Summer Chic: Crochet a Lacy Bolero
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We have beautiful sunny days here, and I think it’s the perfect time to crochet a romantic lace bolero with short sleeves. I love to throw a short bolero over my shoulders, whether I'm wearing a tank top or a dress. The bolero covers the shoulders and makes your outfit look elegant and romantic. I chose an easy lace pattern and a simple cut for this bolero.
Try this delicate lace pattern featuring v-stitches, double crochets and chain stitches. The bolero is crocheted starting from the center of the back, first to one side, then again from the center to the other side. This creates a longer rectangle that grows from the center to the sides. Once you are satisfied with the width of the bolero and the length of the sleeves, simply sew a few centimeters onto the sleeves. You can also use a simple mesh pattern for the bolero.
You can crochet a longer or shorter bolero—I chose a length that reaches halfway down the back, just below the bra line. You can also make the sleeves longer or shorter, depending on your preference.
I crocheted with the new-to-me Alize Diva Fine yarn, and I must say that I am very happy with it! Diva is a very soft, shiny, thin yarn that gives the crocheted bolero a touch of elegance and luxury.
The lace pattern is easy to remember, with only 4 rows repeating, so there’s no complicated counting. It’s quick and easy, and you’ll be delighted to see the bolero growing larger.
This bolero can be worn all year round with a dress, T-shirt, or tank top. The great thing is that you can easily adapt it to any size, your taste, and style. Even a beginner can try it! Doesn't that sound wonderful? Let’s start crocheting together.
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SUMMER CHICK: CROCHET A LACY BOLERO WITH SHORT SLEEVES
This BOLERO is perfect for beginners, featuring a simple filet pattern of double crochets and chain stitches.
All you need is a basic understanding of crocheting, as everything is clearly explained in the step-by-step instructions below and demonstrated in detail in the accompanying video tutorial.
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SUMMER CHICK: CROCHET A LACY BOLERO WITH SHORT SLEEVES
This BOLERO has a simple pattern and crocheting is easy and fun! I believe you will enjoy crocheting lacy pattern with V-stitches.
The BOLERO is crocheted from the middle part of the bak, in rows, one side to the right and the second side to the left.
If you want to adjust the size, you just change the number of rows and the number of stitches in a row.
SUMMER CHICK: CROCHET A LACY BOLERO WITH SHORT SLEEVES
MATERIALS
What will you need to crochet this CROCHET SUMMER BOLERO?
The BOLERO is crocheted using yarn: ALIZE DIVA FINE, SILKY EFECT
Yarn Details:
100 g / 600 m,
100% poliacrylic
Available at: https://www.vlnika.cz/z24793-prize-diva-fine
You need 1 ball to make this beautiful bolero.
You'll also need:
Hook: 3.0 mm
Sewing needle
Markers for marking sleeves
Scissors
With these materials on hand, you'll be all set to start crocheting your summer chic bolero!
Difficulty Level: Level 1 – Easy, for beginners
US crochet terms:
SlSt – slip stitch
CH/s – chain/s
SC - single crochet
DC - double crochet
SK - skip
T - turn
ST/s - stitch(es)
REP – repeat
SUMMER CHICK: CROCHET A LACY BOLERO WITH SHORT SLEEVES
PATTERN NOTES
1) The crocheted bolero is designed in women's size S/M, with short sleeves and a length reaching the middle of the back. The bolero has a classic cut, making it perfect to wear over a dress, T-shirt, or tank top.
2) The bolero is crocheted as a simple rectangle, starting from the center and working towards the sides. You can test the width and sleeve length as you crochet and adjust the number of rows accordingly.
3) Chains and double crochets are used in the instructions. The double crochets form a very simple V-stitch pattern that repeats in each row. The pattern repeats every 4 rows.
4) In the instructions below, I chose a mid-back length, but you can also crochet a longer bolero. Adjust the length by starting with a longer or shorter chain, and adjust the width by crocheting more or fewer rows in the body of the bolero.
5) The ch3 at the beginning of a row serves as a replacement for the first double crochet. A ch1 at the beginning does not replace a stitch.
6) The bolero is crocheted in rows back and forth. Each row begins with a ch3 and ends with a dc in the 3rd ch from the beginning of the previous row. Borders are crocheted in circular closed rounds using a mesh pattern, and we do not turn the work when crocheting the borders.
7) MEASUREMET:
width: 42 cm
length: 28 cm
length of sleeve: 10 cm
sleeve width: 36 cm
border: 4 cm
*Measurements are taken from the garment lying flat, before the yarn has stretched out/dropped.
SUMMER CHICK: CROCHET A LACY BOLERO WITH SHORT SLEEVES - CONSTRUCTION
The bolero is crocheted as one large rectangle.
We crochet these parts:
LEFT PART OF THE BOLERO FROM THE CENTER
RIGHT PART OF THE BOLERO FROM THE CENTER
BORDERS AROUND THE SLEEVES
BORDER AROUND THE BOLERO
SUMMER CHICK: CROCHET A LACY BOLERO WITH SHORT SLEEVES
WRITTEN PATTERN
Crochet hook 3.0 mm
ch3 at beg of row = double crochet
work in rows back and forth
Make a foundation chain.
Foundation Chain: 81 chains
The number of chains is a multiple of 8 + 1 chain per symmetry.
Foundation Chain: multiple of 8x10 + 1 ch
THE FIRST PART - RECTANGLE
R1: ch1, 1sc in 2nd chain from hook, 1sc in each chain till end of row, turn (81 sc)
R2: ch3 (1dc), *ch2, skip 3st, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in next st, skip 3st, ch2, 1dc in next st*, repeat from * to * till end of row, turn (8 repetitions)
R3: ch3 (1dc), *ch2, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in ch1sp - in v-stitch from previous row, ch2, 1dc in dc from previous row*, repeat from * to * till end of row, turn (8 repetitions)
R4: ch3 (1dc), 1dc in 1st st, *ch2, 1dc in ch1sp - in v-stitch from previous row, ch2, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in dc from previous row*, repeat from * to * till end of row, finish row with 2dc in last st, turn
R5: ch3 (1dc), 1dc in 1st st, *ch2, 1dc in dc from previous row, ch2, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in ch1sp - in v-stitch from previous row*, repeat from * to * till end of row, finish row with 2dc in last st, turn
R6: ch3 (1dc), *ch2, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in dc from previous row, ch2, 1dc in ch1sp - in v-stitch from previous row*, repeat from * to * till end of row, turn (8 repetitions)
R7: ch3 (1dc), *ch2, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in ch1sp - in v-stitch from previous row, ch2, 1dc in dc from previous row*, repeat from * to * till end of row, turn (8 repetitions)
R8: ch3 (1dc), 1dc in 1st st, *ch2, 1dc in ch1sp - in v-stitch from previous row, ch2, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in dc from previous row*, repeat from * to * till end of row, finish row with 2dc in last st, turn
R9: ch3 (1dc), 1dc in 1st st, *ch2, 1dc in dc from previous row, ch2, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in ch1sp - in v-stitch from previous row*, repeat from * to * till end of row, finish row with 2dc in last st, turn
R10 - R36: Repeat R6 - R9
Measurement of the half part of the rectangle: 32 cm x 33 cm
Border around the sleeve end:
R1: ch1, 1sc in 1st st, ch4, *(1sc in next ch2sp, ch4, 1sc in next ch2sp, ch4, 1sc in middle of V-st - in ch1sp, ch4)* repeat from * to * till end of row, finish row with 1sc in last st, turn
R2: ch1, *1sc, picot: ch3 and 1sc in 1st ch, 1sc* in each ch4sp.
Cut the yarn and fasten off.
THE SECOND PART – RECTANGLE
Re-join a new yarn in the corner, on the opposite side of the chain we crocheted at the beginning.
We crochet from the center of the back to the right.
We repeat the same pattern as we crocheted on the opposite side.
ROW R2 - R36
We continue crocheting the border around the sleeve. Cut the yarn and fasten off.
Finishing Instructions:
Sleeves:
1.Fold the rectangle along the longer side.
2.Sew 10 rows from the end, stitch to stitch. This seam will create a "tunnel" that forms a short sleeve.
3.Repeat on the opposite side, sewing 10 rows.
4.Each seam should be approximately 10 cm long.
The Border Around the Inner Part of the Bolero:
Rejoin the new yarn at the seam.
Work in closed rounds.
Crochet along the right side; do not turn the work.
R1: ch1, 1sc in 1st dc, *(ch3, 1sc in next dc) * repeat from * to * till end of row, close the round with ch2, 1dc in 1st sc at beg of row.
R2: *(ch4, 1sc in next ch3sp) * repeat from * to * till end of row, close the round with ch2, 1dc in 1st ch at beg of row.
R3: *(ch4, 1sc in next ch4sp) * repeat from * to * till end of row, close the round with ch2, 1dc in 1st ch at beg of row.
R4: *(ch5, 1sc in next ch4sp) * repeat from * to * till end of row, close the round with ch2, 1dc in 1st ch at beg of row.
R5: *(ch5, 1sc do násl ch5 řm) * repeat from * to * till end of row, close the round with ch5 in 1st ch at beg of row
R6: ch1, *2sc, picot: ch3 and 1sc 1st ch, 2sc* in each ch5sp.
Cut the yarn and fasten off.
The beautiful crochet summer bolery with a lacy pattern is now complete! I hope you'll enjoy wearing it not only on summer days but throughout the year as well! I truly believe it will complement you wonderfully.
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