Lacy mohair bolero
This lovely bolero, designed by Sarah Hatton, features pretty lace and faux cable detail and is knitted in a soft yarn with a gentle halo
LACY BOLERO BACK Cast on 73 (83: 93: 103: 113) sts using 4.5mm needles. Row 1 (RS) K1, *P1, K1; rep from * to end. Row 2 *P1, K1; rep from * to last st, P1.
These 2 rows set rib.
Work 4 rows more in rib as set. Change to 5.5mm needles and cont as foll, working from Back Chart or written pattern:
Row 1 (RS) K2, (K3, P2) 4 (5: 6: 7: 8) times, K2, k2tog, (K1, yo) twice, K1, skpo, K2, P2, K3, P2, K2, k2tog, (K1, yo) twice, K1, skpo, K2, (P2, K3) 4 (5: 6: 7: 8) times, K2.
Row 2 and every foll WS row P2, (P3, K2) 4 (5: 6: 7: 8) times, P11,
K2, P3, K2, P11, (K2, P3) 4 (5: 6: 7: 8) times, P2.
Row 3 K2, (yo, sk2po, yo, P2) 4 (5: 6: 7: 8) times, K1, k2tog, K1, yo, K3, yo, K1, skpo, K1, P2, yo, sk2po, yo, P2, K1, k2tog, K1, yo, K3, yo, K1, skpo, K1, (P2, yo, sk2po, yo) 4 (5: 6: 7: 8) times, K2.
Row 5 K2, (K3, P2) 4 (5: 6: 7: 8) times, k2tog, K1, yo, K5, yo, K1, skpo, P2, K3, P2, k2tog, K1, yo, K5, yo, K1, skpo, (P2, K3) 4 (5: 6: 7: 8) times, K2.
Row 7 K2, (yo, sk2po, yo, P2) 4 (5: 6: 7: 8) times, K2, k2tog, (K1, yo) twice, K1, skpo, K2, P2, yo, sk2po, yo, P2, K2, k2tog, (K1, yo) twice, K1, skpo, K2, (P2, yo, sk2po, yo) 4 (5: 6: 7: 8) times, K2.
Row 9 K2, (K3, P2) 4 (5: 6: 7: 8) times, K1, k2tog, K1, yo, K3, yo, K1, skpo, K1, P2, K3, P2, K1, k2tog, K1, yo, K3, yo, K1, skpo, K1, (P2, K3) 4 (5: 6: 7: 8) times, K2.
Row 11 K2, (yo, sk2po, yo, P2) 4 (5: 6: 7: 8) times, k2tog, K1, yo, K5, yo, K1, skpo, P2, yo, sk2po, yo, P2, k2tog, K1, yo, K5, yo, K1, skpo, (P2, yo, sk2po, yo) 4 (5: 6: 7: 8) times, K2.
Row 12 As Row 2.
These 12 rows set pattern. Cont in pattern as set until work meas 46 (47: 47: 50: 52)cm, ending with RS facing for next row. SHORT ROW SHAPING FOR SHOULDERS Next 2 rows Patt to last 6 sts, w&t, patt to last 6 sts, w&t. Next 2 rows Patt to 5 sts before last wrapped st, w&t, patt to 5 sts before last wrapped st, w&t.
Rep the last set of short rows 2 (3: 3: 4: 4) times more.
Leave sts on a holder. LEFT FRONT Cast on 38 (44: 48: 54: 58) sts using 4.5mm needles.
Row 1 (RS) K1, *P1, K1; rep from * to last st, K1.
Row 2 Sl 1 wyif, *P1, K1; rep from * to last st, P1.
These 2 rows set rib.
Work 4 rows more in rib as set, dec 0 (1: 0: 1: 0) st at end of row.
[38 (43: 48: 53: 58) sts]
Change to 5.5mm needles and cont as foll, working from Left Front Chart or written pattern:
Row 1 (RS) K2, (K3, P2) 4 (5: 6: 7: 8) times, K2, k2tog, (K1, yo) twice, K1, skpo, K2, (P1, K1) twice, K1.
Row 2 and every foll WS row Sl 1 wyif, (P1, K1) twice, P11, (K2, P3) 4 (5: 6: 7: 8) times, P2.
Row 3 K2, (yo, sk2po, yo, P2) 4 (5: 6: 7: 8) times, K1, k2tog, K1, yo,
K3, yo, K1, skpo, K1, (P1, K1) twice, K1.
Row 5 K2, (K3, P2) 4 (5: 6: 7: 8) times, k2tog, K1, yo, K5, yo, K1, skpo, (P1, K1) twice, K1.
Row 7 K2, (yo, sk2po, yo, P2) 4 (5: 6: 7: 8) times, K2, k2tog, (K1, yo) twice, K1, skpo, K2, (P1, K1) twice, K1.
Row 9 K2, (K3, P2) 4 (5: 6: 7: 8) times, K1, k2tog, K1, yo, K3, yo, K1, skpo, K1, (P1, K1) twice, K1.
Row 11 K2, (yo, sk2po, yo, P2) 4 (5: 6: 7: 8) times, k2tog, K1, yo, K5, yo, K1, skpo, (P1, K1) twice, K1.
Row 12 As Row 2. These 12 rows set pattern.
Cont in pattern as set until work meas 46 (47: 47: 50: 52)cm from cast-on edge, ending after a RS row. SHORT ROW SHAPING FOR SHOULDERS Next 2 rows Patt to last 6 sts, w&t, patt to end.
Next 2 rows Patt to 5 sts before last wrapped st, w&t, patt to end. Rep the last set of short rows 2 (3: 3: 4: 4) times more. Leave sts on a holder.
RIGHT FRONT Cast on 38 (44: 48: 54: 58) sts using 4.5mm needles.
Row 1 (RS) Sl 1 wyif, *K1, P1; rep from * to last st, K1.
Row 2 P1, *K1, P1; rep from * to last st, K1.
These 2 rows set rib.
Work 4 rows more in rib as set, dec 0 (1: 0: 1: 0) st at end of last row.
[38 (43: 48: 53: 58) sts]
Change to 5.5mm needles and cont as foll, working from Right Front Chart or written pattern:
Row 1 (RS) Sl 1 wyif, (K1, P1) twice, K2, k2tog, (K1, yo) twice, K1, skpo, K2, (P2, K3) 4 (5: 6: 7: 8) times, K2.
Row 2 and every foll WS row P2, (P3, K2) 4 (5: 6: 7: 8) times, P11, (K1, P1) twice, P1.
Row 3 Sl 1 wyif, (K1, P1) twice, K1, k2tog, K1, yo, K3, yo, K1, skpo, K1, (P2, yo, sk2po, yo) 4 (5: 6: 7: 8) times, K2.
Row 5 Sl 1 wyif, (K1, P1) twice, k2tog, K1, yo, K5, yo, K1, skpo, (P2, K3) 4 (5: 6: 7: 8) times, K2.
Row 7 Sl 1 wyif, (K1, P1) twice, K2, k2tog, (K1, yo) twice, K1, skpo, K2, (P2, yo, sk2po, yo) 4 (5: 6: 7: 8) times, K2.
Row 9 Sl 1 wyif, (K1, P1) twice, K1, k2tog, K1, yo, K3, yo, K1, skpo, K1, (P2, K3) 4 (5: 6: 7: 8) times, K2.
Row 11 Sl 1 wyif, (K1, P1) twice, k2tog, K1, yo, K5, yo, K1, skpo, (P2, yo, sk2po, yo) 4 (5: 6: 7: 8) times, K2.
Row 12 As Row 2.
These 12 rows set pattern. Cont in pattern as set until work meas 46 (47: 47: 50: 52)cm from cast-on edge, ending after a WS row. SHORT ROW SHAPING FOR SHOULDERS Next 2 rows Patt to last 6 sts, w&t, patt to end.
Next 2 rows Patt to 5 sts before last wrapped st, w&t, patt to end. Rep the last set of short rows 2 (3: 3: 4: 4) times more. Leave sts on a holder. MAKING UP Using the 3-needle cast-off method, with RS of work together, so that the seam is on the inside of your work, cast off the first 35 (40:
45: 50: 55) sts of Right Front with corresponding sts of Back, then place the Left Front sts on a needle behind the other 2 needles in your left hand and cast off the next 3 sts working through a stitch from each of the 3 pieces so that they overlap, cast off rem sts of Left front with rem sts of Back.
Place Sleeve markers 17 (18: 19: 20: 21)cm down side edges either side from shoulder seam. SLEEVES (MAKE 2) Using 4.5mm needles, pick up and knit 47 (51: 55: 59: 63) sts around armhole edge, beginning and ending at Sleeve markers. Change to 5.5mm needles.
Beg with a P row, work 5 rows in st st.
Dec row (RS) K1, skpo, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, K1. [2 sts dec’d]
Work 9 rows straight in st st.
Rep Dec row. [2 sts dec’d]
Rep last 10 rows once more. [41 (45: 49: 53: 57) sts]
Work 3 rows straight, ending after a WS row. Change to 4.5mm needles.
Beg with a RS row, work 2 rows in rib as set on Back.
Cast off in rib. Join side and sleeve seams. Weave in ends. Block gently to measurements, following any yarn care instructions on the ball band.