Monthly Archives: April 2012

[dropcap]S[/dropcap]oft as rose petals at dawn, this bolero is sure to win any little girl’s heart! The cropped bolero features dainty tiered sleeves, overlapping fronts tied with ribbon, and stylish flower accents at the neckline and on the back panel. Better yet, place the accents anywhere you please and make it truly one-of-a-kind! Worked in sport weight yarn, this irresistible piece will be the perfect addition to your little girl’s spring and summer wardrobe. 

As you know, now all my patterns not only include links to online stores, where you can purchase all available yarn and supplies used in the patterns with measurements in both metric and US systems, but also each pattern includes very detailed and clear stitch diagrams I started draw with Adobe Illustrator …one more realized dream ;o)

I always loved stitch diagrams – the international language of crochet and knitting not only because they are more clear and easier to read compared to written instructions, but also because the patterns really do not need to be translated to any other language by your requests. They are already worldwide suitable now and with 10 stitch diagrams provided for this pattern written instructions are really necessary… But if you prefer written instructions – sure they are included too (written in US English as all my patterns).

… And as always, now is our traditional little giveaway: first 3 persons, who leave comment on this post will receive any one of these pattern via email in PDF format for FREE!! Good luck and have a Fun!

This also was lovely collaboration with my friend and beyond talented French designer Francoise Lama-Solet, who designed the gorgeous dress set. Make sure to visit Francoise’s store to order yours. You will love it!!

SIZES
2 (4, 6, 8, 10, 12) years.

FINISHED HAT MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 23 (25, 26, 28.5, 30, 32)”/58.5 (63.5, 66, 72.5, 76, 81) cm.
Length: 9 (10, 11, 11.5, 12.75, 14)”/23 (25.5, 28, 29, 32.5, 36) cm.

SKILL LEVEL

YARN
Sport weight (#2 Fine)
shown: Patons Grace (100% Cotton; 1.75 oz (50 g)/136 yd (125 m)): #62416 blush – 3 (4, 5, 6, 6, 7) skeins; #62027 ginger – 1 skein; #62437 rose – 1 skein.
another yarn suggestion: Schachenmayr Catania (100% Cotton; 1.75 oz (50 g)/136 yd (125 m)) #158 rose – 3 (4, 5, 6, 6, 7) skeins.

CROCHET HOOKS
C/2 (2.75 mm); D/3 (3.25 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.

NOTIONS
0.25” (7 mm) pale yellow satin ribbon – 2.7 – 4 yd (2.5 – 3.6 m).
2” (5 cm) pink silk flower appliques – 2.
Stitch markers.
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

GAUGE
8.5 V-sts x 13 rows = 4” (10 cm).

* This pattern involves crochet skills ONLY.

15 pages, 4 pictures, 10 diagrams.

Technical editor: Susan Moskwa

Description: Tin Ambat

Copyright: All rights reserved. Please be respectful of the designer’s rights to this pattern. No portion of this work may be photocopied or reproduced by any means without written authorization from My Little CityGirl. The purchaser of this pattern is granted permission to sell the finished product for profit on a limited basis. © 2012 Alla Koval Designs, Inc. http://mylittlecitygirl.com.

This pattern is available in my Shop, Etsy, Raverly, DaWanda, Artfire and YCMT.