Product Description
"I can show you the world, shining shimmering splendours..."
A practical little shrug perfect for stylishly covering shoulders. Perfect layered in the cooler months or over a sundress on a crisp summers eve. The high buttoned collar and puffed sleeves make this quintessentially girly and reminiscent of Aladdin. An everyday-wear bolero or perfect for dress-up play.
Skills required Suitable for an advanced beginner or intermediate knitter. You should be confident working short rows, knitting in the round, increasing and decreasing and creating yarn overs.
Materials 217 - 331m of DK weight yarn 4mm (US6) 60cm or 80cm circular needle 4mm (US6) dpns or needle preferred for small circumference knitting 3.5mm (US4) 60cm or 80cm circular needle 3.5mm (US4) dpns or needle preferred for small circumference knitting 4 Locking stitch markers Waste yarn or spare cable needle Darning needle 1 x 15mm - 20mm button 1 x 15mm - 20mm snap closure
Zaheera Bolero by The Restless Knitter
What is Being Made
Zaheera is a children's bolero designed to provide lightweight shoulder coverage and warmth. This versatile knitted garment works beautifully layered over a sundress on spring days or worn for additional warmth during cooler seasons. The bolero is sized to fit children from approximately 12 months through 10 years old, with finished chest measurements ranging from 217 to 331 metres depending on the selected size.
Sizing and Fit
The pattern offers multiple sizes to accommodate growing children. For the best fit, The Restless Knitter recommends selecting a size based on the child's actual chest measurement rather than age alone. The design includes one inch of ease in the finished chest measurement, allowing for comfortable layering and movement.
Knitting Techniques
Zaheera is an intermediate-level knitting project, making it suitable for knitters with some experience beyond basic techniques. The pattern employs standard knitting construction methods appropriate for creating a fitted bolero silhouette that drapes elegantly across the shoulders.
Stitches and Construction
While specific stitch details are outlined within the full pattern instructions, the bolero uses fundamental knitting stitches combined in a structured design to create a garment with proper shaping and fit for children.
Materials Required
- Yarn: Woolganic Organic Merino DK weight (8ply). Yardage requirements range from 103 to 113 metres for the smallest size, up to 331 to 362 metres for the largest size. Pattern calls for 3 to 4 balls of 50g yarn depending on size selected.
- Needles: Appropriate needles for DK weight yarn as specified in the pattern instructions.
Designer Information
Zaheera is designed by Nichole Lubcke of The Restless Knitter. This downloadable PDF pattern is intended for personal use only and represents the designer's original work.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Designer: | The Restless Knitter |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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