Crochet Bomber Jacket Pattern For 80s Inspired Charm

Today's pattern teaches you how to use colorful yarns, ranging from Hayfield Bonus DK to wool, to craft a cozy and stylish autumn and winter jacket. You'll learn crafting essentials like working with half double crochets, sewing panels, and attaching zippers. The jacket shows a lively mix of green, pink, purple, and more, with colorful rectangles forming front panels, back panels, and sleeves. Ideal for crochet enthusiasts looking for a fun, wearable crochet project, this bomber jacket will keep you warm and trendy.

Crochet Bomber Jacket Step-by-Step Pattern

Materials Needed:

Hayfield Bonus DK Yarn (100% Acrylic, Yarn Weight #3)
- Green, Pink, Purple (and other colors as needed)
Scissors
Tapestry Needle
Measuring Tape
Pins
Crochet Hooks: 4mm (main project) & 1.75mm (for zipper)
Zipper: 56 cm (22 inches) in Ivory/Cream
Buttons (optional)

Step-by-Step Pattern:

1. Starting the Front and Back Panels

Front and Back Panels’ Measurements:

Length: 55 cm
Width: 50 cm divided into 4 rectangles (12.5 cm each)
Sleeves: 46 cm length, 23 cm width (per side)

Creating Rectangles:

Green Rectangle:
- Create a slip knot.
- Chain 22 + 2 (for turning).
- Start with a half double crochet (hdc) in the 23rd chain from the hook. Continue hdc to the end (total of 22 stitches).
- Ch 2, turn, and continue hdc in the first stitch (do not skip the first stitch). Repeat until you reach 18 rows.
Pink and Purple Rectangles:
- Transition to pink yarn (19 rows) for the next section using the slip knot method to join and secure at the top of the previous section.
- Switch to purple yarn after 19 rows of pink (change colors as needed).
- Ensure all colors are cohesive as desired.

2. Decreasing Technique for the Front Panel

Decreases for Front Panels:
- For the last 5 rows of the top section (purple or designated color), introduce decreases:
- In row 6, chain 2, hdc until 2 stitches before the row ends.
- Work 2 stitches together for the decrease, yarn over and pull through all loops.
- Continue until achieving the desired width for the shoulder seam.

3. Constructing Sleeves

Sleeve Measurements:
- Length: 42 cm
- Width: 22 cm (each rectangle, two per sleeve for 44 cm circumference)
Making Sleeves:
- Create a chain of 39 + 2 (for turning).
- Begin with hdc and follow the same pattern (hdc in the first stitch after turning) for 45 rows or until the desired length is reached.
- Ensure four colors are integrated for variety as illustrated in the video.

4. Assembly of Panels & Sleeves

Sew Panels Together:
- Lay back panel flat, with the right side facing down.
- Place front panels with the wrong side facing up on top.
- Sew shoulder seams and side seams together using corresponding yarn colors to make the seams nearly invisible.

5. Adding Cuffs and Bottom Hems

Cuffs:
- Chain 12 + 2 (for turning), create hdc in the 13th chain from the hook.
- Continue 19 rows in total.
- Add cuffs via pins initially, gather sleeve ends to fit them into cuffs, sew evenly.
Bottom Hems:
- Aim for slight elasticity in the hem. Create pattern similarly to the cuffs.
- Approx. 88 cm or relative to the circumference required. Adjust for a snug fit while sewing.

6. Attaching Zipper

Prepare Zipper:
- Cut it to the bomber jacket's length, leaving space for zipper movement at the top (about 1 mm).
Sew-in Method:
- Secure with smaller 1.75mm hook, conduct a chain stitch through the zipper’s edge.
- Sew with tapestry needle, ensuring even stitching and alignment.

7. Finalizing the Neck Line

Neck Finishing:
- Create a chain of 3 (approx. 2 cm), chain 2 to start hdc rows.
- Progress over 7 rows aligning to fit around the neck.
- Sew to secure giving a professional finish.