Yogini Bolero

I never really put the words, "yogi" and "bolero" together in my mind before, but when this pattern was complete, it just seemed right. Well, at least until I said the two words together out loud. When I said "Yogi Bolero," out came visions of a know-it-all, hat-wearin', on-two-feet walkin' bear who happens to have a best friend named "Boo Boo." It was then that I knew, just knew, that I couldn't name the thing "Yogi Bolero," after all.

In walked the "Yogini Bolero."

Whips up in no time flat--at least the short sleeve version does--you can throw this one on in a pinch on your way to a class or use as a cover up for a little tank or wildly printed dress. The hemp or linen offers just enough warmth for warmer climates, but if you want something with a little more heat, try a worsted weight wool. Something with just a bit of a halo, or shimmer, or something just, plain sumptuous.

Yogini Bolero is knit in one piece, from the top down. The pattern also includes instructions for two sleeve lengths: short and long.

SIZES
XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X)

FOR SIZES
32 (34, 36, 40, 42 46, 50)" chest
Shown in size Small; two inches negative ease suggested

FINISHED UPPER WAIST
30.25 (34.25, 37.5, 39, 43, 45.5, 49)", including bands
Note: This is not meant to overlap in the front

YARN
Short Sleeve: Hemp for Knitting Allhemp6LUX (100% Hemp; 143yd-130m / 100g): 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6) hanks; Color 52 Zinfandel, or approximately 450 (450, 575, 575, 725, 725, 800) yds same weight yarn

Long Sleeve: Louet Sales Euroflax "Light/Worsted Weight" (100% Wetspun Linen; 200yd / 100g): 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) hanks; Color 112 Celtic Blue, or approximately 800 (850, 950, 1050, 1200, 1200) yds same weight yarn

GAUGE
20 sts and 24 rows = 4” in St st

NOTIONS
One 29" (74 cm) or longer circ needle size US 5 (3.75mm)
One set double point needles size US 5 (3.75mm) (for working in rnd; optional)
One add’l 29" (74 cm) or longer circ needle size US 5 (3.75mm) (optional)
Stitch markers
Waste yarn
Yarn needle

DIFFICULTY
Adventurous or Advanced Beginner

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EDITED TO ADD: I added more info on the Euroflax. It is "Light/Worsted Weight."
 

Comments

[Heather]

Love it, can definetly see this in my future...thanks!!

[Darci]

loving this...going stash diving. hmmm, can I finish this by Saturday...we have a memorial to attend in San Diego on a boat. Could be a nice finish to a summer outfit.

[TheSteph]

so cute! nice to see another pattern release, wendy! :)
still waiting on the you-know to be released! can't wait!

[Shara]

I love the color of the short sleeve version. I've never tried hemp or linen, but this might give good reason to try. Very cute!

[PrincessPea]

It's beautiful! I especially love the bell sleeves on the long-sleeved version.

[GailV]

Cute pattern!

And so funny about "Yogi Bolero". I'd not made the connection at first .... gees, am I showing my age by the fact that it was Boo Boo that tipped me off what you were talking about? Because Boo Boo was the name of my first teddy bear, y'know.

[Katie]

Yay! I've been waiting for this one! I ordered the yarn Monday night (first yarn order in 6 months). I can't wait to cast on. Thanks, Wendy!

[jillian]

Yummy! Thank you for designing a perfect little SoCal shoulder cover up!

[Marion]

Love this also but not for me, I dont have the shape or the youth, but would be nice for giftgiving as I have a ton of nieces. Will have to find out if this wks budget will allow. Huggs Marion

[Laura]

Love it! I just told myself I was not yarn shopping anytime soon, but I have to make this! I'll be sneaking out to the LYS at noon for sure.

[Dawna]

I am very excited to try this darling pattern! After knitting the Fad Classic and the Something Red (my first experiences with top-down knitting), I have had a really hard time knitting anything that isn't from the top-down! Dragging the kids to the yarn store today!!

[Dawna]

Wendy,
I have been reading over the Yogini pattern and have a couple of questions:
1. Just size 5 needles right?
2. When I measure myself for upper waist I get 33 and for chest 36. Is the "For Sizes" portion finished measurement of garmet or the person's measurement?
Obviously it is too early for me to be starting a new project.

Thanks,
Dawna

[Wendy]

Dawna:

1. Size 5 needles, or needle size to obtain gauge
2. Since 2 inches negative ease is suggested, knit a small.

[Dawna]

Wendy, thanks for your help!

[Michelle]

Darn another cute pattern in my queue!!! LOL It's printed out and now for yarn! Wendy for the Euroflax is it just the sport weight?

[Wendy]

It is the light worsted.

[Michelle]

Thanks! I have some of the sport in my stash..I guess I'll just have to get some more!!

[nants]

I've been waiting with bated breath for this one. It's so beautiful, Wendy, thank you. I've got all your patterns, and will never hesitate to buy each one you create. LOVE those childrens patterns for Blue Sky, they are just gorgeous.

Yay, can't wait to start!

[Leisa]

Wendy, thanks for the pattern. Can't wait to work it up.
So enjoy your blog, it is on my check daily list.
Thanks again

[sylphette]

Beautiful and versatile!

PS - I am in love with your Opulent Raglan.

[Katie]

Yay, a new Wendy pattern! Thank you very much and I'm excited to go yarn shopping for this.

[Maddy]

Yeah, I love anything that I can knit in one and I've just discovered the joy of top down.

Cheers

[joanna]

Love this! Thanks for another supercute pattern. To second what someone else posted above, I adore the opulent raglan. Can't wait to bust it out this fall...

[Debbie]

Thanks for offering this here, and as a PDF! Love it! I adore the Blue Sky Alpaca little boy's tunic, by the way!

[Carrie]

LOVE it! I'll be ordering this pattern soon.