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Knit Your Own Bolero Jacket for Your Wedding Dress or Evening Gown

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A bolero jacket is a short, shrug-style jacket that adds an elegant touch to any formal outfit. It's the perfect way to add a bit of warmth to your shoulders on a chilly evening, or to create a more modest look for your wedding dress.

Knitting for Brides: Knit your bolero jacket for your wedding dress or evening dress with photo-illustrated instruction : Knitting patterns, Knitting instruction, Knit jackets and bolero

by Sabine Mohr

5 out of 5

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If you're looking for a unique and personalized way to accessorize your wedding dress or evening gown, knitting your own bolero jacket is a great option. It's a fun and rewarding project that will give you a beautiful and one-of-a-kind piece to wear on your special day.

Materials You'll Need

Fingering-weight yarn (approx. 500 yards)
Size US 4 (3.5mm) knitting needles
Yarn needle
Scissors

Step-by-Step Instructions

Cast on 120 stitches.
Row 1: Knit.
Row 2: Purl.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 for 10 inches.
Shape the shoulders:

Row 1: Knit 10 stitches, bind off 2 stitches, knit to the end of the row.
Row 2: Purl to the bound-off stitches, cast on 2 stitches, purl to the end of the row.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until there are 60 stitches remaining.

Bind off all stitches.

Sew the shoulder seams.

Pick up 60 stitches around the neckline.

Knit 2 inches in garter stitch (knit every row).

Bind off all stitches.

Sew the neckband in place.

Weave in any loose ends.

Photo Tutorial

Cast On 120 Stitches And Knit 10 Inches In Garter Stitch Knitting For Brides: Knit Your Bolero Jacket For Your Wedding Dress Or Evening Dress With Photo Illustrated Instruction : Knitting Patterns Knitting Instruction Knit Jackets And Bolero

Shape The Shoulders By Binding Off 2 Stitches At The Beginning Of Each Row Knitting For Brides: Knit Your Bolero Jacket For Your Wedding Dress Or Evening Dress With Photo Illustrated Instruction : Knitting Patterns Knitting Instruction Knit Jackets And Bolero — Shape the shoulders by binding off 2 stitches at the beginning of each row

Bind Off All Stitches And Sew The Shoulder Seams Knitting For Brides: Knit Your Bolero Jacket For Your Wedding Dress Or Evening Dress With Photo Illustrated Instruction : Knitting Patterns Knitting Instruction Knit Jackets And Bolero

Pick Up 60 Stitches Around The Neckline And Knit 2 Inches In Garter Stitch Knitting For Brides: Knit Your Bolero Jacket For Your Wedding Dress Or Evening Dress With Photo Illustrated Instruction : Knitting Patterns Knitting Instruction Knit Jackets And Bolero — Pick up 60 stitches around the neckline and knit 2 inches in garter stitch

Bind Off All Stitches And Sew The Neckband In Place Knitting For Brides: Knit Your Bolero Jacket For Your Wedding Dress Or Evening Dress With Photo Illustrated Instruction : Knitting Patterns Knitting Instruction Knit Jackets And Bolero

Tips for Success

Use a fingering-weight yarn for a delicate and lightweight bolero jacket.
Be sure to gauge your swatch to ensure you're knitting at the correct tension.
Don't be afraid to make mistakes! Knitting is a learning process, and the more you practice, the better you'll become.
If you get stuck, don't hesitate to seek help from a friend, family member, or online knitting community.

Knitting your own bolero jacket is a fun and rewarding project that will give you a beautiful and one-of-a-kind piece to wear on your special day. With a little patience and practice, you can create a stunning bolero jacket that will complement your wedding dress or evening gown perfectly.

So what are you waiting for? Grab your knitting needles and get started!

Knitting for Brides: Knit your bolero jacket for your wedding dress or evening dress with photo-illustrated instruction : Knitting patterns, Knitting instruction, Knit jackets and bolero

by Sabine Mohr

5 out of 5