Jo Sharp P024 Origami Bolero

A variety of yarns;

Yarn: Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton, Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton, Jo Sharp Alpaca Kid Lustre & Jo Sharp Alpaca Silk Georgette
Pattern available as a digital download with 1 other version.

Although this garment looks intricate, it is really a beginner project once the easy lace pattern stitch is mastered. It is worked in three rectangular sections, using two simple textures and several colours. Worn as a bolero it fits snugly around the shoulders, arms and upper back and drapes loosely to the front, side and lower back. This garment may also be work upside down as a fitted cardigan.

Suitable for a beginner Knitter.

Yarn
Desert Garden Aran Cotton
4 (5) x 50g balls / Dew 667

Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton
1 (2) x 50g balls / Bisque 256

Jo Sharp Alpaca Kid Lustre
2 (3) x 50g balls / Cork 860

Jo Sharp Alpaca Silk Georgette
Use Mulberry Silk Georgette in place
1 (1) x 50g ball / Devon 758
1 (1) x 50g ball / Briar 750
1 (1) x 50g ball / Pebble 751

Version 2
Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton
2 (3) x 50g balls / Chamba 244
3 (3) x 50g balls / Onyx 659

Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton
1 (2) x 50g balls / Currant 234
1 (1) x 50g ball / Grove 232
1 (1) x 50g ball / Fog 250

Jo Sharp Alpaca Kid Lustre
1 (2) x 50g balls / Brew 859
2 (2) x 50g ball / Cassis

Jo Sharp Alpaca Silk Georgette
1 (1) x 50g ball / Pebble 751

Sizes
To fit hip chest/bust: 80-90 (90-110)cm
Skirt Bodice circumference: 104 (116)cm

Needles
5.50mm (USA 9) (UK 5)