Bomber Jackets make any outfit instantly cool.
I wanted to knit a really warm one that would be different from ready to wear jackets. Seeing the hugely popular two-color brioche
everywhere, I knew instantly this fabric would be perfect for my puffy jacket. I chose Icelandic Lettlopi Yarn for its unique
properties of being extremely warm and lightweight at the same time.
If you want to substitute this yarn, I would suggest a single ply yarn to result in a light fluffy fabric.
This jacket is a great companion from fall to spring.
It is worked flat in pieces and then sewn together. There are two slanted inset pockets and a zipper.
Difficulty level: intermediate
Techniques: long tail cast-on; two-color brioche; Increasing and decreasing in two-color brioche; binding off; picking up stitches; sewing in a zipper.
This pattern includes some photos to illustrate the pocket and collar construction. Links to two-color brioche instructions are provided.
The model in the photos wears a size M/L, she is 5’6” tall and has a bust measurement of 34’, a hip measurement of 37”. The last photo is of myself, I am 5”10”, my bust measurement is 38” and I am wearing the size M/L.
The pattern is tech edited by beginswithaC.

Sizes
XS/S (M/L, XL, 2XL)
Finished Bust and Hip Circumference
41.75, (46.75, 49.75, 54.75) inches /
106, (119, 126.5, 139) cm
Yarn
Istex Lettlopi (100% wool; 109 yard / 100 m; 1,75 oz / 50 g ):
Main Color: 5 (6, 6, 7) balls in #9422 (light khaki)
Contrast Color: 6 (7, 8, 8) balls in #1405 (dark green)
Total yardage: 1199 ( 1417, 1526, 1635) yards / 1100 (1300,
1400, 1500 m
Needles
One 32” / 80 cm long circular needle, size US 8 / 5mm
One 32” / 80 cm long circular needle, size US 9 / 5.5mm
One additional straight or circular needle size US 8 or 9 /
5mm or 5.5 mm
If necessary change needle size to obtain correct gauge.
Notions
One divided zipper 17 (20, 20.5, 20.75) inches / 43 (51, 52,
52.5) cm long; stitch markers; stitch holder or waste yarn;
darning needle for sewing.
Gauge
12 sts and 18 rows = 4” / 10 cm in two-color brioche after
wetblocking, with larger needle