Basket Weave Raglan Sweater and Cardigan in King Cole Authentic DK - 4124 - Downloadable PDF

Basket Weave Raglan Sweater and Cardigan in King Cole Authentic DK – Pattern 4124

This King Cole pattern (reference 4124) is a downloadable PDF offering instructions for two classic knitwear designs: a Basket Weave Raglan Sweater and a matching Basket Weave Raglan Cardigan. Both garments are knitted in King Cole Authentic DK yarn and share the same construction approach, making this a versatile pattern for anyone looking to build a coordinated handknitted wardrobe. The designs are rated as intermediate difficulty, making them an excellent step up for confident beginners ready to tackle more structured shaping, or a satisfying project for experienced knitters who enjoy textured stitch patterns.

Garment Designs Covered

Basket Weave Raglan Sweater

The sweater is a classic pullover style featuring a raglan sleeve construction and an all-over basket weave stitch pattern. The raglan shaping is worked by decreasing stitches at each end of right-side rows, creating the characteristic diagonal seam lines that run from the underarm to the neckline. This construction method distributes the sleeve cap shaping across the body and sleeve pieces simultaneously, giving a neat, close-fitting shoulder with no traditional set-in seam.

The basket weave texture is achieved by alternating blocks of knit and purl stitches in a regular grid formation, producing a woven, three-dimensional surface that adds visual interest and a degree of structure to the fabric. This stitch pattern is reversible in appearance and gives the finished garment a tactile, artisan quality.

• Style: Pullover sweater with raglan sleeves
• Neckline: Finished with a neckband, with stitches picked up evenly around the neck edge
• Sizing: Covers chest sizes 71/76 cm to 112/117 cm (28/30 in to 44/46 in), offering five size options
• Shaping: Raglan decreases worked at each end of rows, with additional neck edge shaping

Basket Weave Raglan Cardigan

The cardigan version shares the same basket weave stitch pattern and raglan sleeve construction as the sweater, but is worked as an open-fronted garment with a button band. The front edges are finished with a knitted button band, with stitches picked up evenly along the front edges and neckband to create a neat, professional finish. The pattern specifies picking up 10 stitches along the neckband, 91 to 115 stitches (depending on size) along the front edge, and a further 10 stitches along the rib, giving a total of 111 to 135 stitches across the band.

• Style: Open-front cardigan with raglan sleeves
• Front finish: Picked-up button band worked in rib stitch
• Sizing: Same size range as the sweater — 71/76 cm to 112/117 cm (28/30 in to 44/46 in)
• Shaping: Raglan decreases combined with neck edge shaping for a tailored fit

Techniques Used

Both designs draw on a range of knitting techniques that are characteristic of intermediate-level garment construction:

• Raglan shaping: Decreases worked at each end of right-side rows across body and sleeve pieces, requiring careful row counting and coordination of simultaneous shapings
• Basket weave stitch pattern: A repeating block arrangement of knit and purl stitches that creates the signature woven texture; requires attention to stitch placement across rows
• Picking up stitches: Stitches are picked up along neckband and front edges to work the neckband and button band in one neat operation
• Rib stitch: Used for the neckband, cuffs, and button band to provide elasticity and a tidy edge
• Neck edge shaping: Decreases worked at the neck edge simultaneously with raglan shaping, requiring the knitter