Coatigan, Cardigan & Gilet in King Cole Big Value Super Chunky Twist - 4612 - Downloadable PDF

Coatigan, Cardigan & Gilet Knitting Pattern – King Cole Big Value Super Chunky Twist (Pattern 4612)

This King Cole pattern 4612 is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern offering three distinct garment designs in one: a coatigan, a cardigan, and a gilet (sleeveless waistcoat). All three are knitted in King Cole Big Value Super Chunky Twist yarn, making them fast, satisfying projects that work up quickly thanks to the generous weight of the yarn. The pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it well suited to knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping and stitch pattern work but are looking to develop their skills further with more structured garment construction.

Each of the three designs shares the same yarn and needle specification, allowing knitters to choose the style that best suits their wardrobe needs — from the long, relaxed silhouette of the coatigan, to the classic versatility of the cardigan, to the layering practicality of the sleeveless gilet.

Size Range

The pattern covers a range of sizes from 81/86 cm to 102/107 cm (approximately 32/34 inches to 40/42 inches) chest circumference, making it suitable for a range of adult figures.

Materials – Yarn and Needles

• Yarn: King Cole Big Value Super Chunky Twist — a super chunky weight yarn, ideal for creating warm, cosy outerwear and layering pieces.
• Needles: 9mm knitting needles are specified for the main fabric. Knitters are advised to check their tension carefully before beginning and to adjust needle size accordingly.

Tension

The stated tension is 10 stitches and 14 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) over pattern on 9mm needles. As with all garment knitting, achieving the correct tension is essential to ensure the finished pieces match the intended measurements. Knitters are encouraged to knit a tension square before commencing any of the three garments.

Stitches and Techniques Used

The pattern draws on a selection of classic knitting stitches and construction techniques appropriate for the intermediate knitter:

• Stocking stitch (st-st): The right side is knitted and the wrong side is purled, creating the smooth, classic fabric surface used widely in garment knitting.
• Reversed stocking stitch (rev st-st): The opposite of standard stocking stitch — the right side is purled and the wrong side is knitted — giving a textured, raised surface that adds visual interest to the fabric.
• Garter stitch (gst): Every row is knitted, producing a ridged, reversible fabric that is often used for borders, bands, and edgings in garment patterns.
• Increasing (inc) and decreasing (dec): Standard shaping techniques used to create the fitted and structured elements of each garment, such as armhole shaping, necklines, and sleeve tapers.
• Slipping stitches (sl) and passing slipped stitches over (psso): Used as part of the decrease methods to create neat, directional shaping within the fabric.
• Knitting through the back of the stitch (tbs): A technique that twists the stitch slightly, often used to create a neater or tighter finish in specific areas of a garment.
• Pattern repeats (patt/rep): The use of a repeating stitch pattern across the fabric, which gives each garment its characteristic texture and visual structure.

The Coatigan

The coatigan is a hybrid between a coat and a cardigan — typically longer in length than a standard cardigan, with an open front and relaxed, wrap-style silhouette. Worked in King Cole Big Value Super Chunky Twist, this design is ideal as an outer layer for cooler weather. The super chunky yarn weight means the coatigan knits up with impressive speed while delivering a luxuriously thick, warm fabric.

The Cardigan

The cardigan is a wardrobe staple, and this version — knitted in King Cole Big Value Super