Knit Kimono: 18 Designs with Simple Shapes

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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.

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. Next, fold each panel down and seam up each side leaving openings for the arms (approximately 12” long opening). 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! Garter Stitch is one of my favorite stitch for cardigans as it’s so full of texture and warmth. This piece is knit entirely in garter stitch, making it perfect for a beginner or a relaxing and fun project for those who’ve been knitting for years! 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.Most people think that kimonos are specifically for spring and summer. However, with a little creativity, and some layering, there is no reason why you can’t wear a kimono in the colder months. Long cardigan coat with hood and bell sleeves, knit with ribbing and cables. Note that this pattern is only for one size: 42-44 European. Designed by Lacelegance. Light Fingering weight yarn.

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! Two rectangular panels are knit in garter stitch and dropped stitches, then seamed at the center and sides to form the kimono. Beginner friendly pattern acoording to the designer. Sizes S/M, L/XL. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Jessica Reeves Potasz for Mama In A Stitch. Also available in a kit. 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: 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. 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 KimonoNext, 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! 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. 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.

I absolutely LOVE the fabric used for this DIY kimono. It’s gorgeous. This one has a really nice style too, it’s a bit like a lightweight cardigan. 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)! Below: We are so excited to be able to enjoy the outdoors again now that it’s warmed up. I wish the summers weren’t so short. 🙂Today I get to share my second project made with the new Color Made Easy yarn from Lion Brand! 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! 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.

The book is well-structured in Introduction, Kimono Basics, Design Your Own Kimono, Glossary, Resources, Bibliography and Index. Advice on adapting the designs and patterns / yarns to your own liking is also provided and is easy to follow. The drawings of the patterns are clear and easy to understand and enlarge, sizes given in inch and cm. 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. In the process of working on this pattern, I discovered how much I dislike repetitive drop stitches. Thanks to enough experience to land me in the early phases of “intermediate” knitter, I experimented and learned that if I used a larger needle—I had an aged plastic Susan Bates 17 on hand (12.75mm) from another project—and made the drop stitch rows using condo knitting, the look came out basically the same, but I could skip the wrapping and dropping. I stabilized the lacy rows by doing one full row of garter on both smaller needles (size 10) between each of the three condo rows. Cardigan knit flat in one piece except for sleeves, with 8 row repeat Lace, Cable, and Rib pattern. Great showcase for self-striping or gradient yarn. Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL Width at lower edge: 27¼ (29½, 34¼, 38, 43)” [69 (75, 87, 97, 109) cm. Designed by Schachenmayr as Design 2177 / Dolman Cardigan. Lace weight yarn. Available in English, Dutch, French, German 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 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! 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.