Loveknit Bomber Jacket

Size S/M (L/XL)

The cardigan measures approximately 120 (130) cm in circumference and will fit a bust measurement of approximately 70–95 cm (95–115 cm).

Yarn requirements

The cardigan is knitted with thick yarn to create a substantial cardigan that feels more like a “structured” jacket. Garter stitch can stretch with wear, especially if the yarn is too thin or soft.

We knitted the size L/XL and used 6 balls of New Sky by Mayflower in colour 63 Sand, held together with one strand of Ecopuno by Lana Grossa in colour no. 18 Beige Grey. We used 5 balls of Ecopuno.

You can also use other chunky yarn combinations, for example:

8–9 balls of Puno by Gepard together with 4–5 balls of Cusi by Lana Grossa

Or

5–6 balls of New Sky by Mayflower together with 5–6 balls of All Day Merino by Gepard.

Experiment with different yarn qualities – make a gauge swatch in stockinette stitch on 9 mm needles and check whether you get 10 stitches per 10 cm in width.

The gauge is 10 stitches = 10 cm.

You will need 8 stitch markers (SM), a short circular needle (40 cm) in 9 mm, and long circular needles (80 cm) in 7 mm and 9 mm. You will also need two stitch holders, or two pieces of scrap yarn for holding stitches.

The cardigan is worked in garter stitch, i.e. knitting every stitch on both the right side and wrong side. The jacket has raglan sleeves and is worked from the top down, allowing you to measure the sleeve and body length as you go.

A classic jacket with a great fit that works well as a wardrobe staple.