Boxy Jacket & Sweater in King Cole Urban - 4329 - Downloadable PDF

Boxy Jacket & Sweater in King Cole Urban – Pattern 4329 Overview

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from King Cole presents two stylish garments: a Boxy Jacket and a Boxy Sweater, both knitted in King Cole Urban yarn. The pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty and is designed to fit a wide range of sizes, from 71/76 cm (28/30 in) up to 112/117 cm (44/46 in), making it accessible to a broad range of knitters looking for a modern, relaxed silhouette. Each purchase of this King Cole pattern includes a donation to the Pink Ribbon Foundation.

About the Garments

Boxy Jacket

The Boxy Jacket is a contemporary, relaxed-fit outerwear piece with a square, oversized shape that suits casual and smart-casual styling alike. The boxy cut is a popular modern silhouette in knitwear design, offering ease of movement and a fashion-forward look. Knitted in King Cole Urban, the jacket benefits from the yarn's distinctive texture, which may include Lurex or fur-effect fibres — the pattern specifically notes that tension should be measured over the plain yarn rather than over any Lurex or fur elements, indicating the yarn has a multi-textured character that adds visual interest to the finished fabric.

Boxy Sweater

The Boxy Sweater shares the same relaxed, square silhouette as the jacket and is worked in the same King Cole Urban yarn. As a pullover design, it offers a versatile wardrobe staple that can be dressed up or down. The sweater's boxy proportions make it a comfortable, on-trend piece suitable for everyday wear, and the textured yarn gives it an eye-catching finish without requiring complex stitch patterns.

Yarn and Materials

Both garments are knitted using King Cole Urban, an aran weight yarn. King Cole Urban is a novelty-style yarn known for its interesting texture, which may incorporate Lurex threads or fur-like fibres alongside the main yarn body, creating a rich, dimensional fabric. The pattern is worked on 5mm (US 8) knitting needles, which is standard for aran weight yarn and produces a fabric with good stitch definition and warmth.

• Yarn: King Cole Urban
• Weight: Aran
• Needles: 5mm (US 8) knitting needles, or size needed to achieve correct tension

Tension

Achieving the correct tension is essential for both garments to come out at the intended size. The stated tension is 16 stitches and 26 rows to 10 cm (4 in) over stocking stitch. Importantly, the pattern instructs knitters to measure tension over the plain yarn only, not over any Lurex or fur sections of King Cole Urban. If your tension produces fewer stitches than stated, switch to a finer needle; if it produces more stitches, switch to a larger needle.

Stitches and Techniques Used

The pattern uses a selection of classic knitting stitches and techniques well-suited to an intermediate knitter. These include:

• Stocking Stitch (St-St): The primary fabric stitch, formed by alternating knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side. Stocking stitch creates a smooth, flat fabric on the right side and is the foundation of both garments.
• 2x2 Rib: A ribbing pattern worked by alternating two knit stitches with two purl stitches across the row. 2x2 rib is commonly used for cuffs, hems, and neckbands, as it has natural elasticity and helps garment edges lie flat and fit snugly.
• Knit (K) and Purl (P): The two fundamental knitting stitches that form the basis of all stitch patterns in this design.
• Increasing and Decreasing: Standard shaping techniques used to create the garment's structure, including armhole and neckline shaping.
• Alternating rows (alt): Working certain steps every other row, a common technique in garment shaping.

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