Lace Knit Kimono
- Círculo Studio
- Jun 3
- 3 min read
06/03/2025
Level of difficulty

SIZE:
S, (M, L, XL), 2L and 3L.
BASED ON A BUST SIZE OF:
32–34, (36–38, 40–42, 44–46), 48–50 and 52–54 in. /
81-86, (91-96, 101-106, 111-117), 122-127 and 132-137 cm
MATERIAL:
SUGGESTED NEEDLE:
Círculo circular needle US 6 / 4 mm and 31.5 in / 80 cm
YARDAGE:
4, (5, 5, 5), 5 and 6 Círculo Charme balls (433 yds / 396 m, 5.3 oz / 150 g), sample in color 8336 - Chumbo.
NOTIONS:
· Measuring Tape.
· Tapestry needle.
· Scissors.
STITCHES USED:
Garter Stitch:
Row 1 (RS): [k]
Row 2 (WS): [k]
Pattern Stitch:
Chart A
GAUGE: 13 sts x 20 rows. = 4 x 4 in / 10 x 10 cm in pattern stitch.
ABBREVIATIONS: r.: row, st(s).: stitch(es), k.: knit, p.: purl, RS: right side, WS: wrong side, [...].: repetition, CO.: cast on, BO.: bind off.
Execution
The back, both front sides, and sleeves are worked flat.
PATTERN
LEFT FRONT:
CO 52, (58, 64, 70), 76, 82 sts.
Row 0 (RS): [k].
Repeat row 0 until you have 1.18 in / 3 cm.
Row 1 (RS): k1, [work Chart A] 8, (9, 10, 11), 12, 13 times, k3.
Row 2 and all the evens ones (WS): k3, [p] to last st, k1.
Repeat rows 1 and 2 for 31.5 in / 80 cm always following the Chart A. Cut the yarn, put the left front sts to rest in a spare needle or scrap yarn.
RIGHT FRONT:
CO 52, (58, 64, 70), 76, 82 sts.
Row 0 (RS): [k].
Repeat row 0 until you have 1.18 in / 3 cm.
Row 1 (RS): k3, [work chart A] 8, (9, 10, 11), 12, 13 times, k1.
Row 2 and all the evens ones (WS): k1, [p] to last 3 sts, k3.
Repeat rows 1 and 2 for 31.5 in / 80 cm always following the Chart A.
Make sure to finish this side on the same row where you ended the left side.
BACK:
Slide the right front to the end of the needle, and add you left front to the begin of the needle. With you RS facing both sides.
Now you have 104, (116, 128, 140), 152, 164 sts.
Row 1 (RS): k1, [work Chart A] 17, (19, 21, 23), 25, 27 times, k1.
Row 2 and all the evens ones (WS): k1, [p] to last st, k1.
Repeat rows 1 and 2 until you have 30.3 in / 77 cm for the back.
Row 0 (RS): [k].
Repeat row 0 until you have 1.18 in / 3 cm.
BO all the sts.
SLEEVES:
CO 80, (92, 98, 104), 116, 128 sts.
Row 0 (RS): [k].
Repeat row 0 until you have 1.18 in / 3 cm.
Row 1 (RS): k1, [work chart A] 13, (15, 16, 17), 19, 21 times, k1.
Row 2 (WS): k1, [p] to last 3 sts, k3.
Repeat rows 1 and 2 for 16.1 inches / 41 cm always following the Chart A.
BO all the sts. Repeat the other sleeve the same.
ASSEMBLING:
Fold the sleeve in half lengthwise, align it where the front and back meet, and sew the sleeve to the body (See diagram A).
Repeat with the other sleeve.
Fold the kimono in half, then sew the sides and the underarm seams of the sleeves.
Weave in the ends, wet block, and lay flat to dry.
Designer: Luciana Panza
Technical editing: Tamy Antunes
Disclaimer: Measurements are approximate due to differences between centimeters and inches, needle sizes and tension. All care has been taken to allow accurate completion of the pattern.
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