Materials Needed & Measurements:

Suggested Yarn:
- Lion Brand Yarn Mandala in Serpent (150 g/skein)
- Approximately (236 g for XS/S, 319 g for M/L)
- Note: The yellow color was removed from the skein for the kimono pictured
Yarn Measurements: (2 skeins for XS/S, 3 skeins for M/L)
Hook Size: Size J 6.0mm crochet hook
Finished Pattern Size:
- XS/S: Length: 22”, Bust Circumference: 56”
- M/L: Length: 26”, Bust Circumference: 64”
- Rectangles: XS/S – 14” x 44”, M/L – 16” x 52”
Other Tools:
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle (for weaving in ends and seaming)

Abbreviations:

ch – chain
dc – double crochet
ch sp – chain space
crossed dc (crossed double crochet) – sk st, dc in next st, dc in skipped st. Repeat from across.

Foundation Chain: Ch (52 for XS/S, 66 for M/L). This forms the base for the first rectangle.
Row 1:
- Dc in the 4th ch from hook (this counts as the first dc).
- Sk next ch, dc in next ch, then dc in the skipped ch. This forms a crossed dc.
- Repeat crossed dc stitches across the row.
- You should have (50 dc for XS/S, 64 dc for M/L) at the end of the row.
Row 2:
- Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), turn your work.
- Dc in each st across the row. This creates a solid row of double crochets.
- (50 dc for XS/S, 64 dc for M/L)
Row 3:
- Ch 3, turn.
- Dc in next st (this is the second st from the edge).
- Sk next st, dc in next st, then dc in the skipped st to create crossed dc.
- Repeat crossed dc across the row.
- (50 dc for XS/S, 64 dc for M/L)
Row 4:
- Ch 3, turn.
- Dc in each st across the row. This row balances the texture from the previous row of crossed dc.
- (50 dc for XS/S, 64 dc for M/L)

Row 5:
- Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc and ch 1), turn.
- Sk next st, dc in following st.
- Ch 1, sk next st, dc in the next st. Repeat from * across.
- At the end of the row, make a final ch 1, then dc into the top of the turning ch from the previous row.
- (51 sts for XS/S, 65 sts for M/L)
Row 6:
- Ch 3, turn.
- Dc in the ch sp below, dc in the next dc. Repeat from * across the row.
- This row fills in the gaps from Row 5, creating a mesh pattern.
- (51 dc for XS/S, 65 dc for M/L)
Rows 7 – 18: Repeat Rows 5 & 6 six more times. This builds the bottom portion of the kimono with a textured mesh design.

Row 19:
- Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc and ch 1), turn.
- Sk next st, dc in following st.
- Ch 1, sk next st, dc in the next st. Repeat from * across.
- Final dc into the turning ch from the previous row.
- This row introduces a more open mesh design.
Row 20: Repeat Row 19 to create a continuous double mesh effect.
Row 21:
- Ch 3, turn.
- Dc in each st across the row. This row solidifies the mesh pattern and maintains structure.
- (51 dc for XS/S, 65 dc for M/L)
Repeat Rows 19-21:
- Continue this pattern until the rectangle measures approximately:
  - XS/S: 44” in length
  - M/L: 52” in length
- Tie off and weave in ends.

Repeat the entire pattern to create a second rectangle. Ensure both rectangles are of the same size.

Seaming the Back:
- Lay the two rectangles side by side, long edges together.
- Use a tapestry needle and matching yarn to seam them together with a whip stitch seam from the bottom up to the center back.
- This forms the back seam of the kimono.
- Tie off and weave in ends securely.
Creating Armholes and Side Seams:
- Fold the joined rectangles in half to form the kimono shape.
- Seam up each side, leaving approximately 9-10” unsewn at the top for arm openings.
- Ensure the armholes are even on both sides.
- Tie off and weave in ends.

When you want a longer kimono, simply repeat the stitch patterns and add more rows to each rectangle.
Measure yourself to ensure the desired length and fit before completing the final rows.

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