Any fingering/sport weight which produces gauge will work well. I used 3/2 perle cotton (about 18 wpi) in a stable gauge which does not sag or distort over time.

Work in one piece from bottom edge up to armholes. Doubled kimono collar band with crisp turn edge. Hemmed bottom edges of body and sleeves. Side shaping.

Exact starting points within the stranded colorwork repeats are included for each portion of the jacket for each size. Measurements included throughout instructions.

My original charted design.

Blues version includes a front band variation and 2 front buttons.