Square Bolero by Kirsten Hipsky

Square Bolero

Knitting
August 2011
Valley Yarns 2/14 Alpaca Silk Hand-Dyed
yarn held together
Lace ?
18 stitches = 4 inches
in knit 5, purl 5 rib
US 9 - 5.5 mm
865 yards (791 m)
approx 24” long and 30” wide along back
English
This pattern is available from yarn.com for $5.99.

A flowing shape that’s brilliant in its simplicity, the Square Bolero is just a simple ribbed rectangle with two small seams at the sides. Working with lace weight yarn held double is an easy treat that also blends the hand-dyed colors.

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Finished Size: approx 24” long and 30” wide along back

Yarn: 1 hank Valley Yarns 2/14 Alpaca Silk Hand-Dyed - this yarn has been discontinued and is no longer available (80% Alpaca/20% Silk, 4oz/865yds) color Pansies

Needles: US 9 (5.50mm)

Gauge: 18 sts = 4” in k5, p5 ribbing with yarn held doubled