Comfy Kimono

SKILL LEVEL:  Easy (Level 2)

SIZE: 3-6 mos, 12 mos, 18 mos, 24 months (2 yrs) 

Finished Chest 20 (21, 22, 23) in. [51 (53.5, 56, 58.5) cm]

Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.

Lion Brand® Microspun GAUGE: 18 sts + 24 rows = 4 in. [10 cm] in St st (k on RS, p on WS). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

BACK Cast on 46 (48, 50, 52) sts. Work in St st (k on RS, p on WS) until piece measures 10 (10 1/2, 11, 11 1/2) in. [25.5 (27, 28, 29) cm] from beginning. Bind off.

LEFT FRONT Cast on 44 (46, 48, 50) sts. Work in St st until piece measures 4 1/2 (5, 5 1/2, 6) in. [11.5 (12.5, 14, 15) cm] from beg, end with a WS row. Neck Shaping Next Row (RS): K across row to last 4 sts, k2tog, k 2 - 43 (45, 47, 49) sts. Next Row (WS): P 2, p2tog, p across row - 42 (44, 46, 48) sts. Rep last 2 rows until 15 (16, 16, 16) sts remain. Work even until piece measures 10 (10 1/2, 11, 11 1/2) in. [25.5 (27, 28, 29) cm] from beg. Bind off. RIGHT FRONT Cast on 44 (46, 48, 50) sts. Work in St st until piece measures 4 1/2 (5, 5 1/2, 6) in. [11.5 (12.5, 14, 15) cm] from beg, end with a WS row. Neck Shaping Next Row (RS): K 2, k2tog tbl, k across row - 43 (45, 47, 49) sts. Next Row (WS): P across row to last 4 sts, p2tog tbl, p 2 - 42 (44, 46, 48) sts. Rep last 2 rows until 15 (16, 16, 16) sts remain. Work even until piece measures 10 (10 1/2, 11, 11 1/2) in. [25.5 (27, 28, 29) cm] from beg. Bind off.

SLEEVES Cast on 28 (30, 32, 34) sts. Work 4 rows in St st. Next Row (RS): K 1, k in front and back of next st - inc made, k to last 2 sts, k in front and back of next st, k 1 - 30 (32, 34, 36) sts. Work 3 rows even. Repeat last 4 rows 5 (5, 5, 6) times - 40 (42, 44, 48) sts. Work even until Sleeve measures 5 (5 1/4, 5 1/2, 6) in. [12.5 (13, 14, 15) cm] from beg. Bind off.

RIGHT TIE Cast on 55 sts. Bind off. LEFT TIE Cast on 95 (99, 103, 108) sts. Bind off. FINISHING Sew Ties to Fronts at beg of V-Neck shaping. Sew shoulder seams. Sew Sleeves to body. Sew Sleeve seams. Sew side seams leaving 1/2 in. [1.25 cm] unsewn on right side seam 4 1/2 (5, 5 1/2, 6) in. [11.5 (12.5, 14, 15) cm] up from lower edge for Tie opening. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration beg = begin(s)(ning) inc = increas(e)(s)(ing) k = knit k2tog = knit 2 together p = purl p2tog = purl 2 together rep = repeat(s)(ing) RS = right side St st = Stockinette stitch st(s) = stitch(es) tbl = through the back loop tog = together WS = wrong side