Strata Kimono is a relaxed, draped Tunisian crochet jacket worked in two simple panels that are folded at the shoulder and finished with minimal seaming. Bold stripes flow from front to back, creating layers of colour reminiscent of geological strata and giving this effortless silhouette a striking modern feel. The jacket is finished with a simple double crochet (US single crochet) edging.
Designed for confident beginners ready to expand their Tunisian crochet skills, this pattern combines approachable construction with engaging stitch texture and beautiful movement. The generous fit and fluid fabric make Strata Kimono an easy-to-wear statement layer for every season. Pattern is written in English and uses UK terms.
Strata Kimono - Materials

Yarn: King Cole Bamboo Cotton DK (50% bamboo viscose, 50% cotton) 100g/230m
3 x Bordeaux (shade 4273)
3 x Lawn (shade 635)
2 x Jaffa (shade 3049)

Hooks: 6mm Tunisian hook with extension cable
4.5mm standard hook for the edging

Tapestry needle for joining

Strata Kimono - Dimensions

Finished size after blocking: 35.5 inches from shoulder x 42 inches wide
Gauge: 16 rows and 17 sts to 4 inches over Honeycomb St (unblocked)

Strata Kimono - Abbreviations (UK Terms)
Ch - chain
Dc - double crochet
3dctog - double crochet 3 together (decrease)
RS - right side of work
St(s) - stitch(es)
Tps - Tunisian purl stitch
Trs - Tunisian reverse stitch
Tss - Tunisian simple stitch
Yo - yarn over

Honeycomb stitch - alternating Tps and Tss. First row start Tps 1, Tss 1, repeat across. Second row, start Tss 1 (above the previous Tps), Tps 1 (above the previous Tss), repeat across. These two rows are repeated.

Bind off - work a slip stitch row after completing last return pass. Insert hook into next stitch, yo and pull yarn through both loops on hook. Repeat for each stitch until one loop remains. Cut yarn and draw through loop to fasten off.

Work end stitch - Insert hook through both of the vertical bars of the last st, yo and pull up a loop.

Strata Kimono - Pattern Notes

Pattern rows are Forward Pass instructions only. Follow each row with a Return Pass.
Standard Return Pass instructions: Ch1, yo, pull through next 2 loops on hook; repeat from until 1 loop remains on hook.
The shell pattern is made by varying the Return Pass
Special Return Pass instructions: yo and pull through first loop on hook, * ch1, yo, pull through 4 loops, ch1; repeat from * until 2 loops remain, yo, pull through 2 loops.