Here another summer crochet kimono cardigan free pattern and tutorial for you guys to enjoy! I called them ” Lemonade summer cardigan” or you could call a cotton kimono. This crochet kimono cardigan is great for beginner and a perfect match with Lemonade crop top.
This easy and simple free crochet crochet kimono cardigan is a great layering for summer and spring time , the tutorial include step by step video tutorial on youtube as well.
Let’s mixed and match this cutie with any thing you like, jean or a beach wear , they are also great for everyday wear to go out or inside the house made with breathable cotton yarn and so light weight with the easy crochet stitch.
Lemonade crochet kimono cardigan is make up from just 2 rectangles and a little touch of a ribbing collar.
Let’s get start!
– I used cotton DK weight yarn . I am using about around 1,000-1200 yard fit size small to Medium.( easy to adjust the size see pattern instruction below) yarn weight 4 worsted medium.
– 4.0 mm crochet hook and 6 mm crochet hook or J/10 US hook size
– Sewing yarn needle
– stitch marker
Skill and abbreviations
(American crochet terms)
You will need to know how to make
-St which mean stitch
-sc which mean single crochet
-dc which mean double crochet
-Hdc which mean half double crochet
-Sl st which mean slip stitch
-Blo which mean crochet in back loop only
-ch, Chain
-slip knot
Finished Size Approximately:
Small to medium ( Easy to adjust by add more chain to the foundation chain for bigger size)
For me the model wearing this piece, I am 4’9 feet tall
Measurement.
of one rectangle.
-40 inches long
-12 inches wide
For the width: If you need to make it wider ( bigger size) simply add more chain in even number multiple of 2.
For the length: add more row.
Gauge: 2 group of (hdc,sl st) x 2 rows = 1.2 square inch
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Video tutorial for crochet Lamonade kimono here.
Lemonade crochet summer kimono cardigan instruction.
Pick up crochet hook size 6 mm and Start of by making a slip knot Then make 44 chains (foundation chain multiple of 2 ).
You will crochet it loosely not too tight to create the light and airy effect.
Row1. sc in the next chain from hook, then sc in each chain across until the end of the row, ch1 turn.
Row2. *hdc in next st , then sl st in next st* repeat * to * across until the end of the row. Ch1 turn
Row3 and beyond Repeat row 2 or until piece measures approximately 40 inches long or your desired length. Fasten off.
And repeat it on the second rectangle.
After finished 2 pieces of rectangle , it’s time to assembly.
Center back Seam:
Lay 2 pieces of rectangles side by side. Now, using a yarn needle and whip stitch to seam up the middle part together ( the center back panels, from the bottom up around 20 inches. Tie off and weave in ends.
Side Seams to create the arm hole:
Seam up each side of the kimono cardigan with a whip stitch or your prefer stitch method. Leave for the arm hole about 8 inch long at the top upper end . You may adjust the how long of the arm hole to fit your size.
Next we will make the band by crocheting them separate from the body of the cardigan.
Pick up your 4.0 mm crochet hook and start with making a slip knot and 11 chains and crochet row by row the back loop only until you get the length that matches the length of the opening neck.
Row1. crochet 1dc in each of the next 10 chains from hook, ch2 turn (10)
Row2. crochet 1dc in each of the next 10 stitches from hook ( blo only), ch2 turn (10)
Repeat round 2 until you get the length matching the opening neck!
After you got the length of band that match the length of the opening neck now it time to attach them I attach them by sc or you can attach them with you favorite method ( whip stitch) or else.
Now enjoy your new kimono cardigan.
If you make one I would love to see your creation tag me on Instagram! would love to see your creation.
Awesome patterns
thanks you Marionette. ^^
I really love this! I’m gonna make it! Thank you!!!
That’s so sweet of you Angela. thanks so much.
Im not sure i understand. Only 2 rectangles? Is one rectangle supposed to go from center front to mid back. If so my plus size is going to need a LOT more than the 15″ width i started with.
HI Suzanne, yes just only 2 rectangle yes you got it right for one rectangle suppose to go from centre front front to mid back.
Suzanne, you will fold the rectangle over so one width of rectangle is one fourth of the total width. 2 12” wide rectangles x 2 ends = 48” around. If that makes sense…
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Thx, Dona
Hi Dona, sorry about that, i will fixw=ed it.
I am a little confused. Do you skip the 1st SC and hdc into the 2nd for row 2?
HI Crystal, I did not skip 1st sc and hdc instead of that I did *hdc in next st from hook , then sl st in next st*