Cozy Cropped Kimono Sweater

This pattern will help you create a cozy cropped kimono sweater that's perfect for any casual outfit. This stylish piece features a relaxed fit, wide sleeves, and a soft, textured look.

Materials

• Yarn: 5 skeins of worsted weight yarn (approximately 200-250 yards each) in a light gray color.
• Needles: US size 8 (5 mm) circular needles, 32 inches long.
• Gauge: 16 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch.
• Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors.

Abbreviations

• k: knit
• p: purl
• st(s): stitch(es)
• CO: cast on
• BO: bind off
• RS: right side
• WS: wrong side
• inc: increase
• dec: decrease

Instructions

Back Panel

1. CO 80 stitches using the long tail method.
2. Row 1 (RS): k the entire row.
3. Row 2 (WS): p the entire row.
4. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until your piece measures 18 inches from the cast-on edge.
5. Begin shaping the shoulders:
• Row 1: k to last 5 stitches, k2tog, k2.
• Row 2: purl until the last 5 stitches, p2tog, p2.
6. Repeat the shoulder shaping for 3 more rows, ending with a p row.
7. BO all stitches.

Front Panels (Make 2)

1. CO 40 stitches for each front panel.
2. Follow the same instructions for the back panel until it measures 15 inches.
3. Begin shoulder shaping as done for the back panel.
4. BO all stitches after the shoulder shaping is complete.

Sleeves (Make 2)

1. CO 45 stitches.
2. Row 1 (RS): k the entire row.
3. Row 2 (WS): p the entire row.
4. Repeat until the sleeve measures 14 inches.
5. Begin decreasing for the cuff:
• Row 1: k to last 2 stitches, k2tog.
• Row 2: purl until last 2 stitches, p2tog.
6. Repeat the decreases every 8 rows until you have 30 stitches left.
7. BO all stitches.

Assembly

1. With the RS facing, match the shoulders of the front panels to the back panel.
2. Using a tapestry needle, sew the shoulders using the mattress stitch.
3. Attach the sleeves to the armholes, matching the seams.
4. Using the same sewing method, sew the sides of the sweater from the bottom of the sleeves to the hem.

Finishing

1. Weave in all ends using a tapestry needle.
2. Block the sweater to measurements if desired.

Enjoy your cozy cropped kimono sweater!