This modern crochet cape was inspired by macramé! Using a simple stitch and crochet hook this trendy open cardigan actually looks like its’ knotted inspiration. This bohemian kimono is a perfect addition to your Summer wardrobe. Scroll down for the free crochet pattern or purchase an inexpensive downloadable PDF from Etsy HERE or Ravelry HERE!
I used ‘Shiny Happy Cotton‘ from WOOL AND THE GANG (in Ivory White) for this piece and it was the perfect fit! Its’ drape is spot on and the softness is unreal. They have a wide range of colours . . I’d love to make myself another cardigan in ‘Duck Egg Blue’, ‘White Noise’, or ‘Eagle Grey’!
As I said, this boho crochet cape was inspired by macramé! I really wanted the stitches in this filet crochet piece to look like knots. I had to experiment to find just the right stitch and in the end made one up (I think)! I’ve scoured the web for the name of the stitch I settled on and can’t find where it had been used before. So, I gave it a name (“Crochet Knot”), however, I think it’s safe to assume that someone, somewhere has used this stitch before so if YOU know the proper name please let me know and I’ll update the pattern. : )
The stitch for this design is simple but the motif is NOT. This pattern definitely required a chart/graph. I also wrote out the steps for each row in case that’s easier to follow. We all learn differently!
Because of the complexity of the design this cardi was tricky to size up/down BUT it’s designed to fit a very wide range AND I have extra instructions (Row A & B) in case you’d like to add more width for a roomier feel based on your size. So take a peek at the finished measurements and compare to your own before diving in to Row 1 just in case you’d like to make some adjustments. : )
ESMA KIMONO CARDIGAN - Free Crochet Pattern
F I N I S H E D S I Z E S
Kids
Approximately 53” circumference, 10” length
Adults
Approximately 62” circumference, 28” length
Sizing Notes:
◦ The kimono fits a wide range of sizes (from Adult Small to 5XL)
◦ If desired you can increase the total circumference by 4 inches by adding the following rows before Row 1 and after the last Row:
Row A |
Beginning Chain:
– 137 – Kids
– 201 – Adult
dc in 3rd chain from hook,
CK in next chain,
*[ch 1, skip 1, CK in next chain]
Repeat from * until 1 chain remains,
dc in last chain
[Kids: 135 sts]
[Adults: 199 sts]
Row B |
Chain 2, turn, dc in first stitch
*[ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch]
Repeat from * until 2 stitches remain,
ch 1, skip 1, dc in last stitch
[Kids: 135 sts]
[Adults: 199 sts]
M A T E R I A L S
Hook – US H / 8 – 5.00mm crochet hook
Yarn – Any medium weight yarn (size 4 / ‘worsted’ / 10 ply)
◦ Wool And The Gang® Shiny Happy Cotton® (in Ivory White)
▪ Amount needed:
Kids – approximately 633 yards, 579 meters (5 balls)
Adults – approximately 1299 yards, 1187 meters (9 balls)
Extras
– Tapestry needle
– Sharp scissors
G A U G E
14.25 sts = 4 inches
9 rows = 4 inches
P A T T E R N A B B R E V I A T I O N S
English (US) terms
ch – Chain: Yarn over, pull through loop on hook
CK – Crochet Knot: Yarn over and insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull through, yarn over and pull through 2 loops, yarn over and insert hook into same stitch, yarn over and pull through, yarn over and pull through all 4 loops on hook
dc – Double Crochet: Yarn over and insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull through, yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook, yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook
sl st – Slip Stitch: insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull through stitch and loop on hook
N O T E S
• Beginning chain does NOT count as a stitch in stitch counts
• Kimono is worked flat (in rows) and then folded over and seamed together along sides to form finished cardigan
• Stitch count is in [ ] at the end of each row
• Kimono is worked from side to side so beginning chain determines (double) the length and number of rows worked determines (half) the chest circumference
• See FINISHED SIZES section above for how to increase circumference
C H A R T
V I D E O T U T O R I A L
There is a video tutorial available for this pattern on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/QSckwu3SvA4
W R I T T E N P A T T E R N
English (US) terms
Row 1 |
Beginning Chain:
◦ 137 – Kids
◦ 201 – Adult
dc in 3rd chain from hook,
CK in next chain,
ch 1, skip 1, CK in next chain,
ch 1, skip 1, CK in next chain,
*[ch 2, skip 2, CK in next chain,
ch 2, skip 2, CK in next chain,
ch 1, skip 1, CK in next chain,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next chain,
ch 1, skip 1, CK in next chain,
ch 1, skip 1, CK in next chain,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next chain,
ch 1, skip 1, CK in next chain,
ch 2, skip 2, CK in next chain,
ch 2, skip 2, CK in next chain,
ch 1, skip 1, CK in next chain,
ch 1, skip 1, CK in next chain]
Repeat from * until 1 chain remains,
dc in last chain
[Kids: 135 sts]
[Adults: 199 sts]
Row 2 |
Chain 2, turn, dc in first stitch
ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
*[ch 5, skip 5, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 5, skip 5, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch]
Repeat from * until 2 stitches remain,
ch 1, skip 1, dc in last stitch
[Kids: 135 sts]
[Adults: 199 sts]
Row 3 |
Chain 2, turn, dc in first stitch
CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
*[ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch]
Repeat from * until 1 stitch remains,
dc in last stitch
[Kids: 135 sts]
[Adults: 199 sts]
Row 4 |
Chain 2, turn, dc in first stitch
ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
*[ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 5, skip 5, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch]
Repeat from * until 2 stitches remain,
ch 1, skip 1, dc in last stitch
[Kids: 135 sts]
[Adults: 199 sts]
Row 5 |
Chain 2, turn, dc in first stitch
CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
*[ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch]
Repeat from * until 1 stitch remains,
dc in last stitch
[Kids: 135 sts]
[Adults: 199 sts]
Row 6 |
Chain 2, turn, dc in first stitch
*[ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch]
Repeat from * until 6 stitches remain,
ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 1, skip 1, dc in last stitch
[Kids: 135 sts]
[Adults: 199 sts]
Row 7 |
Chain 2, turn, dc in first stitch
CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
*[ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch]
Repeat from * until 1 stitch remains,
dc in last stitch
[Kids: 135 sts]
[Adults: 199 sts]
Row 8 |
Chain 2, turn, dc in first stitch
ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
*[ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 5, skip 5, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch]
Repeat from * until 2 stitches remain,
ch 1, skip 1, dc in last stitch
[Kids: 135 sts]
[Adults: 199 sts]
Row 9 |
Chain 2, turn, dc in first stitch
CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
*[ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch]
Repeat from * until 1 stitch remains,
dc in last stitch
[Kids: 135 sts]
[Adults: 199 sts]
Row 10 |
Chain 2, turn, dc in first stitch
ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
*[ch 5, skip 5, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 5, skip 5, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch]
Repeat from * until 2 stitches remain,
ch 1, skip 1, dc in last stitch
[Kids: 135 sts]
[Adults: 199 sts]
Row 11 |
Chain 2, turn, dc in first stitch,
CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
*[ch 2, skip 2, CK in next stitch,
ch 2, skip 2, CK in next stitch,
ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch,
ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch,
ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 2, skip 2, CK in next stitch,
ch 2, skip 2, CK in next stitch,
ch 1, skip 1, CK in next chain,
ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch]
Repeat from * until 1 stitch remains,
dc in last stitch
[Kids: 135 sts]
[Adults: 199 sts]
Row 12 to Row 23/33 |
Repeat Row 2 to Row 11 until:
- Row 23 – Kids
- Row 33 – Adult
Row 24/34 |
Chain 2, turn, dc in first stitch
ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
*[ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 5, skip 5, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch]
Repeat from * 2 times (kids) / 3 times (adult),
**[ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch],
Repeat from ** until 2 stitches remain
ch 1, skip 1, dc in last stitch
[Kids: 135 sts]
[Adults: 199 sts]
Row 25/35 |
Chain 2, turn, dc in first stitch
CK in next stitch
*[ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch]
Repeat from * 34 times (kids) / 50 times (adult)
**[ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch]
Repeat from ** until 1 stitch remains,
dc in last stitch
[Kids: 135 sts]
[Adults: 199 sts]
Row 26/36 |
Chain 2, turn, dc in first stitch
*[ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch]
Repeat from * 2 times (kids) / 3 times (adult)
ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
chain 66 (kids) / 98 (adult)
[Kids: 135 sts]
[Adults: 199 sts]
Row 27/37 |
Chain 2 more, turn and dc in 3rd chain from hook
CK in next chain, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next chain, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next chain,
*[ch 1, skip 1, CK in next chain/stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next chain/stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next chain/stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next chain/stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next chain/stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next chain/stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next chain/stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next chain/stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next chain/stitch,
ch 1, skip 1, CK in next chain/stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next chain/stitch,
ch 1, skip 1, CK in next chain/stitch]
Repeat from * until 1 stitch remains,
dc in last stitch
[Kids: 135 sts]
[Adults: 199 sts]
Row 28/38 |
Chain 2, turn, dc in first stitch
ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
*[ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 5, skip 5, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch]
Repeat from * until 2 stitches remain,
ch 1, skip 1, dc in last stitch
[Kids: 135 sts]
[Adults: 199 sts]
Row 29/39 |
Chain 2, turn, dc in first stitch
CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
*[ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch]
Repeat from * until 1 stitch remains,
dc in last stitch
[Kids: 135 sts]
[Adults: 199 sts]
Row 30/40 |
Chain 2, turn, dc in first stitch
ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
*[ch 5, skip 5, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 5, skip 5, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch]
Repeat from * until 2 stitches remain,
ch 1, skip 1, dc in last stitch
[Kids: 135 sts]
[Adults: 199 sts]
Row 31/41 |
Chain 2, turn, dc in first stitch,
CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
*[ch 2, skip 2, CK in next stitch,
ch 2, skip 2, CK in next stitch,
ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch,
ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 3, skip 3, CK in next stitch,
ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch,
ch 2, skip 2, CK in next stitch,
ch 2, skip 2, CK in next stitch,
ch 1, skip 1, CK in next chain,
ch 1, skip 1, CK in next stitch]
Repeat from * until 1 stitch remains,
dc in last stitch
[Kids: 135 sts]
[Adults: 199 sts]
Row 32/42 to Row 51/71 |
Repeat Row 2 to Row 11 until:
- Row 51 – Kids
- Row 71 – Adult
Fold cardigan in half as shown and seam together part of each side as follows:
- 43 sl st – Kids
- 63 sl st – Adult
Fasten off
Weave in ends
Thank you for L O O P I N G together this L A K E S I D E inspired project with me! I hope you enjoyed this pattern and please don’t forget to tag me in your cardigan pictures (@lakesideloops) because I always love seeing your work! Take care. xx
