Sweater & Cardigan in King Cole Comfort Kids DK & Comfort Baby DK - 5110 - Downloadable PDF

Sweater & Cardigan in King Cole Comfort Kids DK & Comfort Baby DK

What is Being Made

This downloadable PDF pattern provides instructions for knitting a sweater and cardigan set designed for children aged 1 to 10 years. The garments are sized to fit chest measurements ranging from 51 to 71 centimeters (20 to 28 inches), making them suitable for babies through older children. Both pieces are knitted in double knit (DK) weight yarn, which creates a lightweight yet durable fabric ideal for children's wear.

Knitting Techniques Used

This intermediate-level knitting pattern employs several fundamental techniques to construct the sweater and cardigan. The primary construction method uses stocking stitch, which creates a smooth, classic knitted fabric with a neat appearance on the right side. The pattern also incorporates garter stitch in select areas, which produces a textured, ridged finish commonly used for borders, cuffs, and edgings. Shaping techniques including increases and decreases are used throughout to create proper garment fit and silhouette, particularly at armholes, necklines, and waistlines. The pattern requires careful attention to tension and gauge to ensure the finished garments fit properly within the specified size range.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

• Stocking Stitch (st-st): The main fabric stitch, created by alternating knit rows on the right side with purl rows on the wrong side, producing the classic smooth knitted appearance
• Garter Stitch (gst): Created by knitting every row, producing horizontal ridges and commonly used for borders and edgings
• Reversed Stocking Stitch (rev st-st): The reverse of standard stocking stitch, with purl stitches on the right side and knit stitches on the wrong side, used for textural variation
• Increases and Decreases: Shaping techniques used to adjust stitch counts for proper garment construction and fit

Materials Required

This pattern is designed specifically for King Cole Comfort Kids DK and King Cole Comfort Baby DK yarns, both in double knit weight. Knitters will need 4mm knitting needles to achieve the correct tension of 22 stitches and 28 rows over 10 centimeters (4 inches) in stocking stitch and pattern. The pattern emphasizes the importance of knitting a tension square before beginning the garment to ensure accurate sizing, as variations in tension will affect the final dimensions of both the sweater and cardigan.

Pattern Notes

This is a downloadable PDF pattern from King Cole. The pattern includes comprehensive abbreviations and instructions for all standard knitting techniques required. For every King Cole pattern purchased, a donation is made to the Pink Ribbon Foundation, allowing crafters to support charitable causes while creating quality handmade garments for children.