Learn to crochet this quick and beginner friendly Crochet Funfetti Bomber Cardigan. Cozy and super chunky, this bomber cardigan will get you through the winter. The oversized fit and simple crochet stitches create this easy and trendy crochet bomber cardigan.

This free crochet pattern is also accompanied with a step by step video tutorial. Please scroll down to view.
The cardigan is worked by creating five panels: the back panel, two front panels and two sleeves. All panels are worked from the bottom up beginning with the ribbed hem or cuff. I chose really easy and basic stitches throughout the cardigan because I wanted any beginner to follow along.
YARN
I chose Hobbii Umami Tweed to create this crochet bomber cardigan. This yarn is a super bulky yarn that is perfect for creating cardigans, sweaters or hats. It’s bulky weight means anything you make with it will work up very quickly.
The shade I chose was Pink Neon Glaze. When it arrived I literally gasped with excitement because I have not seen a tweed yarn like this before. It has a beautiful bubblegum pink base with neon flecks similar to what I describe as highlighter pen throughout. I love the bright neon greens, oranges and yellows throughout this yarn. It really is unique.

Umami Tweed has a fibre content of 75% acrylic, 22% wool and 3% viscose. It is a super chunky yarn and soft to the touch. One of the best things about this yarn is that it is machine washable, making it perfect for everyday wear.
There is a nice variety of colours to chose from in the line, from a more muted tone to some of the loudest and more playful tones.
MATERIALS
Yarn – Hobbii Umami Tweed – super chunky/ super bulky (6)/ 150g/ 83m/ 91yds
10(11, 11, 12, 12, 13) balls
12mm crochet hook
8mm crochet hook
Yarn needle
Scissors
Stitch markers
SIZING AND MEASUREMENTS
Sizes S(M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL)
Finished bust: 48(52, 56, 60, 64, 68) inches
Length: 20(20.5, 21, 21.5, 22, 22.5) inches

STITCHES & ABBREVIATIONS
Ch = chain
Sc = single crochet
Hdc = half double crochet
Slst = slip stitch
BLO = back loop only
St(s) = stitch(es)
Rep = repeat
GAUGE: 7 sts x 8 rows using 12mm hook in main body stitch = 4″
CROCHET FUNFETTI BOMBER CARDIGAN PATTERN
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BACK PANEL:
Using 8mm hook
Ch 7
ROW 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch to end. Turn.
ROW 2: ch 1, sc in BLO in each st across. Turn.
Rep row 2 until end of row 42(46, 48, 50, 52, 54).
Change to 12mm hook
Now we will work along the edge of the ribbed hem.
NEXT ROW: ch 1 and make 42(46, 48, 50, 52, 54) sc across. Turn.
NEXT ROW: ch 2 (counts as first hdc here and throughout), slst in next st, *hdc in next st, slst in next st, rep from * across. Turn.
NEXT ROW: ch 2, slst in next st, *hdc in next st, slst in next st, rep from * across. Turn.
Rep last row until end of row 36(37, 38, 39, 40, 41). Feel free to add or subtract rows here for a longer or shorter cardigan.
Fasten off.
FRONT PANEL (make 2):
Using 8mm hook
Ch 7
ROW 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch to end. Turn.
ROW 2: ch 1, sc in BLO in each st across. Turn.
Rep row 2 until end of row 16(18, 18, 20, 20, 22).
Now we will work along the edge of ribbed hem.
Change to 12mm hook
NEXT ROW: ch 1 (not counted as st) and make 16( 18, 18, 20, 20, 22) sc across. Turn.
NEXT ROW: ch 2, slst in next st, *hdc in next st, slst in next st, rep from * across. Turn.
NEXT ROW: ch 2, slst in next st, *hdc in next st, slst in next st, rep from * across placing last slst on top of ch 2. Turn.
Rep last row until end of row 36(37, 38, 39, 40, 41). Feel free to add or subtract rows here but make sure it has same number of rows as back panel.
Fasten off leaving a long tail. Now go ahead and make second front panel.
SLEEVES
Using 8mm hook
Ch 7
ROW 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch to end. Turn.
ROW 2: ch 1, sc in BLO in each st across. Turn.
Rep row 2 until end of row 16( 16, 18, 18, 20, 20).
Change to 12mm hook
NEXT ROW: ch 1, make 16(16, 18, 18, 20, 20) sc across. Turn.
NEXT ROW: Ch 2, slst in same st as ch 2 (increase made), *hdc in next st, slst in next st, rep from * across placing a hdc + slst in last st (increase made). Turn.
NEXT ROW: Ch 2, slst in same st as ch 2, *hdc in next st, slst in next st, rep from * across ending row by placing hdc + slst on top of ch 2. Turn.
Rep last row until you have 28(30, 30, 34, 34, 36) sts. Turn.
NEXT ROW: ch 2, slst in next st, *hdc in next st, slst in next st, rep from * across placing last slst on top of ch 2. Turn.
Rep last row until sleeve measures 17( 17, 17, 18, 18, 18) inches.
Fasten off leaving a long tail.
ASSEMBLY:
Lay the back panel on a flat surface. Next place both front panel on top and with a yarn needle and long tails seam front panels to back panel.
Next lay entire piece out flat with the wrong side still facing up. Grab a sleeve and mark the middle st with a stitch marker. Now attach stitch marker to the shoulder seam. With yarn needle and long tail seam sleeve to main body. Rep on the other side with the other sleeve.
Fold over your cardigan and seam along under edge of sleeves and down along the sides.
Turn cardigan right side out.
USING 8mm hook
Attach yarn to the right inner corner on the bottom.
NEXT ROW: ch 1 and sc all the way around the inner edge of cardigan until you reach the other side. Ch 5(6, 5, 6, 5, 6)
NEXT ROW: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3(4, 3, 4, 3, 4) chains, slst in next 2 sc, *turn. skip 2 slsts, sc in BLO in next 4(5, 4, 5, 4, 5) sts, ch 1, turn, sc in BLO in next 4(5, 4, 5, 4, 5) sts, slst in next 2 sc, rep from * all the way to the other side.
Fasten off.
Weave in all ends.
You are now finished you Crochet Funfetti Bomber Cardigan.
Fab bomber cardi pattern , I love it and will be giving it a go
Thank you! I don’t crochet alot but this is absolutely lovely!🥰🧶🥰👍🇨🇦🎄
This cardigan was really fun and super easy to make! Great job!!!!
Thank you for the very detailed assembly instructions! I made a cardigan awhile ago from another designer and, although the pattern was written beautifully, there were no instructions at all for assembly and it got quite confusing. I have a large yarn cake sitting upstairs that I’ve been looking for the perfect pattern for. I’ve just found it! ❤️❤️
Thank you Carrie for sharing this crochet pattern! I’ve been looking for an easy cardigan to crochet & I love how the stitches create a wavy pattern & it’s easy to follow. I just finished mine & I added some buttons, but I will be making several more using your pattern in different color yarn. Blessings to you🙏💕😉
How did it turn out I’ve done blankets headbands and scarfs and hats tried one easy sweater way too long didn’t bother fish it will rip out snd use yarn for something else did the laundry bomber pattern bern confusing as well as putting it together I’m doing this to relax was this easy for a beginner crocheted 20 years ago thanks
Also can you use 4 weight yarn instead of chunky? Your directions and video seem to explain if you want to make xs would I decrease the one is only 30 back and chest bomber sweater
Just made this cardigan and it turned out perfect, surprisingly as it’s the first cardigan I’ve ever crocheted.I used Lion Brand Hometown yarn in the color Houston Cream and you can really see the texture, it sort of looks like a modern take on cable knit in that color. I also adjusted some measurements based on how I wanted the garment to fit, taking note of when I needed to end on a slip stitch or have an even number of stitches. Thank you, and the combination written and video instructions were perfect for me!