of stitches with plain yarn and knit 4 rows. double elastic band.
- Next, knit with an elastic band 1x1.
- At a height of 20 cm, switch to needles No. 8 and continue working with fancy yarn.
- Continuing to knit in purl stitch, decrease evenly for the neckline.
- Make increases for the sleeves and shoulder bevels.
- At a sufficient height, close all loops.
- Knit the left part symmetrically.
Assembly
- Sew shoulder seams.
- Along the edge of the sleeve, knit 6 rows with a simple thread. elastic band 1x1 and 2 p. double elastic band.
- Along the edge of the shelves, knitted with a 1x1 elastic band, do 6 p. with a double elastic band, while knitting six holes for the fastener on the right side.
- To tie the neckline, pick up loops along the edge of the neckline and neckline with fancy thread and knit 1 p. l. p. and 8 cm in garter stitch.
- Fix the edges of the shelves together and tie the neckline.
- Sew side seams and buttons.
One canvas
The beauty of this variety is that the bolero is made in one piece. This method allows you to create an original variation without unnecessary seams. The proposed option is perfect for both everyday wear and festive attire.
To create it you will need acrylic yarn with parameters 300 m\100 g and knitting needles No. 4.
The pattern of the future bolero has the shape of a rectangle. The photo clearly shows exactly how it needs to be folded.
Knitting is performed according to the following pattern: 1x1 elastic strip (you can experiment with other options), openwork pattern, elastic strip.
This method can be used to knit other patterns by selecting different patterns.
Round openwork
This look is ideal for complementing an evening outfit or creating a touching, romantic look.
In order to knit this item, you need to follow the instructions in the description below.
Important! If your size does not correspond to the stated size, follow the pattern using your measurements. After this, be sure to adjust the job description by recalculating the knitting.
Raglan top made from “Grass” yarn
This material is great for simulating fur. The uses of this type of yarn are varied.
When knitting from Grass, you should not use complex patterns; it is enough to make the fabric in garter stitch.
To do this, create a pattern according to your measurements, using this image as a basis. Carry out knitting step by step.
- We knit the fabric in garter stitch, adding stitches along the raglan lines.
- To do this, divide the loops as follows: 1/8 part for half the front, 1/4 for the sleeve, 1/4 for the back, 1/4 for the second sleeve, 1/8 for another half of the front.
- From the outer loops of the parts, knit increases in each row until the required volume is achieved.
The bottom of the product can be made straight or rounded. It will be effective to tie the edge with shiny yarn to match.
New models
Today, craftswomen have come up with a large number of beautiful and unusual variations of this item.
For example, here's a model.
Made in a voluminous knit, it will go great with jeans or trousers. In order to knit this item, construct a pattern based on the sample, and then calculate the knitting.
Knit the parts with an openwork pattern according to the diagram.
Gather the parts and knit along the edge of the flounce using stockinette stitch. Make a crochet flower for decoration.
How to knit a bolero for a girl
Knitting a bolero for a young fashionista is no different from the above descriptions. It will help protect your princess from the cool breeze. It can also serve as a decoration for a child’s outfit.
Look how lovely this robe looks. And feel how it will emphasize childish charm and innocence.
This model was made using the raglan method according to the diagrams below.
Below the dividing line, the work is done in stockinette stitch.
For this embodiment, choose yarn in delicate colors and a solid color.
Tips for knitting a bolero
Finally, I would like to give craftswomen some tips that can help in making unique things.
- Apply parts to the pattern or body more often to promptly correct any inaccuracies in the calculations.
- Avoid combining complex openwork or aran with brightly variegated yarn. This combination looks tasteless because these two parameters clog each other.
- Do not forget to carry out wet-heat treatment of the finished product.
Bolero is an original way to transform your image. Diagrams and descriptions will help you knit any product. It doesn't take much time to complete the job. If you wish, you will be able to make not one, but several things that will allow you to easily create new interesting images.
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