Jacket and Sweater in King Cole DK - 4726 - Downloadable PDF

Jacket and Sweater in King Cole DK – Pattern 4726

This King Cole pattern 4726 is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern offering two classic designs: a jacket and a sweater, both knitted in King Cole DK weight yarn. Sized to fit bust measurements of 81–107 cm (32–42 inches), these designs are rated as intermediate difficulty, making them an excellent choice for knitters who have moved beyond the basics and are ready to tackle more structured garment construction.

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About the Designs

The pattern includes two separate garments that share the same yarn weight and needle size, allowing knitters to work from a single PDF to create a coordinated wardrobe of knitwear essentials.

• The Jacket: A structured knitted jacket designed for a neat, wearable fit across a wide range of sizes. The jacket is worked using a combination of stitch patterns that give it texture and visual interest while maintaining a clean, classic silhouette suitable for everyday wear.
• The Sweater: A pullover sweater knitted in the same King Cole DK yarn, offering a comfortable and versatile wardrobe staple. Like the jacket, it is constructed using a defined stitch pattern that adds depth to the finished fabric.

Techniques Used

Both garments are worked using standard flat knitting techniques, with pieces knitted separately and then seamed together — a traditional construction method well-suited to intermediate knitters building their garment-making skills. Knitters will work with increasing and decreasing to shape armholes, necklines, and other fitted areas of the garments.

• Increasing (inc): Used to add stitches and shape the garment pieces.
• Decreasing (dec): Used to taper and shape areas such as armholes and necklines.
• Slipping stitches (sl) and passing slipped stitches over (psso): Techniques used within the stitch pattern and shaping sequences.
• Repeating pattern sections (rep): Knitters will follow repeating stitch sequences to maintain the textured fabric throughout each garment piece.

Stitches Used

The pattern makes use of several classic knitting stitches and stitch patterns, each contributing to the texture and structure of the finished fabric:

• Stocking Stitch (st-st): The most fundamental of knitting fabrics — knit on the right side, purl on the wrong side — producing a smooth, classic surface. This is widely used in garment knitting for its clean appearance and drape.
• Reversed Stocking Stitch (rev st-st): The mirror image of stocking stitch, with the purl side used as the right side of the fabric. This creates a textured, slightly raised surface that adds tactile interest to the design.
• Garter Stitch (gst): Achieved by knitting every row, garter stitch creates a ridged, reversible fabric with good elasticity. It is commonly used for borders, hems, and edgings in garment knitting, providing a neat finish that lies flat without curling.
• Pattern stitch (patt): A defined stitch pattern is used throughout both garments, worked over a specific number of stitches and rows to create the signature textured fabric of these designs.

Tension

Achieving the correct tension is essential for a well-fitting finished garment. The stated tension for both designs is 28 stitches and 50 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) measured over the pattern stitch on 4mm needles. Knitters are strongly advised to knit a tension square before beginning and to adjust needle size accordingly — moving to finer needles if the stitch count is too low, or larger needles if it is too high.

Materials

Both the jacket and sweater are designed to be knitted in King Cole DK weight yarn. DK (double knit) is one of the most popular yarn weights in knitting, offering a versatile medium weight that works up relatively quickly