Mermaid Bolero

This is designed by Kyoko Nakayoshi of Cotton and Cloud designs. For her other designs see HERE
 

Interesting construction - the front looks horizontal and the back looks vertical 
Sleeves worked from top down using short-row technique, so no sewing-up required 
Pretty ruffled edges around the hem 
Cute and versatile bolero for girls

This fabulous girls bolero will add a touch of grown-up sophistication to the wardrobe of any little girl and instantly become a cherished favourite! The short sleeves keep little ones warm and this sweet, dainty bolero looks super over everything from a special party dress to T-shirt and jeans!

Size 
18-24 months (3-4 years, 5-6 years) 
Sample on the cover is 3-4 years

Yarn 
Jamiesons of Shetland Spindrift (2ply fingering weight jumper weight; 100% pure Shetland wool, 105m (115yds) / 25g ball) 
3 (3, 4) x 25g balls in 517 Mantilla

Tension 
26 sts and 38 rows to 10 cm square over eyelet pattern using 3.25 mm needle.

Needles & Accessories 
1 x 3.25 mm (UK 10/US 3) circular (cir) needle (80cm) 
For sleeves, use the following needles. If you can work the magic-loop method with circular needles for sleeves, you dont need DPNs: 
1 set 3.25 mm (UK 10/US 3) circular (cir) needle (80cm) 
2 x stitch markers 
1 x button (approx. 1.5 cm (0.6)) 
Yarn needles to tidy ends