Free Knitting Pattern – Kimono Jacket

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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If you’re looking for a fun project to play with brioche knitting, check out the My Buddy knitting pattern/recipe from Casuarinagirl on Ravelry.

This project doesn’t include a brioche tutorial, so it’s good to know the basics, including how to increase and decrease, but you can always practice on a swatch before you start the project if you want.

The design is meant to be flexible for the yarn you have and what size and shape of project you want to make, from a skinny neck scarf to a asymmetrical triangle or a more classic triangular shape.

The shape you end up with will depend on how often you increase (and then decrease on the other side). The pattern mentions increasing every fourth, fifth or six row (and the one shown increases and decreases every sixth row) but you can do it even more or less often depending on the shape you’re looking for an how much yarn you want to use.

You can work to whatever depth you would like, or use almost half of the yarn you have set aside for the project and begin decreasing.

When it comes to yarn, she used three strands of yarn held together to make a super fluffy shawl, but you can work it with whatever yarn and needles you like to make a wrap that’s all your own.

If you are new to brioche (or to increasing and decreasing in brioche) it might be a good idea to make a little scarf or head wrap first before diving in to the bigger pattern, just so you’re more comfortable with the technique. Or just give it a go; nothing about brioche knitting is that difficult. (But you might want to use a lifeline because I find brioche hard to rip out or fix mistakes in properly.)

You can grab the free pattern for the Buddy Wrap on Ravelry.

[Photo: Casuarinagirl]

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