Kenzie Kimono Pattern Review

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Last summer, I made this beautiful sweater, called the Kenzie Kimono. It is designed by a fellow Canadian, Lakeside Loops.  She has such lovely patterns. The Kenzie Kimono was the first of the patterns that I made. You can find her website here.

I’m quite a fan of Lakeside Loops – since the Kimono, I’ve made the Holden Hat and Mitts and have a couple of other patterns that I am waiting to make as well. Here are the links for the review of the Holden Hat and Mitts.

I really liked how sleek this design was. Deciding on a yarn took me a bit of time – I wanted something with drape, but also luxurious.  In the end, I chose Patons Silk Bamboo yarn.  I didn’t want to go too thin – although it would have been nice and light, I was worried that it might be too difficult to tackle such a big project with thin yarn. I also didn’t want to go too heavy.  I ended up using 10 skeins of the Silk Bamboo in Ivory. Here is an affiliate link for the yarn:

The pattern was very easy to follow and the garment construction is very well done – simply make 2 of the same pieces and sew up the back.

I will say that I find the sizing of Lakeside Loops patterns to be on the big side. Be sure to check the measurements. I actually ended up making a child`s size.

I chose not to do the fringe, as that is really not my style. Instead, I did a picot edging which adds a bit of femininity and whimsy, without being too obvious about it. It makes a great wrap or cover-up for those cooler spring or summer evenings. I am so pleased with how it turned out. This design has really inspired me to try my own hand at garment design. If I were to make this design again, I would opt for an even finer/thinner yarn as it would cut out some of the weight and bulk – making it more of a summer item.

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