Lion Brand Fancy Fur

Crocheted Kimono
Pattern Number: 50583

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Lion Brand Fancy Fur

Crocheted Kimono
Pattern Number: 50583
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
SIZE: One Size, Small, Large
XS/S (M/L)
Cross Back/Shoulder to Shoulder 14-15 (16-17) inches [35.5-38 (40.5-44.5) cm]
Finished Chest 40 (48) inches [101.5 (122) cm]
Length 30 inches [76 cm]
Note Because of the loose stitch used, finished measurements are given for garment when it is hanging. Kimono is
meant to be worn open in front.
Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given,
it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.
CORRECTIONS: None
MATERIALS
220-266 Fancy Fur: Mountain Vista
12 (13) Skeins
Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size Q-19
Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
GAUGE:

8 sts = 7 inches [18 cm] in box pattern (alternate 1 treble and 1 chain to form 4 tall squares).
4 rows = 11 inches [29 cm] in post pattern (alternate 1 row of Front
Post Trebles and 1 row of Back Post Trebles).Before measuring, stretch gauge swatch from top
to bottom and side to side; measure swatch on a smooth flat surface and do not include the
first 2 rows in your measurements. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
BPhdc (back post hdc) Yo, insert hook from back to front then to back, going around post of st of
previous row, draw up a loop, yo and draw through 3 loops on hook. Skip st in front of the BPhdc.
Counts as hdc on next row.
BPtr (back post tr) Yo twice, insert hook from back to front then to back, going around post of st of
previous row, draw up a loop, (yo and draw through 2 loops on hook) 3 times. Skip st in front of the
BPtr. Counts as tr on next row.
FPhdc (front post hdc) Yo, insert hook from front to back then to front, going around post of st of
previous row, draw up a loop, yo and draw through 3 loops on hook. Skip st behind the FPhdc. Counts
as a hdc on next row.
FPtr (front post tr) Yo twice, insert hook from front to back then to front, going around post of st of
previous row, draw up a loop, (yo and draw through 2 loops on hook) 3 times. Skip st behind the FPtr.
Counts as a tr on next row.
BACK
Ch 33 (37). Row 1 (RS) Tr in 7th ch from hook (counts as 1 square), *ch 1, skip next ch, tr in next ch; repeat from *
across; turn 14 (16) squares.
Row 2 Ch 5, *BPtr in next tr, ch 1; repeat from * across, tr in 4th ch of t-ch; turn.
Row 3 Ch 5, *FPtr in next tr, ch 1; repeat from * across, tr in 4th ch of t-ch; turn.

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Rows 4-5 Repeat Rows 2-3.

Dec For Armholes
Row 6 Ch 4 (first dec made), BPtr in next tr, BPtr in next tr (2nd dec made), *ch 1, BPtr in next tr; repeat from *
across to last tr, do not ch, BPtr in last tr (3rd dec made), tr in 4th ch of t-ch (4th dec made); turn 10 (12) full
squares.
Row 7 Slip st in next 2 tr, ch 5, FPtr in next tr, *ch 1, FPtr in next tr; repeat from * across, omitting last tr and t-ch;
turn. Row 8 Repeat Row 2. Row 9 Ch 3, *FPhdc in next tr, ch 1; repeat from * across, hdc in 4th ch of t-ch; turn.
Row 10 Ch 3, *BPhdc in next hdc, ch 1; repeat from * across, hdc in 2nd ch of t-ch; turn.
Row 11 Ch 1 (2), sc (hdc) in each ch-space and hdc across and sc (hdc) in 2nd ch of t-ch 21 (25) sts. Fasten off.
RIGHT FRONT
Ch 19 (21). Row 1 (RS) Tr in 7th ch from hook (counts as 1 square), *ch 1, skip next ch, tr in next ch; repeat from *
across; turn 7 (8) squares. Rows 2-5 Repeat Rows 2-5 of Back.
Dec For Armhole and Neckline
Row 6 Ch 4, BPtr in next tr (first dec made), ch 1, *BPtr in next tr, ch 1; repeat from * across, tr in 4th ch of t-ch;
turn 6 (7) full squares. Row 7 Ch 4, FPtr in next tr (first dec made), *ch 1, FPtr in next tr; repeat from * across, do
not work into t-ch; turn 5 (6) squares. Row 8 Ch 5, BPtr in next tr, *ch 1, BPtr in next tr; repeat from * across to
last tr, BPtr in last tr, do not work into t-ch; turn 4 (5) squares. Row 9 Slip st in next tr, ch 2, *FPhdc in next tr, ch
1; repeat from * across, hdc in 4th ch of t-ch; turn. Row 10 Ch 3, BPhdc in next hdc, *ch 1, BPhdc in next hdc;
repeat from * across, do not work into t-ch; turn 3 (4) squares. Row 11 Ch 1 (2), sc (hdc) in each ch-space and
hdc across to t-ch, sc (hdc) in 2nd ch of t-ch 7 (9) sts. Fasten off.
LEFT FRONT
Work as for Right Front through Row 5.
Dec For Armhole and Neckline
Row 6 Ch 5, BPtr in next tr, *ch 1, BPtr in next tr; repeat from * across, tr in 4th ch of t-ch; turn 6 (7) squares.
Row 7 Slip st in next tr, ch 5, FPtr in next tr, *ch 1, FPtr in next tr; repeat from * across; turn 5 (6) squares. Row
8 Slip st in next tr, ch 4, *BPtr in next tr, ch 1; repeat from * across, tr in 4th ch of t-ch; turn 4 (5) squares. Row 9
Ch 3, FPhdc in next tr, *ch 1, FPhdc in next tr; repeat from * across; turn.
Row 10 Slip st to next hdc, ch 3, *BPhdc in next hdc, ch 1; repeat from * across, hdc in 2nd ch of t-ch; turn 3 (4)
squares. Row 11 Ch 1 (2), sc (hdc) in each ch-space and hdc across to t-ch, sc (hdc) in 2nd ch of t-ch 7 (9) sts.
Fasten off.
SLEEVES
Ch 31 (33). Row 1 (RS) Tr in 7th ch from hook (counts as 1 square), *ch 1, skip next ch, tr in next ch; repeat from *
across; turn 13 (14) squares. Rows 2-4 Repeat Rows 2-4 of Back.
Shape Cap
Row 5 Ch 3, hdc in first tr, *ch 1, FPhdc in next tr; repeat from * across, ch 1, hdc in 4th ch of t-ch, ch 1, hdc in
same t-ch; turn. Row 6 Ch 3, *BPhdc in next hdc, ch 1; repeat from * across, hdc in 2nd ch of t-ch 15 (16)
squares.
Fasten off.
FINISHING

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Before sewing together, tug on the vertical ridges formed by the post stitches, from top to bottom of piece, then
stretch gently from side to side, so that the spaces between the trebles hang uniformly. If sewing together with yarn,
gently remove pompoms from yarn used for sewing. Sew shoulder seams, leaving center 9 hdc of Back for neck. Sew
in Sleeves. Sew Sleeve and side seams.
Shawl Collar and Edging
Row 1 With wrong side facing, join yarn to neck edge of right shoulder seam, hdc in 9 hdc of Back; turn. Row 2 Ch 2,
hdc into each hdc of previous row, hdc in next 2 (3) sts of neckline; turn. Rows 3-9 Repeat Row 2, adding 2 (3) more
sts of neckline from each front into collar every row.
Edging At end of Row 9, do not turn; continue down front edge, working 3 dc in the side of tr rows of front, then 5 dc
into side of each row down to corner square, 6 dc in corner square; continue along bottom edge, working 2 dc in each
ch-space to next corner square; work corner square and other front edge as for first one; in side of square holding
edge of collar work 3 dc in ch-space, dc in each hdc of collar around to first dc at other end of collar; join with slip st in
top of first dc. Fasten off.
Sleeve Edging Join yarn to end of Sleeve, 2 dc in each ch-space; join with slip st in top of first dc. Fasten off. Repeat
for other Sleeve edge.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
Click for explanation and illustration

beg = begin(s)(ning)

ch(s) = chain(s)

ch-space = space previously made dc = double crochet

hdc = half double crochet

RS = right side

sc = single crochet

st(s) = stitch(es)

t-ch = turning chain

tr = treble (triple) crochet

yo = yarn over
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individual knitters and crocheters, human errors, or typographical mistakes.

*Fancy Fur (Article #220) provides two great textures in one yarn and a rainbow of color in every ball. It is
packaged in 1 ozs (50 gms) 39 yards (35 meters) skeins. 55% Polyamide 45% Polyester; Made in Italy

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