Kimono cardigan by Svetlana Volkova

Kimono cardigan

Knitting
August 2025
Aran (8 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 9 - 5.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
800 - 1400 yards (732 - 1280 m)
2XS/XS/S/M/L/XL/2XL/3XL/4XL
English
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This cozy kimono-style cardigan is the perfect blend of relaxed elegance and everyday comfort. With its soft drape, wide sleeves and timeless silhouette, it’s ideal for layering through every season. Knit seamlessly from the top down, this cardigan is worked in one continuous piece, allowing you to try it on as you go and adjust the lenght for a personalized fit.

SIZES 2XS/XS/S/M/L/XL/2XL/3XL/4XL
Finished chest circumference: 25.6/29.3/33.5/37.4/41.1/45.5/49.2/53.6/57.3 in (65/74/85/95/104/116/125/136/146 cm)
Sample shown in size L on 92 cm (36in) bust
MATERIALS:
• US 8 and 9 (5 and 5.5 mm) circular needles long enough for ‘magic loop”
• tapestry needle
• scrap yarn
• markers
• 1 button
YARN: Drops Air (70% Alpaca, 23% Polyamide, 7% Wool; 164 yards/150 meters per 50 g) approximately 5/6/6/7/7/8/8/9/9 skeins or worsted weight yarn to obtain gauge
GAUGE: 16 sts x 22 rows=10 cm/4 inches in stockinette st after blocking