Yarn - Vanna’s Glamour (color: topaz) / fine 2 / 1.75 oz (50 g) / 202 yards (185 m) / 3 balls needed
Hook - E/4 – 3.50 mm or other size hook needed to obtain gauge
Gauge - About 2 repeats go into 4 inches (10 centimeters)
Dress Size - XS/S
Complexity - Beginners friendly stitch
Lace bolero jacket crochet pattern
Row-by-row crochet instructions
Part 1 video tutorial
Begin crocheting the bolero from the bottom to top.
Make a foundation chain of 227 chs to work 16 repeats or multiples of 13 chs plus 19 additional chs.
1st row (right side) – h13ch, sl.st.1, ch4, sk4, [(sl.st.1, ch3, dc3) into sm.ch, sk2, sl.st.1, ch4, sk4, sl.st.1, ch4, sk4] to last 1ch; dc1 + RC14
2nd row (wrong side) – [sl.st.1 above 3rd dc of prev.row, ch3, dc3 under arch of 3chs, ch11] to one last repeat; sl.st.1 above 3rd dc of prev.row, ch3, dc3 under arch of 3chs, ch9, dc1 into last ch + RC7
3rd row – h13ch, sl.st.1, [ch6, sl.st.1 above 3rd dc of prev.row, ch3, dc3 under arch of 3 chs, ch4, sk6, sl.st.1] to last 5chs; ch4, sk4, dc1 + RC14
Alternate the 2nd and 3rd rows until you crochet 28 rows.
Decrease
29th row – h13ch, sl.st.1, [ch6, sl.st.1 above 3rd dc of prev.row, ch3, dc3 under arch of 3 chs, ch4, sk6, sl.st.1] to last 5chs; ch4, sk4, dc1 + RC11
30th row – [sl.st.1 above 3rd dc of prev.row, ch3, dc3 under arch of 3chs, ch11] to one last repeat; sl.st.1 above 3rd dc of prev.row, ch3, dc3 under arch of 3chs, ch4, qcr1 into last ch + RC6
31st row – [sl.st.1 above 3rd dc of prev.row, ch3, dc3 under arch of 3 chs, ch4, sk6, sl.st.1, ch6] to one last repeat; sl.st.1 above 3rd dc of prev.row, ch3, dc3 under arch of 3 chs, sk6, qcr1 + RC2
32nd row - [sl.st.1 above 3rd dc of prev.row, ch3, dc3 under arch of 3chs, ch11] to end; sl.st.1 above 3rd dc of prev.row + RC7
33rd row – h13ch, sl.st.1, ch6, sl.st.1 above 3rd dc of prev.row, [ch3, dc3 under arch of 3 chs, ch4, sk6, sl.st.1, ch6, sl.st.1 above 3rd dc of prev.row] to end + RC14
Part 2 video tutorial
First front part
Work 2 repeats
34th row – sl.st.1 above 3rd dc of prev.row, ch3, dc3 under arch of 3chs, ch11, sl.st.1 above 3rd dc of prev.row, ch3, dc3 under arch of 3chs, ch9, sl.st.1 above 3rd dc of prev.row + RC7
35th row = 3rd row
36th row = 2nd row
Alternate the 2 rows of the pattern until you crochet 52 rows in total.
Second front part
Attach the yarn two repeats before the end of the 33rd row and chain 14.
34th row = 2nd row
35th row = 3rd row
Work the 2 rows of the pattern until you crochet 52 rows in total.
Back part
Attach the yarn and chain 14.
34th row – [sl.st.1 above 3rd dc of prev.row, ch3, dc3 under arch of 3chs, ch11] to one last repeat; sl.st.1 above 3rd dc of prev.row, ch3, dc3 under arch of 3chs, ch9, sl.st.1 above 3rd dc of prev.row + RC7
35th row = 3rd row
36th row = 2nd row
Alternate the 2 rows of the pattern until you crochet 51 rows.
First back shoulder part
Work 2 repeats
52nd row = 2nd row
53rd row = 3nd row
Join the back and front shoulder parts together on the wrong side of the garment.
Second back shoulder part
After that slip stitch to your 51st row, (ch9, sl.st.1 above 3rd dc of prev.row) x 3, ch11, sl.st.1 above 3rd dc of prev.row, ch3, dc3 under arch of 3chs, ch11, sl.st.1 above 3rd dc of prev.row, ch3, dc3 under arch of 3chs, ch9, dc1 into last ch + RC7
53rd row = 3rd row
Join the back and front shoulder pieces together.
Edges
1st row (wrong side) – [ch3, dc3 into 1ch, sk2*, sl.st.2] to end + RC3
*skip 2 or more chs
2nd row (right side) – [sl.st.1 above 3rd dc of prev.row, ch3, dc3 under arch of 3chs] to end; sl.st.1 above 3rd dc of prev.row (when you crochet the body borders, work in each corner extra ch3, sl.st.1, ch3)
Single crochet in the round
Abbreviations
[ ] – repeat
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
h#ch – insert a hook into the # ch from your hook
prev.row – previous row
qcr – quadruple crochet
sk – skip a chain
sl.st. – slip stitch
sm.ch – the same base chain
How to crochet lace bolero jacket
Comments
Hi, Thank you for all the
Hi, Thank you for all the pattern instructions. Would it be possible to show us how to make this top?:
Thanks!
Hi I'm so much eager to dress
Hi I'm so much eager to dress these clothes .. Please make a video please .. I'm going to be very happy and I will make a parade in the family summer celebration ... Thank you very much for the answer
Hi Sana, I would like to make
Hi Sana, I would like to make this, how many foundation chains should I start for xl? Thanks.
Hi Sana, I figure it out, I
Hi Sana, I figure it out, I hope it will work, I chain 279 for my foundation chains.
Hi Luz,
Hi Luz,
I'm glad that you figured it out. Your number of chs is correct. Happy crochet!
Hi Sana, I have a question
Hi Sana, I have a question doing the front part, when you say
crochet alternate rows up to 52 rows total, Is it 52 rows from the beginning right? Pls. advise. Thanks.
Hi Luz,
Hi Luz,
Yes, I meant from the very first row. Happy crochet!
Hi Sana, since I have more
Hi Sana, since I have more repeats than yours, I'm on first front and I alternate 4 rows of the pattern, Is it correct for my size. Thanks.
Hi Luz,
Hi Luz,
I would alternate 2nd and 3rd rows until I crochet 52 or more rows depending on how wide I want my armholes be. Happy crochet!
Hi Sana, How did you make the
Hi Sana, How did you make the tie? Pls. advise. I almost done. Thanks.
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