This pattern is in English.
Seon kimono is soft and light as a feather. It is knitted from sleeve to sleeve in a Japanese silk blend yarn, using different structures such as fisherman’s rib and knit and purl stitches, which give the kimono an interesting texture. Use the kimono as part of your daily outfits, for parties or as the perfect loungewear.
SIZES
1 (2)
MEASUREMENTS
Length (from mid-back below collar): 54 cm / 21.2'' + 6 cm / 2.4'' collar
It is longer when worn on both front and back (measured mid back): 76 (76) cm / 30''
From sleeve to sleeve: 95 (105) cm / 37.4'' (41.3'')
YARN AND GAUGE
Yarn combination 1 (as seen in the photos in this pattern):
1 strand of KINU + 1 strand of SENSAI from Ito Yarn, held together throughout.
150 g (200 g) KINU (50 g / 425 m), 100% bourette silk.
120 g (140 g) SENSAI (20 g / 240 m), 40% silk and 60% mohair.
Yarn combination 2:
1 strand of Trio 1 and 1 strand of silk mohair from Isager Yarn, held together.
200 g (250) Trio 1 (50 g / 350 m), 50% linen, 30% cotton and 20% bamboo.
125-150 g (150 g) Silk mohair (25 g / 212 m), 75% super kid mohair and 25% silk.
Colour used in the photos: Beige version in ITO Kinu col. oatmeal and Sensai col. angora.
Gauge: 22 stitches x 34 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4'' in stockinette on 4 mm / US 6 needles.
NB: Please be aware of the row gauge, which will affect the length of the garment as the kimono is knitted horizontally. It is important to be on gauge in order to get the desired result.
Recommended needles:
3.5 mm / US 4 (40 cm /16'' circular needle)
4 mm / US 6 (80, 100 cm / 32'', 40'' circular needles)
