Set of Bolero's in Hayfield Baby Bonus Spots - 5444 - Downloadable PDF

Set of Boleros in Hayfield Baby Bonus Spots - 5444

What is Being Made

This downloadable knitting pattern from Sirdar presents a set of two bolero designs for babies aged 0-24 months. The collection includes both a long-sleeved bolero and a short-sleeved bolero, offering versatile layering pieces for infants. Each bolero features button closures and is designed to fit chest measurements ranging from 42 cm (16½") for newborns up to 56 cm (22") for 18-24 month old babies. The garments are sized across six age categories: 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9 months, 9-12 months, 12-18 months, and 18-24 months.

Techniques Used

This intermediate-level knitting pattern employs fundamental shaping and construction techniques suitable for baby garments. The design incorporates button band construction with three button placements for secure fastening. The pattern requires working across multiple size increments, making it suitable for knitters with basic shaping experience. Sleeve cap shaping is included to create fitted armholes, and the bolero silhouette requires understanding of waist and bust shaping to achieve the characteristic cropped, fitted style of this garment type.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

While specific stitch details are not enumerated in the pattern documentation provided, the Hayfield Baby Bonus Spots yarn is a DK weight yarn, which typically works with standard stitch patterns suitable for baby garments. The pattern incorporates ribbed edgings for button bands and likely uses stockinette stitch as the primary fabric, which is standard for DK weight baby knitting projects. The construction includes ribbed cuffs on the long and short sleeves to provide stretch and comfort for active babies.

Materials Required

This pattern specifies Hayfield Baby Bonus Spots, a DK weight yarn available in 100g balls. The long-sleeved bolero requires 1-2 balls depending on size, while the short-sleeved version uses 1-2 balls. Two colorways are recommended: shade 200 Sprinkles for the long-sleeved bolero and shade 204 Blossom for the short-sleeved bolero. Knitters will need two pairs of needles: 4mm (UK8 – USA6) knitting needles for the main fabric and 3¼mm (UK10 – USA3) knitting needles for ribbed edgings and button bands. The pattern also calls for three Sirdar Elegant Buttons (reference code B5611-0002) per bolero to complete the garments.

Pattern Details and Sizing

The long-sleeved bolero offers full sleeve length options ranging from 16 cm (6¼") for the smallest size to 25 cm (9¾") for the largest, accommodating growth through the first two years. The short-sleeved version provides sleeve lengths from 3 cm (1¼") to 4 cm (1½") across the size range. Full garment length extends from 21 cm (8¼") for newborns to 27 cm (10¾") for 18-24 month old babies. Width measurements span from 45 cm (17¾") to 60 cm (23¾"), ensuring proper fit across the chest and allowing for comfortable layering over other baby clothing.