Mittens, Scarf, Square & Round Cushions, Lace Wrap & Triangular Wrap in King Cole Curiosity DK - 5148 - Downloadable PDF

Mittens, Scarf, Square & Round Cushions, Lace Wrap & Triangular Wrap in King Cole Curiosity DK

Overview

This downloadable knitting pattern collection from King Cole features six coordinated projects all crafted in King Cole Curiosity DK yarn. The designs range from practical accessories to decorative home items, offering intermediate-level knitters a variety of techniques and applications within a single pattern set.

Projects Included

• Mittens – Warm hand coverings designed for DK weight yarn
• Scarf – An accessory featuring stocking stitch and patterned sections
• Square Cushions – Decorative home furnishings with structured shaping
• Round Cushions – Circular cushion covers for varied interior styling
• Lace Wrap – An openwork garment utilizing lace techniques
• Triangular Wrap – A shaped wrap featuring triangular construction

Yarn & Materials

All projects are designed for King Cole Curiosity DK, a double knit weight yarn. The pattern recommends 4mm knitting needles or the size required to achieve correct tension. Knitters should adjust needle size if tension varies from the specified gauge.

Tension & Gauge

The pattern specifies a tension of 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm (4 inches) worked over stocking stitch and patterns using 4mm needles. Achieving correct tension is essential for proper fit and finished dimensions. Knitters should use finer needles if stitch count exceeds the specified number, or larger needles if stitch count falls below the requirement.

Knitting Techniques & Stitches

This intermediate-level collection employs several fundamental and decorative knitting techniques:

• Stocking Stitch – The primary fabric structure used throughout multiple projects, created by alternating knit and purl rows
• Lace Stitches – Openwork techniques featured in the Lace Wrap, incorporating yarn overs and decreases for decorative perforated effects
• Patterned Sections – Structured stitch patterns integrated into the scarf and wrap designs
• Shaping Techniques – Including increases and decreases to form mittens, cushion panels, and wrap silhouettes
• Slip Stitch Techniques – Used for refined edge finishing and stitch manipulation

Stitch Abbreviations & Pattern Notation

The pattern uses standard knitting abbreviations including: K (knit), P (purl), st(s) (stitch/stitches), inc (increase), dec (decrease), alt (alternate), patt (pattern), rep (repeat), tog (together), yfwd (yarn forward), yrn (yarn round needle), yon (yarn over needle), psso (pass slipped stitch over), rs (right side), and ws (wrong side). These notations enable concise pattern instructions for experienced and intermediate knitters.

Skill Level

Rated as intermediate difficulty, this pattern collection is suitable for knitters with foundational skills in basic stitches and shaping. The variety of projects allows crafters to practice multiple techniques including lace work, structured shaping, and pattern integration.

Pattern Format

This is a downloadable PDF pattern, making it immediately accessible for digital devices and printable for reference during knitting.

Charitable Component

For every King Cole pattern purchased, a donation is made to the Pink Ribbon Foundation, supporting meaningful charitable causes with each project created.