bomber baby Inspired by the classic jacket…

this darling crochet version is missing nothing but the smell of leather.

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 bomber baby
Instructions are written for size 6 months.
Changes for 12 months, 18 months, 2 yrs,
3 yrs, and 4 yrs are in parentheses.
Degree of Difficulty
Easy
Finished Measurements
Chest (closed) 26 (28, 30, 32, 34, 36)” / 66 (71,
76.2, 81.2, 86.3, 91.4) cm
Length (shoulder to hem) 12 (14,16, 17, 18, 19)”
/ 30.5 (35.5, 40.6, 43.2, 45.7, 48.2) cm
Sleeve Length from shoulder 11 ½ (12 ½ , 13,
13 ½, 14, 15) / 29.2 (31.7, 33.0, 34.3, 35.5, 38.1
) cm
Upper Arm 9 (10, 11, 11 ½, 12, 13)” / 22.8 (25.4,
27.9, 29.2, 30.5, 33) cm
Wrist 6 (6 ½ , 7, 8, 8 ½, 9)” / 15.2 (16.5, 17.7, 20.3,
21.6, 22.8) cm
Materials
7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12) 1.75 oz/50g balls (each ap-
prox. 89 yd / 81m) of DK weight yarn in Dark
Brown.
1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) 1.75 oz/50g balls (each approx.
89 yd / 81m) of DK weight yarn in Tan.
1 10 (12, 14, 16, 18, 20)” / 25.4 (30.5, 35.5, 40.6,
45.7, 50.8) cm Matching Zipper. (note: zipper
can be cut down per instructions on package).
2 metal buttons
Your choice of patches. Patches shown were
purchased at Jo-Ann Fabrics.
Matching Thread
Large embroidery needle
Size 9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook (or size to obtain
gauge)
Size 6 (4.0 mm) crochet hook
Gauge
18 st and 18 rows to 4”, (10.2 cm) on sc rows
using a 5.5mm hook.
Helpful Info
Crochet back, right front, left front, and sleeve
pieces separately and attach together.
Crochet pockets, pocket flaps, and collar sepa-
rately and attach.
I prefer to sc pieces together. You can either sc
pieces together, or sew together if you prefer.
Right Front
Use 5.5 cm Hook
Ch 28 (30, 34, 40, 45, 51) Row 1 sc in 2nd ch
from hook and each ch across = 27 (29, 33,
39, 44, 50) sts. Ch 1 turn. Row 2 *Sc in each st
across. Ch 1, turn.* Continue sc pattern until
piece measures 4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 8)” / 10.1 (12.7, 15.2,
17.8, 20.3, 20.3) cm. End on back side.
Right Armhole Shaping
Decrease 2 (2, 3, 3, 4, 4) sts by slip stitching in
each of first 2 (2, 3, 3, 4, 4) stitches. Sc across 25
(27, 30, 36, 40, 46). Ch 1, turn. Next row, work
across to within last 2 (2, 3, 3, 4, 4) sts 23 (25,
27, 33, 36, 42). Ch 1, turn. Next row decrease 1
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st by slip stitching in first st. Sc across, 22 (24,
26, 32, 35, 41). Ch 1, turn.
Next row, work across to within last 1 st 21 (23,
25, 31, 34, 40). Ch 1, turn. Next row decrease
1 st by slip stitching in first st. Sc across, 20
(22, 24, 30, 33, 39). Ch 1, turn. Next row, work
across to within last 1 st 19 (21, 23, 29, 32, 38).
Ch 1, turn.
Continue working in sc rows 19 (21, 23, 29, 32,
38), until piece measures 9 (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)”
/ 22.8 (27.9, 30.4, 33.0, 35.5, 38.1) cm. End on
back side.
Right Neck Shaping
Sc across first 9 (11, 12, 12, 12, 13) sts. Ch 1,
turn. Next row, decrease 1 st by slip stitching in
first st. Sc across, 8 (10, 11, 11, 11, 12). Continue
working 8, (10, 11, 11, 11, 12) until piece mea-
sures 10 (12, 14, 15, 16, 17)”. / 25.4 (30.4, 35.5,
38.1, 40.6, 43.2) cm. Fasten off.
Left Front
Repeat Right Front instructions. Since pattern
is sc, just turn over for left side. (keep this in
mind when working in yarn ends)
Back
*Ch 53 (59, 68, 78, 86, 95) Row 1: sc in 2nd ch
from hook and each ch across = 52 (58, 67,
77, 85, 94) sts. Ch 1, turn. Row 2: Sc in each st
across. Ch 1, turn.* Continue sc pattern until
piece measures 4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 8)” / 10.1 (12.7, 15.2,
17.8, 20.3, 20.3) cm. End on back side.
Back Armhole Shaping
Decrease 2 (2, 3, 3, 4, 4) sts by slip stitching in
each of first 2 (2, 3, 3, 4, 4) stitches. Sc across 48
(54, 61, 71, 77, 86), slip st in last 2 (2, 3, 3, 4, 4)
sts. Ch 1, turn.
Next Row, decrease 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) sts by slip
stitching in each of first 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) stitches.
Sc across 44 (50, 57, 65, 71, 80), slip st in last 2
(2, 2, 3, 3, 3) sts. Ch 1, turn.
Next Row, Decrease 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) st by slip
stitching in first stitch. Sc across 42 (48, 55, 63,
69, 78), slip st in last 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) st. Ch 1, turn.
Next Row, decrease 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) st by slip stitch-
ing in first stitch. Sc across 40 (46, 53, 61, 67,
76), slip st in last 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) st. Ch 1, turn.
Next Row, Decrease 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) st by slip
stitching in first stitch. Sc across 38 (44, 51, 59,
65, 74), slip st in last 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) st. Ch 1, turn.
Next Row, decrease 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) sts by slip
stitching in each of first stitch. Sc across 36 (42,
49, 57, 63, 72), slip st in last 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) st. Ch
1, turn.
Continue Sc rows at 36 (42, 49, 63, 72) sts until
piece measures 9 (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)” / 22.8
(27.9, 30.4, 33.0, 35.5, 38.1) cm. Ch 1, turn.
Back Neck Shaping
Sc across first 9 (12, 13, 13, 13, 14) sts. Ch 1,
turn.
Next row, decrease 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 4) st by slip
stitching in 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 4). Sc across, 7 (10, 10,
10, 10, 10). Continue working 7 (10, 10, 10, 10,
10) until piece measures 10 (12, 14, 15, 16, 17)”.
/ 25.4 (30.4, 35.5, 38.1, 40.6, 43.2) cm. Fasten off.
part of the Brite Babies™ Collection
On left back side, count in 9 (12, 13, 13, 13, 14)
sts. Attach yarn. Ch 1, sc across 8 (11, 12, 12, 12,
13) sts (count chain 1 as 1 st) total 9 (12, 13, 13,
13, 14) sts. Ch 1, turn.
Next row, Sc across 7 (10, 10, 10, 10, 10), slip st
in last 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 3) sts. Ch1, turn.
Continue working 7 (10, 10, 10, 10, 10) until
piece measures 10 (12, 14, 15, 16, 17)”. / 25.4
(30.4, 35.5, 38.1, 40.6, 43.2) cm. Fasten off.
Sleeves
Ch 31 (35, 39, 43, 48, 54) sts.
Row 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch
across = 30 (34, 38, 42, 47, 53) sts. Ch 1 turn.
Next Row, 2 Sc in first st, sc across 28 (32, 36,
40, 45, 51) sts, 2 sc in last st. = 32 (36, 40, 44, 49,
55). Ch 1, turn.
Next Row, 2 Sc in first st, sc across 30 (34, 38,
42, 47, 53) sts, 2 sc in last st. = 34 (38, 42, 46, 51,
57). Ch 1, turn.
Next Row, 2 Sc in first st, sc across 32 (36, 40,
44, 49, 55) sts, 2 sc in last st. = 36 (40, 44, 48, 53,
59). Ch 1, turn.
Next Row, 2 Sc in first st, sc across 34 (38, 42,
46, 51, 57) sts, 2 sc in last st. = 38 (42, 46, 50, 55,
61). Ch 1, turn.
Next Row, Sc across 38 (42, 46, 50, 55, 61). Ch
1, turn.
Next Row, 2 Sc in first st, sc across 36 (40, 44,
48, 53, 59) sts, 2 sc in last st. = 40 (44, 48, 52, 57,
63). Ch 1, turn.
Continue sc rows at 40 (44, 48, 52, 57, 63) until
piece measures 3 (3, 3, 3 ½, 4) / 7.6 (7.6, 7.6, 8.9,
10.1) cm. End on back side.
Next Row, after 3 (3, 3, 3 ½, 4, 4)/ 7.6 (7.6, 7.6,
8.9, 10.1, 10.1) cm, Decrease 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) sts
by slip stitching in first stitch. Sc across 38 (42,
46, 50, 55, 61). Slip Stitch in last stitch Ch 1,
turn. = 38 (42, 46, 50, 55, 61).
*Next Row, decrease 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) st, every
other row, by slip stitching in first stitch. Sc
across, up to next to last stitch. Slip Stitch in
last stitch Ch 1, turn.* until stitch count = 32
(36, 40, 44, 49, 55).
Continue at 32 (36, 40, 44, 49, 55) sts until
sleeve measures 9 (10, 11, 11, 12, 13)” 22.8
(25.4, 27.9, 27.9, 30.5, 33) cm.
Make two sleeves.
Pocket
Use 4.0 mm Hook
Ch 19 (23, 25, 29, 33, 37).
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch
across = 18 (22, 24, 28, 32, 36) sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: 2 Sc in 1st st . Sc across 16 (20, 22, 26,
30, 34). 2 sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. = 20 (24, 26,
30, 34, 38).
Row 3: 2 Sc in 1st st . Sc across 18 (22, 24, 28,
32, 36). 2 sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. = 22 (26, 28,
32, 36, 40).
Next Row: Sc across 22 (26, 28, 32, 36, 40) until
piece measures 3 (3, 3 ½ , 3 ½ , 4, 4) / 7.6 (7.6,
8.9, 8.9, 10, 10) cm. Fasten off.
Make 2 Pockets
2
 Pocket Flap
Use 4.0 mm Hook
Ch 23 (27, 29, 33, 37, 41)
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch
across = 22 (26, 28, 32, 36, 40) sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn.
Continue sc pattern until piece measures 1 (1,
1 ½ , 1 ½ , 2, 2)” / 2.5 (2.5, 3.8, 3.8, 5.1, 5.1) cm.
Next Row, Decrease 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) st by slip
(matching top center of shoulder to shoulder
sleeve) to front and back of bomber side(s). Garment pictured was crocheted with:
With right sides together, sc under sleeve and Cascade Yarns Pima Tencel #2225 brown.
sides together. Cascade Yarns Pima Tencel #7101 Tan.
Sleeve Band
Use 4.0 Hook.
Start at inside sleeve seam. Attach yarn. *sc
first 2 sts; decrease 1 st (by drawing up a loop
5.1 (7.6, 7.6,
7.6, 7.6, 7.6) cm
in next 2 sts, yarn over, draw through all three 2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3)"

15.2 (17.8, 20.3, 20.3,

stitching in first stitch. Sc across 20 (24, 26, 30, loops on hook)*. Repeat from * to * around.

20.3 22.8) cm
34, 38), slip st in last 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) st. Ch 1, turn. Join row with sl st. Chain 2.

25.4 (30.5, 35.5, 38.1, 40.6, 43.2) cm

6 (7, 8, 8, 8, 9)"
Next Row, Decrease 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) st by slip Next Row: *Dc in back loop around.

10 (12, 14, 15, 16, 17)"

stitching in first 2 sts. Sc across 16 (20, 22, 26, Join row with sl st. Chain 2.*
30, 34), slip st in last 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) st. Ch 1, turn. Repeat from * to * for two more rows.
Next Row, Decrease 3 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3) st by slip Fasten off.

17.8, 20.3, 20.3) cm

4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 8)"
10.1 (12.7, 15.2,
stitching in first 3 sts. Sc across 10 (14, 16, 20,
24, 28), slip st in last 3 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3) st. Ch 1, turn. Bottom Band BACK
Next Row, Decrease 3 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3) st by slip Use 4.0 Hook.
stitching in first 3 sts. Sc across 4 (8, 10, 14, 18, 12 (14, 16, 18, 20, 22)"
22), slip st in last 3 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3) st. Ch 1, turn. Attach yarn at left edge. Sc first 2 sts; decrease 30.5 (35.5, 40.6, 45.7, 50.8, 55.9) cm
1 st (by drawing up a loop in next 2 sts, yarn
Next Row, Decrease 1 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3) st by slip over, draw through all three loops on hook)*.
stitching in first 1 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3) stitchs. Sc across Repeat from * to * across. Fasten off.
2 (4, 6, 10, 12, 16), slip st in last 1 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3) st.
Ch 1, turn. Attach yarn to bottom left edge (again). Sc
across to right edge. Ch 2, turn. 5.1 (7.6, 7.6, 7.6, 7.6 (7.6, 8.9,11.4,
Next Row, Decrease 0 (1, 2, 2, 3, 3) st by slip
stitching in first 0 (1, 2, 2, 3, 3) stitchs. Fasten off Next Row: Dc in back loop, across. Ch 2, turn. 7.6, 7.6) cm 13.9, 13.9) cm
2 (3, 3, 3, 3 (3, 3 1/2, 4 1/2,
for 6 mo. Sc across (2, 2, 6, 6, 10), slip st in last 0 Next Row: Dc in front loop, across. Ch 2, turn. 3, 3)" 5 1/2, 5 1/2)"
(1, 2, 2, 3, 3) st. Ch 1, turn.

15.2 (17.8, 20.3, 20.3,

Next Row: Dc in back loop, across.

20.3, 22.8) cm
6 (7, 8, 8, 8, 9)"
Next Row, Decrease (0, 1, 2, 2, 2) st by slip
stitching in first (0, 1, 2, 2, 2) stitchs. Fasten off Finishing
for 12 mo. Sc across (0, 2, 2, 2, 6), slip st in last 0

10 (12, 14, 15, 16, 17)"

Attach yarn to bottom of right front opening.

25.4 (30.5, 35.5, 38.1,

(0, 1, 2, 2, 2) st. Ch 1, turn.

40.6, 43.2) cm
Next Row, Decrease 0 (0, 0, 0, 0, 2) st by slip Sc up opening and across neckline to right
stitching in first stitch. Fasten off for 18 mo to 3 shoulder seam. Then gather back neckline as

10.1 (12.7, 15.2, 17.8,

4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 8)"
yrs. Sc across (0, 0, 0, 0, 2). Fasten off for 4 yrs. follows: Sc first 2 sts; decrease 1 st (by drawing

20.3, 20.3) cm
up a loop in next 2 sts, yarn over, draw through FRONT
Make 2 Flaps all three loops on hook)*. Repeat from * to *
across to left shoulder seam.
Collar Continue with Sc from left shoulder seam to 6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11)"

Use 4.0 mm Hook
With tan yarn, Ch 72 (76, 80, 85, 90, 94)
Row 1 (front): sc in 2nd ch from hook and each
ch across = 71 (75, 79, 84, 89, 93) sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: (back): sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn.
left front opening, and down left front. Ch 1 15.2 (17.8, 20.3, 22.8, 25.4, 27.9) cm
turn.
Sc back to top of left front opening, Ch 1, turn.
Sc down to bottom of left front opening.
Fasten off. 17.8 (17.8, 20.3, 22.8, 25.4, 27.9) cm
Attach yarn to bottom of right front opening.
7 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11)"
22.8 (25.4 27.9, 27.9, 30.5, 33.0) cm

Row 3: (front): *sc 1st st, Tr (treble crochet) next Sc to top of right front opening. Ch 1, turn.
st.* Repeat from * to * across. Ch 1 turn.
9, (10, 11, 11, 12, 13 "

Sc down to bottom of right front opening. 22.8 (25.4, 25.4, 27.9, 30.5, 33) cm
Next row: Begin with opposite stitch you Fasten off. 9 (10, 10, 11, 12, 13)"
ended last row. *Sc in Tr from previous row, Tr Armhole Edge

in sc from previous row.* Repeat from * to * Attach collar SLEEVE

across. Ch 1 turn.
Next rows: Repeat from * to * for 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5)
more rows.
To finish collar: sc around collar 2x. Note: 2 sc
Sleeve
With wrong sides together, sc collar to neck
edge. (begin and end 4 sts from center opening).
7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)"
Stitch zipper into place on front closure.
17.8 (20.3, 22.8, 25.4, 27.9, 30.2) cm

in corner stitch on front collar edge. (to round Thread a large embroidery needle, using con-
corners). trasting tan yarn. Stitch up both sides of front
opening, around shoulder seams, and around
sleeve bands to create stitching as shown in
Pre-Finish Pieces picture.
Sc along all edges of right front, left front, Sew on patches.
back, sleeves, and pockets.
Thread a large embroidery needle, using con- Admire your work and enjoy
the squeals of delight from a
trasting tan yarn. Stitch around pocket pieces www.pattydavisdesigns.com
to create stitching as shown in picture.
Attach pockets to right and left front pieces. happy little boy!
© Copyright First Edition 2010 by Patty Davis
Do not reproduce in any form. Duplication and
Attach bomber pieces Abbreviations Used in Pattern:
distribution of this pattern in any form without the
Use 4.0 mm hook. Sc = Single Crochet express permission of the author is a violation of
Sl st = Slip Stitch copyright law. You may not make multiple copies of
With right sides together, sc right and left
this pattern; reformat it for commercial use or resale.
shoulder edges to back. Fold sleeve in half Ch = Chain You may not sell items made from this pattern.
and mark top center for shoulder placement. Dc = Double Crochet
With right sides together, sc top of sleeve(s)
Tr = Treble Crochet
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