Knit Kimono: 18 Designs with Simple Shapes

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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. 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. 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:

6. Fringed Kimono

This Monaco Kimono is super pretty and especially fun to knit because you get to play around with several different colors and stitch patterns. The variety of stitches creates a cool visual effect and makes for a nice mix of textures. And no worries, this kimono was made to be simple! Next week I’ll be sharing my final pattern of the “Colorful Life Collection”, which is a playful knit scarf. 🙂 Hope you have a wonderful day and I’d love to hear your thoughts, as always! This versatile garment is ideal for both your little one or as an unforgettable gift for a new arrival, promising an absolute triumph! 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.

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. 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! Change to smaller straight needles and work in Eyelet patt until piece measures 12”/30.5cm from CO edge. Shares Today’s free Knitting pattern is for a summer cardigan kimono. It’s super easy to make and is so light and airy! You will see how easy it is to knit as it’s definitely beginner friendly. skeins Lion Brand Yarn 24/7 Cotton in Silver (100 g per skein) Pattern uses approximately 380 g (S/M) and 513 g (L/XL) ( Yarn & Kit Available HERE)You should also start with a child’s or baby kimono to learn on before embarking on a larger project that can become overwhelming. For more complex designs or those who like taking their time to knit at a slower pace, it can take weeks or even months. Don’t be worried if it takes you longer to knit the sweater, we call it slow fashion for a reason. It is better to take your time and enjoy the process. skeins of KATIA Alabama Cotton yarn (50% Cotton, 50% Acrylic) 50 gr = 105 m. Aran / Medium weight. Sample shown in color 09 Beige.