Snaking Bolero Pattern

The Snaking Bolero

Garment

The highly anticipated Snaking Bolero pattern is here! 

The Snaking Bolero is a long sleeve, turtle-neck cropped jumper finishing just above the bust. You could of course continue working the body to create a full-size jumper if you please!

We have used the chevron stitch and alternating colours to create the snaking lines seen throughout. Increases are worked during the yoke within each chevron repeat, meaning the chevrons gradually grow in size. The pattern is worked in the round from the top down. After working the yoke the sleeves are placed on hold while you finish the body, then picked up and continued, finishing with a tight ribbed cuff. 

You can also add this pattern to your Ravelry collection: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/snaking-bolero 

Materials & Additional Information 

Yarn A - Fjord by Qing Fibre (80% lambswool, 20% nylon, 466 m / 510 yds – 100 g), colourway Sacramento Green.
657 (727, 800, 867, 941)(1063, 1217, 1212, 1323) metres / 718 (795, 875, 948, 1029)(1163, 1331, 1326, 1447) yards / 2 (2, 2, 2, 3)(3, 3, 3, 3) skeins. 

Yarn B - Melted Baby Suri by Qing Fibre (65% baby suri alpaca, 20% Merino wool, 15% silk, 175 m / 190 yds – 50 g), colourway Bone.
154 (171, 191, 207, 227)(254, 297, 293, 325) metres / 168 (187, 209, 226, 248)(278, 325, 320, 355) yards / 1 (1, 2, 2, 2)(2, 2, 2, 2) skeins. 

These are the colourways we choose, however, this is an opportunity to get creative. We recommend purchasing a skein of our luxury Veranita or rustic Wensleyhaze base for this design.

Needle 
3.75mm / US 5 40 cm / 16” and 80 cm / 32” circular needles, and your preferred type of 3.75mm / US 5
needles for small circumferences.

Gauge
24 sts x 26 rnds for 10 cm / 4” swatch on 3.75mm / US 5 or needle size to obtain gauge, in chevron stitch after blocking

30 sts x 36 rnds for 10 cm / 4” swatch on 3.75mm / US 5 or needle size to obtain gauge, in rib stitch when lightly stretched

Sizes 
1- 9 to fit bust:
71-76 (81-86) 91-97 (102-107) 112-117 (122-127) 132-137 (142-147) 152-157 cm
or
28-30 (32-34) 36-38 (40-42) 44-46 (48-50) 52-54 (56-58) 60-62 inches

Have fun! We can't wait to see the colours you pick for this one. We recommend