Laid Back Bomber - Free Jacket Crochet Pattern for Women in Paintbox Yarns Chenille by Paintbox Yarns

Laid Back Bomber - Free Crochet Jacket Pattern

What is Being Made

The Laid Back Bomber is a women's crochet jacket designed by Paintbox Yarns as an intermediate-level project. This garment is a relaxed-fit bomber-style jacket available in seven sizes to fit chest measurements from 32-34 inches up to 56-58 inches. The finished jacket features a chest width ranging from 39¼ inches in the smallest size to 63 inches in the largest size, with a length between 18½ and 20¾ inches depending on the size selected. Sleeve length varies from 14½ to 15¾ inches across the size range. The design incorporates a classic bomber silhouette with a laid-back aesthetic suitable for casual wear.

Crochet Techniques Used

This pattern employs several fundamental crochet techniques to create its structured yet comfortable fit. The jacket is worked flat, meaning pieces are constructed in flat panels rather than in the round, allowing for easier shaping and construction. The pattern utilizes seaming to join these flat-worked pieces together, creating clean seams along the sides and sleeves. Striping is incorporated throughout the design, adding visual interest through color changes using three distinct yarn colors. Buttonholes are worked into the front bands to accommodate the closure, and buttons serve as both functional and decorative elements, with quantities ranging from 5 to 6 buttons depending on the size.

Crochet Stitches Used

The Laid Back Bomber pattern is constructed using basic crochet stitches accessible to intermediate-level crafters. The primary stitches employed include chain stitches (ch) for foundation rows and stitch counts, single crochet (sc) for dense, structured fabric, and half double crochet (hdc) for a slightly more open fabric with good drape. The pattern also incorporates single crochet 2 together through back loop (sc2tog blo) and half double crochet 2 together (hdc2tog) for decreasing stitches when shaping the jacket pieces. Working into the back loop only (blo) creates textural variation and helps define stitch definition in striped sections.

Materials and Tools

This free crochet pattern is designed to be worked with Paintbox Yarns Chenille, a chunky-weight yarn available exclusively at Lovecrafts.com. The yarn requirements vary by size, ranging from 3 to 5 balls of the primary color Peony (A), 2 to 4 balls of Ocean (B), and 2 to 4 balls of Sky (C), with each ball weighing 3¼ ounces (100 grams). Two crochet hooks are required: a US H/8 (5mm) hook and a US J/10 (6mm) hook, allowing for gauge adjustments and varied fabric density throughout the garment. Additional notions include 2 stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping points, plus 5 to 6 buttons for the front closure depending on the finished size. The pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF format, making it accessible for immediate download and printing.

Pattern Features and Construction Details

The Laid Back Bomber demonstrates intermediate-level crochet construction with its combination of flat-worked pieces and strategic seaming. The striped colorway using Peony, Ocean, and Sky creates a sophisticated color-blocked effect characteristic of bomber-style jackets. The pattern includes detailed abbreviations and instructions for all techniques, with stitch markers helping crafters maintain accuracy during construction. The inclusion of specific finished measurements for each size ensures proper fit, while the range of seven sizes accommodates diverse body types and preferences for fit ease.