117. Top Down Child Bolero Knitting Pattern (PDF Download)

Top Down Child Bolero Knitting Pattern (PDF)

Knit a lovely top-down child bolero with a choice of long or short sleeves using this PDF knitting pattern.

Designed for children aged 1–7 years, each size is worked individually from the top down, resulting in minimal sewing.

The pattern also includes instructions for using contrasting colours, making it ideal for creating unique designs or using up leftover yarn.

Pattern Includes

• Top-down child bolero
• Long sleeve option
• Short sleeve option
• Instructions for using contrasting colours
• Four child sizes

Skills Required

• Knit
• Purl
• Yarn forward
• Yarn over needle
• Knit 2 stitches together
• Purl 3 stitches together
• Pick up stitches

Sizes

• 1–2 years
• 2–3 years
• 4–5 years
• 6–7 years

Materials

1–2 Years

• 50g DK yarn in colour A
• 50g DK yarn in colour B
• 1 button
• 1 stitch holder
• 1 pair 4mm needles
• Tension: 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

2–3 Years

• 100g DK yarn in colour A
• 50g DK yarn in colour B
• 1 button
• 1 stitch holder
• 1 pair 4mm needles
• Tension: 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

4–5 Years

• 100g DK yarn in colour A
• 50g DK yarn in colour B
• 1 button
• 1 stitch holder
• 1 pair 4mm needles
• Tension: 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

6–7 Years

• 150g DK yarn in colour A
• 50g DK yarn in colour B
• 1 button
• 1 stitch holder
• 1 pair 4mm needles
• Tension: 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

You are welcome to sell finished items made from this pattern.