Knit Kimono: 18 Designs with Simple Shapes

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Lion Brand Yarn Color Made Easy in Basalt 200 g / skein Monaco Kimono Kit available from Lion Brand HERE One thing that I really love about this yarn is the stitch definition you get. It also works up beautifully as it doesn’t split and it feels great in your hands. Yay for having a new, chunky weight yarn available! This versatile garment is ideal for both your little one or as an unforgettable gift for a new arrival, promising an absolute triumph!

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.Place panels side by side with wrong sides facing up. With a length of yarn and your tapestry needle, whip stitch seam (or use your preferred seaming method) from the bottom of the pieces upward until you reach the center of the panels. Tie off and weave in ends. Fold upper portion of panels down and seam up the sides of each panel with whip stitch seam or preferred method approximately 5” inches on each side. Tie off and weave in ends. Here’s 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!

This is a great knitting project for confident beginner knitters. This knitted baby wear is easy to knit and will require a little bit of seaming where we recommend the mattress stitch. I had to include something for the crocheters out there! This crochet kimono looks fantastic and could be done in so many different colors to suit different outfits. This kimono style cardigan has a casual chic look and feels super soft on the skin! Gives you such a fine touch even with simple jeans! Knit in pieces and sewn together, it is a lovely easy knit project that uses a few basic shaping techniques (really simple)! This is another pattern that is beginner friendly yet super chic to wear. If you scroll to the bottom of the pattern below, you can see the photos and how it’s basically two rectangles seamed together. If you can knit and purl, this will be easy for you to make for yourself or as a gift for a friend or loved one. If you haven’t learned to knit, you can find my tutorial and video in this post HERE using the method that I find easiest.

9. Kimono Jacket

Slip 1 st/K2 tog/psso: slip one stitch knitwise, knit two stitches together, pass the slipped stitch over the 2 stitches which were knitted together. 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. If you are a fast knitter and spend a lot of time on your project, it can take as little as two weeks to knit an adult kimono cardigan. Again, there are a lot of variables depending on the complexity of the design and the speed of the knitter. Rep Rows 1-4 for Eyelet patt until piece measures 20 (21, 22)”/51 (53.5, 56)cm from CO edge, ending with a WS row. 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

Warmer weather is when the spaghetti straps and maxi dresses come out. But even in hot temps, I like to have pretty things to toss over my shoulders when I encounter indoor A/C or evening breezes. Row 225: Knit 87 stitches in Small Leaf Stitch, 7 stitches in garter stitch, bind (cast off) 32 sts, 7 sts in garter stitch, 87 sts in Small Leaf Stitch. 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) If you know Fabulessly Frugal, you know we love upcycling ideas, and this one is really clever! A kimono from a scarf. The style of this one is long and flowy, and also lightweight, which is really nice.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. Place panels vertically on a large, flat surface parallel to one another with wrong sides facing up. With your tapestry needle and length of yarn, seam up the center from the bottom up. The seam will be on the side with the Basalt color and Garter Ridge stitch pattern. Seam until you are 2” from the center point. Tie off and weave in ends.

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! 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. 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: This kimono is really great for Spring, Fall, and early Summer weather. It has a great open weave lace pattern that makes sure there’s a lot of air-flow through the panels to keep you nice and cool on warm days, but also enough fabric to keep you warm when it’s cool! 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.

10. Crochet Kimono

Change to smaller straight needles and work in Eyelet patt until piece measures 12”/30.5cm from CO edge.