Crochet Laikini Cardigan

This crochet pattern is my favorite wearable I’ve ever made – really! It’s so comfortable, light weight, and pretty.

Remember the Lana Kimono from last month? If you’ve made one, or seen the way it was constructed, the Laikini Cardigan is assembled the same way. 2 panels seamed up to create a beautiful shrug.

Laikini is the hawaiian word for lace, the perfect moniker for this open, lacey cardigan. My fiance was actually born and raised in Honolulu, how amazing is that? This cotton cardigan is the perfect thing for tropical vacations, poolside days, or even layering for the fall season.

I used Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton for this cardigan and I’m SO glad I went with this yarn. It’s a mercerized cotton which gives such a beautiful sheen to finished projects. It’s super durable and smooth to work with too (we all know those cotton yarns that are stiff and rough in your hands, not this one!).

Lion Brand Yarn created a kit from this fantastic pattern that’s available HERE! It includes all the yarn you need for your size and a printed copy of the pattern below shipped right to your door. Yay!

I need one of these cardigans in every color! Make yours and be sure to tag me @sewrella when you post it on social media.

PATTERN

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Materials:

-Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton in Mint (5 balls for Original size & 7 Balls for Tall & Curvy)

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-Size N 10mm crochet hook

-Tapestry needle

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Abbreviations (US terms):

ch – chain

sc – single crochet

dc – double crochet

rep – repeat

sk – skip

st(s) – stitch(es)

Notes:

-Below is the pattern for both Original and Tall & Curvy sizing. Original sizing is pictured in Jeans yarn and Tall & Curvy is pictured in Shawl in a Ball yarn on the same model. Generally, Original size fits S/M/L and Tall & Curvy fits XL/2X/3X. It’s worth noting that many people may be able to wear either size, with Original being more fitted/shorter and Tall & Curvy being oversized.

-Panel sizing is as follows (you may prefer a tighter stitched fabric, or replicating this pattern with another weight yarn – use these measurements to help you get the same look!)

Original: 24 in. x 60 in.

Tall & Curvy: 34 in. x 60 in.

Gauge:

 

Original Size:

*make 2 panels

Ch 41, Sc in 2nd from hook and each ch, Ch 1, turn (40)

Row 2: Sc in each sc, Ch 3, turn (40)

Row 3: Sk 1 st, *work (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the next st, sk 3 sts, rep from * to last 2 sts. Sk 1 st, dc in last st, ch 3, turn (41)

Rows 4-56: Work (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the center of each fan shape (ch 1 space from the previous row), work a dc in the turning ch space, ch 3, turn (41)

Row 57: Work (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the center of each fan shape (ch 1 space from the previous row), work a dc in the turning ch space, ch 1, turn (41)

Row 58: Sc in each dc (do not sc into the ch 1 sp), ch 1, turn (40)

Row 59: Sc in each st, finish off, weave ends

-Follow assembly instructions below to learn how to seam up your panels to form the kimono!

Tall & Curvy Size:

*make 2 panels

Ch 57, Sc in 2nd from hook and each ch, Ch 1, turn (56)

Row 2: Sc in each sc, Ch 3, turn (56)

Row 3: Sk 1 st, *work (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the next st, sk 3 sts, rep from * to last 2 sts. Sk 1 st, dc in last st, ch 3, turn (57)

Rows 4-56: Work (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the center of each fan shape (ch 1 space from the previous row), work a dc in the turning ch space, ch 3, turn (57)

Row 57: Work (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the center of each fan shape (ch 1 space from the previous row), work a dc in the turning ch space, ch 1, turn (57)

Row 58: Sc in each dc (do not sc into the ch 1 sp), ch 1, turn (56)

Row 59: Sc in each st, finish off, weave ends

-Follow assembly instructions below to learn how to seam up your panels to form the kimono.

Assembly:

-Lay one panel over the other with right sides facing, lining up the foundation chain sides, or Row 1 from both panels together and Row 28 (40) together. Cut a spare piece of yarn twice the length of the long side of your panels.

-With a tapestry needle, use a whip stitch to seam up the long side of your kimono where the raw edges meet each other. Insert your needle through the turning chain from each panel. Stitch halfway down the long side, matching up each stitch.

-Once you reach halfway, whip stitch the last stitch 3 or 4 times (you should have seamed up half of that long side now). Weave your ends from this seam.

-Unfold your kimono and you should have a shape as pictured

-Fold your piece across the middle line in the opposite direction you folded before. You should now have your first seam at the front facing you and the open area of that join lying below it away from you.

-Now we will seam up the sides to create arm holes. Cut a piece of yarn twice the length of the side.

-With a tapestry needle, use a whip stitch to seam up the short side of your kimono where these pieces meet each other, starting with where the rows of Sc meet each other. You are now stitching along the raw edge of each panel. Insert your needle through both loops of the turning chain from each piece. Stitch halfway down the side, matching up each stitch.

-Once you reach halfway, whip stitch the last stitch 3 or 4 times (you should have seamed up half of that side now). Weave your ends from this seam.

-Repeat on the other side.

Enjoy your cardigan!