The Beacon Bomber- Crochet Pattern
Get ready for a cozy winter with this intermediate level crochet bomber jacket pattern. Made with soft chenille yarn, this jacket is both stylish and warm. Perfect for those chilly days! Find the free pattern below, grab the digital PDF in my shop or get the complete kit from Lion Brand Yarn.
Hey friends! Are you ready to embark on our winter crochet adventure? I'm beyond thrilled to bring you the Beacon Bomber crochet pattern. And what better way than with a five week make-along? Whether you're a seasoned pro or just dipping your toes into the yarn pool, this make-along is all about turning chilly days into crafting coziness.
Grab your favorite hot drink, snuggle up with your crochet supplies, and let's get lost in the coziness of working with Lion Brand Yarn Chenille Appeal. Winter is the perfect time for some "selfish crocheting," right? Let's indulge in creating something special just for ourselves.
This isn't just a fun make-along; it's an invitation to slow down, savor the season, and immerse ourselves in the joy of making. Together, we'll conquer these stitches, one cozy stitch at a time. It's not selfish crocheting; it's self-love and care in every stitch.
Over the next five weeks will be making the beautiful Beacon Bomber jacket. Each week this blog post will be updated with the next part of the pattern.
Grab your supplies and let’s get making!
Get the Beacon Bomber Crochet Pattern as a digital PDF in my shop, Etsy or Ravelry.
The Beacon Bomber Crochet Pattern
Materials:
1005-1831 yards of Lion Brand Chenille Appeal in Coconut Milk (Color A)
271-374 yards of Lion Brand Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling in White (Color B)
Tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure
Notes:
1.Ch(s) at beginning of rows do(es) not count as a stitch.
2.The cardigan is made in 7 pieces (back panel, 2 front panels, 2 sleeves and 2 pockets). All pieces are seamed together and then the collar and edging is worked directly onto the cardigan.
3.Sizes are written like this XS(S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X). It is recommended to highlight the numbers for your size before starting.
Abbreviations:
Ch(s)- chain(s)
St(s)- stitch(es)
sk- skip
sl st- slip stitch
sc- single crochet
BLO- back loop only
FLO- front loop only
Esc- extended single crochet
RS- right side
WS- wrong side
Gauge:
16.5 sts X 16 rows = 5” X 5” in esc
Size:
XS: fits bust 28-30” (approx. 1005 yards/ 4 skeins Color A & 271 yards/ 2 skeins Color B)
S: fits bust 32-34” (approx. 1087 yards/ 4 skeins Color A & 281 yards/ 2 skeins Color B)
M: fits bust 36-38” (approx. 1170 yards/ 5 skeins Color A & 291 yards/ 2 skeins Color B)
L: fits bust 40-42” (approx. 1296 yards/ 5 skeins Color A & 304 yards/ 2 skeins Color B)
XL: fits bust 44-46” (approx. 1433 yards/ 6 skeins Color A & 324 yards/ 2 skeins Color B)
2X: fits bust 48-50” (approx. 1520 yards/ 6 skeins Color A & 333 yards/ 2 skeins Color B)
3X: fits bust 52-54” (approx. 1647 yards/ 6 skeins Color A & 346 yards/ 2 skeins Color B)
4X: fits bust 56-58” (approx. 1740 yards/ 7 skeins Color A & 364 yards/ 2 skeins Color B)
5X: fits bust 60-62” (approx. 1831 yards/ 7 skeins Color A & 374 yards/ 3 skeins Color B)
Week One-Back Panel
This week we will be getting familiar with the stitches and yarn by working up our back panels. You’ll start with the bottom ribbing using Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling and then head into the main body of the back panel with the Chenille Appeal. The back panel is worked using just basic stitches so you can get cozy on the couch with your favorite movie or tv show and crochet away.
I’ll also be giving away two $10 Starbucks gift cards this week. If you’re on the email list you’re automatically entered to win. To get more entries head over to Instagram and share you’re progress using #blakeandbeaconmakealong and make sure to tag @meghanmakesdo so I can see. Winner will be picked Saturday Jan 20th.
I’ve included a video tutorial so you get the overall idea of the construction of the back panels (and front panels). Check it out below.
Back Panel: make one
Ribbing:
With Color B and 4mm hook, ch 12
Row 1: sc BLO in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 1, turn. (11)
Row 2: sc BLO in each st across, ch 1, turn. (11)
Repeat Row 2 for a total of 63(71, 77, 83, 91, 97, 103, 109, 117) rows.
Turn ribbing 90 degrees and change to Color A and ch 1. Work main body into the edges of the ribbing.
Main Body:
Row 1: esc in the end of each row of ribbing across, ch 1, turn. (63(71, 77, 83, 91, 97, 103, 109, 117)
Row 2: esc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (63(71, 77, 83, 91, 97, 103, 109, 117)
Repeat Row 2 for a total of 68(68, 68, 72, 72, 72, 75, 75, 75) rows.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for seaming.
Week Two- Front Panels
This week we will be working up the front panels of our bomber. They are made just like the back panel and seem to work up faster too.
Also, this week’s giveaway is an ultra cute wooden row counter handmade by Summer from Sunrise Grove. It’s the perfect accessory for keeping track of rows while you work. Plus it’s got adorable little mushrooms on it! Head over to Instagram and make sure to give Summer a follow. For an extra entry make sure to post your progress on Instagram using #blakeandbeaconmakealong and tag @meghanmakesdo. Winner will be picked on Sunday 1/27.
Front Panels: make two
Ribbing:
With Color B and 4mm hook, ch 12
Row 1: sc BLO in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 1, turn. (11)
Row 2: sc BLO in each st across, ch 1, turn. (11)
Repeat Row 2 for a total of 28(31, 35, 38, 41, 45, 48, 51, 54) rows.
Turn ribbing 90 degrees and change to Color A and ch 1. Work main body into the edges of the ribbing.
Main Body:
Row 1: esc in the end of each row of ribbing across, ch 1, turn. (28(31, 35, 38, 41, 45, 48, 51, 54)
Row 2: esc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (28(31, 35, 38, 41, 45, 48, 51, 54)
Repeat Row 2 for a total of 68(68, 68, 72, 72, 72, 75, 75, 75) rows.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for seaming.
Week Three- Sleeves
Welcome to week three! It’s time to work up our sleeves. Let’s hope no one get stuck on sleeve island. The sleeves are worked bottom up in rows starting with the ribbed cuff and then working an initial increase row before moving on to a slight taper for the rest of the sleeve. I’ve included a video tutorial and a helpful sleeve chart to help you keep track of each row as you go.
This week you have a chance to win a mystery medium project pouch made by me! If you’re on the email list you’re already entered, but you can get an extra entry by adding your project on Ravelry.
Sleeves: make two
Ribbing:
With Color B and 4mm hook, ch 12
Row 1: sc BLO in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 1, turn. (11)
Row 2: sc BLO in each st across, ch 1, turn. (11)
Repeat Row 2 for a total of 28(28, 28, 28, 30, 30, 30, 34, 34) rows.
Turn ribbing 90 degrees and change to Color A and ch 1. Work main body sleeve into the edges of the ribbing.
Main Body Sleeve:
Row 1: working into the end of each row, esc in 1st st, *2esc in next, esc, repeat from * until 1 st remains, 2esc in last end of row, ch 1, turn. (42(42, 42, 42, 45, 45, 45, 51, 51)
XS(S, M, L) ONLY
Rows 2-8: esc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (42(42, 42, 42)
Row 9: esc in 1st st, 2esc in next, esc in each st across until 2 sts remain, 2esc, esc in last st, ch 1, turn. (44(44, 44, 44)
Repeat Rows 2-9 4(4, 5, 5) more times (52(52, 54, 54)
XS(S) ONLY
Rows 42-54: esc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (52(52)
Add or subtract rows here to get the perfect fit.
Fasten off leaving a long tail for seaming.
M(L) ONLY
Rows 50-54: esc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (54(54)
Add or subtract rows here to get the perfect fit.
Fasten off leaving a long tail for seaming.
XL(2X) ONLY
Rows 2-6: esc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (45(45)
Row 7: esc in 1st st, 2esc in next, esc in each st across until 2 sts remain, 2esc, esc in last st, ch 1, turn. (47(47)
Repeat Rows 2-7 7(7) more times (61(61)
Rows 50-51: esc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (61(61)
Add or subtract rows here to get the perfect fit.
Fasten off leaving a long tail for seaming.
3X(4X) ONLY
Rows 2-5: esc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (45(51)
Row 6: esc in 1st st, 2esc in next, esc in each st across until 2 sts remain, 2esc, esc in last st, ch 1, turn. (47(53)
Repeat Rows 2-6 8(8) more times (63(69)
Rows 47-48: esc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (63(69)
Add or subtract rows here to get the perfect fit.
Fasten off leaving a long tail for seaming.
5X ONLY
Rows 2-4: esc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (51)
Row 5: esc in 1st st, 2esc in next, esc in each st across until 2 sts remain, 2esc, esc in last st, ch 1, turn. (53)
Repeat Rows 2-5 9 more times (71)
Rows 42-46: esc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (71)
Add or subtract rows here to get the perfect fit.
Fasten off leaving a long tail for seaming.
Week Four- Seaming and Pockets
We are almost there friends! This is the week where we finally get to assemble and try on our new bombers. It’s such a great feeling when you can see all your hard work come together. This week we will be seaming our bombers and making and attaching the pockets. The video tutorial is coming soon on YouTube. I’ll go over the basics of seaming and show you a more detailed view of how to make and attach the pockets.
This week you can also enter for a chance to win your favorite Meghan Makes Do Lion Brand kit! I’ll pick two winners on Sunday 2/11. Make sure you’re on the email list and that you post your progress on Instagram using #blakeandbeaconmakealong and tag me @meghanmakesdo and @lionbrandyarn. Each post counts as an entry.
Seaming:
Lay Back Panel and two Front Panels together at the shoulders with RS facing each other. Using your preferred seaming method attach front panels to back panel starting from the outside edges and working in towards the center for 5.5”(6.5”, 7.5”, 8.5”, 9”, 10”, 11”, 11.5”, 12.5”) on each shoulder. There will be 8-10” unseamed in the center of the back panel.
Attach the sleeves to the sides of the cardigan, using your preferred seaming method, making sure to align the center of the sleeve with the shoulder seam. Make sure the sleeves are attached evenly from the center shoulder seam, down the sides. Using stitch markers to hold the sleeve in place is recommended.
Fold cardigan so that the back and front panels are on top of each other. Then seam the sleeves from the underarm to the cuff. Seam the sides from the underarm down to the bottom.
Left Side Pocket:
With 4mm hook and Color A, ch 25(25, 27, 27, 27, 31, 31, 35, 35)
Straight section:
Row 1: esc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 1, turn. (24(24, 26, 26, 26, 30, 30, 34, 34)
Row 2: esc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (24(24, 26, 26, 26, 30, 30, 34, 34)
Repeat Row 2 for a total of 12(12, 13, 13, 13, 15, 15, 17, 17) rows.
Decrease section:
Row 1: sk1, esc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (23(23, 25, 25, 25, 29, 29, 33, 33)
Row 2: esc in each st across until 2 sts remain, esc2tog, ch 1 turn. (22(22, 24, 24, 24, 28, 28, 32, 32)
Repeat Rows 1-2 6(6, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9) more times. (10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 12, 12, 14, 14)
XS(S) ONLY
Repeat Row 1 once more. (9(9)
All Sizes:
Move on to pocket ribbing.
Left Side Pocket Ribbing:
With 5mm hook and Color B, attach yarn to RS of pocket at beginning of decrease section, ch 1.
Set up row: sc evenly across the row ends of the decrease section.
We will now be adding an applied ribbing into the sc stitches we just made.
Row 1: ch 6, turn, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 4 chs, sl st into 1st 2 sc stitch of set up row, turn. (5sc, 2 sl sts)
Row 2: sk sl sts, sc BLO in each st across, ch 1, turn. (5sc)
Row 3: sc BLO in each st across, sl st into next 2 sts of set up row, turn. (5sc, 2 sl sts)
Repeat Rows 2-3 until you get to the top of the pocket. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Right Side Pocket:
With 4mm hook and Color A, ch 25(25, 27, 27, 27, 31, 31, 35, 35)
Straight section:
Row 1: esc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 1, turn. (24(24, 26, 26, 26, 30, 30, 34, 34)
Row 2: esc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (24(24, 26, 26, 26, 30, 30, 34, 34)
Repeat Row 2 for a total of 12(12, 13, 13, 13, 15, 15, 17, 17) rows.
Decrease section:
Row 1: esc in each st across until 2 sts remain, esc2tog, ch 1 turn. (22(22, 24, 24, 24, 28, 28, 32, 32)
Row 2: sk1, esc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (23(23, 25, 25, 25, 29, 29, 33, 33)
Repeat Rows 1-2 6(6, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9) more times. (10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 12, 12, 14, 14)
XS(S) ONLY
Repeat Row 1 once more. (9(9)
All Sizes:
Fasten off and move on to pocket ribbing.
Right Side Pocket Ribbing:
With 5mm hook and Color B, attach yarn to RS of pocket at the top of the decrease section, ch 1.
Set up row: sc evenly across the row ends of the decrease section.
We will now be adding an applied ribbing into the sc stitches we just made.
Row 1: ch 6, turn, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 4 chs, sl st into 1st 2 sc stitch of set up row, turn. (5sc, 2 sl sts)
Row 2: sk sl sts, sc BLO in each st across, ch 1, turn. (5sc)
Row 3: sc BLO in each st across, sl st into next 2 sts of set up row, turn. (5sc, 2 sl sts)
Repeat Rows 2-3 until you get to the bottom of the decrease section. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Attach Pockets:
Using pins or clips, fold ribbing down and stretch to line up with the sides and top of the pocket.
With the long tail of Color B and a tapestry needle, sew the edge of the ribbing down and attach to the front of the pocket.
Next, lay the pocket down onto the front panel of the jacket lining up the bottom of the pocket with the top of the ribbing of the front panel and the long edge of the pocket with the front edge of the panel. Pin and clip in place.
Sew the pocket in place along the bottom, side and top. Leave the long edge unstitched for now. Keep pins or clips in place.
Repeat on other side.
Week Five- Edging and Collar
Can you believe we are in the last week of the make-along already? Welcome to week 5! This week we are finishing up our bombers by adding the fold over collar and the front edgings. Find the video tutorial below.
I can’t wait to start seeing your finished bomber jackets! Our final giveaway is a fun little package from my friends over at Clover. You’ll get a set of wonder clips, locking stitch markers, antique needle threader and a set of tapestry needles. If you’re on the email list you've already got one entry. For extra entries look for my giveaway post on Instagram on 2/14.
Collar:
With Color B and 5mm hook, and with the RS facing you, attach yarn to edge of neckline on the right side, ch 1.
Set Up Row: sc in same st as join, *2sc, sc, repeat from * across neckline. (some sizes may end with 2sc in last st), ch 1, turn. (approx. 69(69, 69, 69, 79, 79, 79, 89, 89)
Ch 15
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, sl st into next 2 sts along neckline, turn. (14sc, 2 sl sts)
Row 2: sk 2 sl sts, sc in BLO of each st across, ch 1, turn. (14)
Row 3: sc BLO in each st across, sl st into next 2 sts along neckline, turn. (14sc, 2 sl sts)
Repeat Rows 2&3 all the way around the neckline. Fasten off.
Front Edging:
Right side
With Color B and 5mm hook, attach yarn to bottom stitch of the front right side ribbing with RS facing you, ch 1.
Row 1: sc into each st of the bottom ribbing, *sc 2, 2sc, repeat from * into row ends up the side (make sure to work through both the pocket and the front panel) and sc in each st of collar, ch 1, turn. (approx. 116(116, 116, 121, 121, 121, 125, 125, 125)
Rows 2-8: sl st in FLO of each st across, ch 1, turn.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Left side:
With Color B and 5mm hook, attach yarn to top stitch of the front left side collar with RS facing you, ch 1.
Row 1: sc into each st of the collar, *sc 2, 2sc, repeat from * into row ends up the side (make sure to work through both the pocket and the front panel) and sc in each st of the bottom ribbing, ch 1, turn.
Rows 2-8: sl st in FLO of each st across, ch 1, turn.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Steam block if needed.
Now go celebrate that you finished your bomber!
Thanks so much for joining me in this make-along.
Make sure to share your finished bombers on social media and use #blakeandbeaconmakealong, #thebeaconbomber and tag me @meghanmakesdo so I can see and share.
Happy crocheting,
Meghan
