David Lee Kimono Crochet Kit

1| DESCRIPTION

In crochet, the Kimono is a layering piece with stripes and wide sleeves, made with #26 cotton yarn. It's a creation by David Lee for Made by You, from Fortaleza, with that sunny Northeastern vibe. The kimono is a great third piece: wear it over a summer dress or a beach outfit, or tie it with the cord over a tank top and wide-leg pants for a more polished look. The colorful stripes already make the outfit.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate The kit includes the pattern booklet and video tutorial, which guide you step-by-step.

Stitch Proficiency: chain stitch, double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch, half double crochet, crab stitch, and fancy stitch.

#26 Yarn Details

• Weight: Weight 2: Fine, 378 tex
• Composition: 100% cotton
• Weight and Yardage: 150 g and 396 m per skein
• Crochet Hooks: 2.5 mm to 3.0 mm

Crocheting Experience: The #26 yarn is made of cotton, light and versatile, with good stitch definition. It works well for everyday crochet garments.

Yarn Story: It's 100% certified organic and vegan cotton: the fibers and softening come from plant and mineral-based substrates.

Learn Basic Crochet Stitches

2| SUSTAINABILITY

• VEGAN: no stage uses animal-derived components. The fibers and softening are made with plant and mineral-based substrates.
• OEKO-TEX: OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 certification, which attests to textiles tested and free of harmful substances.
• BCI COTTON: cotton certified by the Better Cotton Initiative, which promotes good farming practices, fair labor relations, and traceability. It comes from the Caimbé, Mourão, Mutum, and Cidade Verde farms.
• SOU DE ALGODÃO (I AM COTTON): the brand is part of the Sou de Algodão movement, which brings together the entire Brazilian cotton chain around more responsible consumption.
• EURECICLO: environmental compensation equivalent to the mass of packaging placed on the market, encouraging recycling in the country.
• ZERO PLASTIC: plastic-free packaging.

3| ITEMS INCLUDED

• 7 skeins of #26 vegan cotton yarn
• 1 crochet hook 2.0 mm (optional)
• 1 tapestry needle (optional)
• 4 locking stitch markers
• 1 tag to apply to the piece
• 1 pattern booklet
• QR code with access to the video lesson via the Made by You app

You will also need

• Scissors
• Measuring tape