Knitted Kimono Jacket and Vest by Midge Jackson a.k.a. The Pearly Queen

Knitted Kimono Jacket and Vest

Knitting
January 2008
Sport (12 wpi) ?
5 stitches and 7 rows = 1 inch
in stockinette
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 2 - 2.75 mm
5.5 mm (I)
1000 - 1450 yards (914 - 1326 m)
S(42) M(44) L(46)
English
This pattern is available from wildflowerfiber.com for $10.00.

Written pattern available from: http://store.wildflowerfiber.com/knkijaandvep.html
“This kimono jacket or vest pattern is hand knitted in Plain & Fancy hand dyed sport weight yarn. Shown in black/brown and blue/brown colorways available. Knitted side to side, intermediate knitting skills are required.
Gauge 5 stitches and 7 rows per inch.”

Vest takes 1000 to 1200 yds, jacket 1250 to 1450 yds depending on size.
small 42 in, med 44 in , lg 46 in finished chest circumference.
No shipping fee as pattern is e mailed

Specific yarn requirements:
For Vests (non striped collar)
Small: 1000 yds variegated or solid
Medium: 1000 yds variegated or solid
Large: 1200 yds variegated or solid

For Jackets (striped collar)
Small: 900 yds variegated, 350 yds contrast
Medium: 900 yds variegated, 450 yds contrast
Large: 1000 yds variegated, 450 yds contrast

Button is optional and is fastened via a crocheted loop attached after the garment is finished.