Long Sleeve Bolero Knitting Pattern 113

Manually emailed PDF instructions to knit a long sleeve version of knitting pattern 112 by customer request. After releasing the short sleeve bolero pattern number 112, we were asked for a long sleeve version, as some of the hospitals that receive hand-knitted items prefer long sleeves for the babies, and we were more than happy to oblige. Once again, this pattern will use less than 50g of each colour or less than 100g of a single colour, so it is another ideal pattern for using up any part used balls of yarn.

A child size version of this pattern is available separately which you can find here. child size bolero

To knit this baby bolero you need to be able to knit, purl, yarn forward, knit 2 stitches together, yarn over needle, purl 3 stitches together and pick up stitches.

To make this long-sleeve bolero you will need:

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

35g 4ply yarn in main colour A and 20g contrast colour B.  You will also need 1 button, 1x stitch holder and 1 x pr 2.75mm needles to make 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

35g 4ply yarn in main colour A and 20g contrast colour B.  You will also need 1 button, 1 x stitch holder and 1 x pr 3.25mm needles to make 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

35g 4ply yarn in main colour A and 20g contrast colour B.  You will also need 1 button, 1 x stitch holder and 1 x pr 3.75mm needles.  Alternatively, use dk yarn and 3.25mm needles to make 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

40g dk yarn in main colour A and 25g contrast colour B.  You will also need 1 button, 1 x stitch holder and 1 x pr 3.75mm needles to make a tension of 24sts and 30 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

22” or 55cm Height (0-3 Months) Size

40g dk yarn in main colour A and 25g contrast colour B.  You will also need 1 button, 1 x stitch holder and 1 x pr 4mm needles to make a tension of 22sts and 28 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.