Midsummer Kimono

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Midsummer Kimono

Worked in one seamless piece, this cardigan evokes images of summer music festivals, faeries, and a certain famous séance guide at The Haunted Mansion. The lace edging is picked up along the bottom edge after the piece is seamed, and tasseled fringe adds just a bit of extra flair. Add some length, and you’ve got a lovely duster! Opt for a belt in lieu of the fringe, and you have an instant classic.

Photos credit Lee Ann Barker

Finished Sizes
36 (44, 50)" bust circumference. Shown in 44" size, modeled with 8" positive ease. This cardigan is best worn with a minimum of 4" positive ease.

Gauge
18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in stockinette, with larger needles
Note: Both stitch and row gauge are important for this pattern. If your row gauge is off, the
measurements for your overall length and sleeve depth will change.

Materials
DK Yarn: Anzula Cricket (80% merino, 10% nylon, 10% cashmere; 250 yds per 114g skein); Color: Keola, 5 (5, 6) skeins
US 6/4mm straight needles AND 32" circular AND set of 5 double-pointed needles
US 5/3.5mm 40" circular
Stitch markers; stitch holders; tapestry needle; scissors

Notes
This cardigan is worked back and forth in one piece from the bottom of the back, up over the shoulders and down the fronts. Lace and neck edgings are added seamlessly after the body of the cardigan is blocked and seamed. Sleeve treatments are worked in the round.

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