The Checked Bomber Cardi came to life as an inspiration from many trending patchwork patterns. During the height of this trend, a friend encouraged me to design my own take on this style.

This cardigan is knitted flat in sections (1 back panel, 2 front panels, 2 sleeves) in a simple 1x1 rib that transitions to stockinette and intarsia to achieve this amazing colorwork pattern. The intarsia method can extend your range to use more colors and variety in the pattern. Be warned, there are many ends to weave in, but the result is so much fun! Once all sections have been knitted, they are seamed together. Finally, pick up stitches along the remaining raw edges and knit the collar in a 1x1 rib to complete the piece.

9 SIZES AVAILABLE: XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
The model pictured in the photo above is wearing size XS and is 5’4” (162.4cm) and has a bust size of 30” (76 cm) in circumference. The pattern includes a sizing chart and helpful instructions to best choose a size or alter the pattern to add/remove length. This pattern includes 4”-8” (10cm-20.3cm) of positive ease.

Colorwork Note: This pattern includes instructions for two versions of colorwork charts the chart I used to make the sample with a random style placement and a set of blank charts for you to make your own customized chart! Yarn details below.

DIFFICULTY: Intermediate
You will need to know how to cast on, knit, purl, use intarsia methods for the colorwork, increase, bind off, pick up stitches.

MATERIALS NEEDED:

• Size 4 Worsted Weight Yarn Samples use Mighty Stitch Bulky yarn from KnitPicks. Yardage below. Sample 1/Random Checked Chart: Celestial (MC), Sky (CC1), Navy (CC2), Gulfstream (CC3) and White (CC4). See below for link to yarn and yardage details
• US Size 9/5.5mm Straight and Circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge
• Scissors
• Darning Needle
• Optional: Yarn Bobbins to organize yarn

Shop here for KnitPicks Mighty Stitch Bulky yarn: https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/mighty-stitch-bulky/c/5420234

Yardage:
MC: 425yds (480, 540, 605, 645) (675, 770, 795, 845)
CC1: 225yds (235, 250, 290, 330) (335, 395, 405, 425)
CC2: 300yds (310, 335, 365, 390) (395, 445, 465, 505)
CC3: 235yds (240, 275, 315, 345) (355, 390, 395, 475)
CC4: 220yds (230, 255, 290, 305) (315, 370, 385, 395)

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PATTERN HAS ONLY BEEN TESTED IN SIZES XS-XL. THIS PATTERN HAS BEEN TECH EDITED FOR ALL SIZES.

HOW DO I DOWNLOAD MY PATTERN?
Once payment is received, you will receive an email containing a download link button for a PDF pattern. Make sure you have a PDF reader installed to open the pattern. All patterns are written in standard US terms.

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This original pattern is a copyright of Mary Gannon of marymadethat.com. This copy of the Checked Bomber Cardi is for personal use only. All items made from this pattern may not be sold.