Friday 29 June 2018

GRANNY SQUARE KIMONO JACKET

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GRANNY SQUARE KIMONO JACKET
ASSYMETRIC JACKET

I saw this shawl and thought that this would make a lovely jacket.  I actually thought it was a blanket first, and on taking a closer look found that it was a shawl.  (Original photo inspiration below)
The way the young model had draped it over her, I thought it would look lovely as a kimono jacket as well – which is why we are here today.

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I am unable to find the original pattern. I do not claim this is my pattern – I have used the granny square inspiration to make this creation – but yes, making a shawl or blanket into a kimono is my original idea and these are my original notes as I make my original project.


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All my blogs can be printed.  Find the printer friendly (green) link at the bottom of this blog.  You can also hit Control P (or Command P for Mac) on your keyboard, and the blog will go directly to the connected printer.

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Materials used : Today I have used the fantastic Charly Phildar acrylic yarn , with the recommended 4 mm crochet hook ; fabric glue to seal ends 
This yarn is not specific for this project.
You can use any yarn with a suitable hook to make this project to any size.


For Indians : You could use Anchor , Red ros ; Red rose metallic or  unbranded  knitting cotton as well as Oswal or Vardhaman acrylic yarns

International yarns :  Among the international yarns I have used, I’d suggest Aunt Lydia Cotton 10, Aunt Lydia Bamboo-Viscose 10, DMC Petra, Sullivans knitting cotton (Australia), Milford Soft, Hilaza Rustica Eclat , Alize cotton yarn ; Alize bamboo yarn ; Spotlight 4-Seasons Stallion or Marvel acrylic yarns or "I-love-this-cotton" cotton yarn from Hobby Lobby.

Skill level : Intermediate. 
Size made : 34" - 36".  You can make this to any size. 

Stitches used :
Starting slip knot : Here’s how you start with a slip knot.  https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw 

Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot : This is a neat new way to start your work without a slip knot.  https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs

What is a chain stitch ? Here is an easy video tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXx5ukBjKkY

What is a slip stitch : Here is a neat video tutorial at https://youtu.be/weB3QNbA8Iw

Magic circle : To refresh your skill, please view this easy video https://youtu.be/ISC39yOqWro

Double Crochet : dc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk);
[yo, draw through 2 lps] twice.  One dc made. 
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/xdnjB27zpYo

Chainless start for Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 / ch – 3 start, and this is what I do to start my row of dc.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/wskv3iTjRx0
Whipstitch to join : Here’s a quick tutorial on how to join using the whipstitch at https://youtu.be/wZ-9LNzftMA

Invisible join : Here’s a quick tutorial on how to join using the embroidery needle and whipstitch to get an invisible join at https://youtu.be/a6XZQ6VzJFM

Single crochet to join : Here’s a quick tutorial on how to join using the single crochet at https://youtu.be/6FXoW_47_dI

How to change colors seamlessly : Here’s an easy video tutorial to show you how to change from the Main color to the Contrast or second color of yarn seamlessly.  View it at https://youtu.be/fRzSBja9jno 

How to carry your yarn when using two colors : Here’s an easy video tutorial to show you how to carry your yarn along when working with two colours.  
Abbreviations used :
lp(s) : Loop(s)                  sc : Single crochet
dc : Double crochet         sp : Space                                           
sl-st : Slip stitch               ch : Chain
st(s) : Stitch(es)               hk : Hook
yo : Yarn Over
                                                           
                                   
Instructions : (Using U.S terminology)
Please note that I start all my rows with a ch 1, turning chain for ease.
Please check the top of this blog for easy video tutorials on all stitches used in today's pattern.
Please read through all my notes before you pick up your hook, so you know just where we're heading in our pattern.
In my patterns I work with the principle of stitch count and body measurement.  This means that you need to work the stitch count in pattern, till you get the measurement (length and/or width) that you need for your project. 

For today's project, we will make a set of granny squares and then join them up to make our kimono type jacket.
You can make this sleeved or sleeveless.  
Please read through to the end before you decide how many squares you need.

The beauty of this jacket is showcased by the alternate use of colour. 
May I suggest that you choose two strongly colours to show it off in all its glory.
That said, you can decide when you want to change colours – or follow what I’ve done.

Please check all the links above for working with multiple coloured yarns.  This is the square I have used for my project.


Start Round 1 : (With Colour 1) : 
with a magic circle and work 20 dc in that circle. 
Join with a sl-st to the 1st dc.

Round 2 : (With Colour 2) : 
dc in the 1st dc ;
(ch 1, dc in the next dc) ;
rep (to) all around ; 
ch 1 and join with a sl-st to the 1st dc.

Round 3 : (With Colour 1) : 
sl-st into the 1st ch-1 sp ; 2 hdc in the same ch-1 sp ; 
(ch 1, sk next dc, 2 hdc in the next ch-1 sp) ;
rep (to) all around ;
ch 1 and join with a sl-st to the 1sthdc.

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Round 4 : (With Colour 2) : 
sl-st into the 1st ch-1 sp ; 2 dc in the same ch-1 sp ; 
(ch 1, 2 dc in the next ch-1 sp) ;
rep (to) all around ;
ch 1 and join with a sl-st to the 1st dc.

Round 5 : (With Colour 1) : 
sl-st into the 1st ch-1 sp ; 2 hdc in the same ch-1 sp ; 
(ch 2, sk next dc, 2 hdc in the next ch-1 sp) ;
rep (to) all around ;
ch 2 and join with a sl-st to the 1st hdc.

Round 6 : (With Colour 2) : 
sl-st into the 1st ch-2 sp ; 3 dc in the same ch-2 sp ; 
(ch 2, 3dc in the next ch-2 sp) ;
rep (to) all around ;
ch 2 and join with a sl-st to the 1st dc.

Round 7 : (With Colour 1) : 
sl-st into the 1st ch-2 sp ; 3 hdc in the same ch-2 sp ; 
(ch 2, 3 hdc in the next ch-2 sp) ;
rep (to) all around ;
ch 2 and join with a sl-st to the 1st hdc.
Fasten off Colour 1.

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So far we have been working in rounds and creating a circle.  From the following round on, we will make this into a square and then work 2 more rounds in making the square perfect.

Round 7 : (With Colour 2) : 
sl-st into the 1st ch-2 sp ; sc in the same ch-2 sp ;
(ch 3, sc in the next ch-2 sp) ;
[ch 3, hdc in the next ch-2 sp] ;
{ch 3, 2 dc in the next ch-2 sp ; 
ch 3, 2 dc in the same ch-2 sp} ;
*rep [to] once ; 
rep (to) 2 times ; 
rep [to] once ; 
rep {to} once* ;
rep *to* all around ;
ch 3 and join with a sl-st to the 1st dc.

Let’s examine what we’ve done.  The corners are now defined by the 2 dc ; ch 3, 2 dc, and you can easily now make out the square. Can’t you?

Round 8 : (With Colour 2) : 
sl-st into the 1st ch-2 sp ; sc in the same ch-2 sp ;
(ch 3, sc in the next ch-2 sp) ;
[ch 3, hdc in the next ch-2 sp] ;
{ch 3, 2 dc in the next ch-2 sp ; 
ch 3, 2 dc in the same ch-2 sp} ;
*rep [to] once ; 
rep (to) 2 times ; 
rep [to] once ; 
rep {to} once* ;
rep *to* all around ;
ch 3 and join with a sl-st to the 1st dc.

Round 9 : (With Colour 2) : 
dc in the 1st sc ;
(3 dc in the next ch-3 sp ; dc in the next sc) ;
[3 dc in the next ch-3 sp ; dc in the next hdc] ;
{3 dc in the next ch-3 sp ; dc in the next 2 dc ;
2 dc in the next corner ch-3 sp ; 
ch 3, 2 dc in the same corner ch-3 sp ; dc in the next 2 dc} ;
*rep [to] once ; 
rep (to) 2 times ; 
rep [to] once ; 
rep {to} in the next corner sp* ;
rep *to* all around ;
ch 3 and join with a sl-st to the 1st dc.

Round 10 : (With Colour 2) : 
dc in the 1st dc and in each dc till the
1st corner ch-3 sp ;
*(2 dc ; ch 3, 2 dc) all in the corner ch-3 sp ;
dc in each dc till the next ch-3 corner sp* ;
rep *to* all around 
and join with a sl-st to the 1st dc.
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Fasten off and weave in ends.
We have made one beautiful granny square.  Isn’t it beautiful.

Now here’s where it starts getting a bit complicated.. as we need to work calculations.

A)  Measure your granny square
B)   Calculate the length you’d need for your kimono-like jacket
C)   Calculate the round chest / round hip measurement
D)  As always, if there is a big difference between the hip and chest measures, may I suggest you go with the larger measurement. So if the hip measure is larger, and you will need your garment to go over your hip then you need to take the hip measurement.  If you do not mind it being above your hip, then you can choose to work with the round chest measurement.
E)    Now try to see how many squares you would need to go comfortably around your round chest.
F)    At the same time, try to see how many squares you’d need for the length of your garment.
G) If you are making this a sleeved jacket, then measure your round arm and see how many squares you need for that as well (two should suffice, I'd say).

Phew.. and that’s a lot of numbers that you need to keep with you.  Once you have these calculations done, go ahead and make as many squares as needed to get the round chest measurement and then the length.


Finishing :
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So you will join up as many squares as you need for the two fronts and one back - forming three rectangles.  
You will then identify where you want your armhole opening.  (the white slits on the picture above are the armhole slits, and of course you have figured that the rest is the front and back).
So go ahead and join the front to the back, leaving the armhole slit.  
How do you leave the armhole slit? You just don't join the square at that point.

Now if you want a sleeveless creation, you are done!

If you want a sleeve, then you need to make as many squares as needed for one round arm . 
Join the squares to make the sleeve first.
Then slip the sleeve into the armhole opening and join it together to get your sleeved kimono jacket.

a)   Use one of the links at the top of this blog to join the two shoulders and sides.
b)   Run a round of sc all the way around the neckline and armhole to even the edges out.
c)     You can decide to run an additional round of sc just to get a neater edge.

And that’s it.. your exquisite and unique Pawz vest is ready to wear show off.

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