The 5 Point Bomber features bold color 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.

#sizeinclusive to a 68.75” / 174.5 cm finished chest measurement.

Looking for inspiration on how to make this project your own? Check out knitorious’s article over at Modern Daily Knitting. She wrote about how she involved all of her grandchildren in planning the her colourful heirloom version. This sweater will be passed down from child to child as each outgrows it.

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

Sizes + Finished Measurements
XS (S, M, L, 1X)(2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, 6X)
Finished chest: 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, buttoned.
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 in two colours
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
Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted (affiliate link) (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.

Techniques
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.