Weldons 637 - Bobble Stitch Bolero

 

Bobble- Stitch Bolero

This lovely long sleeved bolero has a  crochet border and would make a perfect spring jacket.

Date: early 1940s

Measurements: bust 32 to 34";  length 15.5"; sleeve seam 18"

Materials: 3-ply or light fingering; 3.75mm US 5 and 3.25mm US 3 needles; 3.75mm US F crochet hook

Original used 8 ozs Sirdar Majestic Wool 3-ply in mid-blue and 1 oz in navy

Tension: 9 stitches and 9 rows to 1 inch over pattern using 3.75mm US 5 needles

UK crochet terms used in pattern

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Bestway 1460 - Bolero in Feather Pattern

Bestway 1460 - Knitted Bolero in Feather Pattern

This sweet, short sleeved bolero has an all over pattern and curved fronts

Date: estimated mid 1940s

Measurements: Bust 34; length 14"; sleeve seam 5"

Materials: 4 ply or fingering yarn; 3.75mm US 5 and 2.75mm US 2 needles
Originals used 6 ozs Emu Unshrinkable 3-ply Botany

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The pattern is for a 34" to 36" bust and has a simple basket stitch pattern and is worked in a 3-ply or light fingering. It also has a shirt collar and fastens at the neck with a single button although to could leave this off if you want. There are instructions for either long or 3/4 length sleeves.

As it's worked on small needles, if you wanted this to be larger, you could go up a needle size without compromising the hand of the garment, or even use a 4-ply with a larger size needle to get a few extra inches.

Measurements: 34" to 36" bust; length from shoulder 15.5"; three-quarter sleeve seam 11.5"; long sleeve seam 18"

Tension: Over the pattern 17 stitches and 22 rows to 2 inches using 3mm US 2.5 needles

Materials: 8ozs Emu Zephyr 3-ply Botany Wool; 3mm US 2.5, 2.75mm US 2, and 2mm US 0 needles; 1 button