You’re going to love the crochet Callaina Tunisian Lace Bolero, because it’s a quick make. This is definitely what I would call a 1 day make.
Crocheted boleros can be a great idea for Spring and Summer, because of the lovely stitch details you can make them with & also because they can cover your shoulders while still not being too warm.
Personally I love using crocheted boleros together with summer dresses or even to a wedding. One of my favorite crocheted boleros from earlier is the Sunny Bolero, but the crochet Callaina Tunisian Lace Bolero will definitely fight for the top spot.
Finally, this is the first time I’m publishing a pattern featuring Tunisian crochet, I just recently learned it & I’m so excited about this new adventure!
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The Perfect Spring & Summer Crochet Project
This Tunisian crochet bolero is absolutely perfect for Spring & Summer, because it’s such a great little piece to wear. It covers your shoulders beautifully & the lovely lace crochet stitch makes it look interesting & pretty at the same time.
As mentioned, this crochet bolero could be made even bigger or smaller, just start the project with more or less stitches.
Next, this is a great project when you want to try Tunisian crochet, this is actually my first ever project using this technique.
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About the Crochet Callaina Tunisian Lace Bolero
The crochet Callaina Tunisian Lace Bolero is a great project for Spring and Summer. It’s a great project to try Tunisian crochet, because you’ll just make a rectangle, & don’t have to worry about complex increases or decreases.
For this project you’re going to need 1 skein worsted weight hand dyed yarn, the one pictured is Baad Mom Yarns, Practical Mom.
The bolero can be made both bigger & smaller by changing how many stitches you start with, making this a very adjustable project.
Project level: Easy
Materials
Crochet Hook Size
- Size 7 mm (US: – UK: 2) Tunisian crochet hook with a 60 cm / approximately 24 inch wire
Yarn
- Yarn
- Baad Mom Yarns – Practical Mom
- Weight
- 4 Medium Yarn
- Fiber
- 100% merino wool
Yarn amount needed:
1 skein · 100 grams · 199 meters · 218 yards
Other Materials Needed
Gauge
Measured over the stitch combination of row 1 & 2 stitches crocheted in rows:
14 stitches & 7 rows per 10 cm / 4".
Crochet Pattern Notes
- This crochet pattern is written in US terms.
- All measurements given are unblocked.
- Note that measurements are given as exact as possible. But crochet tension & technique might give variations in the result, that changes from person to person.
- Read pattern instructions carefully before beginning to make sure you understand everything. It might save you hours frogging your work & crocheting it again!
- Make a swatch that measures at least 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches using the stitch the gauge is given for. If your swatch matches the gauge, you’re good to go. If the gauge is wrong, you might need to change your hook. Go up in crochet hook size if your stitches are smaller & go down in crochet hook size if your stitches are bigger. Learn more about testing gauge.
- Check yarn info if you want to find an alternative or test your yarn against the gauge. Learn more about substituting yarn.
- This pattern is written for 1 size. Size adjustments are added under the heading “Sizes & Measurements”.
- At the end of each row, the stitch count is given in parenthesis.
Sizes and Measurements
Width: 69 cm / 27.1 inches
Height: 28.5 cm / 11.2 inches
Size Adjustments
- Make the bolero wider or narrower by adding or reducing the number of stitches you cast on. Add or reduce by 2 stitches at a time.
- Make the bolero bigger or smaller in height by adding or reducing the number of rows you crochet.
Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- st = stitch(es)
- Tdc = tunisian double crochet
- Tdc2tog = crochet together 2 Tunisian double crochet stitches
- yo = yarn over
We try our best to include all crochet abbreviations in the list above for the crochet pattern, but sometimes we may forget one or two.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Stitches You Will Need
Tunisian Double Crochet (Tdc)
Yo, insert hook in next stitch, yo and pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2.
Each time you repeat, you’ll add 1 extra loop on the hook.
Tunisian Double Crochet Two Together (Tdc2tog)
Yo, insert hook into the next 2 front vertical bars, yo and pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2.
Techniques You Will Need
Where Is The Front Vertical Bar?
After crocheting the first return pass, you should be able to see distinct vertical bars. One in the front of the work (the front vertical bar) & one in the back (the back vertical bar).
Cast on stitches using two hooks
Cast on stitches onto your Tunisian hook using the method as shown in this video.
Standard Tunisian Return (return)
Yo, pull through 1, *yo, pull through 2*, repeat from *to* until you have 1 loop on the hook.
Instructions for the Crochet Callaina Tunisian Lace Bolero
Cast on 94 stitches on your Tunisian hook.
If you don’t want to use the cast on method mentioned above, you can do this instead:
Ch 94 stitches, pull up a loop from each & do the standard Tunisian return.
*Always start the first stitch on each row in the second front vertical bar.
All stitches are made in the front vertical bar of the stitch, except the final row.
Row 1: Ch 1, Tdc 1 in each st across, return (=94 st).
Row 2: Ch 1, *Tdc2tog in the next 2 st, yo*, repeat from *to* until you have 1 st left, Tdc 1 in last st, return (= 94 st (1 ch, 46 Tdc2tog, 46 yo, 1 Tdc)).
Repeat row 1 & 2 until you have crocheted 20 rows.
Row 21: Ch 1 (counts as 1st st), sl st 1 between each st across to make the upper edge even.
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Finishing
When you’re finished crocheting you have 1 part:
To turn your rectangle into a bolero, fold the bolero double folding the shorter edges & seam the corners from the same short edge together.
Fasten threads & weave in ends.
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