Need to Have Bomber by Brenda Lam

Need to Have Bomber

Knitting
July 2022
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
8 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 17 - 12.0 mm
US 17 - 12.0 mm
US 15 - 10.0 mm
525 - 700 yards (480 - 640 m)
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
English
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Size guide
The Need to Have Bomber is a cozy bomber jacket that you, quite frankly, need to have. It features the deepest of pockets and an optional folded collar. It’ll quickly become your go-to jacket, making you feel warm and fuzzy all day every day. Made with super chunky wool and big stitches, you’ll be finished in a matter of days!

These are the measurements of the bomber laid flat with panels folded in.

Size 1
To fit chest: 28-30”
Width: 17.5”
Length: 21.75”

Size 2
To fit chest: 32-34”
Width: 19”
Length: 22.5”

Size 3
To fit chest: 36-38”
Width: 20”
Length: 23.25”

Size 4
To fit chest: 40-42”
Width: 21.5”
Length: 24”

Size 5
To fit chest: 44-46”
Width: 23.5”
Length: 25.25”

Size 6
To fit chest: 48-50”
Width: 25”
Length: 26”

Needles
12mm/US17 circular needles – 40”+
A second set of 12mm/US17 circular or straight needles
10mm/US15 circular needles – 32”+

Yarn
SUPER CHUNKY | 4wpi
Weight: 80m = 200 gr
6(6)7(7)7(8) skeins of yarn

Recommended Yarns

  • Crazy Sexy Wool from Wool and the Gang
  • The Wool from We Are Knitters

Substitute yarns
Note that these are merely suggestions, these yarns have not been tested on the pattern. Some adjustments in tension, gauge, and yardage may be required

  • The Chunky Wool - Stitch and Story
  • Drops Polaris - Drops
  • Cosy On Up - Knitcraft
  • Sirdar Adventure - Sirdar
  • Tuff Puff - Knitpicks
  • Mayflower - Molly
  • Naturally Soft Super Chunky - MillaMia
  • Chunky - Durable
  • Cozy Yarn - Buttercream

Gauge
(10cm/4” x 10cm/4”)
~ 8 sts x 12 rows in stockinette stitch on 12mm needles

For more images, check out the #needtohavebomber on Instagram!

Happy knitting!!

This pattern is for personal, private use only. You may not copy, resell, or even share the pattern for free. Neither are you allowed to sell items produced from this pattern for commercial use.