Cardigans in King Cole Comfort DK & Comfort Prints DK - 4619 - Downloadable PDF

King Cole Comfort DK & Comfort Prints DK Cardigans – Pattern 4619

This King Cole pattern 4619 is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern for baby and toddler cardigans, sized to fit chest measurements from 31 cm to 51 cm (12 to 20 inches). The designs feature a classic raglan sleeve construction, making them an excellent choice for knitters at an intermediate skill level who want to create neat, well-fitted garments for young children. The raglan shaping eliminates the need for set-in sleeve seams, resulting in a smooth, comfortable shoulder line that suits babies and toddlers particularly well.

What Is Being Made

The pattern produces cardigans with raglan sleeves for babies and young children. The size range of 31–51 cm chest covers newborn through to approximately toddler age, making these designs versatile gifts or wardrobe staples for little ones. The use of both King Cole Comfort DK and King Cole Comfort Prints DK yarns means knitters can choose between a solid-colour version or a self-striping, printed yarn version, giving the same pattern two distinct looks without changing the core instructions.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern is specifically written for King Cole Comfort DK and King Cole Comfort Prints DK yarns, both of which are double knit (DK) weight. DK is a versatile, medium-light weight yarn that knits up quickly while still producing a fabric with good stitch definition — ideal for small garments where shaping detail matters. The Comfort range is known for its soft, baby-friendly fibre content, making it well suited to garments worn close to a child's skin.

The recommended needles are 4mm (US size 6) knitting needles, or whichever size is needed to achieve the correct tension. Knitters should always swatch before beginning to ensure accurate sizing across the full range of chest measurements.

Tension

The stated tension is 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) measured over stocking stitch using 4mm needles. The pattern emphasises that achieving this tension is essential to ensure the finished cardigan matches the intended measurements. If a knitter's swatch produces fewer stitches or rows to 10 cm, they should try a smaller needle; if it produces more, a larger needle should be used.

Stitches and Techniques Used

• Stocking stitch – the primary fabric stitch, formed by alternating knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side, creating a smooth, flat surface
• Knit (K) and Purl (P) – the two fundamental stitches used throughout the pattern
• Raglan sleeve shaping – a key construction technique where the sleeves and body are shaped simultaneously using paired decreases, creating diagonal seam lines from the underarm to the neckline
• Decreasing – referenced via abbreviations including dec, tog (knitting or purling two stitches together), s1 (slip one stitch knitways), and psso (pass slipped stitch over), which are used to shape the raglan lines and any neckline shaping
• Increasing – used to shape the sleeves as they grow from cuff to underarm
• Working through the back of the loop (tbl) – a technique that twists a stitch, often used to create a neater decrease or a decorative effect
• Yarn round needle (yrn) – used to create a yarn-over, which may appear in buttonhole or lace-effect sections
• Ribbing or border stitches – typical for cardigans of this style to provide neat, non-curling edges at cuffs, hems, and button bands
• Working on right side (rs) and wrong side (ws) rows – the pattern distinguishes between rs and ws throughout, which is standard for flat knitting

Pattern Format and Accessibility

Pattern 4619 is available as a downloadable PDF,