PDF Top Down Baby Bolero Knitting Pattern Bundle 8

PDF Top Down Baby Bolero Knitting Pattern Bundle

This top down baby bolero knitting pattern bundle includes two coordinating PDF patterns featuring both the original short sleeve bolero and the customer-requested long sleeve version for premature babies, newborn babies and 15–22″ reborn dolls.

Both patterns are worked from the top down, meaning minimal sewing is required. With five sizes and the option to use two colours, these little boleros are also ideal for using smaller amounts of leftover yarn.

The short sleeve version offers a lightweight option, while the long sleeve version was created following requests from hospitals that prefer long sleeves for donated garments. Both patterns can be knitted in either 4-ply or double knitting (DK) yarn depending on size.

What's Included in This Top Down Baby Bolero Knitting Pattern Bundle?

This bundle contains two PDF knitting patterns:

Short Sleeve Top Down Baby Bolero

• Top-down construction

• Short sleeves

• Button fastening

• Option to use two colours

• Minimal sewing

Long Sleeve Top Down Baby Bolero

• Top-down construction

• Long sleeves

• Button fastening

• Option to use two colours

• Minimal sewing

Prefer to purchase the patterns separately?

Short Sleeve Baby Bolero

Long Sleeve Baby Bolero

A coordinating larger version is also available for children aged 1–7 years:

Child Size Bolero

What Sizes Are Included?

Both patterns include five sizes for premature and newborn babies and 15–22″ reborn dolls.

• 15–16″ reborn (Approx. 2.5–4lb Prem baby)

• 16–17″ reborn (Approx. 3–5lb Prem baby)

• 18–19″ reborn (Approx. 5–7lb Newborn baby)

• 20–21″ reborn (Approx. 8–10lb Newborn baby)

• 22″ reborn / 0–3 Months

What Skill Level Are These Knitting Patterns?

Easy to Intermediate.

You will need to be able to:

• Knit

• Purl

• Yarn forward

• Yarn over needle

• Knit two stitches together

• Purl three stitches together

• Pick up stitches

What Yarn and Needles Will I Need?

Short Sleeve Top Down Baby Bolero

15–16″ reborn (Approx. 2.5–4lb Prem baby)

• 20g 4-ply yarn in main colour A

• 20g 4-ply yarn in contrast colour B

• 1 button

• 1 stitch holder

• 1 pair 2.75mm knitting needles

• Tension: 30 stitches and 38 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

16–17″ reborn (Approx. 3–5lb Prem baby)

• 20g 4-ply yarn in main colour A

• 20g 4-ply yarn in contrast colour B

• 1 button

• 1 stitch holder

• 1 pair 3.25mm knitting needles

• Tension: 28 stitches and 36 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

18–19″ reborn (Approx. 5–7lb Newborn baby)

• 20g 4-ply yarn in main colour A

• 20g 4-ply yarn in contrast colour B

• 1 button

• 1 stitch holder

• 1 pair 3.75mm knitting needles

OR

• Double knitting yarn

• 1 pair 3.25mm knitting needles

• Tension: 26 stitches and 34 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

20–21″ reborn (Approx. 8–10lb Newborn baby)

• 25g double knitting yarn in main colour A

• 25g double knitting yarn in contrast colour B

• 1 button

• 1 stitch holder

• 1 pair 3.75mm knitting needles

• Tension: 24 stitches and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

22″ reborn / 0–3 Months

• 25g double knitting yarn in main colour A

• 25g double knitting yarn in contrast colour B

• 1 button

• 1 stitch holder

• 1 pair 4mm knitting needles

• Tension: 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

Long Sleeve Top Down Baby Bolero

15–16″ reborn (Approx. 2.5–4lb Prem baby)

• 35g 4-ply yarn in main colour A

• 20g 4-ply yarn in contrast colour B

• 1 button

• 1 stitch holder

• 1 pair 2.75mm knitting needles

• Tension: 30 stitches and 38 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

16–17″ reborn (Approx. 3–5lb Prem baby)

• 35g 4-ply yarn in main colour A

• 20g 4-ply yarn in contrast colour B

• 1 button

• 1 stitch holder

• 1 pair 3.25mm knitting needles

• Tension: 28 stitches and 36 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

18–19″ reborn (Approx. 5–7lb Newborn baby)

• 35g 4-ply yarn in main colour A

• 20g 4-ply yarn in contrast colour B

• 1 button

• 1 stitch holder

• 1 pair 3.75mm knitting needles

OR

• Double knitting yarn

• 1 pair 3.25mm knitting needles

• Tension: 26 stitches and 34 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

20–21″ reborn (Approx. 8–10lb Newborn baby)

• 40g double knitting yarn in main colour A

• 25g double knitting yarn in contrast colour B

• 1 button

• 1 stitch holder

• 1 pair 3.75mm knitting needles

• Tension: 24 stitches and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

22″ reborn / 0–3 Months

• 40g double knitting yarn in main colour A

• 25g double knitting yarn in contrast colour B

• 1 button

• 1 stitch holder

• 1 pair 4mm knitting needles

• Tension: 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

How Will I Receive My PDF Knitting Patterns?

This listing is for a PDF knitting pattern bundle, not finished garments.

Instructions are manually emailed after purchase.

Please ensure the email address supplied with your order is correct.

Can I Sell Finished Items Made From These Patterns?

Yes. You are welcome to sell finished items made from these patterns.

The patterns themselves remain the copyright of DollieBabies and must not be copied, shared, resold or redistributed.

What Is the Refund Policy?

Due to the digital nature of this product, refunds are not available once the patterns have been emailed.

Safety Information

Safety guidance is included with the patterns and is also available on our Safety Information Page.

PDF patterns are manually emailed to the European Union, United Kingdom, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

Items that need physical posting are shipped to England, Scotland and Wales.

All items are shipped free of charge.

Unfortunately, due to the nature of our digital patterns, we cannot accept returns or exchanges once the pattern has been sent.

Our ready-made outfits and printed patterns are eligible for returns and exchanges. Please check our refund and returns policy for full details