Ribbed Lace Bolero

Wow, in just a couple of days my two balls of yarn ended up as this cool bolero. Super easy + super fast = winning combination!

Pattern: Ribbed Lace Bolero
Designer: Kelly Maher
Source: 10 feet high
Measurements: 40cm deep and 63 cm wide, measured at widest point when flat
Needles: 5mm and 6.5mm bamboo circulars
Yarn Details:

• Novita Isoveli
• 75% wool, 25% nylon
• 100g = 130m
• colour #228
• about 170g used
  

I wanted my bolero to be a bit bigger than the original, so I figured that the combination of my slightly thicker yarn and loose knitting tension along with the original pattern instructions would lead me to the desired size. And I was right! I'm very happy with the fit of this garment, although I'm sure a couple of centimetres in either direction would have been fine too, given the forgiving nature of the fabric and cut.

I did the cast off mentioned in the pattern and it gave a fabulously stretchy edge. Excellent!

This is my first time using this yarn and have no complaints about it at all. Love the colour! And I'm not alone, as a quick look on Ravelry showed at least half a dozen recent projects in the same yarn and colour. It's supposed to be machine washable, so let's keep our fingers crossed that nothing drastic happens to it in the abyss of the washing machine.

Easy pattern, quickly finished, great result - highly recommended. No wonder almost 1000 others have entered it in on Ravelry!