5 Point Bomber

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.

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.

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

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

Sizes
Sizes: XS (S, M, L, 1X)(2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, 6X).

Finished Measurements
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 (affiliate) (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. 

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.

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

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.

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.