Statement Bomber Jacket (e-pattern)
Stand out in this Statement Bomber Jacket. Inspired by lavish baroque icons this stocking stitch jacket in Merino Magic Chunky is the perfect base from which to embellish your choice of flaming heart or roses motifs. Keep cosy with either button or zipper closure and snug cuffs and bands in Merino Magic 10 ply.
Skill Level: Advanced Knitting
Sizes available: S (M, L, XL, XXL, XXL, XXXL)
To fit chest: 80 (90, 100, 110, 120, 130) cm
Actual size: 90 (100, 110, 120, 130, 140)cm
Length: 45 (46, 47, 48, 49, 50) cm
Sleeve length: 45 (45, 45, 45, 45) cm
Needles and Extras: 1 pair each 4.5mm (UK 7) and 6.5mm (UK 3) knitting needles, and 1 each 4.5mm and 6.5mm circular knitting needles (100-120cm long) or size needed to give correct tension. Wool needle for finishing.
Yarn requirements and extras – STYLE A – With Buttons and Flaming Heart Embroidery
HEIRLOOM MERINO MAGIC CHUNKY 125g balls
Main Colour – (M - 6595 Hot Pink) x 5 (5, 6 ,6, 7, 8)
Small quantity each: 6510 Magnolia, 6532 Honey Pot, 6502 Sunglint, 6581 Red, 6202 Cherry Red, 6209 Rust, 6573 Tutu Pink
AND HEIRLOOM MERINO MAGIC 10 PLY 50g balls
1st Contrast (C1 – 6226 Almond) x 3 (3 , 3 , 3, 4, 4)
2nd Contrast (C2 – 6512 Sunrise) x 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1)
Extras: 7 buttons
Yarn requirements and extras – STYLE B – With Zip and Roses Embroidery
HEIRLOOM MERINO MAGIC CHUNKY 125g balls
Main Colour (M – 6503 Jersey Blue) x 5 (5, 6 ,6, 7, 8)
Small quantity each: 6235 Guava, 6577 Basil, 6501 Bark, 6596 Peony, 6202 Cherry Red, 6581 Red
AND HEIRLOOM MERINO MAGIC 10 PLY 50g balls
1st Contrast (C1 – 6226 Almond) x 3 (3 , 3 , 3, 4, 4)
2nd Contrast (C2 – 6512 Sunrise x 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1)
Extras: Open ended zip (length to be determined after knitting completed), matching hand sewing thread and needle.
The body of this Jacket is knit in one piece to the armholes, then divided for Fronts and Back. Front bands are integrated for either buttons or zip closure. Set-in Sleeves are worked flat and seamed. Advanced skill is needed to work with different weight yarns for bands and collar of garment, and to sew in optional zip. There is a choice of two designs for the knitting stitch embroidery. Models wear size M.
