Beaded Bolero by Amanda Griffiths

Beaded Bolero

Knitting
January 2005
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch using size US 3 (3.25mm) needles
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
1148 - 1531 yards (1050 - 1400 m)
Small, Medium, Large, XLarge, XXLarge
English

Pattern Description: “The elegance of this delightful beaded bolero speaks for itself - worked in an extra-fine merino yarn, this garment is sure to be treasured as an heirloom piece.” “Chapter 3: From Day to Evening” p. 84

Needles: Pattern calls for both straight and circular size US 2/2.75mm needles. Size US 3/3.25mm are straights.

Suggested Color: Shade 387 Rain Cloud

Additional Materials: 4,500 beads, approx. 1.5mm in diameter

Charts: Right Front, Left Front, Back

Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, XLarge, XXLarge
Balls of yarn: 6, 7, 7, 8, 8
To fit bust: 34” (86cm), 36” (91.5cm), 38” (96.5cm), 40” (102cm), 42” (107cm)
Actual size: 35 1/2” (90cm), 38” (96.5cm), 40” (102cm), 42” (107cm), 44 1/2” (113cm)
Back length: 14 1/2” (37cm), 14 1/2” (37cm), 15” (38cm), 15” (38cm), 15 1/2” (39cm)
Sleeve seam: 19” (48cm) for all sizes