The 5 Point Bomber features bold color 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.

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.

#sizeinclusive to a 68.75” / 174.5 cm finished chest measurement.

Looking for inspiration on how to make this project your own? Check out knitorious’s article over at Modern Daily Knitting. She wrote about how she made her 5 Point Bomber.

This knitting pattern includes written directions, front and back images, detailed schematic with measurements, and colouring pages to customize your project.

Sizes + Finished Measurements
XS (S, M, L, 1X)(2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, 6X)
Finished chest: 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, buttoned.
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 in two colours
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
Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted (affiliate link) (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.

Techniques
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.

Helpful Links
Raised Increases video tutorial
Raised Increases photo tutorial
SSK & SSP Decreases video tutorial
How to join the top of the pocket to the sweater front.