This wrap-style sweater is constructed just like a gi jacket (the jacket worn in kung fu). Matching gi pants and belt create an entire ensemble that’s perfect for either costume play and the kid who refuses to bundle up in the winter.

The body is worked in one piece from the bottom up, and the sleeves are worked in the round from the armhole down. I-cord ties make this sweater easy to get on and off.

This is one of six patterns from Kung Fu Knits, a combined pattern book / comic book forthcoming in mid-September 2014.

Finished Measurements

Chest: 37¼ (40¼, 43¼, 46 , 48¾)“ / 94.5 (102, 110, 117, 124)cm; finished measurement from edge to edge, including front bands
Cross back: 13 (14¼, 15¾, 16¾, 17¾)” / 33 (36, 40, 42.5, 45)cm

Materials

Berroco Vintage (50% acrylic, 40% wool, 10% nylon; 217 yds / 198m per 100g skein)

• Color A: Cracked Pepper #5107; 3 (4, 4, 5, 6) skeins
• Color B: Crimson #5154; 1 skein
• Color C: Cast Iron #5145; 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) skein(s)

US 7 / 4.5mm needles in following types:

• 16” / 40cm circular
• 32–40” / 80–100cm circular
• dpns (not needed if using magic loop or two circulars for sleeves)

US 5 / 3.75mm needles in following types:

• 32–40” / 80–100cm circular
• dpns (for i-cord)

Yarn needle
Sewing needle
2 stitch markers
2 stitch holders or waste yarn