The Mini Love Bomber is the children's version of the popular Love Bomber — a cute bomber cardigan with a ribbed collar, drop shoulders, balloon cuffs, and that sweet heart motif on the back. The chunky yarn and large needles mean this project knits up in record time, which is perfect when you're making something for a growing kid!
It's knit from the bottom up as one piece before dividing off at the underarms. Once the shoulders are seamed, the sleeves are knit in the round from the top down. Designed to fit children and teens from 1–15 years old.
This one's for advanced knitters and above.
Why You'll Love It:
Quick knit with chunky yarn and 15 mm needles — so satisfying to see it come together fast
Five size options covering ages 1–15 years
Designed to be worn with 5–8 cm / 2–3.25" of ease, depending on fit preference
Works with any chunky yarn that asks for 15 mm needles and meets the gauge below
There's an expansion pack available too! Add a hood with optional ears, knit two new motifs on the back, or learn how to write text or draw your child's artwork on the back
This is a printed pattern that will be posted to you
Locally stocked and shipped from Rangiora
Sizing & Fit: Sizes: A (B, C) (D, E) Finished chest: 61.5 (67.5, 74) (80, 86) cm / 24.5 (27, 29.5) (32, 34.5)"
What You'll Need: Yarn:182 (229, 275) (330, 379) metres / 200 (251, 302) (362, 415) yards of chunky yarn that works with 15 mm needles
Needles:15 mm/US 19 and 10 mm/US 15 circular needles, both on an 80 cm/31.5" cord. The body is knit flat but the sleeves are worked in the round using magic loop. If you prefer DPNs for the sleeves, you'll need both needle sizes in DPNs too.
Gauge:6.5 stitches and 9 rows = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch
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