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.

Below: This “Silver” 24/7 Cotton (here) is so pretty isn’t it? It has just a touch of sheen that brightens up the yarn just enough. 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)! 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. Here’s another DIY kimono made from a scarf, but this one has a really beautiful fringed trim. Love the look! 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.

9. Kimono Jacket

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! If you love knitting lace but find lace shawl hard to wear, you may love this loose fitting kimono-style cardigan. It comes with lots of free flowing panels that show off the delicacy of lace. 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:

Repeat rows 1 – 6 from previous Garter Ridges section until piece measures approximately 44” long, or desired length (keep yarn needs in mind), ending on a row 6. Here’s an easy and fun knit kimono, perfect piece for spring and summer! Light and airy, throw it on over a tank or dress!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. If you’re anything like me, you’re probably a bit surprised at all the different DIY kimonos and styles on this list! Also, who knew you could make a kimono out of a scarf or a t-shirt? I love the creativity! 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.

Light, airy, and flowy, this cardigan just screams springtime! The short sleeves add a fun twist to your classic cardigan shape while the yarn does all of the talking for you. It’s like receiving a warm hug from your favorite person. 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!Pattern Description: A gorgeous cardigan-kimono that can be worn over a variety of tops to add warmth and style to your winter wardrobe. The diversity of stitch patterns make it not only pretty to look at but also super fun to knit. With colors that are right on trend, this kimono goes perfectly with leggings or jeans to create a cute cold weather outfit. 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. 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.

Place panels side by side with wrong sides facing up. With a length of yarn and your tapestry needle, whip stitch seam (or use your preferred seaming method) from the bottom of the pieces upward until you reach the center of the panels. Tie off and weave in ends. Fold upper portion of panels down and seam up the sides of each panel with whip stitch seam or preferred method approximately 5” inches on each side. Tie off and weave in ends. Cropped cardigan with wide sleeves and shawl collar knit with an 8 row repeat Box Stitch. Sizes To Fit Bust: 71cm/28in to 157cm/62in. Designed by Bernat. Aran weight yarn. If you know Fabulessly Frugal, you know we love upcycling ideas, and this one is really clever! A kimono from a scarf. The style of this one is long and flowy, and also lightweight, which is really nice. Starting things out simple, we have a really nice, elegant, and lightweight kimono-style tunic top. This style is perfect for the summer and it’s really easy to make.

8. Cross Front Kimono

This is a great knitting project for confident beginner knitters. This knitted baby wear is easy to knit and will require a little bit of seaming where we recommend the mattress stitch. BOTTOM LINE: Very good pattern book for those of us who enjoy Japanese-style clothing. Simple construction, the use of easily obtained yarns, and some really nice variations on the basic kimono pattern, make this a wonderful read, only enhanced by the history of and illustrations of "real" kimonos as well. 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!