X-Cross Open Shrug Bolero by Dana Young

X-Cross Open Shrug Bolero

Knitting
February 2026
Sport (12 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 19 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 10 - 6.0 mm
450 - 700 yards (411 - 640 m)
XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL
English
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Easy Knitting Pattern in english. Lace Cross Bolero is a lightweight knitted shrug crafted from fine cotton yarn, designed to bring elegance and quiet structure to warm-weather dressing. Worked in sport weight cotton on 6 mm needles, it produces an airy, breathable fabric that feels soft against the skin, ideal for summer days and cooler evenings alike. The garment is knitted as a simple rectangle and seamed along the edges to form the sleeves. A striking cross pattern, shaped with yarn overs and decreases, defines the back. The intersecting lines create a clean architectural effect, adding depth while maintaining the fluid character of the fabric.
Presented in a clear row by row format, the pattern offers precise guidance throughout. Owing to the structured lace motif, it is best suited for knitters comfortable working right and left leaning decreases with control and consistency. Feminine yet contemporary, the Lace Cross Bolero transitions effortlessly between relaxed styling and more refined looks.

Sizes - XS - 4XL.
YOU WILL NEED - Sport weight cotton yarn such as Drops Safran, Drops Love You 7, or similar - 4 skeins, approximately 200 g total
1 pair of 6 mm knitting needles (US 10)
Yarn needle for seaming

GAUGE - 17 stitches and 19 rows per 10 cm (4 in) in stocking stitch using 6 mm (10 US) needles.