The Rockstar Kimono

The Rockstar Kimono Crochet Pattern

What is Being Made

The Rockstar Kimono is a crocheted kimono-style garment designed by Michelle R. Tharpes of 2Bossayknits.com. This intermediate-level crochet project creates a finished wearable piece that showcases classic kimono styling adapted for the crochet medium. The pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF format, making it accessible for crocheters ready to tackle a more involved project.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

This pattern employs several fundamental and intermediate crochet techniques to construct the garment. The primary stitches used throughout the design include:

• Chain (CH) – the foundational stitch used to create the base of the pattern and establish stitch counts
• Single Crochet (SC) – a basic stitch providing structure and density to the fabric
• Back Loop Single Crochet (BLSC) – a variation that creates textural interest by working only into the back loop of stitches
• Double Crochet (DC) – a taller stitch that adds drape and openness to sections of the garment
• Cluster Stitch (CLS) – a decorative stitch technique that groups multiple stitches together for visual impact

The pattern also incorporates standard crochet construction methods including working in rounds (RD) and managing stitch placement through skipping stitches (SK) as needed for shaping.

Materials and Tools Required

The Rockstar Kimono is designed to be worked in worsted weight yarn, specifically using Lily's Sugar & Cream cotton yarn in cornflower. The project requires 6 skeins totaling approximately 1000 yards of yarn, making it a substantial garment suitable for a complete wardrobe piece.

Crocheters will need two crochet hooks to complete this pattern: an H hook and an I hook, allowing for gauge adjustments and varied stitch heights as the pattern design requires. Additional essential tools include scissors, a yarn needle for weaving in ends, measuring tape for checking dimensions, a row counter to track progress, stitch markers to identify key points in the construction, and safety pins or clips for holding pieces together during assembly.

Difficulty Level and Pattern Format

Rated as an intermediate difficulty project, The Rockstar Kimono is suitable for crocheters who have mastered basic stitches and are ready to work with multiple stitch types and construction techniques. The downloadable PDF format allows for easy reference while working, with clear abbreviations and organized instructions to guide the maker through each stage of the garment construction.