the Openwork Bolero by Karen Clements

the Openwork Bolero

Knitting
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
1 stitches and 1 row = 1 inch
in yo, p2tog
US 17 - 12.0 mm
US 19 - 15.0 mm
119 - 123 yards (109 - 112 m)
one size fits most
English
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One size fits most because of how the openwork pattern stretches. I had a trunk show and saw this piece on many body types; it looked great on all of them. The bolero uses one skein of Magnum and #17 & #19 needles, straight or circulars since the piece is worked flat.

I would rate this as an easy pattern for an intermediate knitter and a bit of a challenge for a beginning knitter. I’ve manipulated this particular openwork pattern a bit to where I think it might throw off a knitter not solid in their skills. It is a quick knit though, a couple of nights work tops.