Summer Kimono Sleeve Cardigan
This pattern will teach you how to knit a sweater that is comfy, stylish and perfect for the summer. This summer kimono sleeve cardigan is lightweight and short-sleeved, making it a great layer to throw on when the hot daytime heat turns to cooler nights. The cropped design would look great over a breezy summer dress. The textured box stitch and wide lapels also add a lot of visual interest and character to the sweater, while the green color would work for both summer and spring.
Knitting Needle Size5 or 3.75 mm, 8 or 5 mm
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Gauge1 stitches, 2 rows, 3 inches. stockinette stitch
Materials:
- Bernat Super Value (197 g/7 oz; 389 m/426 yds) 53246 (Lush)
- Sizes XS/S, M, L, XL, 2/3XL, 4/5XL=3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5 balls
- Size 5 mm (U.S. 8) circular knitting needle 36" [90 cm] long or size needed to obtain gauge.
- Stitch holder.
Measurements:
To fit bust measurement:
Extra-Small/Small 28-34" [71-86.5 cm]
Medium 36-38" [91.5-96.5 cm]
Large 40-42" [101.5-106.5 cm]
Extra-Large 44-46" [112-117 cm]
2/3 Extra-Large 48-54" [122-137 cm]
4/5 Extra-Large 56-62" [142-157.5 cm]
Finished bust:
X-Small/Small 38½" [98 cm]
Medium 41" [104 cm]
Large 44" [112 cm]
Extra-Large 46½" [118 cm]
2/3 X-Large 57" [144.5 cm]
4/5 X-Large 62½" [158.5 cm]
Abbreviations:
Approx =Approximate(ly)
Beg= Beginning
Cont= Continue(ity)
Dec= Decrease(ing)
Inc= Increase(ing)
K= Knit
P= Purl
Pat= Pattern
Rem= Remaining
Rep= Repeat
RS= Right side
St(s)= Stitch(es)
WS= Wrong side
Gauge:
18 sts and 24 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stocking st.
Note:
Garment is worked in one piece.
Instructions:
Beg at lower back edge, cast on 87 (93-99-105-129-141) sts. Do not join. Working back and forth across needle in rows, proceed as follows:
1st row: (RS). *K3. P3. Rep from * to last 3 sts. K3.
2nd row: *P3. K3. Rep from * to last 3 sts. P3.
3rd and 4th rows: As 1st and 2nd rows.
5th row: *P3. K3. Rep from * to last 3 sts. P3.
6th row: *K3. P3. Rep from * to last 3 sts. K3.
7th and 8th rows: As 5th and 6th rows.
These 8 rows form Box St Pat.
Cont in pat until work from beg measures approx 9½ (9½-10-10-10½-10½)" [24 (24-25.5-25.5-26.5-26.5) cm], ending on a 4th or 8th row of pat.
Shape sides:
Keeping cont of pat, inc 1 st each end of next 6 rows, taking inc sts into pat. 99 (105-111-117-141-153) sts.
Shape sleeves:
Keeping cont of pat, cast on 9 (9-9-8-7-6) sts beg next 10 rows. 189 (195-201-197-211-213) sts. Place markers at each end of last row.
Cont even in pat until work from markers measures 6 (6-7-7-8-8)" [15 (15-18-18-20.5-20.5) cm], ending with a WS row. Place markers at each end of last row.
Divide fronts:
Next row: (RS). Pat across 81 (84-87-84-91-92) sts (neck edge). Turn. Leave rem sts on a spare needle.
Right Front:
Cont even in pat on 81 (84-87-84-91-92) sts for 7 rows.
Inc 1 st at neck edge on next and every following 4th row 9 times more, taking inc sts into pat. 91 (94-97-94-101-102) sts.
Cont even in pat until work from 2nd set of markers measures 6 (6-7-7-8-8)" [15 (15-18-18-20.5-20.5) cm], ending with a WS row.
Shape sleeve and side edge:
Cast off 9 (9-9-8-7-6) sts beg next and following alt rows 4 times more. 46 (49-52-54-66-72) sts.
Dec 1 st at side edge on next 6 rows. 40(43-46-48-60-66) sts. Place marker at side edge of last row.
Cont even in pat until work from last marker measures 9½ (9½-10-10-10½-10½)" [24 (24-25.5-25.5-26.5-26.5) cm], ending with a WS row.
Cast off in pat.
With RS facing, slip next 27 (27-27-29-29-29) center Back sts onto a st holder.
Join yarn to rem sts and pat to end of row.
Left Front:
Cont even in pat on 81 (84-87-84-91-92) sts for 7 rows.
Inc 1 st at neck edge on next and every following 4th rows 9 times more, taking inc sts into pat. 91 (94-97-94-101-102) sts.
Cont even in pat until work from 2nd set of markers measures 6 (6-7-7-8-8)" [15 (15-18-18-20.5-20.5) cm], ending with a RS row.
Shape sleeve and side edge:
Cast off 9 (9-9-8-7-6) sts beg next and following alt rows 4 times more. 46 (49-52-54-66-72) sts.
Dec 1 st at side edge on next 6 rows. 40 (43-46-48-60-66) sts. Place marker at side edge of last row.
Cont even in pat until work from last marker measures approx 9½ (9½-10-10-10½-10½)" [24 (24-25.5-25.5-26.5-26.5) cm], ending on 4th or 8th row of pat.
Cast off in pat.
FINISHING
Neck edging:
With RS facing, pick up and knit 73 (73-81-81-91-91) sts up right front neck edge. K27 (27-27-29-29-29) from back neck st holder. Pick up and knit 73 (73-81-81-91-91) sts down left front neck edge. 173 (173-189-191-211-211) sts.
1st row: (WS). *K1. P1. Rep from * to end of row.
2nd row: *P1. K1. Rep from * to end of row.
Rep last 2 rows for Seed St Pat for 5½” [14 cm], ending on a WS row. Cast off loosely in pat.
Sew side and sleeve seams