Okay, okay, so I just had to design another cardigan. In my head this cardigan was a shorter, Bomber Jacket style cardigan that would flatter any body type and I think this is a success!

Bombshell Bomber Cardi

I decided to call this the Bombshell Bomber Cardi because it makes me feel just that – like a bombshell. Any cardigan that can pull that feeling off is a winner in my book! I hope you love this new cardigan design as much as I do!

For this pattern we are using Red Heart Soft yarn, which has an excellent feel, a nice sheen, and makes for a nice, sturdy design.

This cardigan is meant to be on the small side, so that when you zip it up it allllmost feels too tight. I personally will never wear it zipped up entirely, instead I plan to leave it a bit unzipped – if I zip it at all. I just love the look of the zipper on this one, I think it gives it that finished, high end feel. Although it looks fine without a zipper also, I think you’ll prefer it too!

If you want a classier look, check out this version with just one single button at the top. So chic, so classy, and not too tight around the middle. Perfection!

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If you need help on adding the zipper you can find a written tutorial with great photos AND video tutorial for that here. If you are using a zipper with metal teeth like I did, and you need to shorten the zipper to the correct length, I have a brand new tutorial for that as well!

Materials:

Crochet hook in size J/6mm
Red Heart Soft Yarn (size 4/Aran/worsted weight)
Zipper (optional, at least 18”long)

This pattern is available in seven sizes:

Small – approx. 650 yards
Medium – approx. 700 yards
Large – approx. 1000 yards
XL – approx. 1150 yards
2XL – approx. 1300 yards
3XL – approx. 1450 yards

You can also make this pattern in a variety of children’s sizes, which are available for free:

3/6 month
12 month
2/3T
4/5T
6/8
10/12
12/14

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Picking your Size:

There is a sizing chart included in the pattern. You will want to measure your bust and compare to the chart to determine your size. As a side note, please make sure to measure wearing the bra you wish to wear with the cardigan. It may sound silly, but this made a huge difference in the several that I have made, and for my testers as well. 😉

Gauge:

12 sts & 10 rows = 4” square

Pattern Notes:

• Pattern written US terms.
• The chain at beginning of row does NOT count as a stitch.
• A tutorial for the mattress stitch (used to sew shoulders together) can be found here.

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