Knit Kimono: 18 Designs with Simple Shapes

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Here’s another DIY kimono made from a scarf, but this one has a really beautiful fringed trim. Love the look! It’s important that your gauge matches the gauge indicated in the pattern for the size to turn out correctly. Adjust your tension or change needle size accordingly. Kimonos are perfect cover-ups for summer because they are made out of light and breezy fabrics. They’re also quite easy to create as there’s really not a lot to them. As you’ll see from the DIY kimono ideas below, some of them don’t even require a stitch of sewing! 1. The Basic DIY Kimono Cropped cardigan with wide sleeves and shawl collar knit with an 8 row repeat Box Stitch. Sizes To Fit Bust: 71cm/28in to 157cm/62in. Designed by Bernat. Aran weight yarn.

Yes, even as a beginner knitter, you can make a kimono! Choose a pattern that is rated as “easy” or “beginner friendly,” and look for projects that use your current skills but may include a new stitch or two to challenge you.If you love knitting lace but find lace shawl hard to wear, you may love this loose fitting kimono-style cardigan. It comes with lots of free flowing panels that show off the delicacy of lace. Change to smaller straight needles and work in Eyelet patt until piece measures 12”/30.5cm from CO edge.

Versatile cardigan knit in 2 panels with a variety of easy stitch patterns that make it pretty to look at and fun to knit. Rated easy by the designer and other knitter. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Jessica Reeves Potasz for Mama In A Stitch. Also available in a kit.

6. Fringed Kimono

A beautiful and light cotton kimono that can be worn in any climate including during the warm summer months. This beginner friendly pattern works up effortlessly as it’s created with simple knit stitches and drop stitches. Wear it for a day out with friends or take it on your next beach vacation to cover up in style! Glam up your work day with this vintage-inspired kimono cardigan that adds the right pop of color to dresses and high waisted skirts. This keeps you looking casually chic while addition definition to those special curves that you like to show off. Starting things out simple, we have a really nice, elegant, and lightweight kimono-style tunic top. This style is perfect for the summer and it’s really easy to make. I love the style of this one. Unlike most of the other DIY kimonos on this list, it’s perfect for a bit of colder weather too. The pattern isn’t free but I’m including it just in case you love the style and want to make it!

Pattern Description: A gorgeous cardigan-kimono that can be worn over a variety of tops to add warmth and style to your winter wardrobe. The diversity of stitch patterns make it not only pretty to look at but also super fun to knit. With colors that are right on trend, this kimono goes perfectly with leggings or jeans to create a cute cold weather outfit. I’m a big fan of anything that adds a little sophistication to comfortable at-home wear. With these kimono cardigans below, the possibilities are endless which is great since it can be hard to find a nice one in stores. 17 Kimono Knitting Patterns Which DIY kimono style is your favorite? Are you going to try any of the ideas above? Let me know! More DIY Ideas You’ll Love: Next, fold panels downward so that the panels are folded in half. Seam up each side, leaving large openings for the arms. Tie off and weave in ends. The garter ridges pattern is fairly unique and definitely easy!Easy lace cardigan with wide sleeves knit with a 4 row repeat. 3 Sizes S/M: 65”, L/XL: 73”, and 2XL/3XL: 81”. Designed by Rachel Carson Hill. Free web version available. DK weight yarn. This one also reminds me a lot of a cardigan, and I’d say it’s more of a fall or winter season kimono. I really love the knit look. This kimono is squishy, unique and definitely fun to knit. I think it goes great with jeans, but it would be really cute with leggings as well. Any other ideas? Messy bun, kimono and leggings – that’s probably my fave idea of all. Repeat row 1 – 13 until piece is approximately (40”, 48”) (NOTE : to line up the rows and drop stitches when seamed, you will want to end with the garter stitch rows of 1 – 7) Light, airy, and flowy, this cardigan just screams springtime! The short sleeves add a fun twist to your classic cardigan shape while the yarn does all of the talking for you. It’s like receiving a warm hug from your favorite person.

Repeat rows 1 – 6 from previous Garter Ridges section until piece measures approximately 44” long, or desired length (keep yarn needs in mind), ending on a row 6.

How to knit a kimono

Kimono-style cardigan knit in 3 pieces in seed stitch and trimmed with 8 row repeat Criss Cross Cable. Sizes Finished Bust 49 (55) in. (124.5 (140) cm). Designed by Lion Brand. Aran weight yarn.