Although this garment looks intricate, it is really a beginner project once the easy lace pattern stitch is mastered. It is worked in three rectangular sections, using two simple textures and several colours. Worn as a bolero it fits snugly around the shoulders, arms and upper back and drapes loosely to the front, side and lower back. This garment may also be work upside down as a fitted cardigan.

Suitable for a beginner Knitter.

Yarn Quantities/ shade 
Version 1 
Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton 
4 (5) x 50g balls / Dew 667 
Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton 
1 (2) x 50g balls / Bisque 256 
Jo Sharp Alpaca Kid Lustre 
2 (3) x 50g balls / Cork 860 
Jo Sharp Alpaca Silk Georgette (use Mulberry Silk Georgette) 
1 (1) x 50g ball / Devon 758 
1 (1) x 50g ball / Briar 750 
1 (1) x 50g ball / Pebble 751

Version 2 
Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton 
2 (3) x 50g balls / Chamba 244 
3 (3) x 50g balls / Onyx 659 
Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton 
1 (2) x 50g balls / Currant 234 
1 (1) x 50g ball / Grove 232 
1 (1) x 50g ball / Fog 250 
Jo Sharp Alpaca Kid Lustre 
1 (2) x 50g balls / Brew 859 
2 (2) x 50g ball / Cassis 
Jo Sharp Alpaca Silk Georgette (use Mulberry Silk Georgette) 
1 (1) x 50g ball / Pebble 751

Sizes 
To fit hip chest/bust: 80-90 (90-110)cm 
Skirt Bodice circumference: 104 (116)cm

Needles 
5.50mm (USA 9) (UK 5)