Ocean Sunset Lace Bolero
Free knitting patterns that don't look knit are hard to find. This Ocean Sunset Lace Bolero could have come straight out of a store. The stunning coloration and delicate lace look too beautiful to be made by hand. This shrug will look lovely paired with just about anything, but it will shine the brightest at a formal event, worn over a nice blouse or a classy dress in complementing colors. Learn how to knit a bolero you'll never want to put away wearing with this pattern. Please note this pattern is only available in size small.
Knitting Needle Size4 or 3.5 mm, Circular Knitting Needles
Yarn Weight(0) Lace (33-40 stitches to 4 inches). Includes crochet thread.
Gauge1 stitches, 2 rows, 3 inches. stockinette stitch
Materials:
- Schachenmayr Tahiti, 200 g in #07680
- 1 circular needle size US 4 (3.5 mm) each 24 and 47“/60 and 120 cm long
- Stitch markers
- Blunt sewing needle
Size: Small
Gauge: 26 stitches and 32 rows = 4 x 4“/10 x 10 cm, in Lace Pattern following Chart 2
Lace Pattern
Follow Charts 1 and 2 working back and forth in rows.
Only the RS (odd-numbered) rows are shown.
Work the WS (even-numbered) rows as purl all sts, including yo‘s.
Follow Chart 3 working in rounds. Only the odd-numbered rnds are shown.
Work the even-numbered rnds as knit all sts, including yo‘s.
Stockinette Stitch (St st): Knit on RS rows, purl on WS rows.
Note: The bolero is worked from the top down. There are 14 stitches increased on every RS row. After the armholes have been worked, the Back and Front are worked in one piece and at the same time, the stitches for the sleeves are placed on a holder.
Instructions
Back and Front:
Cast on 3 stitches. Beginning with a knit row on RS work in St st for 80 rows.
Next row (RS): Knit 3, pick up 59 stitches along left edge of strip, then pick up 3 stitches along cast-on edge = 65 stitches.
Divide work as follows:
Next row (WS): Purl 3 (front border), place a stitch marker, purl 4 (left front), place marker, purl 4 (left sleeve), place marker, purl 20 (left back), place marker, purl 4 (center back), place marker, purl 20 (right back), place marker, purl 4 (right sleeve), place marker, purl 4 (right front), place marker, purl 2 (front border).
Note: Slip markers every row.
Next row (RS): Knit 2, work 4-stitch repeat of Chart 1 twice, 20 stitches of Chart 2, 4 stitches of Chart 1, 20 stitches of Chart 2, 4-stitch repeat of Chart 1 twice, knit 3. Work rows 1 - 14 of Charts 1 and 2, keeping the outer 2 or 3 stitches of border in St st.
Then work rows 1 - 14 of Chart 2 three times over all stitches, keeping the border sts in St st.
Then work rows 1 - 11 of Chart 2 once more = 597 stitches.
Next row (WS): Purl to left sleeve, place next 79 sleeve stitches on a stitch holder (armhole opening), cast on 15 stitches, purl to right sleeve, place next 79 sleeve stitches on a stitch holder (armhole opening), cast on 15 stitches, purl to end = 469 stitches.
On the next RS row, work row 13 of Chart 2 = 481 stitches.
Then work row 1 - 14 of Chart 2 three times = 613 stitches. Bind off all stitches.
Sleeves:
Place the sts from one sleeve holder to needle and pick up 17 stitches along bound-off armhole sts = 96 stitches.
Join and work in the round following Chart 3, working the 16-st repeat 6 times. Work rounds 1 - 28 twice. Bind off sts loosely knitwise. Work other sleeve in same way.
Finishing:
Sew in all ends. Block bolero lightly.
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Manonb
Aug 11, 2019
. Where else can I find this pattern. If you have the original pdf why don't you make the correction on this site. The following link doesn't work http//us.schachenmayr.com/free-patterns/bolero-lac == e-pattern-s9046/Schachenmayr-Free-Pattern-S9046-Bo == lero-AjourmusterUS0.pdf
Bobby
Jan 09, 2019
Has anyone knitted this bolero successfully? I have located the original pattern, noted that the number of stitches is different from this source to the original PDF. If someone could help I would be grateful.
Lisa
Jan 12, 2019
Always go with the original or source of the pattern, the patterns on here are not updated and don't usually include any erratas, so the original is the best source of information.
Bobby
Jan 26, 2019
Hi Linda. Thank you. The original pattern also has an error that has not been corrected. I am managing to knit the bolero, but not as it is written. I have not yet finished it. Unfortunately I did not write down the changes that I have made.
susieq29
Sep 26, 2018
I just tried original site for download and its not there? Is this pattern good or not? I tried http//us.schachenmayr.com/free-patterns/bolero-lac == e-pattern-s9046/Schachenmayr-Free-Pattern-S9046-Bo == lero-AjourmusterUS0.pdf.
Hippie Chick
May 01, 2018
What a lovely bolero / shawl. Those colors are gorgeous and truly do look like a West Coast sunset in the summer. Great chart diagrams come with pattern. This shrug will look lovely paired with just about anything. You'll never want to put away wearing with this. Note that this is for the advanced knitter.
Linda
Jan 14, 2017
An experienced knitter can knit this lace bolero by following the pattern draft and the lace stitch pattern. I have knit items with just an item copied. It may be time consuming but well worth the effort.
judithkamykowski 8 090195
Jun 10, 2016
I have not begun this pattern yet but read comments so googled Schachenmayr pattern S9046 (called Bolero in Lace Pattern by Schachenmayr). Beginning almost immediately, that pattern differs markedly from the one printed here. Please check out the one from google and let me know which one sounds right. There is obviously problems with the one here.
KathrynAllison
Jan 27, 2017
Hello judithkamykowski 8 090195, here is a link to the original PDF version of the pattern: http://us.schachenmayr.com/free-patterns/bolero-lace-pattern-s9046/Schachenmayr-Free-Pattern-S9046-Bolero-Ajourmuster_US_0.pdf. Hope this helps! -Editors of AllFreeKnitting
mrmont 7229899
Mar 17, 2018
I have checked out this link at still find both patterns confusing as they are, but I started the pattern to find out where it went wrong. Chart 2 pattern needs 4 more stitches added to it so I added 4 more yarn overs, now it ends with 40 stitches instead of 36 so now I can do 2 chart 2s where 1 chart 2 was before. I have not finished but it is looking good and makes more sense than all the other instructions. Hope this helps
susannelson1951
May 11, 2016
Sooo...still no answer on error in this pattern???? Please respond!
KathrynAllison
Jan 27, 2017
Hello susannelson1951 36 88849, here is a link to the original PDF version of the pattern: http://us.schachenmayr.com/free-patterns/bolero-lace-pattern-s9046/Schachenmayr-Free-Pattern-S9046-Bolero-Ajourmuster_US_0.pdf. Hope this helps! -Editors of AllFreeKnitting
Lisa
May 23, 2018
This website only hosts patterns they are not able to answer your specific questions or make pattern corrections, only the person/website that owns them is able to do that.
susannelson1951
May 08, 2016
The link to verify my email address does not work! Good grief. You do have my CORRECT address. susannelson1951@ gmail.com
susannelson1951
May 01, 2016
Help!! Appears to be an error in this pattern, as others have noted. Not enough stitches to continue repeats of Chart 2, after initial 14 rows. Very frustrating. Bought the yarn and now stuck. I am a very experienced knitter but don't really want to "write my own pattern." Help!!!!
annick1960
Nov 13, 2015
Looks beautiful. BUT, come on, only available in small size! Thanks a lot for nothing!
tiggerjean 3548681
Sep 13, 2015
Gaandi - did you ever get a response to your question? I am at the same place and wondering what to do. Please anyone have an answer??????
KathrynAllison
Jan 27, 2017
Hello tiggerjean 3548681, here is a link to the original PDF version of the pattern: http://us.schachenmayr.com/free-patterns/bolero-lace-pattern-s9046/Schachenmayr-Free-Pattern-S9046-Bolero-Ajourmuster_US_0.pdf. Hope this helps! -Editors of AllFreeKnitting
Gaandi
Aug 01, 2015
Same issue. After repeating charts 12 it says to repeat chart 2 over all stitches there were not enough stitches to repeat pattern twice. In middle sections. Only 36 st instead of 40. Anyone have the answer?
susannelson1951
May 01, 2016
Help!! Appears to be an error in this pattern, as others have noted. Not enough stitches to continue repeats of Chart 2, after initial 14 rows. Very frustrating. Bought the yarn and now stuck. I am a very experienced knitter but don't really want to "write my own pattern." Help!!!!
KathrynAllison
Jan 27, 2017
Hello Gaandi, here is a link to the original PDF version of the pattern: http://us.schachenmayr.com/free-patterns/bolero-lace-pattern-s9046/Schachenmayr-Free-Pattern-S9046-Bolero-Ajourmuster_US_0.pdf. Hope this helps! -Editors of AllFreeKnitting
lterrill 8649456
May 08, 2015
We thousands of small people thank you for sharing this pattern with us.
lsharr 7593530
May 03, 2015
Size small only? Thanks for nothing. I am not a math genius so no, I cannot figure out the entire pattern upsized -- that's why I look for patterns!
adelebor 4315408
Apr 28, 2015
I'm confused--the 2nd paragraph after dividing the work states "Next row (RS) Knit 2, work 4-stitch repeat of Chart 1 twice, 20 stitches of Chart 2"...but the shortest row of Chart 1 is a 6 stitch repeat, and the shortest row of Chart 2 is a 22 stitch repeat---so---where are the repeats started ended for each chart on that row? (If it weren't for this question, I'd give the pattern a 5 star rating) wwwdel
rj2linda 6345399
Jun 23, 2015
I'm also confused on the same part. would love someone to give some insight!! What a beautiful pattern, would love to make it.
KathrynAllison
Jan 27, 2017
Hello adelebor 4315408, here is a link to the original PDF version of the pattern: http://us.schachenmayr.com/free-patterns/bolero-lace-pattern-s9046/Schachenmayr-Free-Pattern-S9046-Bolero-Ajourmuster_US_0.pdf. Hope this helps! -Editors of AllFreeKnitting
mrmont 7229899
Mar 17, 2018
adelebor, when reading the row of the charts, dont count the yarn overs as you have not created them yet so chart 1 only has 4 stitches and chart 2 only has 20 stitches to start with. So just knit the charts as they are.
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