Jojoland Twin Cable Flower Kimono Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Jojoland Twin Cable Flower Kimono

What is Being Made

The Jojoland Twin Cable Flower Kimono is an intermediate-plus level knitted cardigan featuring a distinctive kimono-style construction. This garment is worked flat on circular needles and seamed together, offering finished bust measurements of 38 (44, 50, 54) inches across four size options. The design combines traditional cable work with a kimono silhouette, creating a sophisticated layering piece suitable for various occasions.

Techniques Used

This pattern employs several key knitting techniques to achieve its finished design:

• Cable work: The primary decorative element, featuring cable stitches that create the signature textured pattern throughout the garment
• Seamed construction: Pieces are knitted separately and then seamed together, allowing for precise shaping and finishing
• Worked flat: Rather than working in the round, this cardigan is constructed using flat knitting on circular needles, providing flexibility in shaping and stitch placement
• Increases and decreases: Strategic shaping is achieved through various increases (including make 3 from 1 stitches) and decreases (such as purl 3 together) to create the kimono's flowing silhouette
• Provisional cast-on: Used for the left side body to allow for seamless integration of pattern matching across sections

Stitches Used

The pattern incorporates specific cable and specialty stitches essential to the design:

• c4b (Cable 4 Back): Slip 2 stitches onto a cable needle and hold in back, knit the next 2 stitches from the left needle, then knit the 2 stitches from the cable needle
• c4f (Cable 4 Front): Slip 2 stitches onto a cable needle and hold in front, knit the next 2 stitches from the left needle, then knit the 2 stitches from the cable needle
• m3f1 (Make 3 from 1): Work (k1, p1, k1) in the same stitch to increase from one stitch to three stitches, creating decorative increases
• p3tog (Purl 3 Together): A decrease stitch combining three purl stitches into one
• Standard knit and purl stitches: Form the foundation of the body pattern and background

Materials and Tools

The Jojoland Twin Cable Flower Kimono requires specific materials to achieve the intended drape and finished appearance:

• Yarn: 14 (16, 19, 22) balls of Jojoland Rhythm or Rhythm Superwash yarn, which is 100% wool with 110 yards per ball. This yardage requirement varies by size, providing approximately 1,540–2,420 total yards depending on the finished size chosen
• Needles: U.S. size 6 (4 mm) and size 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles, 80 cm in length. The size 6 needles are used for initial cast-on and ribbing, while size 7 needles accommodate the main body pattern
• Additional tools: Cable needle for executing cable stitches, stitch markers to track pattern repeats and shaping points, and a tapestry needle for seaming and weaving in ends

Gauge and Sizing

Achieving the correct gauge is critical for proper fit. The pattern specifies a gauge of 4.7 stitches by 6 rows equals 1 inch square when measured over the body stitch pattern using size 7 needles. Four size options are available, with bust measurements ranging from 38 to 54 inches, accommodating a wide range of body sizes.