Free Knitting Pattern: Homespun® Barcelona Bolero

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Barcelona Bolero
Lion BrandŽ Homespun^®
Pattern Number: 60353A

SKILL LEVEL: Easy +
SIZE: Medium, Large, 2X
S/M (L/XL, 1X/2X) Finished Bust 42 (48, 56) in. [106.5 (122, 142) cm] Finished Length 23 (24, 25) in. [58.5 (61, 63.5) cm]
Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.

CORRECTIONS: None

MATERIALS

790-381 Homespun Yarn: Barley Tweed Mixed browns

Quantity needed: 4 Skeins
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Alternative Quantity: (4,5)

Lion Brand Knitting Needles - Size 10 [6 mm]
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Lion Brand Stitch Holders
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Lion Brand Stitch Markers
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Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
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GAUGE:
13 sts + 18 rows = 4 in. [10 cm] in Broken Rib pattern. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
Exact gauges is not imporant to this project.

STITCH EXPLANATION:
Broken Rib Row 1 (RS): Knit. Row 2: * K 3, purl 2, rep from *. Rep Rows 1 and 2. Open Stitch Row 1: K1, * yarn over, knit 2 together, rep from * to last st, k1. Rep Row 1.

NOTES:
When increasing, be sure to incorporate new sts into pattern as established.

INSTRUCTIONS

BOLERO LEFT FRONT Cast on 16 sts. Working in Broken Rib, inc 1 st at neck edge every 6th row 8 times. At the sametime, when piece measures 4 (5, 6) in. [10 (12.5, 15) cm] from beg, shape sleeve. Shape Sleeve Inc 1 st at armhole edge every 4th row 3 times, then inc 1 st at armhole edge every other row 6(7, 8) times - 33 (34, 35) sts. Cast on 26 (28, 32) sts at armhole edge for the sleeve and workeven on 59 (62, 67) sts in Broken Rib for 3 in. [7.5 cm]. Shape Neck Continue in pattern as established, AT THE SAME TIME, dec 1 st at neck edge every other row 8(9, 10) times - 51 (53, 57) sts. Place markers at each end of last row for the shoulder line. Work2 rows in Broken Rib. Inc 1 st at neck edge every other row 4 (5, 6) times, then cast on 6 (8, 10) sts at neck edge -61 (66, 73) sts. Work 1 row in Broken Rib and place sts on holder. RIGHT FRONT Work same as Left Front, reversing all shaping. BACK Place sts of Left and Right sides onto needle so the neck edges adjoin - 122 (132, 146) sts.Continue even in Broken Rib across all sts until Back sleeve width matches Front sleeve width(measure from markers). Bind off 26 (28, 32) sts at beg of next 2 rows - 70 (76, 82) sts. Dec 1 stat each edge every other row 6 (7, 8) times, and then every 4th row 3 times - 52 (56, 60) sts.Work even in Broken Rib until piece measures same as Fronts. Bind off. FINISHING Borders Sleeve From RS, pick up 40 (44, 48) sts along sleeve edge. Work in Open Stitch for 7 in. [18 cm]. Bindoff loosely. Back From RS, pick up 52 (56, 60) sts across lower edge of Back. Work in Open Stitch for 7 in. [18cm]. Bind off loosely. Front From RS on Left Front, pick up 13 (15, 17) sts from center of neck to shoulder line, 11 (13, 15)sts along front neck, and 42 (46, 50) sts along Front edge - 66 (74, 82) sts. Work in Open Stitchfor 7 in. [18 cm]. Bind off loosely. Rep on Right Front. Sew border seam at center back. Sew sideand sleeve seams. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
beg = begin(s)(ning)
dec = decreas(e)(s)(ing)
inc = increas(e)(s)(ing)
k = knit
rep = repeat(s)(ing)
RS = right side
st(s) = stitch(es)

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