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Free Knitting Pattern – Kimono Jacket

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The Kimono style jacket is a popular fashion trend that has been gaining popularity in recent years. The kimono jacket is characterized by its loose, flowing silhouette and wide sleeves that resemble traditional Japanese kimonos. The kimono jacket is a versatile piece of clothing that can be worn in many different ways, making it a popular choice for both casual and formal occasions.

The popularity of kimono jackets can be attributed to their ability to flatter any body shape. The loose-fitting style is flattering for all body types, and the wide sleeves and open front create a relaxed and comfortable fit. The kimono jacket is also a great way to add a touch of elegance to any outfit, and it can be easily dressed up or down depending on the occasion.

In this particular pattern, the kimono style jacket is made with Red Heart Super Saver Ombre which give a nice gradient effect to the final product. The pattern requires 3-5 balls of yarn and 24″ (60 cm) circular needles size 8 (5.0 mm). The pattern includes instructions for sizes XS-XL, so you can make a jacket that fits you perfectly. This pattern is suitable for easy knitters, as it does not require any complicated techniques.

When it comes to styling a kimono jacket, there are many different options. They can be paired with skinny jeans and a tank top for a casual look, or worn over a dress for a more formal occasion. They can also be worn as a cover-up over a swimsuit at the beach, or as a layering piece over a sweater in the colder months. The possibilities are endless!

Overall, the kimono-style jacket is a must-have item in any wardrobe. It is a versatile, comfortable and elegant piece of clothing that can be styled in many different ways. With this pattern, you can easily make your own kimono-style jacket, with a unique and modern touch with the ombre effect of the yarn.

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Patchwork Blanket Knitting Patterns

Any time of year is a good time for stash busting, but if you can combine it with knitting a blanket that will keep you warm when it (finally!) gets cooler that’s even better. Let’s take a look at some fun patchwork blanket knitting patterns. 

If you want to keep it super simple, you can just make blocks of garter stitch and sew them together, like the beginner’s patchwork baby blanket from Mini Baa Baa or the color block blanket from Make and Do Crew. Both projects are worked in strips and sew together, with the baby version calling for two strands of DK or light worsted weight yarn held together and the larger one using bulky yarn. 

Add a little more texture with the mixed blocks of the cottage quilt throw from Mama in a Stitch. This one combines garter stitch and seed stitch and uses worsted weight yarn. She used a crochet join to make the chains on top of the blocks, but you can join them however you like. It calls for eight colors but you can use what you have, and there are three size options. 

Get a real sampler style patchwork blanket with this design from Knit Sew Make. It calls for worsted weight yarn and has four size options. All of the patterns just use knit and purl stitches so this one is still pretty easy for beginners. 

If you want a more complex colorwork project that will keep you entertained all season, try the Peace by Piece blanket pattern from Needle and Feather. This one is made up of two color colorwork blocks and calls for worsted weight yarn. You can choose to use just a few of the blocks and repeat them more often, or make multiples of the whole set. 

The knitted patchwork recipe from Martine Ellis (free on Ravelry) uses mitered squares in fingering weight yarn, so it’s perfect for using up all your leftover sock yarn and mini skeins. This one is a tutorial more than a pattern so you can make your blanket as big as you like or keep going until you run out of yarn. 

Susan B. Anderson’s 100 Squares blanket (find it on Ravelry) has a lot of mitered squares, too, but they’re arranged in fun ways and includes some quilt inspired designs as well. This one also is a bit of method more than pattern but it sure looks like a lot of fun for using all the leftovers. 

Of course you can totally improvise a patchwork blanket using the yarn and stitches you like, but I hope these patterns inspire you to look at your leftover yarn in a new way.