Bolero Jacket

A fabulous piece to wear almost year round. Beautiful bands of fairisle create the V-shaped fronts, with the pattern repeating on the cuffs of the 3/4 length sleeves.  The shape of the bolero is achieved by mitered decreases.  For experienced knitters.

Three sizes with finished bust measurements of 37", 40", and 46".  The front edges are not meant to meet at the center front.  Gauge 19.5 sts and 25 rows = 4" in St st. Needle size US 7 (4.5 mm).

Helen Hamann LUXURY, 100% Superfine Alpaca -- working 2 strands of yarn held together throughout -- 9 (10, 11) skeins main color and 2 skeins each of 4 contrast colors.