Crochet Chunky Bomber Cardigan with Pockets Tutorial

[@forthefrills]

✨Free Pattern - Crochet Chunky Bomber Cardigan with Pockets - forthefrills.com/chunky-bomber-cardigan-pockets-free-crochet-pattern-video-tutorial Check out the free crochet cardigan pattern! It has all the sizing info (sizes XS - 3XL), measurements, yarn amounts and alteration instructions ☺

[@Marie-ny2oe]

omg I made it today!! I thought it will take me like a month to complete, but it actually took 2 evenings (I'm an "intermediate beginner" I would say, lol). I used 10 mm and 8 mm hooks and 7 skeins of the suggested yarn for a M size cardigan. it looks beautiful, very chunky and cozy. thank you!!

[@cocog3129]

Can u help me figure out how many stitched to start with for a large size? Please and thank you 🙂

[@bry2010xoxo]

@Coco G I followed the sizes for a m/l and added a few inches where the size was to small

[@lraston26]

Thank you for your input. That’s the size hooks that I wanted to use. It’s such a blessing to read the comments, it’s such a helpful community.

[@chitterzz]

I just finished this cardigan in Bernat Blanket ‘Twist’ yarn and it turned out so soft and cute! I crocheted it in size XS and used just under 2 large balls of 220 yards each. So this warm bulky sweater cost about $26 CAD. Thank you so much for this pattern! I plan to make more to give as gifts. ❤

[@HeliNoir]

I made this and turned out satisfactory! Thank you thank you!

[@fiona6566]

Just finished! This was the first big project I’ve done and it turned out awesome!!! Thank you so much!!!!

[@I-crochet]

I’ve made 2 of these. Your tutorials are very clear and easy to follow. Thank you!😊❤

[@DorisO2106]

Thanks for the tutorial. I was wondering how to decrease the sleeves and now thanks to your tutorial I know how. I appreciate your tutorial, thanks.

[@forthefrills]

Glad you found the tutorial useful Doris :) Happy crocheting!

[@LalaDeil]

This was my first cardigan and I love it! thank you for your free tutorials

[@katibere1966]

GREAT cardigan...on my to do list! Thanks for the tutorial!!

[@forthefrills]

Thanks for watching :)

[@oaklyleafasmr9623]

I love this! Im making one for my grammie currently im in love with the pattern, I’ll definitely be making more than one. And if anyone wanted to know, bernat blanket yarn works really well for this too.

[@cocog3129]

I cant comprehend how many stitches I need to make a large . Is it 95 or is it 30? Any help is greatly appreciated 🙂

[@joeycollins4838]

this is great!! im new to crocheting but this tutorial was so straightforward, I can't wait to try it out :))

[@littlegir123]

I love your bomber I'm going to make one for my bf as a bday gift

[@forthefrills]

Thanks Mariel :)

[@belindataylor6917]

@@forthefrills I'm having issues with the length/width. Can you please explain is length in US terms the length and width is actually the width if so, it's not working out properly.

[@maxx6050]

Brillant! Your cardigan designs and step-by-step instructions are amazing.

[@forthefrills]

Thank you so much for your kind words :)

[@francescagreetham1804]

This was such a good tutorial! Thank you

[@Lili-ng4pv]

i love this cardigan and i am about to crochet it, i just personally dont like the big holes on the back, so is there a way of avoiding them?

[@minjoo4676]

Hi, i have a question can i use "Lora" from Nako or it's not the same yarn??. its my first time so i dont know much about yarn...

[@chandraphillips9302]

Wonderful tutorial. Could you explain how to insert buttonholes into the cardigan?

[@Cecicarrasco]

Thank you! I love It!!!😍

[@dianabulaga5599]

So happy you posted this tutorial! 😍😍😍. I have tried to make a chunky sweater twice now. Didn't quite get it right. I could not find a good pattern. So thrilled to see this! Many many thanks! 😊😊😊😊😍😍😍😍

[@forthefrills]

Glad to be of help Diana :) Happy crocheting!

[@dianabulaga5599]

@@forthefrills Your wearables are so cute and well done. Wonderful tutorials! You don't miss a thing. 👍👍👍👍😁😉

[@alphabetsoup5030]

Hi Grace, I’m glad to have found a super bulky weight cardigan! Do you think this project would work well with lionbrand homespun thick and quick?

[@blushampoo162]

Row 2: 1:35 End of row 2 to row 3: 2:41

[@priyanarayan9961]

Hi, can I use normal crochet yarn as I won't be getting this yarn

[@abdou.505yt8]

I love it you are the best can make a long top pleaze thank u

[@deeron1554]

I have chunky - not super chunky yarn. Can I use this instead?

[@Mika-1331]

When crocheting the sleeves, do you hdc into the first chain where you slip stitched? I keep ending up 1 too many stitches at the end of row 1 and I'm not sure if I'm supposed to be hdc into that first chain or not.

[@uyvonnescott1945]

I'm making this is it ok to put a good on it

[@cocog3129]

In order to meet a large size how many stitches should I start with ? The pattern on the site has a reference for I believe 90 but the pattern says 30 🤔 I'm super confused

[@savsstoriesandstuff1163]

I really love this tutorial I’m totally thinking of making this!! How many balls if yarn did you use for this?

[@forthefrills]

Hi, all the yarn details are in the blog post (linked in the description :) ) Grace

[@savsstoriesandstuff1163]

forthefrills thank you so much!

[@simonashay]

When I'm doing the gauge do I need 7 ST'S or 5.7 ST'S?

[@veranya2074]

how many meters to made all of these?

[@maureenfrost2872]

What is the size of cardigan and are there variable sizes available please?

[@taylorrawls1337]

Idk if anyone can help, but how are you measuring the back panel?? It’s confusing me because mine doesn’t look as square as hers…I don’t wanna move to the front panels if this isn’t right…

[@valeriadiaz1759]

Hi! Is it okay if I want to use only a 9 mm crochet hook?

[@samirahm6451]

Hello, how much wool did you use?

[@simonashay]

Hi, I don't understand the gauge, can someone explain please?

[@ae.ninetynine]

If anyone can respond to me, I started the back panel no problem I’m doing size M and my back panel is just this long rectangle. I followed everything to the T and am I bit confused.

[@MariaGonzalez-up3jz]

M gustaría saber, instrucciones para 2XL, este cardigan,leer subtítulos en español. M frustre no poder hacerlo por esos 2 motivos. Gracias. DOMINIQUE Desde USA.

[@susie3073]

Love your bomber! I am making the x-small and crocheting loosely, however the back panel is only 15.5” in length. Will the addition of the edging get me to the 19.5” length. Thank you, Susie

[@forthefrills]

Hi Susie, I think you might have commented on the blog? The ribbing adds about 2.5" of length and the sweater also stretches out quite a bit once you've worn it. Grace :)

[@belindataylor6917]

Having issues with the length and width. Can you please help?

[@reinahoshizaki4720]

Beautiful jacket! I’m wondering how many yarns did you use to make this?

[@forthefrills]

Hi Reina, All yarn amounts (sizes XS-3XL) are in the blog post - linked in the description! Grace :)

[@reinahoshizaki4720]

Ok thank you❤️

[@user-wk5yc7eb7t]

The blo into the chain is so hard and makes this take so long…but whenever I face a technique in crochet that makes me annoyed or I don’t want to do it because it’s “too hard,” it just makes me want to get really really good at it.

[@tracey1401]

I want to use Bernat baby Marky yarn it is a size 5, and I want to make it the Bomer either large or XL , I am wondering how many skins of yarn will I need ? Cuz the yarn I have is 10.5 oz/ 300 g. 221 yds

[@forthefrills]

Hi Tracey, this pattern uses Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick which is a Super Bulky (6) yarn. It's really on the thicker side of super bulky so I think that Bernat Baby Marly is too thin for a 12mm hook (unless you want a really holey bomber jacket). If you still want to use Baby Marly you'll probably have to change you hook size, gauge and stitch count. You can use the measurements in the pattern as a guide but unfortunately I can't tell you how much yarn you'll need since its a different weight from the sample cardigan! Grace

[@joywhy4215]

Could this be done using a 9 mm hook?

[@forthefrills]

Hi Joy, if you crochet loosely and are able to meet gauge, sure!

[@lyn_4574]

great tutorial, it's a shame that I can't do it 😢

[@normachagoya2962]

Muy bonitos tus proyectos me gustaría q pusieras títulos en español gracias bendiciones

[@londynnn1668]

Hi. Question did you only use one ball of yarn

[@forthefrills]

Hi, all the yarn amounts are in the blog post (Linked in the description) Grace :)

[@anushreeburagohain9461]

what are the measurements for the width and length of the back panel?

[@forthefrills]

Hi Anushree, all measurements are in the blog post - linked in the description! Grace :)

[@donnadoolittle9102]

Can you use a different yarn? One that doesn't have wool in it?

[@forthefrills]

Hi Donna, sure you can use a different yarn but just make sure its still a super chunky/super chunky yarn :)

[@donnadoolittle9102]

@@forthefrills thank you

[@lizs8711]

Can any kind of yarn and hook can be used?

[@forthefrills]

Hi Liz, I'd highly recommend using the same weight of yarn (super chunky/super bulky) and the recommended hook sizes. You could always you this pattern as a rough guide and adapt it for a different weight of yarn and a different hook but the stitch counts will be different. So you'll have to figure out sizing yourself, but if you're comfortable with altering patterns or up for a challenge you can give it a go :) Grace

[@lizs8711]

@@forthefrills thanks for the info

[@georgettahead4321]

I purchased your pattern and bought the yarn as listed. Your pattern sizes aren't accurate. I am using the requested needle and cast on the maximum number stitches for the largest size for the foundation row. What are your suggestions??

[@forthefrills]

Hi Georgetta, It sounds like your gauge (how many stitches per 10cm/4") doesn't match the gauge listed in the pattern. If your gauge matches the pattern gauge it should turn out approx. the same size as the suggested measurements. If you're crocheting too tightly, you might need to size up a crochet hook or try searching 'crochet gauge tutorials' on KZbin and you can learn how to change your tension to match gauge. Grace

[@georgettahead4321]

@@forthefrills What is the gauge. How many stitches per inch and per row.. You mention a 4" square without rows or stitches.

[@avianamendez9680]

(not related to the video at all lol) _Please_ read all of this! So I'm a beginner crocheter and I've been trying to do the single crochet pattern but I've been having problems so, I thought I'd come here where more advanced crocheters are, in hopes of them helping me. So I actually have more than one problem, I hope someone can take time to help me with all of them 🤗 I'm going to try to explain this as best I can but as a beginner crocheter I might have trouble. So first of all, I can do the starting chain just fine, and I can do the row after the starting chain just fine, but I have a lot of trouble doing the rest of the rows. (Tell me if I'm wrong, but) you're apparently supposed to make a single chain as a turning stitch, then yarn over, then insert the hook into a certain stitch so that there appears to be three loops on the hook, then yarn over and pull the hook through one loop (so that there's apparently supposed to be two loops on the hook), then yarn over again and pull thru so that there is one loop on the hook,and start over again. I'm having all kinds of trouble doing this. I dont know which stitch to insert the hook into, and I usually just guess which stitch. I'm also having trouble doing the first yarn-over; when I finally manage to pull thru the first loop only, and almost always after I do that, I end up with still three loops on the hook instead of two like there's supposed to be. If you manage to take the time to read all this (and manage to understand it lol) and perhaps help me with the issues, I appreciate it so very much, thank you 😊😛

[@sheila-mariemanyara7682]

Hey so sorry no one has replied. What it seems like you're talking about it's a half double crochet foundation round, but if you've already done your chain stitches, then it isn't really necessary. If you're doing a row of sc, chain 1 as your turning chain and then just do sc until the end. Ch2 for hdc, 3 for dc, unless the pattern says otherwise. This is US terminology by the way. I hope this helped

[@leticiacruz9618]

Esta hermoso ! Pero en español 🙏

[@kath5554]

Thank you. Can I sell the finished product and give a link to your Etsy page?

[@forthefrills]

Hi Kath, yes you can sell finished products but please credit and link my blog forthefrills.com and my insta @forthefrills :)

[@kath5554]

@@forthefrills Brilliant, will do. Thank you. Love it.

[@celia.muitolindodossantos4171]

😍🇧🇷👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Schotzie70]

I stopped using this yarn due to the mass amount of pilling and shedding. So many beautiful time consuming projects that looked awful after use in blankets and shabby in clothing items using this yarn.

[@SamuraiFashion]

You can always substitute it with a different weight 6 yarn :)

[@BADRUBULDURA]

🙂🙂🙂