Bolero crochet patterns ; type 2

Bolero jackets come in all shapes and sizes. I have tried to sort them by bolero type.
Some bolero jackets are form fitted, and have either a cap, short or long sleeves.
Crochet shrug and boleros are more useful as a fashion accessory than most women realizes.

 

Free patterns from www.jessica-tromp.nl and to go back to my bolero crochet patterns page.

 

Instructions for bolero crochet patterns and how to crochet this bolero in your own size.

For this bolero type 2, you have to crochet squares. What size do these squares have to be crocheted ?
Here is some explanation about the calculations;
at the widest point of the bolero, this is just below the armholes, there are 4 squares or diamonds at the front,
en 4 at the back. There will be 8 squares and if they measure 10 x 10 cms each, then you will have 80 cms for chestsize, at that point.

Suppose your chestsize is 101 cms ( = size 40) then divide 101 by 8 = 12.6 cms.
Your 8 squares have to be at least 13 x 13 cms.
This is one way, to calculate what size the squares for your size, must be.

Here are some measurements for the sizes of the square and the appropriated size.
If we look at the first size we know that squares of 12 x 12 cms are fit for a size 38.
8 x 12 = 96 cms and that should be the right chestsize for a size 38.
Boleros can be tight, and do not need the extra over-width like a cardigan.

Your first square is crocheted and it does not measure the right size, lets say 12 cm, yours is only 10 cms.
* you have to look for another crochet pattern
* you can add one or two rows, to the original pattern
* crochet further in crochet pattern, if this is possible
* or crochet between the squares, a small motif and add this way another 2 cms
I mean something like this

Learn to ; join flowers crochet joining flowers and squares

Variation on this pattern; divide each square by 4 and now you have to crochet smaller squares.
This will be a lot more crocheting and measurements though.