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Crochet Callaina Tunisian Lace Bolero – FREE Crochet Pattern

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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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Crochet Callaina Tunisian Lace Bolero - FREE Crochet Pattern

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The Yarn


The variegated yarn used for this crocheted bolero is a worsted weight, 100 % merino, hand dyed yarn from Baad Mom Yarns.

What I love about this yarn is the fact that it could withstand me ripping out & starting over multiple times while I made the design. The best thing, it didn’t show signs of it at all.

Finally, the color! Love the turquoise & the tiny beautiful speckles.

This yarn is unfortunately no longer available.

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Crochet Callaina Tunisian Lace Bolero - FREE Crochet Pattern

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.

Since you like the crochet Callaina Tunisian Lace Bolero, these might interest you too?

 

Crochet Callaina Tunisian Lace Bolero - FREE Crochet Pattern

1. Vivo Dress

2. Laxus Cocoon Cardigan

3. Sunny Bolero

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How Long Does It Take To Crochet That?


How long it takes to crochet something varies depending on your skill & how fast you crochet. But that isn’t a helpful answer is it?

Well, I’ve developed a yarn calculator to help you get the answer to this question.

It will help you calculate exactly how much time you’ll spend crocheting a project.

All you need to know is how much yarn you will use on the project in either meters, yards or skeins. Then crochet your test square & time it.

Calculate how long it takes to crochet that. 

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About The Pattern


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 Skill Level

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Materials Needed


TUNISIAN Crochet Hook

Size 7 mm / US: – / UK: 2

with a 60 cm / approximately 24 inch wire.

Hook I used. 

Yarn

Yarn used:

Baad Mom Yarns – Practical Mom.

The yarn is unfortunately no longer available.

Yarn amount used: 

1 skein / 100 g / 199 m / 218 yards

Yarn characteristics:

Other Materials Needed

Gauge


Measured with the stitch combination of row 1 & 2 crocheted in rows:

14 stitches & 7 rows per 10 cm / 4”.

crochet callalina tunisian bolero free 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 measure 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, however size adjustments are suggested under the heading “Size & Measurements”.
  • At the end of each row, the stitch count is given in parenthesis.

Size & Measurements


MAIN PART:

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(s)
  • Tdc = tunisian double crochet
  • Tdc2tog = crochet together 2 Tunisian double crochet stitches
  • sl st = slip stitch
  • st = stitch (es)
  • 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 


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.

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).

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Callaina Tunisian Lace Bolero Pattern Instructions


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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:

1. To turn your rectangle into a bolero, fold the bolero double folding the shorter edges & seam the corners from the same short edge together.

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2. Fasten threads & weave in ends.

crochet callalina tunisian bolero free crochet pattern

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