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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Materials used : Today
I have used the fantastic Charly Phildar acrylic yarn , with the recommended 4
mm crochet hook ;
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 rose ; 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 :
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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