Elegant Openwork Breeze Kimono Free Pattern

Materials:

• Lightweight cotton yarn (approximately 500 yards)
• Crochet hook size G (4.0 mm)
• Stitch markers
• Measuring tape
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge: 16 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches in openwork stitch pattern

Dimensions: This kimono is designed to fit sizes S to XL with easy adjustments.

Stitches Used:

• Chain stitch (ch)
• Slip stitch (sl st)
• Double crochet (dc)
• V-stitch: (dc, ch 1, dc) in the same stitch

Instructions:

Body:

1. Chain 90 (or any multiple of 10 for desired width).
2. Row 1: In the 4th chain from the hook, make a dc. Continue to dc across. Turn.
3. Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), *V-stitch in next st, skip next st; repeat from * across. Turn.
4. Row 3: Ch 3, dc in the first V-stitch, *V-stitch in the next V-stitch; repeat from * across. Turn.
5. Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until the piece measures approximately 30 inches or desired length.

Sleeves:

1. Attach yarn at the side seam, ch 30 for the first sleeve.
2. Row 1: In the 4th chain from the hook, make a dc, then dc across. Turn.
3. Row 2: Ch 3, *V-stitch in next st, skip next; repeat across. Turn.
4. Row 3: Ch 3, dc in first V-stitch, *V-stitch in next V-stitch; repeat across. Turn.
5. Continue until the sleeve measures about 9 inches.

Finishing:

1. Repeat for the second sleeve.
2. With tapestry needle, weave in all ends.
3. Block your kimono to enhance the openwork pattern and achieve the desired drape.

Enjoy your new Elegant Openwork Breeze Kimono! Perfect for any summer occasion.