Another pattern for people to try! This is a completely seamless baby kimono. This particular version is an 8ply but I have plans to write it for heavier yarns. Hope you like it.
The Pattern
Size: approximately 6 - 9 months (size 00)
100g 8 ply (DK) yarn
(feel free to make this in a worsted weight yarn, it will just be a smidge larger. If you don't want it a smidge larger stop increasing a little earlier)
4 stitch markers
4mm 80cm circular
4mm DPNs
Waste yarn
Stitch holder
Darning needle
A button
Gauge: 22sts / 10cm
Glossary
pm – place marker
kfb – knit front and back
slm – slip marker
yo – yarn over
Body
CO 34 stitches using the circular needle.
Row 1: kfb, pm, kfb, k4, kfb, pm, kfb, k18, kfb, pm, kfb, k4, kfb, pm, kfb
You have now created the right front, right sleeve, back, left sleeve and left front between the markers.
Row 2: purl across
Row 3: k1, yo, kfb, slm, kfb, k6, kfb, slm, kfb, k20, kfb, slm, kfb, k6, kfb, slm, kfb, yo, k1
Row 4: purl across
Row 5: k1, yo, knit to stitch before next marker, kfb, slm , kfb, knit to stitch before next marker, kfb, slm, , kfb, knit to stitch before next marker, kfb, slm, , kfb, knit to stitch before next marker, kfb, slm, kfb, knit to last stitch, yo, k1.
Row 6: purl across.
Continue repeating rows 5 and 6 until there are 50 stitches between the2nd and 3rd markers (across the back)
Create the sleeves: k1, yo, k to first marker, place the sleeve stitches onto waste yarn, pm, knit back stitches, place the other sleeve stitches onto waste yarn, pm, knit to last stitch, yo, k1
Next row: purl across
The lower body:
Row 1: k1, yo, knit to last stitch, yo, k1
Row 2: purl across
Continue repeating rows 1 and 2 until there are 50 stitches on both front panels (the sections outside of the markers). 150 stitches total.
Next row: knit across
Make side tie:
Row 1: Knit to first marker, slm, kfb, slip first stitch on right needle back to the left, place the next stitch on the right needle on a stitch holder placing the holder to the right side of the work, slip the first stitch back onto the right needle, knit to end
Row 2: Knit to stitch before second marker, kfb, slip first stitch on right needle back to the left, place the next stitch on the right needle on a stitch holder placing the holder to the right side of the work, slip the first stitch back onto the right needle, slm, knit to end
Row 3: Knit to first marker, slm, kfb, slip first stitch on right needle back to the left, place the next stitch on the right needle on a stitch holder placing the holder to the right side of the work, slip the first stitch back onto the right needle,, knit to end
Row 4: Knit
BO loosely
Sleeves
Evenly space the sleeve stitches on 3 DPNs.
With the right side facing, locate the centre bottom of the sleeve opening. Pick up two stitches from the left of the opening and continue knitting the round, picking up two additional stitches onto needle 3 (40 stitches total)
Knit 2 more rounds
Decrease Round: k1, k2tog, knit to last 3 stitches, ssk, k1
Decrease every 4th round a further 8 times (22 sts)
Knit next 4 rounds
Alternate purl one round, knit the next for next 4 rounds.
BO loosely
Ties
Side tie: Join yarn to the three stitches on the stitch holder.
*Knit 15 cm of garter stitch.
Next row: k2tog, k1
Last row: k2tog, thread yarn through remaining stitch.*
Front tie: pick up 3 stitches from the edge of the garter stitch section of the right front section. Repeat from * to *
Finishing
Weave in ends. Sew the button on the inside of the right hand flap to use the bottom eyelet of the left flap as a button hole.
Alternatives
If you don't like the eyelet trim use an increase other than yo such as kfb or m1. If you want the kimono to cross the other way simply make the side tie around the other marker and switch the front tie and button.
Check some of the other great modifications that people have made at Ravelry.
Approximate finished dimensions
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For patterns in additional sizings click here.
This pattern is provided free for your own personal use. You may knit it for yourself, as a gift, a swap or for charity. This pattern is not intended for commercial use. Any intended commercial use requires permission in writing.
Row 5: k1, yo, knit to stitch before next marker, kfb, slm , kfb, knit to stitch before next marker, kfb, slm, , kfb, knit to stitch before next marker, kfb, slm, , kfb, knit to stitch before next marker, kfb, slm, kfb, knit to last stitch, yo, k1.
Ties
48 comments:
I can't believe it - I was just searching Ravelry for a seamless baby kimono and up this popped, just one day old :) This innernets are really something! Anyway, I love the pattern and want to give it a whirl but have a dumb question - what do you mean by "8-ply" yarn? Is that fingering, dk, or something else? Thanks!
Hmm..helps to read along, doesn't it? ;) I just checked the gauge, so you can disregard my previous question. Off to cast on!
Thank you so much for the pattern. It is just what I was looking for.
thanks so much for the pattern I am really enjoying it, perfect for any baby
What a cute kimono. Do you know of anyone who's used smaller yarn rather than larger? I have some fingering weight that I'd love to try, but the math involved might not be worth it. :-)
There is actually not a lot of maths. Just keep increasing until the back section has reached the appropriate measurement (see the schematic) rather than the correct number of stitches. you might find that you have to add to the bottom after you have finished the increases (same number of stitches on the front panels as you ended up with in the back) to get the length. Does that help?
Lovely... thanks for sharing your pattern.
Love your kimono. It's really unisex which is something I always look for. I knit for charity and one never knows who will wind up wearing it.
Found your pattern when I was looking for a one-skein project for some hand-dyed yarn. It was perfect for the yarn and I love the result. (It's on Ravelry in MurphyLu's projects.)
Thank you! I loved the pattern. My finished lil' kimono is here: http://flickr.com/photos/cadilily/2411704376/
Another cute one!! Thanks again!!
You do have alot of talent!! Thanks for sharing with us!
this is so cute! how would you go about making it bigger?
I am in the process of sizing this design from newborn to 2T. Stay tuned...
Could you please tell me what "KFB" stands for? I'm an American knitter and I have no idea what that means. I LOVE this pattern.
kfb is the abbreviation for "knit front and back". I am pretty sure it is an international term? Anyway it means to knit into a stitch normally, not remove the stitch from the left needle and then knit again into the back of the same stitch before removing it from the left needle.
I found this pattern through Ravelry.
It will make the perfect baby gift. I also enjoyed your blog very much this morning as I sipped my coffee.Thank you!
has the 2T version been posted yet? I can't find it if it has...
What a wonderful kimono. Thank you for posting this tutorial.
First time here...linked from Twenty Cent Mixture :)
Have a beautiful day :)
Thank you for the pattern Jacki. Found this on Ravelry and love what others have done. I am a beginner knitter and want to have a go at the seamless baby kimono but not sure what is meant by "slip marker". Thanks again for this pattern
Slip marker just means slip it from the left needle to the right, doing nothing else to it.
I just started this beautiful sweater. I wanted to do it with a different color border around all the edges - would it be too much to ask for you to tell me how to do that? I've just started knitting and see that I'm starting from the top and doing the YOs for the front wrap part, so not sure exactly how/when to incorporate the main body color and stop using the border color. Thanks so much!
Love the pattern... but i wanted one for me! (adult) seems like all the adult ones require seams, and none of them are just a simple kimono style! i'm new to knitting, so not sure i can do the math to make this my size!
This is such a lovely, easy, perfect, cozy sweater. Thank you so much for sharing it for free! I'm working it in Rowan Cotton Glace, and it's so delicious I might eat it before I'm done. I, too, may want to make it in a slightly larger (i.e. grown-up) size. I'll share pictures when finished! Thank you!
Super cute pattern. Just wanted to let you know I mentioned it on my blog today. Alas I do not know how to knit, but I am passing the link onto my friend Vickie who does.
I am new to knitting and am confused on the first row..a stitch marker and a place holder are they the same thing, or is one on the stitch and the other on the needle?
Next, when you say knit front and back then knit 4 then knit front and back do you just knit those 4 stitches and leave the others on the needle?
Sorry if this is an easy fix :)
Hi there, I think we mean the same things when I say stitch marker and you say place holder.
As for the next part, I am not sure wheat you mean. There are 6 stitches between the stitch marker. The first stitch is knit into twice (once through the front loop and once through the back) before it is dropped of the left needle. 4 stitches are then knit normally and then the last stitch is worked as for the first.
Does that help?
I love knitting top down and was thrilled when I found this pattern on Ravelry. I have finished the body but have too many stiches (in the body and sleeve) and I think it's because I included the sleeve stiches in the body. Should the sleeve stiches be put on a holder rather than just on waste yarn and continually knit? I was thinking about thumbs on mittens! Thanks!
Thank you for sharing this pattern. I have made something very similiar for a 12mth old and a friend now wants me to make one for a 4yo but I have no idea how to increase patterns. Are you able to direct me, help me or advise???
Hello Jack, i am an italian knitter, i start doing the baby kimono but i have a question: what do you mean by "knit to stitch before next marker"? do i have to slip the stitch that is in between or do i knit 2tog?
Thank you for the pattern, hope you can help.
Michal, it just means that you are going to do the KFB on the stitch immediately before the marker.
thanks for the pattern. I just finished the body and will do the sleeves tomorrow probably.
I did mess up the tie part (ended up with 2 loops on the left and 1 on the right LOL) but that's fixable.
Thanks so much! I can't wait to try some variations!!
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Hi
I purchased your cute pattern and there were two files, but only one downloaded. Do I need both?
I did get two downloads (sorry). They both look the same, are they different, and if so how?
This is a wonderful pattern: however, I'm near the end, and a little confused.
The last line of the lower body says to knit, then start the side tie, all three of which are written as knit rows. But looking at your pictures, it looks like that portion is entirely stockinette, not garter. But all your other rows are written out. Am I missing something about the garter edges?
Cute pattern!Just for clarification, how many stitches should there be for the sleeves- including the top stitches and the bottom? Thanks for you help (and the pattern?)
I did one too
http://hathanisworld.blogspot.com/2011/02/baby-kimono.html
Thanks for the great pattern. I have never knitted anything but a rectangle and have found this relatively easy. I am having trouble with the holes for the ties. It says to slip one stitch onto the stitch holder and then slip the other stitch back to the rt. needle. Then Knit to end. Do I first knit the stitch on holder? My hole does not seem large enough or even visible. What am I doing wrong? I don't understand what I have to do. I have only a few days before the shower. Please help!
Thanks, Christine
You aren't making a hole you are creating three extra stitches that you pick up after you have finished and use as the first three stitches of your ties. Just trust the process and all will be fine.
Jacki, I am a beginning knitter and have previously knitted only scarves and shawls. I was amazed that this pattern was easy enough that I could actually follow it. The seamless design is brilliant. Thank you, Jacki, for promptly responding to my question and, most of all, for encouraging me when I needed to finish this sweater at the 11th hour. I still can’t believe that I actually knitted a sweater! Everyone at the shower loved the sweater-the only handmade gift the mom-to-be received. Thank you again!
Christine
Finished project:
http://www.ravelry.com/projects/haackpack/seamless-baby-kimono
I did one for charity and another one for daughter, this is a favorite pattern, I did buy it to keep going when baby grows :)
http://hathanisworld.blogspot.com/2011/06/help-children-with-some-knit-clothes.html
I'm not sure what to do next. I am making the kimona sweater and I've just completed steps 5-6 and ready to move forward with the sleeve, however, I don't understand what "place the sleeve stitches onto waste yarn means? Can someone explain this to me in simple terms?
I am a beginning knitter and I saw this a picture of this posted sleeveless could you tell me how to do that I appreciate you patience with us beginners
If I don't want to use a button, can somebody suggest an alternate? Thanks!
Traditionally the kimono is wrapped left over right. The only time it is wrapped right over left is when the wearer is deceased.
When you say for the tie, knit 15cm in garter stitch do you mean make an I-cord 15 cm long? Thanks!
When you say for the tie, knit 15cm in garter stitch do you mean make an I-cord 15 cm long? Thanks!
Hi, I just found this pattern and I decided to try it. I have crocheted kimonos but this is my first knitted one.
I have only gone through the first 6 rows but I can see the stockinette is already curling.
Should I have started with some rows of garter around the neck?
And did I miss it in the pattern, but do you add a border of garter to curb the curling?
Will the front edges curl?
Thanks for any advice you can provide.
I am making these for a Veterans group that has a baby shower for new mommies and mommies-to-be. They give each woman a basket containing blankets, sweaters, hats, booties, etc. that their members make.
Thank you.
Donna Fischer
mathrox@yahoo.com
I loved the post, keep posting interesting posts
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