Swimming Hole by Malissa Ackerman Lightfoot

Swimming Hole

Knitting
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in blocked given pattern
US 8 - 5.0 mm
325 - 400 yards (297 - 366 m)
~27-34" bust
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

Inspired by the tree-lined swimming spots frequented by country children of yore (myself included), this raglan, v-necked bolero is more of an accessory than a garment for warmth. There are no buttonholes to knit as it is designed to hang open after being knit with 2” of negative ease. (Shown on the model with 4” of negative ease.)

Pattern provides one size only with a finished bust measurement of 28.5”. However, a change to 16 sts/4” gauge will result in a 32” finished bust measurement.

Directions to increase the length of the body and/or sleeves are given.

Pattern is fully charted. Lace and shaping instructions are not written.