Grace Kelly Bolero Shawl Crochet Pattern

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Grace Kelly Bolero Shawl Crochet Pattern

grace kelly shawlThis beautiful Grace Kelly Bolero Shawl Crochet Pattern is great for the spring and summer months.  Great for wearing with a tee shirt or a sun dress, this crochet shawl is easy to make and great for beginners, so you can easily have one in all your favorite colors. Channel your favorite old Hollywood starlet but add a modern twist - it's never been easier to do. This free crochet shawl pattern makes a great covering for you or a great gift for a friend. Discover why shawl patterns are so popular when you make your own version of this distinctly glamorous shawl. The colors and design will wow everyone you meet.
 

 

Materials:
Sizes XS/S (M-L/XL-2/3XL-4/5XL)

 


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Sizes:
To fit bust measurement

  • Extra-Small/Small 28-34" [71-86.5 cm]
  • Medium 36-38” [91.5-96.5 cm]
  • Large/Extra-Large 40-46" [101.5-117 cm]
  • 2/3 Extra-Large 48-54" [122-137 cm]
  • 4/5 Extra-Large 56-62" [142-157.5 cm]

Finished Bust

  • Extra-Small/Small 36” [91.5 cm]
  • Medium 40” [101.5 cm]
  • Large/Extra-Large 46” [117 cm]
  • 2/3 Extra-Large 56” [142 cm]
  • 4/5 Extra-Large 64” [162.5 cm]

 

Gauge:  22 dc and 12 rows = 4” [10 cm].

 

Instructions:
The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ). Numbers for each size are shown in the same color throughout the pattern. When only one number is given in black, it applies to all sizes.

Back
Ch 3 at beg of rnd counts as dc.

  1. Beg at center Back, ch 5. Join with sl st to first ch to form a ring.
     
  2. 1st rnd: Ch 3. 15 dc in ring. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.
     
  3. 2nd rnd: Ch 3. (1 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in same sp as sl st. *Miss next dc. (2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in next dc. Rep from * around. Miss last dc. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.
     
  4. 3rd rnd: Sl st in next dc and ch-2 sp. Ch 3. (2 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in same sp as last sl st – beg shell made. *(2 dc. Ch 3. 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp. (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp - shell made. Rep from * around, ending with (2 dc. Ch 3. 2 dc) in last ch-2 sp. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.
     
  5. 4th rnd: Sl st in each of next 2 dc and ch-2 sp. Beg shell in same sp as last sl st. *Ch 2. 10 dc in next ch-3 sp. Ch 2.** Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell. Rep from * around, ending at **. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.
     
  6. 5th rnd: Sl st in each of next 2 dc and ch-2 sp. Beg shell in same sp as last sl st. *Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp. (1 dc in next dc. Ch 1) 9 times. 1 dc in next dc. Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp.** Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell. Rep from * around, ending at **. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.
     
  7. 6th rnd: Sl st in each of next 2 dc and ch-2 sp. [Ch 3. 2 dc. (Ch 2. 3 dc) twice] all in same sp as last sl st. *Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp. (1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 3) 8 times. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp.** Miss next ch-2 sp. (Ch 2. 3 dc) 3 times in ch-2 sp of next shell. Rep from * around, ending at **. Ch 2. Miss last ch-2 sp. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.
     
  8. 7th rnd: Sl st in each of next 2 dc and ch-2 sp. Beg shell in same sp as last sl st. Ch 2. Shell in next ch-2 sp. *Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp. (1 sc in next ch-3 sp. Ch 3) 7 times. 1 sc in next ch-3 sp.** Miss next ch-2 sp. (Ch 2. Shell in next ch-2 sp) twice. Rep from * around, ending at **. Ch 2. Miss last ch-2 sp. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.
     
  9. 8th rnd: Sl st in each of next 2 dc and ch-2 sp. Beg shell in same sp as last sl st. (Shell in next ch-2 sp) twice. *Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp. (1 sc in next ch-3 sp. Ch 3) 6 times. 1 sc in next ch-3 sp. Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp.** (Shell in next ch-2 sp) 3 times. Rep from * around, ending at **. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.
     
  10. 9th rnd: Sl st in each of next 2 dc and ch-2 sp. Beg shell in same sp as last sl st. *(Ch 2. 3 dc) 3 times in ch-2 sp of next shell. Ch 2. Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell. Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp. (1 sc in next ch-3 sp. Ch 3) 5 times. 1 sc in next ch-3 sp. Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp.** Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell. Rep from * around, ending at **. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.
     
  11. 10th rnd: Sl st in each of next 2 dc and ch-2 sp. Beg shell in same sp as last sl st. *Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp. (Shell in next ch-2 sp. Ch 2) twice. Miss next ch-2 sp. Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell. Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp. (1 sc in next ch-3 sp. Ch 3) 4 times. 1 sc in next ch-3 sp. Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp.** Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell. Rep from * around, ending at **. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.
     
  12. 11th rnd: Sl st in each of next 2 dc and ch-2 sp. Beg shell in same sp as last sl st. *Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp. (Shell in next ch-2 sp) 3 times. Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp. Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell. Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp. (1 sc in next ch-3 sp. Ch 3) 3 times. 1 sc in next ch-3 sp. Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp.** Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell. Rep from * around, ending at **. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.
     
  13. 12th rnd: Sl st in each of next 2 dc and ch-2 sp. Beg shell in same sp as last sl st. *Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp. Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell. (Ch 2. 3 dc) 3 times in ch-2 sp of next shell. Ch 2. (Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell. Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp) twice. (1 sc in next ch-3 sp. Ch 3) twice. 1 sc in next ch-3 sp. Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp.** Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell. Rep from * around, ending at **. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.
     
  14. 13th rnd: Sl st in each of next 2 dc and ch-2 sp. Beg shell in same sp as last sl st. *Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp. Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell. Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp. (Shell in next ch-2 sp. Ch 2) twice. Miss next ch-2 sp. (Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell. Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp) twice. 1 sc in next ch-3 sp. Ch 3. 1 sc in next ch-3 sp. Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp.** Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell. Rep from * around, ending at **. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.
     
  15. 14th rnd: Sl st in each of next 2 dc and ch-2 sp. Beg shell in same sp as last sl st. *(Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp. Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell) twice. Shell in next ch-2 sp. Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell. (Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp. Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell) twice. Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp. 1 sc in next ch-3 sp. Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp.** Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell. Rep from * around, ending at **. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.
     
  16. 15th rnd: Sl st in each of next 2 dc and ch-2 sp. Beg shell in same sp as last sl st. *(Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp. Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell) twice. (Ch 2. 3 dc) 3 times in ch-2 sp of next shell. (Ch 2. Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell. Miss next ch-2 sp) twice. Ch 2. Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell. Ch 2. Miss next (ch-2 sp, sc and ch-2 sp).** Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell. Rep from * around, ending at **. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.
     
  17. 16th rnd: Sl st in each of next 2 dc and ch-2 sp. Beg shell in same sp as last sl st. *(Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp. Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell) twice. Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp. (Shell in next ch-2 sp. Ch 2) twice – corner 2 shells and ch-2 sp made. Miss next ch-2 sp. (Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell. Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp) 3 times.** Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell. Rep from * around, ending at **. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.
     
  18. 17th rnd: Sl st in each of next 2 dc and ch-2 sp. Beg shell in same sp as last sl st. *(Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp. Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell) 3 times.Shell in next corner ch-2 sp – corner shell made. Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell. (Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp. Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell) 3 times. Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp.** Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell. Rep from * around, ending at **. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.
     
  19. 18th rnd: Sl st in each of next 2 dc and ch-2 sp. Beg shell in same sp as last sl st. *(Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp. Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell) 3 times. (Ch 2. 3 dc) 3 times in ch-2 sp of next corner shell – corner three 3-dc groups and two ch-2 sps made. (Ch 2. Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell. Miss next ch-2 sp) 4 times. Ch 2.** Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell. Rep from * around, ending at **. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.
     
  20. Rep 16th to 18th rnds for pat 0 (1-2-3-4) time(s) more, noting that 2 more reps of shells will be worked between corner sts after each pat rep. Fasten off at end of last rep.
     
  21. Shape armholes: 1st row: Join yarn with sl st in ch-2 sp of 3rd (4th-6th-7th-8th) shell before next corner ch-2 sp. Beg shell in same sp as last sl st. *(Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp. Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell) 2 (3-5-6-7) times. Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp. (Shell in next ch-2 sp. Ch 2) twice – corner 2 shells and ch-2 sp made.** Miss next ch-2 sp. (Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell. Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp) 5 (6-6-7-8) times. Shell in next ch-2 sp of next shell. Rep from * to **. Miss next ch-2 sp. (Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell. Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp) 2 (3-5-6-8) times. Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
     
  22. 2nd row: Sl st in each of rst 3 dc and ch-2 sp. Beg shell in same sp as last sl st. *(Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp. Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell) 3 (4-6-7-8) times. Shell in next corner ch-2 sp – corner shell made.** Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell. (Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp. Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell) 5 (6-6-7-9) times. Ch 2. Shell in next ch-2 sp of next shell. Rep from * to **. Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell. (Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp. Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell) 3 (4-6-7-8) times. Turn.
     
  23. 3rd row: Sl st in each of next 2 dc and ch-2 sp. Beg shell in same sp as last sl st. *(Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp. Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell) 3 (4-6-7-8) times. (Ch 2. 3 dc) 3 times in ch-2 sp of next corner shell – corner three 3-dc groups and two ch-2 sps made.** (Ch 2. Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell. Miss next ch-2 sp) 6 (7-7-8-9) times. Ch 2. Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell. Rep from * to **. (Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp. Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell) 4 (5-7-8-9) times. Fasten off.

 

Left and Right Front (make alike, noting 1st row is RS for Left Front and WS for Right Front):

  1. ***Ch 4.
     
  2. 1st row: (2 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in 4th ch from hook. Turn.
     
  3. 2nd row: Sl st in each of rst 3 dc and ch-2 sp. Ch 3. [2 dc. (Ch 2. 3 dc) twice] all in same sp as last sl st. Turn.
     
  4. 3rd row: Sl st in each of rst 3 dc and ch-2 sp. Beg shell in same sp as last sl st. Ch 2. Shell in next ch-2 sp. Turn.
     
  5. 4th row: Sl st in each of rst 3 dc and ch-2 sp. Beg shell in same sp as last sl st. Shell in next ch-2 sp. Shell in ch-2 sp of last shell. Turn.
     
  6. 5th row: Sl st in each of rst 3 dc and ch-2 sp. Beg shell in same sp as last sl st. Ch 2. [(3 dc. Ch 2) twice. 3 dc] all in ch-2 sp of next shell. Ch 2. Shell in ch-2 sp of last shell. Turn.
     
  7. 6th row: Sl st in each of rst 3 dc and ch-2 sp. Beg shell in same sp as last sl st. Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp. (Shell in next ch-2 sp. Ch 2) twice. Miss next ch-2 sp. Shell in ch-2 sp of last shell. Turn.
     
  8. 7th row: Sl st in each of rst 3 dc and ch-2 sp. Beg shell in same sp as last sl st. Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp. Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell. Shell in next ch-2 sp corner. Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell. Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp. Shell in ch-2 sp of last shell. Turn.
     
  9. 8th row: Sl st in each of rst 3 dc and ch-2 sp. Beg shell in same sp as last sl st. Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp. Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell. Ch 2. [(3 dc. Ch 2) twice. 3 dc] all in ch-2 sp of next shell. Ch 2. Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell. Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp. Shell in ch-2 sp of last shell. Turn.
     
  10. 9th row: Sl st in each of rst 3 dc and ch-2 sp. Beg shell in same sp as last sl st. Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp. Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell. Miss next ch-2 sp. (Ch 2. Shell in next ch-2 sp) twice - corner 2 shells and ch-2 sp made. (Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp. Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell) twice. Turn.
     
  11. 10th row: Sl st in each of rst 3 dc and ch-2 sp. Beg shell in same sp as last sl st. (Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp. Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell) twice.Shell in next corner ch-2 sp - corner shell made. (Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell. Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp) twice. Shell in ch-2 sp of last shell. Turn.
     
  12. 11th row: Sl st in each of rst 3 dc and ch-2 sp. Beg shell in same sp as last sl st. (Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp. Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell) twice. Ch 2. [(3 dc. Ch 2) twice. 3 dc] all in ch-2 sp of next shell - corner three 3-dc groups and two ch-2 sps made. Ch 2. Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell. (Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp. Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell) twice. Turn.
     
  13. 12th row: Sl st in each of rst 3 dc and ch-2 sp. Beg shell in same sp as last sl st. (Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp. Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell) twice. Miss next ch-2 sp. (Ch 2. Shell in next ch-2 sp) twice - corner 2 shells and ch-2 sp made. (Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp. Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell) 3 times. Turn. ***
     
  14. Rep 10th to 12th rnds for pat 0 (1-2-3-4) time(s) more, noting that 1 more rep of shells will be worked before and after corner sts after each pat rep.

 

Proceed as Follows:

  1. 1st row: (RS). Sl st in each of rst 3 dc and ch-2 sp. Beg shell in same sp as last sl st. (Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp. Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell) 3 (4-5-6-7) times. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
     
  2. 2nd row: Sl st in each of rst 3 dc and ch-2 sp. Beg shell in same sp as last sl st. *Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp. Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
     
  3. Rep last row until work from bottom edge measures same length as Back to beg of armhole, ending at armhole edge.
     
  4. Shape armhole: 1st row: Sl st in each of rst 3 dc and ch-2 sp. Beg shell in same sp as last sl st. *Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp. Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell. Rep from * to last 1 (1-1-1-2) shell(s). Turn. Leave last shell(s) unworked.
     
  5. 2nd row: Sl st in each of rst 3 dc and ch-2 sp. Beg shell in same sp as last sl st. *Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp. Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
     
  6. Rep last row until armhole measures 5” [12.5 cm] less than armhole for Back, ending with a WS row.
     
  7. Shape neck edge: 1st row: Sl st in each of rst 3 dc and ch-2 sp. Beg shell in same sp as last sl st. *Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp. Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell. Rep from * to last shell. Turn. Leave last shell unworked.
     
  8. 2nd row: Sl st in each of rst 3 dc and ch-2 sp. Beg shell in same sp as last sl st. *Ch 2. Miss next ch-2 sp. Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
     
  9. Rep last row 0 (0-0-0-2) times more.
     
  10. Rep last 2 (2-2-2-4) rows until 2 (2-3-3-4) shells rem, then rep 2nd row only until armhole measures same length as Back, ending with a RS row.
     
  11. Fasten off.

 

Sleeves

  1. Work from *** to *** as given for Fronts.
     
  2. Rep 10th to 12th rnds for pat 2 (3-3-4-4) times more, noting that 1 more rep of shells will be worked before and after corner sts after each pat rep.

 

Finishing

  1. Sew shoulder seams. Sew in sleeves, matching foundation chain with shoulder seam and leave last row as bottom edge of sleeve.
     
  2. Sew side seams.
     
  3. Ties: (make 2). Ch 45. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and each ch to end of chain. Sew ties to rst row of V-neck shaping.

 

 

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The link for this "crochet shawl" in the introduction pages goes to a error page as does the "free crochet shawl pattern". However the directions are below. My question is, are those directions for the item in taupe or yellow?

I am a little confused. There are two different pieces. The one in brown has a tie but the yellow looks completely like a rectangular piece. Will the piece have the option to be worn both ways. Can anyone offer any comments about that?

I wanted to attempt to tackle this sweet and feminine lacy bolero, with the TIE front, which I LOVE! It is the perfect wardrobe staple for the spring and summer months, don't you think? Kinda just a little apprehensive to go out and buy the yarn for this because of all the comments about pattern errors and stuff.

I have written to this several times and it not come up. This is an imperfectly written by some one who does not understand how to write. I have wasted two weeks on this. I am moving on to my next pattern not written by Patons.

This is a very pretty pattern. And living in Florida, it's the kind that I can really get some use out of. Most of the outer we are patterns are too much to wear in Florida so when I see one like this I grab it. Thank you for sharing it.

This pattern is very poorly written, and confussing. I've been working on this pattern for over a week and I have finely gotten to row 21, Shape armholes. I have worked and unraved this section I know a dozen times, and it still doesn't make any sense. Wondering if anyone else is having this problem. I can only rate this pattern very poor.

Having trouble printing pages 6-7 for the pattern Grace Kelly Bolero Shawl Crochet. All other pages print well.

Hi there, We suggest copying and pasting this pattern into Microsoft Word - that way you can control what you print and how it looks. Thanks! - Julia from FaveCrafts

Thanks for the respond. All ready tried that. Really funny that it is just 6-7?

On the Paton's website this is called the "From the Middle Bolero". The downloadable pattern is 9 pages long and has what looks like some very helpful diagrams showing orientations and sizing differences.

is there a video for the Grace Kelly Bolreo Shawl? thank you

Hi there - We do not have a video to go with this project - we suggest crocheters contact Patons with any pattern-related questions. Thanks!

How do you increase for the larger sizes of this pattern. The directions say that the numbers in the brackets or for the larger sizes but surely those numbers cant be for all the sizes. Your help will be appreciated. Thank you

Hi there! This pattern was sent to us directly from Patons Yarn, so these are the exact instructions from their site. If you're confused or would like more information on how to put this pattern together, we suggest contacting Patons directly and asking for more information. They might be able to provide you with a chart or maybe even a video to help you create this pattern. Thanks!

I am not very experienced in crocheting but would love to make the Grace Kelly Bolero Shawl. I have a question about the instructions. Its about making the front and back. There is an abbreviation that I am not familiar with. Could you please explain to me what "rst" means. Your help will greatly appreciated. Thank you.

I am struggling to make this - the pattern for the fronts is very confusing and I can't tell whether I'm working it upwards, downwards, sideways or what! I have got stuck after the "proceed as follows" stages and have got wonky edges now that don't look right. Also, when I've got to the "shaping the armholes" row we are told previously to repeat the previous rows until it matches the back, ending at the "armhole edge" (which I can't tell which is which anyway) but then goes on to shape the armhole at the opposite end of the so-called "armhole edge". Help!!

Hi sterlingsop--Thanks for the comment. This pattern was sent to us directly from Patons Yarn, so these are the exact instructions from their site. If you're confused or would like more information on how to put this pattern together, we suggest contacting Patons directly and asking for more information. They might be able to provide you with a chart or maybe even a video to help you create this pattern.--Hope that helps! FC Editors

what does rst mean? in the first instruction for the back it says to ' join with a sl st to the rst ch to form a ring' is this an American term?

Hi heatherrannekemp--Good catch! That should actually say "first"! I'll change this right now. Thanks for bringing it to our attention! --FaveCrafts editor

I'm confused with Step 4 where it says, "Sl st in next dc and ch-2 sp." I think the dash before the 2 is confusing the meaning for me. Could you help me? I love this shawl and am trying to make it for my daughter. Thank you!!

Duanejones35 3090792 don't know if you have gotten your answer. It just means to sl st in the next dc & ch 2 sp.

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