How to crochet a bolero: patterns

2024 Author: Sierra Becker | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-26 03:47

For sundresses and off-the-shoulder dresses, knitted boleros are great. Crocheted, for which patterns have become especially popular in recent years, these clothes are knitted quickly and without much difficulty. The main thing is to choose the right style and pattern so that they blend perfectly.

Circular bolero

There are several patterns for this garment. Recently, many choose a bolero in a circle crochet. Its schemes can be built on the basis of any napkin or tablecloth.

It fits like this. First, a rectangular back is made. The pattern here can be anything. In the presented diagram, it can be seen that these are simple double crochets. But you can make any openwork pattern that the craftswoman only likes.

Then armholes from chains of air loops are tied to the back. They are not made small, so that in the end you get a product that looks like a square inscribed in a circle.

And now the knitting begins in a circle. The pattern here can be varied. The proposed model consists of fans. The number of columns in each row increases slightly so that the canvas becomes flat. This is a great option for a bolero for the full. Crochet, schemes and descriptions for which we are considering, it does not fit at all.

Bolero tube

There is another constructive crochet bolero model, for which any pattern is suitable. This is a rectangular canvas that is sewn along the edges so that sleeves are obtained. At the same time, its middle part remains as a back. There are practically no shelves in such a bolero.

The model suggested in the photo is designed for a doll, but it visually demonstrates the features of this cut well. The pattern here is built on double crochets and air loops. In the first row we make 1 column, 3 v / n and a column in the same base. We make the next column through 3 loops of the base. We continue everything else according to the scheme described above.

We do the second row in the same way, but as the basis for the columns with a common point, we already use a chain of air loops from the previous row.

The finished bolero must be tied with an edge pattern, but after the sleeves are sewn to mask the seam.

Square flower blouse

We continue to disassemble the crochet bolero. With diagrams it is much easier to carry out this work. Therefore, let's consider an option that shows in detail the algorithm for working on a square motif "flower" and the scheme for assembling the finished product.

Let's start with the flower. It was built mainly from arches of air loops. Only in places of expansion and giving it a square shapedouble crochets are inserted, the same as in the first row from which the flower begins.

Depending on the size, about 60 motifs will be needed per piece. It is better to connect them in the knitting process. It is done like this. The first motive is performed independently and is postponed until the second is ready. Then, when the next motive is almost completed, in its last row we bind to the first one. To do this, at the points indicated by the arrows, you need to knit a single crochet, instead of the middle air loop, and then complete the last arch.

Combining Patterns

Let's take a look at another bolero model. This diagram is provided only as an example of how round motifs and a simple openwork pattern can be combined. Needlewomen with a certain experience will cope with such work. And in their collections there are already many schemes suitable for this purpose.

Start with the main part of the blouse. Here, the back and front shelves are knitted at the same time. The pattern for the product is a variation on the theme of double crochet fans. This pattern is knitted like this: unpaired rows consist of fans (3 columns, a chain of air loops, 3 columns, a half-column), adjust the number of v / n at your discretion. Paired rows consist of two double crochets with a common base, arches in/p between them and along the edges.

This model will make an excellent bolero with crochet sleeves. These types of circuits are perfect for this.

The round motif should be six-pointed and also consist offans to create an overall cohesive composition.

Fan striped bolero

Let's take a look at bolero models that require some skill, but are not so complex as to be considered the pinnacle of art. All crochet boleros, the patterns of which are presented in the article, are designed so that almost any needlewoman can knit them.

The main pattern is not very complex. It is a two-tiered fan, which is knitted as follows. In the first row, we perform 3 air loops, 5 double crochets, 3 air loops, a half-column. One air loop between 6 columns with a crochet and on both sides of them. At the top of the half-column we knit 2 double crochets and 3 v / p between them.

We work according to the pattern, trying to achieve a semicircular shape of the shelves. To give the garment a finished look, it is tied with an edge pattern. The diagram shows 3 options. Choose whichever you like best or use your own.

Scaly pattern

This model will be the pinnacle of craftsmanship. Now let's figure out how to crochet a bolero, the patterns of which resemble feathers or scales.

At first glance, the work seems difficult, but it is not at all. The pattern is built in 2 stages. On the first, we knit a row of two double crochet stitches, two air loops and again two stitches. In the opposite direction, we form scales.

They are knitted with double crochets based on the cells formed in the previous row. At the base of the first paired2 columns are knitted, at the base of the second - the same number. Then a connecting half-column is made and double crochet stitches are knitted again.

We do the third row in the same way as the first, only we bend the formed scales to the bottom of the canvas so that they do not interfere, and we make the first one as the basis for the third row.

With such an interesting pattern, a fantasy bolero is obtained, which will definitely distinguish its owner from the crowd and draw attention to her.

Bolero needs to be worn properly

Crochet a bolero, the patterns of which are discussed above, is not enough to become unsurpassed. It still needs to be properly combined with the whole suit.

First of all, it is a stylish accessory that allows you to hide your shoulders. It is not customary to expose them in official institutions and offices. Therefore, you can easily transform your favorite sarafan, if necessary.

Evening outfit will also seem lighter with it, but subject to the right combination with fabrics. Knitwear looks rough with light chiffon, organza or silk. But velor is perfectly emphasized by them.