Baby Bolero Knitting Pattern

The Baby Girl’s Boleros pattern from Sirdar is a perfect addition to any baby’s wardrobe. The pattern is available for download on the Sirdar website, making it easy for knitters to access and start their project. The bolero is designed for babies aged from birth to two years and is knitted in Sirdar Snuggly Bunny, a soft and cozy yarn that will keep little ones warm all year round.

The bolero features a choice of a round or V-neck, sleeves or a sleeveless design, making it versatile and customizable to your preference. The pattern is easy to follow and suitable for knitters with intermediate skills. It will require Single Point Needles 5.5mm (USA 9), Single Point Needles 4.5mm (USA 7) and stitch holders, which are commonly used in most knitted projects.

The finished bolero is not only a practical and functional item but also a beautiful and elegant addition to any baby’s wardrobe. It could be used as an accessory for special occasions such as a Baptism or Christening, adding a touch of elegance and warmth to the outfit. The bolero can also be paired with a dress, jeans or a skirt, making it a versatile and functional piece that can be worn all year round.

Overall, the Baby Girl’s Boleros pattern from Sirdar is a perfect option for knitters who want to add a touch of elegance and warmth to any baby’s wardrobe. It’s easy to follow, customizable and perfect for any special occasion. With a soft and cozy yarn, it’s sure to keep little ones warm and comfortable all year round.

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There’s always room for more stitch dictionaries on your shelf, but Andrea Rangel’s Knitovation Stitch Dictionary is unlike those stitch pattern books you might already own. That’s because this one is full of colorwork stitch patterns rather than textured stitches, lace or cables, so the designs are ripe for adding to hats, sweaters and other projects with a stockinette stitch background.

The book starts with a quick introduction to knitting colorwork that’s also unlike what you’ve probably seen before, because it’s less about the colors themselves and more about the kinds of fibers you choose, how the yarn is prepared and the gauge you’re working at and how those things all change the look of a design.

Most of the book is filled with motif designs and swatches. The motifs were designed and named by Andrea’s husband Sean, who is an artist and brings a bit of whimsy to the designs.

You’ll find some classic looking leaves and flowers, mosaics and waves, but also rubber ducks, penguins, puzzle pieces, cherries and cows, snails and teapots, eyeballs and chess pieces, to name a few. Many of the designs also have funny names, like a fish named toilet bound, or cats in suits called corporate fat cat.

Of course you can use the designs in any way you want on any project you like, but there are also three patterns in the book — for a hat, a sweater and a pair of fingerless gloves — plus discussion of how the motifs were added, adjusting patterns for a different size or gauge, and adding your own motifs.

If you like adding a bit of colorwork to otherwise plain projects that other people have designed, or you’re ready to start making your own designs with fun motifs, this book is a great place to start. The fun and funny motifs are sure to inspire you to want to pick up your needles and add a little more color to your projects.

About the book: 160 pages, hardcover, 150+ motifs and three knitting patterns. Published 2023 by Interweave, suggested retail $28.

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