The bolero perfectly helps little fashionistas solve the issue of regularly changing looks and styles, because the same thing will look completely different in a duet with two different models bolero. Not to mention, these beautiful capes not only decorate, but also protect from the chill in the off-season.
Modern bolero models have long gone beyond their classic look: from the upper part of the Spanish national costume they were transformed into a purely female mandatory attribute of the wardrobe. Now the cuts of these jackets can vary: be elongated; similar to vests; have absolutely incredible patterns or be the very simplicity and ease.
The choice of bolero models for women and girls is large, but most of them can be created with your own hands if you find suitable patterns with descriptions of knitting or crocheting. In this article we will focus Special attention crochet jackets for girls.
Pattern and description of crocheting a bolero for a girl
Crocheting a bolero is a pleasure, because there are a huge number of models for this product: for summer or winter; openwork or dense; short or long; with or without fasteners, sleeves, collars, yokes. These knitted jackets look good with most outfits - both casual and formal. And when combined with other products made in the same style, boleros on girls look very interesting and stylish.
A simple model for beginners
Let's start by creating a simple crocheted bolero for a girl - knitting for beginners will be accessible thanks to step-by-step photographs. This article will be useful for those who want to try their hand, but are not confident in their knowledge. Beginning knitters will be able to crochet a bolero for a girl if they use detailed master class With step by step photos work.
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Bolero size for girls:
for 5-6 years, height 116.
Materials for work:
- yarn Pekhorka " Baby cotton"(330 m/100 g) - 150 g;
- hook No. 2.5;
- satin ribbon in tone, 0.5 cm wide, about 2.5 - 3 meters.
You can use any yarn of similar thickness, but to get an insulated version of the bolero, it is better to take wool blend yarn.
Back knitting pattern:
Important: the final result of knitting a product may differ from that presented depending on the density of the knitting, the manufacturer of hooks and knitting needles, so it is important to compare your product not only with the attached description, but also with the size of the pattern.
Knitting back
We collect a chain of 82 air loops + 3 lifting air loops and knit according to the given pattern, starting with 1 air loop. The first row consists of alternating double crochets (CCH) with chain loops (VP). It should be 34 cm long. We knit the second row according to the pattern: 4 chain loops, 5 double crochets. Work 2 chain stitches of the pattern and knit 4 stitches of the bottom row (skip 1 double crochet, see bottom row) 3 double crochets in one loop.
Perform 2 chain stitches of the pattern again. The first report of the pattern is completed. Next are 5 “intermediate” columns. Let's look at the diagram. We knit the third row according to the pattern, with 3 stitches knitted in one loop now knitted together. It turns out to be a “diamond”. We knit a row of double crochets/1 chain stitch.
In the next row we shift the pattern by half of the report in a checkerboard pattern (see pattern diagram). Then we knit the 6th row of “diamonds”. Next, we knit the pattern according to the pattern until we reach a back height of 8 cm (at the same time, we control the width of the product 34 cm: we lay the product out a little stretched so that the width is 34 cm, then measure the height). You can close the loops for the armhole simply by applying the product to a life-size drawn pattern, or you can do it according to the attached diagram.
Bolero pattern for girls. Next, three loops are knitted to close the armhole. We make 3 lifting chain stitches, replacing the first double crochet in the diamond pattern. Then you need to knit according to the pattern. Without knitting 3 loops to the end of the pattern, we knit 2 double crochets in a row at the end of the row. In the next row you need to close one loop on each side. To do this, 3 air loops are knitted and immediately after them a double crochet is knitted, thereby closing 1 air loop located between the double crochets. We knit a row according to the pattern, closing 1 loop on the other side (according to the diagram). At this point the armhole cutout is ready.
Next, you need to knit straight along the pattern until the height of the product reaches 21 cm. Fasten the thread, leaving a longer end for sewing the shoulder seam (I can’t specify about 50 cm, it’s better to leave a little more). Knitting the back is now complete.
Knitting flowers and sleeves
Wrap the thread on your finger once and knit 1 chain stitch and 1 single crochet into the resulting ring. This will be the beginning of the row. Work 10 chain stitches and work a single crochet into the ring. The result is a basis for knitting a petal. Make 6 such rings for the petals, ending the last chain with a connecting loop in the first single crochet.
We make the petal according to the pattern: 3 single crochets, 5 single crochets, 2 chain stitches, 5 single crochets, 3 single crochets. We repeat the pattern for all six petals. We close the row with a connecting loop, pull the thread to the wrong side and cut it leaving 8-10 cm. We pull the middle of the flower by the first end of the thread and tie the tails of the threads together. The first flower is ready. Next we will knit flowers, connecting them into a bar of 5 motifs during the knitting process.
We complete the first row of the flower (the first paragraph of the subparagraph). Next, we tie the first petal completely and the second one until the air loops begin.
We make one air loop, put the first flower on the hook with the front side facing us behind the arch of 2 air loops, perform the second air loop, thereby connecting 2 flowers at the tops of the petals. We complete the tying of the second petal.
Tie the third petal to the middle and connect it with the next petal of the first flower. Finish knitting all the petals of the second flower. Knit a bar of 5 flower motifs in this way, connecting them together by 2 opposite petals. One free petal remains at the edges.
Then you should make the same bar for the second shelf (another row of 5 connected colors). Right shelf strapping diagram:
Tying motifs 1 row. Let's start the binding from the leftmost motif. Insert a hook into the arch of 2 air loops of the third free petal (counting from the bottom, from right to left, see photo and diagram) and knit 2 single crochets. We tie the motifs carefully following the diagram. Knitting goes in a circle counterclockwise. We complete the row with a connecting stitch in the first single crochet.
Left shelf strapping diagram:
We perform the tying of the left shelf in the same way, starting from the third petal, but starting from the rightmost motif. We perform the first circular row of binding. Next, we knit according to the pattern only along the inner edge of the shelf. The result is 3 finished bolero parts. We immediately sew the side and shoulder seams to see how the bolero will fit on the child and to make it easier to control the required sleeve length and armhole depth. We perform the first row of tying the edge of the product according to the pattern (single crochet, 4 chain stitches, single crochet into the next double crochet of the previous row, the bottom and neck are tied through a stitch, see photo and diagram).
The second row of tying the edge of the product is a shell made of 4 double crochets in a single crochet of the previous row and a connecting loop in an arch of 4 chain loops of the previous row. In the corners of the neck, instead of a shell of 4 double crochets, you should make 1 double crochet so that the neck lies evenly and does not turn out to be a stand-up collar.
We begin knitting the sleeves by making 3 floral motifs, connecting them into a ring during the knitting process.
How to tie a sleeve according to the diagram in step-by-step photographs:
Please note that in this bolero model the length of the sleeve reaches the phalanges of the fingers and thumb is pushed into the floral motif. If you want to get a classic sleeve, shorten the knitting of the main pattern by the required number of centimeters (5-6 rows - put the vest and sleeve on the child, and attach the edge of the sleeve to the edge of the armhole side seam). At this stage it ends circular knitting and then we will knit in turning rows, casting off 1 loop on each side in each row. So we knit 7 rows, decreasing 1 loop on each side in each row. The total length of the sleeve is 41 cm, not counting the sleeve binding, which is performed in the following paragraphs. Sleeve width is 11 cm (total girth 22 cm). We tie the bottom of the sleeve according to the pattern above.
The finished bolero must be lightly steamed from the reverse side in the “cotton” mode, but do not press the iron, hold it slightly over the canopy so that the product retains its knitted texture. You can also steam the product through gauze cloth or a white diaper. We thread it into the edge of the product between the shells satin ribbon, tie it with a knot, and then with another knot across the edge of the bar so that the ribbon “sits in place” when tying the bolero. We also thread the ribbon through the sleeves.
Beautiful product for a 3 year old girl
To please your little one with a new thing, you can make a little effort and knit such a beautiful jacket with your own hands. Let's take a closer look at how to crochet a bolero for a 3-year-old girl with descriptions and diagrams. This product can also be suitable for a 3.5 year old baby.
Materials for work:
- 100 g of baked milk colored thread (92% acrylic, 8% metallic) 400 m / 100 g;
- hook No. 3;
- matching button.
Schemes of work:
Crochet bolero pattern. Before work:
Before you start creating a bolero, you need to make a pattern in full size taking into account the individual parameters and measurements of the girl for whom the bolero is intended. Next, you need to knit and steam a 10 x 10 cm sample with the main pattern for preliminary calculation of the loops.
Progress:
We will knit the bolero from bottom to top in one fabric. We collect the required number of v.p.
First r. 3 vp, 3 tbsp. s/n, *1 vp, skip 1 loop, then knit 4 tbsp. s/n*, continue from * to the end of the row. Finish row st. s/n.
Second r. Knit the entire row with arches of 5 ch, securing with 1 tbsp. b/n in 1 v.p. first row
Third r. We knit similarly to the second with arches of 5 vp, fasten them with 1 tbsp. b/n in the middle of the arches of the second row. But you need to start with 3 v.p.p. and finish 1 tbsp. s/n.
Fourth r. 3 vp, we knit arches from 4 vp, fasten them with st. b/n in the middle of the arches of the third row. Thanks to the fact that we started and finished the third row higher, the fourth row will be even for knitting the fifth row.
Fifth r. knitted similarly to the first one. In every 4 vp. we knit st. s/n, and above st. b/n we knit 1 ch.
For the pattern we repeat knitting 4 rows.
When the first 4 rows are knitted, you need to further knit the next 13 rows with increases according to the second pattern, then knit 8 rows without increases or decreases. Next you need to divide the canvas into 5 parts. On the pattern we indicate 19 cm for the right and left front front, 10 cm for the armhole and 20 cm for the back. Your numbers may be slightly different depending on the girl’s individual parameters. Markings can be made with a thread of a contrasting color, a pin, or a special plastic marker, which can be purchased at a craft store.
Shelves
We knit with an openwork pattern. We decrease the loops along the outer edge in accordance with the pattern and the first diagram, which shows how to evenly decrease the loops. The height will be approximately 23 rows.
Back
We knit straight without increases or decreases to a height of 23 rows.
Sleeves
You need to attach a thread to the 4th row of the back, knit 35 vp. and secure it to the shelf. Now we need to knit 8 rows with a pattern without increases or decreases on these 35 vp. Then you need to knit decreases according to the first pattern until the end of the sleeve.
Sew shoulder seams and sleeves.
Now we tie the entire bolero along the front side as follows (see third diagram):
First r.*2 tbsp. s/n, skip 1 loop, 1 ch* continue from * to the end.
Second r.*2 tbsp. b/n, pico*. Continue to the end.
Now according to the fourth scheme tie a button :
First r. In a ring of 3 ch. knit 6 tbsp. b/n.
Second r. The number of loops must be doubled. We knit 2 tbsp into each. b/n.
Third r. Double the loops in every second stitch.
Fourth r. Double stitches in every third stitch.
Then we knit by analogy until the diameter of the circle reaches the diameter of the button. Now you need to attach the button to the wrong side of the circle. Knit 1 row without increases, and then knit rows with symmetrical decreases in stitches. Pull a thread through the last 6 loops and tighten tightly.
Sew a button on openwork stripe. Arch of 5 v.p. on the opposite shelf it will serve as a loop. The bolero is ready.
Knitting an openwork bolero
If we talk about methods of knitting bolero patterns, then we cannot fail to mention short jackets for girls. In combination with long sleeves, the product looks very romantic. Let's look at how to crochet a similar openwork bolero for a 4-5 year old girl.
Dimensions of the finished bolero:
Length - 20 cm; width - 26 cm; sleeve length - 23 cm.
Materials for work:
- 1 skein of yarn YarnArt IBIZA (60% viscose - 40% acrylic; 100g – 550m);
- hook number 3.
Knitting patterns:
Knitting pattern for the main bolero pattern. 
Knitting pattern for bolero sleeves. Progress:
We cast on the required number of air loops, a multiple of ten.
First, the back is knitted with the main pattern according to pattern 1, knitting seven centimeters, we shorten small armholes for the sleeves, about a couple of centimeters each (armhole height 13 centimeters). After knitting another ten centimeters, you need to make a cutout for the neckline and knit another three centimeters.
Then we knit the two front panels. We cast on the required number of loops, knit about eight centimeters and begin to shorten a little with each row, for a smooth neckline. We knit the second shelf in mirror image first.
When all the parts are connected, they should be sewn. First the top seams, then the side seams.
The sleeve is knitted separately and sewn or crocheted, which allows the product to stretch and hold perfect shape. First, 12 centimeters of sleeve are knitted, then cut to fit the armhole and sewn on. After this, we knit the sleeve with another pattern according to pattern 2. First we knit from the first to the fifth row, and then repeat from the second to the fifth.
Master class on creating a summer bolero
It would be a great idea to crochet a summer bolero for a girl, because this versatile item will diversify the wardrobe of a little fashionista. A master class on crocheting a bolero for a girl with diagrams and descriptions will help you with this. This bolero is suitable for girls 5-6 years old.
Bolero size:
Materials for work:
- hook No. 1.5;
- yarn - DIVA 100% microfiber acrylic (350 m, 100 g) Pink colour- 200 g., purple- 100 g;
- tape - 1 m.
Knitting pattern
Progress
First we knit the back, then the front and sleeves.
Back: knit a chain of 89 chain stitches and knit 15 r. Next, for the armholes, decrease the loops on both sides in the next five rows according to the diagram (73 loops). Continue knitting another 7 rows. (27 rows in total).
Right shelf:
Knit a chain of 13 chain stitches. Next, knit 15 rows, gradually adding loops in each row on the right side of the loop. Then, on the left side, decrease the loops for the armhole and at the same time decrease on the right side to cut the neckline according to the diagram. After knitting 12 rows, finish knitting (10 loops).
Left shelf:
Knit symmetrically on the right front.
Sleeves:
Knit a chain of 49 chain stitches, knit according to the pattern (for bolero with long sleeve- 15 rub., s short sleeve- 11 rows). Next, decrease the loops according to the diagram in six rows. Finish knitting (13 loops).
Tie the sleeves and back according to the pattern with purple threads. Wash and sew parts of the product.
Bolero decoration:
Tie flowers. We got 17 flowers that need to be connected together.
Tie the right and left shelves and back neck according to the pattern.
Sew a ribbon of flowers to the front and back neckline. The bolero can be decorated as you wish, for example, by knitting small flowers of a different color.
Video lesson
To make it easier for beginner knitters to understand the features of the process of crocheting a children's bolero, it is worth looking at a few before starting work detailed videos master classes from professional needlewomen.
Video “crocheted bolero for girls”
Bolero is a universal item in any girl’s wardrobe. It can be worn under trousers with a T-shirt or top, with a dress or skirt. Today we want to tell you how to crochet it: diagrams and descriptions will help you in your endeavors.
Openwork boleros can make even the simplest suit look elegant:
Crochet bolero for girls 7-10 years old
No girl will remain indifferent to such a delicate beige bolero:
To connect it, you need to follow the diagram:
For this bolero you will need:
- 100% Caricia merino yarn. Color: linen
- Accessories: button matching the color of the yarn
- Hook 1.75
Descriptions of knitting bolero:
The right side of the bolero: we knit a chain of 13 chain stitches and start an openwork pattern, as in pattern B - from the first to the thirtieth row. Cut the thread.
Left side: similar to right.
Back of the bolero: we knit a chain of 10 chain stitches, then according to pattern A - an openwork pattern from the first to the thirtieth row. The thread is cut.
Bolero sleeves: knit a chain of 81 chain stitches. We use the openwork pattern of scheme C from rows 1 to 22. We cut the thread.
Assembly: all elements at the seams. And we tie them in one row with a single crochet, and make 1 row of teeth, as in diagram D.
Crochet bolero for baby
Boleros look very touching and gentle on little ones. That's why we have a wonderful crochet bolero pattern for a 1 year old girl. In the photo it is complete with a dress, which can also be crocheted:
To knit this bolero you will need:
- White yarn (100 grams, cotton and acrylic 55/45)
- Hook 2
Description of knitting bolero:
Back: knitted using pattern 19-1 from the center around the circumference. The diagram shows circular rows. Back size 22*22.
Shelves: knit according to pattern 19-2 in circular rows, starting from the center. We knit the hangers in straight and reverse rows. Shelf size 14*22. There should be 2 shelves (right and left). The right front begins to be knitted from the circular part from the 1st to the 8th row, and the shoulder is knitted from the 9th to the 20th. To form the neck, you need to decrease the loops as indicated in the diagram.
Assembly: all elements are sewn together.
Warm crocheted bolero for girls
Bolero not only plays a decorative and decorative role in a child’s outfit, it can also be very warm and keep a girl warm in cool weather.
We offer you this warm children's bolero crochet: diagrams and descriptions are attached:
Such a long bolero covers the baby’s back well, and the high collar insulates the neck.
It is knitted according to the following pattern:
To knit this bolero you will need:
- Acrylic yarn of several colors
- Hook
Description of work:
This bolero is knitted in the round in one piece, except for the sleeves, which are then knitted into the armholes.
Let's start crocheting a bolero for a girl:
1. We cast on five air loops, which we close into a ring, and then knit in a circle. We alternate different colors - according to the scheme.
2. After the part is knitted, we tie it with a “fan” pattern, according to diagram 3.
3. We knit 36 stitches to the armholes and begin to knit the sleeves, according to pattern 2.
4. We tie the sleeves in the same way as the main product according to pattern 3.
5. Knitting decorative elements according to scheme 4. These will be flowers that can be used to trim a bolero for beauty in the form of a brooch.
Boleros go great with jeans, office clothes, and with evening dresses, making it a truly versatile wardrobe item. The second plus is functionality. In the cool summer evening such clothes will cover your shoulders and arms if light dress does not warm enough, and warm jacket- very hot. During the day, a light, openwork bolero will save your shoulders from the rays of the scorching sun. Moreover, little fashionistas will wear boleros with no less pleasure than their mothers. Very beautiful, intricate openwork patterns can be created using a crochet hook. Let's look at several options for how to knit a beautiful and stylish bolero for your little girl without extra effort, even if you haven't really worked with crochet before:
We crochet a pink bolero for a girl according to the pattern
Bolero knitted for a 4 year old girl.
To work you will need: 200g cotton and hook No. 3Back.
We collect a chain of 81 air loops, make a loop for lifting and knit the fabric according to pattern 1:
Having knitted 10 cm, close the armholes. To do this, on both sides of each row there are 4 stitches and two loops twice. Having knitted 24 cm, you should have 16 loops on each shoulder, and 33 loops for the neck. The back is ready.
Right shelf.Again we cast on the chain and 81 chain stitches and knit 1 pattern according to the pattern. Having knitted 2 cm, close 41 loops on the right (we have formed a tie). We continue knitting, making decreases along the neckline 16p. There is one loop in each row. We measure 10 cm from the beginning of knitting the fabric, make an armhole from the side seam. The armhole of the right front should match the armhole of the back. Having knitted 24 cm, we should have 16 shoulder loops. The right shelf is ready.
Left shelf.
We knit symmetrically with the right one.
Sleeves.
We cast on a chain -41 air loop, knit with a pattern according to pattern No. 1. At the same time, add 8 rubles on both sides of each 2nd row. 1 stitch each. The total should be 57 stitches. Having knitted 22 cm from the start of work, we begin to roll up the sleeves. To do this, repeat 1 repeat on 2 sides of 3 rows, and get 41 loops. Cut the thread. We make a control measurement of the sleeve height using a centimeter tape, having previously steamed the parts. It should be 25 cm.
Assembly.We apply the steamed parts to each other, aligning them along the edge. If the parts are slightly uneven (which is possible - after all, this is knitwear and you shouldn’t be alarmed), use a strong jet of steam to soften the fabric and even out the parts. Let them dry. Now we make the seams and sew the sleeves into the armholes. Focusing on pattern No. 2a, we knit 2 flowers. To do this, we cast on a chain of 5 chain stitches, close it in a ring with 1 single crochet, cast on 3 loops to lift the row, and tie it with 11 double crochets. Next, according to the scheme, complete the 1st part of the flower. Since our flower is three-dimensional and consists of three parts, we knit the 2nd and 3rd parts according to patterns 2b and 2c. We place the finished flower parts on top of each other and secure them in the center. This can be done either with a thread and a needle, or with a crochet hook. Using pattern No. 3, we knit two stems. We tie the edges along the edge of the product with a “crawfish step”. Based on the photo of this model, we sew flowers and stems onto left shelf bolero. We moisten and let the product dry.
Stylish cape knitted with a pineapple pattern for a little fashionista
The “Pineapple” pattern is probably loved by all knitters. There are many different variations of it. Here's another way to crochet a bolero using this versatile pattern.
We knit the motif according to the pattern:
We tie the pattern to the diagram:
From the center of the motif we form the back:
Pay attention to the nuance of pattern expansion:
Now, using the pattern, we knit 2 sleeves:
We tie the edges of the product according to the scheme:
The result is a vest like this:
All that remains is to sew the sleeves to it. This children's bolero, made of white yarn, will look great with an orange dress knitted in the same pattern.
Every girl wants to be like her mother. Since childhood, they try to put on makeup, curl their hair, walk in their mother’s heels, in their mother’s dresses. So let's please your baby with a stylish addition to her outfits and knit her a luxurious bolero. By the way, you can introduce girls to the process of knitting, this develops fine motor skills, which is very important point for the formation of a full-fledged personality of the child. Development fine motor skills hands significantly influences the development of mental and creativity your child. So, by knitting with their daughter, mothers (or grandmothers) may well raise a future needlewoman.
