Paintbox Yarns Blooming Bomber Jacket Crochet Pattern

Paintbox Yarns Blooming Bomber Jacket

What Is Being Made

The Blooming Bomber Jacket is an intermediate-level crochet garment designed by Katie Jones. This is a structured bomber-style jacket available in two finished bust sizes: 62cm (24½ inches) for S/M and 66cm (26 inches) for M/L. The jacket is constructed using colorful striped sections worked primarily in the round, creating a modern, fitted silhouette suitable for layering.

Techniques Used

This pattern employs stripes as the primary design technique, with color changes worked throughout the construction. The jacket is worked in the round, which creates seamless sections and allows for continuous circular construction rather than flat pieces that require seaming. This technique is particularly effective for creating structured garments with even tension and professional finishing. The intermediate difficulty level indicates that crocheters should be comfortable with reading pattern repeats, managing color changes, and executing consistent tension throughout the project.

Stitches Used

The Blooming Bomber Jacket utilizes a variety of fundamental crochet stitches to create its textured striped pattern:

• Treble crochet (tr) or double crochet (dc) in US terminology – forms the primary fabric structure and appears in groups of 4 per row
• Half treble (htr) or half double crochet (hdc) in US terminology – provides transitional rows between treble sections
• Double crochet (dc) or single crochet (sc) in US terminology – creates definition and structure
• Chain stitch (ch) – used for foundation chains and spacing
• Slip stitch (ss) – joins rounds and secures color changes

The pattern is written using UK crochet terminology with US equivalents provided in parentheses throughout. The gauge is 13 stitches and 7 rows to 4 inches (10cm) measured over the pattern sequence of 4 treble rows, 2 half treble rows, and 1 double crochet row.

Materials Required

The Blooming Bomber Jacket is worked using Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran, an exclusive yarn available through LoveCrafts. The yarn is supplied in 100g (3½oz) balls. The project requires:

• 4 to 5 balls of Pure Black (A) depending on size
• 1 ball each of Bubblegum Pink (B), Daffodil Yellow (C), Soft Fudge (D), Blood Orange (E), Kingfisher Blue (F), Rose Red (G), Spearmint Green (H), and Tea Rose (I)

Construction requires a 5mm crochet hook (UK size 6 / US size H8). The multi-color yarn palette creates the blooming striped effect that defines this jacket's visual appeal, with the Pure Black serving as the primary neutral base and the eight accent colors providing vibrant contrast throughout the design.

Construction Notes

The pattern includes specific instructions for both size options, with measurements and stitch counts adjusted accordingly. The body is constructed in sections, with the side panels made separately (2 pieces required). The pattern uses standard crochet abbreviations and includes a comprehensive abbreviations key for reference. As with all Paintbox Yarns patterns, the design is protected copyright material intended for personal use and gifting only, not for commercial manufacture or resale.