Working on your bomber cardigan, you will learn how to crochet a stitch that looks just like knitting, change colors, work short rows and a lot of other tips. It has an oversized fit and simple stitches.

It´s crocheted in several pieces: body (front and back panel crocheted together), collar worked in short rows, sleeves (x2), kangaroo pockets (x2), front bands (x2), inside bands (x2) and zipper which are then seamed together.

You need to know a few basic crochet stitches as chain, slip stitch bl, single crochet bl, half double crochet (bl) and front and back post double crochet.

The pattern is a pdf document in 4 sizes (S-M-L-XL) that includes written instructions, charts, high quality illustrations, photos and video tutorials (audio in Spanish, but easy to follow):

• How to crochet hdc back loop,
• How to crochet sl st back loop,
• How to change colors,
• How to crochet the collar in short rows,
• How to attach the sleeves,
• How to sew the zipper

Technique: Crochet

Level: Intermediate

Sizing (measurements in centimetres and inches, with a positive ease of 6 cm / 2.36”):

A.Sleeve B.Total length C.Chest D.Armhole height

A. 42 cm /16″ (45 cm/18”, 47 cm/18”, 50 cm/20”)

B. 52 cm/20” (54 cm/21”, 57 cm/22”, 59 cm/23”)

C. 50 cm/19” (53 cm/21”, 58 cm/23”, 62 cm/24”)

D. 19 cm/7” (20 cm/8”, 21 cm/8”, 22 cm/9”)

Materials: 6 (7, 7, 8) balls of Merino Aran by Katia yarns, but you can consider other yarn options that fits the gauge tension.

Crochet hook: US H8 / 5 mm

Other notions: 1 sturdy separating zipper (18" / 45 cm approx.), stitch markers, sewing and tapestry needle, 1 bobbin of sewing thread in matching color, scissors and measuring tape.

Gauge: Using H8 / 5 mm crochet hook, in hdc bl

14 hdc bl x 9 r = 10 x 10 cm (4")

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If you need any help with my pattern, you may contact me by mail hola@knittingsheep.com

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