Thursday, April 19, 2007

Crochet Bolero

I'm back again. It has been a while since the last post. I didn't post because I have nothing to post, no FO for the past few weeks.

Only last Saturday, I managed to finish this ;


Crochet Bolero (Front View)

Crochet Bolero (Back View)

Crochet is real fast, I completed it in a week. The yarn I use for this is 6 balls of DMC Senso in pastel pink. I love the crochet border. Here is the close-up of the borders;

The pattern for this bolero is from a japanese pattern book "Spring/Summer Stylish Handknits For Women". If you are interested to get a copy the ISBN No is 978-4-8347-2519-3 and the front cover looks like this;


The only modification I made for this patterns is the sleeve. The borders is too big for my arm, I have to resize it to fit my arm. Overall the pattern can be classified as easy for a new crocheter like me.

I'm currently working on another piece of crochet. This time is the pattern is from the World of Knits - Spring Summer 2007. Here is the preview;

More photos to follow once it is completed.
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18 comments:

  1. UnknownThursday, April 19, 2007 1:06:00 PM

    if only i can crochet as well as u. but first i need to start crocheting. haha~

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  2. Laura.YThursday, April 19, 2007 2:54:00 PM

    Looks like u r going back to crochet! :)

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  3. SallyThursday, April 19, 2007 6:00:00 PM

    Please wear it at our next meet ya? I like the edging and the colour's pretty.

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  4. yuveeThursday, April 19, 2007 6:54:00 PM

    So pretty! You're really quick, 6 balls in a week?! wow.

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  5. hortenzitaFriday, April 20, 2007 1:30:00 AM

    What a cute bolero! Good choice of colour.
    I feel like crocheting for a little while.

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  6. LilyFriday, April 20, 2007 9:31:00 AM

    Nice bolero. You are right, the edging is pretty. If you wear it, don't forget to take pic :)

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  7. R a i nMonday, April 23, 2007 1:08:00 AM

    Oh it's really pretty. Good to see you back with some FOs.

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  8. ReggMonday, April 23, 2007 9:09:00 AM

    wow! the sweet pink look great for this FO!
    good job!

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  9. VivianMonday, April 23, 2007 9:57:00 AM

    Wow...you have got such a pretty FO. I think you should model it for us. ;)

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  10. handknit168Monday, April 23, 2007 3:47:00 PM

    Oh it is very beautiful. hope you can model it.

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  11. JackieTuesday, May 01, 2007 11:58:00 AM

    Tis is beautiful. Love the pastel Pink.

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  12. MoniqueFriday, August 10, 2007 1:09:00 AM

    Very pretty. Nice job. Perfect choice in color. Love it!

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  13. chicchicbabyWednesday, September 19, 2007 1:28:00 PM

    Hi Doreen, I am about to start this project too, just wandering for this project, do we use yarn or crochet threads?? I'm a bit confused and I cannot understand the Japanese instructions. Hope you can shed some light. Thanks!!
    Btw, I love your pink.

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  14. AnonymousTuesday, October 20, 2009 3:16:00 AM

    Crazy question, but are the directions in Japanese? If so, is there an English translation?

    Thank you! Happy crocheting!

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  15. AnonymousTuesday, October 20, 2009 3:19:00 AM

    Do you know where I can purchase the crochet book?

    Thank you!

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  16. AnonymousMonday, October 18, 2010 1:12:00 AM

    Do you know where I can get the pattern? I've tried searching for it online using the ISBN you provided, but I just can't seem to find it.
    Thanks!!!

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  17. AnonymousFriday, May 10, 2013 12:01:00 AM

    I have searched for this pattern. All I can get are dead links to the book. Can you direct me to a good link to it. Also, I like your version much better.

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  18. AnonymousWednesday, February 04, 2015 11:10:00 PM

    Is it possible you can use a printout and translate the japanese to english? :p I can't understand the pattern:( (got a print of the japanese pattern)

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