Knitting Pattern 114 – Scallop Edge Bolero Set

Instructions for a scallop-edged long or short-sleeve bolero with a matching pinafore dress, bonnet with knitted straps and shoes.  The finished set is suitable for any time of year, as the pinafore dress can be worn on its own or with the short sleeve bolero for the warmer months, or the pinafore can be worn with a t-shirt or sweater underneath with the long-sleeve bolero for the cooler months.

There is minimal sewing required for this pattern.  Whilst the pinefore dress is worked bottom up, the bolero is worked top down, and you join the frill using the 3 needle cast off method.  The only sewing required is for the bonnet crown seam, the heel and sole seams of the shoes and just the side edges of the pinafore dress.

To knit this delightful dungaree dress and bolero set you need to be able to knit, purl, yarn forward, knit 2 stitches together, wrap stitches, slip slip knit and pick up stitches.

You will need:

15-16” or 37.5-40cm Height (Approx 2.5-4lb Prem) Size

200g 4ply yarn, 5 buttons, 1 x cable needle, 1x stitch holder, 2 x pr 2.75mm needles making a tension of 30sts and 38 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

16-17” or 40-42.5cm Height (Approx 3-5lb Prem) Size

200g 4ply yarn, 5 buttons, 1 x cable needle, 1 x stitch holder, 2 x pr 3.25mm needles making a tension of 28sts and 36 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

18-19” or 45-47.5cm Height (Approx 5-7lb Newborn) Size

200g 4ply yarn, 5 buttons, 1 x cable needle, 1 x stitch holder, 2 x pr 3.75mm needles.  OR use dk yarn and 3.25mm needles making a tension of 26sts and 34 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

20-21” or 50-52.5cm Height (Approx 8-10lb Newborn) Size

200g dk yarn, 5 buttons, 1 x cable needle, 1 x stitch holder, 2 x pr 3.75mm needles making a tension of 24sts and 30 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

22” or 55cm Height (0-3 Months) Size

200g dk yarn, 5 buttons, 1 x cable needle, 1 x stitch holder, 2 x pr 4mm needles making a tension of 22sts and 28 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.