Side view of woman with hand in back pocket showing side colour block detailing on her sweater.

Seated woman with arms on knees wearing grey bomber-style sweater with stripes on one sleeve.

Woman sitting on rocks with legs crossed, wearing a cozy knitted bomber sweater.

Person buttoning hand knit sweater jacket, showing ribbing on front bands.

Tight shot of a hand in the pocket of a hand knit sweater, showing contrasting ribbing lining pocket and stripes on sleeve.

Detail show of bomber style collar in contrasting colour on hand knit sweater.

Detail shot of dark grey colour block at back waist of light grey sweater.

Line drawing schematic of sweater pattern with detailed measurements in both inches and cm.

Line drawing of front and back of sweater pattern to be used as a colouring sheet.

5 Point Bomber

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The 5 Point Bomber features bold colour blocking and narrow stripes, which are inspired by Canada’s iconic Hudson Bay Company blankets. The wide contrast waist slides perfectly into a kangaroo pouch pocket, adding a flattering visual effect.

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Size Inclusive

Size inclusive to a 68.75” / 174.5 cm finished chest measurement.

Construction

The bottom-up, seamed construction ensures a great fit and structure, with the traditional high collar to keep you cozy on blustery days. Short rows are used to shape both the shoulders and the collar. The pocket divides into two separate pieces that are joined at the top.

What's Included

This knitting pattern includes written directions, front and back images, and detailed schematic with measurements.

Sizes + Finished Measurements

Sizes: XS (S, M, L, 1X)(2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, 6X).
Finished chest circumference, buttoned: 36 (38 ¼, 41, 45 ¼, 48 ½)(53 ¼, 57 ½, 60 ¾, 65, 68 ¾)” / 91.5 (97, 104, 115, 123)(135.5, 146, 154.5, 165, 174.5) cm.
Back length: 22 ½ (23, 23 ½, 24 ¼, 24 ½)(24 ½, 25, 25 ½, 26, 26)” / 57 (58.5, 59.5, 61.5, 62)(62, 63.5, 65, 66, 66) cm.
Intended to be worn with 3 ½ to 4 ½” (9 to 11.5 cm) positive ease; shown in size S.

Yarn

Worsted weight yarn;
MC 1105 (1195, 1290, 1430, 1545, 1665, 1800, 1915, 2040, 2110) yd / 1015 (1090, 1180, 1305, 1415, 1520, 1645, 1750, 1865, 1930) m;
CC 285 (295, 315, 340, 355, 375, 400, 420, 440, 455) yd / 260 (270, 290, 310, 325, 340, 370, 385, 400, 415) m.

Shown in Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted (100% Peruvian Highland Wool; 110 yards/50g): MC Icicle Heather, CC Onyx Heather.

Substitution Notes

Choose a worsted weight yarn. The original is a non-superwash that works up at 4.5 to 5 sts per inch (2.5 cm) on 4 to 5.5 mm (US 6-9) needles. Wools (including superwash), wool blends, and acrylics will substitute well.

Gauge

21 sts and 29 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in stockinette stitch, blocked.

Needles + Notions

3.75 mm (US 5) Needles;
3.25 mm (US 3) Needles, or size two sizes smaller than needles to obtain gauge;
8 (8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 9, 9, 9, 9) 1″ Buttons;
Yarn Needle;
Stitch Markers, including 1 Locking;
Scrap Yarn or Stitch Holder.

Skills

Increases/decreases, three needle bind off, bias bind off (explained), German short rows, basic set-in sleeve sweater construction, worked flat, bottom up seaming, picking up stitches, buttonholes and sewing on buttons.

Errata

5 Point Bomber