Knitting pattern for Fungus kimono by Refined Knitwear
Fungus Kimono is a feminine oversize drop-shoulder kimono with a wide ribbed band around the neck and down the front pieces. The kimono has a beautiful Moss stitch pattern doubled in height and sleeve edge bands knitted on vertically.
Please note: The images are the designers own and NOT knitted in Önling's yarn.
The pattern is a PDF file. Immediately after purchase you will be able to download the pattern directly from the purchase confirmation page. You will also receive an e-mail with a link to your pattern, and the pattern will be available here at the site via your personal account - so remember to create an account :-) Read more about digital knitting patterns here.
Designed by Refined Knitwear
Language: You will receive the pattern in English
Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL
Finished measurements
Bust measurement: approx. 150 (156) 162 (167) 173 (178) 184 cm / 59.1 (61.4) 63.8 (65.8) 68.1 (70.1) 72.4 inches
Body length measured center back including the neckband: approx. 76 (78) 81 (83) 84 (84) 85 cm. / 29.2 (30.7) 31.9 (32.7) 33.1 (33.1) 33.5 inches
The kimono is meant to have a positive ease on 60-70 cm / approx 23.6-27.6 inches
Materials:
Yarn alternative 1:
300 (300) 350 (400) 400 (400) 450 g Önling No 20, 100% Shetland wool, 50 g / approx 247 yards (225meters)
Held together with
150 (150) 200 (225) 225 (225) 250 g Önling No 10, 70% Mohair, 30% Silk, 25 g / approx 230 yards (210 meters)
You work with two strands held together throughout
Yarn alternative 2:
350 (350) 450 (500) 500 (500) 600 g Önling No 1, 75% Merino Superfine Super 100s Wool and 25% Angora, 50 g / approx 197 yards (180 meters).
You work with 1 strands throughout
Yarn alternative 3:
300 (300) 400 (450) 450 (450) 500 g Önling No 10, 70% Mohair, 30% Silk, 25 g / approx 230 yards (210 meters)
You work with two strands held together throughout
You will also need 6 stitch markers knitting this kimono – 2 of the stitch markers must be able to open as a safety pin.
Needles:
The kimono is knitted in Moss stitch doubled in height knitted back and forth on circular needle size 4 mm / US 6 80-100 cm / 31-40 inches
Recommended double-pointed needles size 3.5 mm / US 4 for the neckband - you will need 3 needles.
Gauge:
18 sts x 26 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches on needle size 4 mm / US 6 in Moss stitch doubled in the height knitted back and forth.
Knitting process:
You will start out this kimono by knitting a ribbed neckband. After knitting this neckband you will pick up stitches for the yoke in this neckband, and now the neckband will continue as front bands all the way down to the bottom of the body of the kimono.
When the body is finished, stitches are picked up around the sleeve edge opening and the sleeve edge band are knitted while at the same time knitted on the kimono by knitting a stitch from the sleeve edge band together with one of the picked up stitches around the armhole opening.
The kimono is being knitted back and forth. Since the kimono is knitted top down, it is easy to adjust the length on the body.
ABOUT PATTERNS FROM ÖNLING
All patterns from Önling are delivered digitally - and 95% of these will be sent immediately after purchase. Read more about how to get hold of your digital knitting pattern here.
The exception is patterns from Katrines Favorite Corner:
- When you buy a pattern for a design from Katrine's Favorite Corner, you will receive a digital pattern by mail (and in your Ravelry library). Please allow 1-2 days for your pattern to be sent, as this is handled manually by our brilliant customer service team. See the designs in question here.
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
Wool can last for years, but it requires good care. Washing is tough on your woolen garments and in general wool needs to be washed much less than other materials as it has a self-cleaning effect.
Find our instructions for how to wash your knitwear here.
Proper Care and Washing for Your Wool Knits – Make Them Last Longer
Wool garments can last for years, but they need proper care. Washing is one of the main culprits of wear on knitwear. Luckily, wool contains lanolin, which has a self-cleaning effect, so you rarely need to wash your wool knits.
- Lanolin has a self-cleaning effect because it reacts with moisture and salt, helping to neutralize odors like sweat.
- Hang your wool clothes on a chair overnight – they’ll be fresh by morning. You can also hang them outside for a few hours in humid weather.
- Regularly comb your wool knits with a wool comb to remove pilling and fuzziness. This gives your tired knits a "facelift" and prolongs the time between washes.
Machine Washing Wool
While we generally recommend hand washing wool garments to maintain control over temperatures, agitation, etc., if you prefer machine washing, follow these recommendations:
- Only machine wash your wool, if you know your machine well; test its wool program before washing your favorite sweater.
- Ensure that the wool program washes and rinses at the same temperature (max 30°C). Large temperature fluctuations cause wool to shrink and felt.
- Always use liquid wool detergent without enzymes. Regular detergent contains enzymes that will gradually eat away at the wool, leading to holes. You might not see the damage immediately, but holes can appear after 15-25 washes.
- Spin your wool at no more than 400 RPM to avoid felting. Alternatively, use the 'rinse hold' option and roll the clean knit in a dry towel to remove excess water.
- Always dry wool flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Hand Washing Wool
- Ensure you wash and rinse in water of the same temperature – around 30°C. Large temperature differences cause wool to shrink and felt.
- Always use liquid wool detergent without enzymes. Regular detergent will damage the wool over time, eventually leading to holes.
- Gently press your woolen garment in soapy water, avoiding wringing or pulling during washing.
- Roll the clean knit in a dry towel to remove as much water as possible.
- Always dry wool flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Washing Önling No 12 and No 16
- Keep in mind that the yarn hasn't been washed before it was spun onto cones and sent to you.
- For the best results, soak the finished sweater in lukewarm water for at least two hours (longer is fine). This will help the yarn bloom, making it softer and fuller.
- After soaking, wash the sweater as you would wool knits.
Washing No 14
- Önling No 14 should be washed gently at a maximum of 30°C, for example on the wool program in the washing machine.
- It can be spun at a maximum of 800 RPM.
- Avoid using a tumble dryer. Instead, dry your knit flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Washing No 21
- Önling No 21 is colorfast and spun from linen and cotton, which can handle a gentle machine wash (max 30°C).
- Spin your knit at a maximum of 800 RPM.
- Avoid using a tumble dryer. Instead, dry your knit flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Fungus kimono by Refined Knitwear, knitting pattern
Knitting pattern for Fungus kimono by Refined Knitwear
Fungus Kimono is a feminine oversize drop-shoulder kimono with a wide ribbed band around the neck and down the front pieces. The kimono has a beautiful Moss stitch pattern doubled in height and sleeve edge bands knitted on vertically.
Please note: The images are the designers own and NOT knitted in Önling's yarn.
The pattern is a PDF file. Immediately after purchase you will be able to download the pattern directly from the purchase confirmation page. You will also receive an e-mail with a link to your pattern, and the pattern will be available here at the site via your personal account - so remember to create an account :-) Read more about digital knitting patterns here.
Designed by Refined Knitwear
Language: You will receive the pattern in English
Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL
Finished measurements
Bust measurement: approx. 150 (156) 162 (167) 173 (178) 184 cm / 59.1 (61.4) 63.8 (65.8) 68.1 (70.1) 72.4 inches
Body length measured center back including the neckband: approx. 76 (78) 81 (83) 84 (84) 85 cm. / 29.2 (30.7) 31.9 (32.7) 33.1 (33.1) 33.5 inches
The kimono is meant to have a positive ease on 60-70 cm / approx 23.6-27.6 inches
Materials:
Yarn alternative 1:
300 (300) 350 (400) 400 (400) 450 g Önling No 20, 100% Shetland wool, 50 g / approx 247 yards (225meters)
Held together with
150 (150) 200 (225) 225 (225) 250 g Önling No 10, 70% Mohair, 30% Silk, 25 g / approx 230 yards (210 meters)
You work with two strands held together throughout
Yarn alternative 2:
350 (350) 450 (500) 500 (500) 600 g Önling No 1, 75% Merino Superfine Super 100s Wool and 25% Angora, 50 g / approx 197 yards (180 meters).
You work with 1 strands throughout
Yarn alternative 3:
300 (300) 400 (450) 450 (450) 500 g Önling No 10, 70% Mohair, 30% Silk, 25 g / approx 230 yards (210 meters)
You work with two strands held together throughout
You will also need 6 stitch markers knitting this kimono – 2 of the stitch markers must be able to open as a safety pin.
Needles:
The kimono is knitted in Moss stitch doubled in height knitted back and forth on circular needle size 4 mm / US 6 80-100 cm / 31-40 inches
Recommended double-pointed needles size 3.5 mm / US 4 for the neckband - you will need 3 needles.
Gauge:
18 sts x 26 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches on needle size 4 mm / US 6 in Moss stitch doubled in the height knitted back and forth.
Knitting process:
You will start out this kimono by knitting a ribbed neckband. After knitting this neckband you will pick up stitches for the yoke in this neckband, and now the neckband will continue as front bands all the way down to the bottom of the body of the kimono.
When the body is finished, stitches are picked up around the sleeve edge opening and the sleeve edge band are knitted while at the same time knitted on the kimono by knitting a stitch from the sleeve edge band together with one of the picked up stitches around the armhole opening.
The kimono is being knitted back and forth. Since the kimono is knitted top down, it is easy to adjust the length on the body.
ABOUT PATTERNS FROM ÖNLING
All patterns from Önling are delivered digitally - and 95% of these will be sent immediately after purchase. Read more about how to get hold of your digital knitting pattern here.
The exception is patterns from Katrines Favorite Corner:
- When you buy a pattern for a design from Katrine's Favorite Corner, you will receive a digital pattern by mail (and in your Ravelry library). Please allow 1-2 days for your pattern to be sent, as this is handled manually by our brilliant customer service team. See the designs in question here.
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
Wool can last for years, but it requires good care. Washing is tough on your woolen garments and in general wool needs to be washed much less than other materials as it has a self-cleaning effect.
Find our instructions for how to wash your knitwear here.
Proper Care and Washing for Your Wool Knits – Make Them Last Longer
Wool garments can last for years, but they need proper care. Washing is one of the main culprits of wear on knitwear. Luckily, wool contains lanolin, which has a self-cleaning effect, so you rarely need to wash your wool knits.
- Lanolin has a self-cleaning effect because it reacts with moisture and salt, helping to neutralize odors like sweat.
- Hang your wool clothes on a chair overnight – they’ll be fresh by morning. You can also hang them outside for a few hours in humid weather.
- Regularly comb your wool knits with a wool comb to remove pilling and fuzziness. This gives your tired knits a "facelift" and prolongs the time between washes.
Machine Washing Wool
While we generally recommend hand washing wool garments to maintain control over temperatures, agitation, etc., if you prefer machine washing, follow these recommendations:
- Only machine wash your wool, if you know your machine well; test its wool program before washing your favorite sweater.
- Ensure that the wool program washes and rinses at the same temperature (max 30°C). Large temperature fluctuations cause wool to shrink and felt.
- Always use liquid wool detergent without enzymes. Regular detergent contains enzymes that will gradually eat away at the wool, leading to holes. You might not see the damage immediately, but holes can appear after 15-25 washes.
- Spin your wool at no more than 400 RPM to avoid felting. Alternatively, use the 'rinse hold' option and roll the clean knit in a dry towel to remove excess water.
- Always dry wool flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Hand Washing Wool
- Ensure you wash and rinse in water of the same temperature – around 30°C. Large temperature differences cause wool to shrink and felt.
- Always use liquid wool detergent without enzymes. Regular detergent will damage the wool over time, eventually leading to holes.
- Gently press your woolen garment in soapy water, avoiding wringing or pulling during washing.
- Roll the clean knit in a dry towel to remove as much water as possible.
- Always dry wool flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Washing Önling No 12 and No 16
- Keep in mind that the yarn hasn't been washed before it was spun onto cones and sent to you.
- For the best results, soak the finished sweater in lukewarm water for at least two hours (longer is fine). This will help the yarn bloom, making it softer and fuller.
- After soaking, wash the sweater as you would wool knits.
Washing No 14
- Önling No 14 should be washed gently at a maximum of 30°C, for example on the wool program in the washing machine.
- It can be spun at a maximum of 800 RPM.
- Avoid using a tumble dryer. Instead, dry your knit flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Washing No 21
- Önling No 21 is colorfast and spun from linen and cotton, which can handle a gentle machine wash (max 30°C).
- Spin your knit at a maximum of 800 RPM.
- Avoid using a tumble dryer. Instead, dry your knit flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
