Jacket & Blanket in King Cole Yummy - 4820 - Downloadable PDF

Jacket & Blanket in King Cole Yummy – Pattern 4820

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from King Cole (pattern number 4820) provides instructions for two cosy baby projects worked in the luxuriously soft King Cole Yummy super chunky yarn: a classic baby cardigan jacket and a matching blanket. Designed to fit chest sizes ranging from 36 cm to 56 cm (14 in to 22 in), the pattern covers multiple sizes to suit newborns through to older babies and toddlers, making it a versatile addition to any handknitter's collection. The pattern is rated as intermediate in difficulty, making it well suited to knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping techniques and are ready to progress beyond simple beginner projects.

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About King Cole Yummy Yarn

Both projects in this pattern are knitted using King Cole Yummy, a popular super chunky weight yarn beloved for its exceptionally soft, plush texture that is gentle against a baby's delicate skin. The super chunky weight means projects knit up quickly, making this an ideal pattern for knitters who want to create a beautiful, cosy gift in a relatively short time. The yarn's generous thickness also gives the finished fabric excellent warmth and body, perfect for baby garments and blankets alike.

Needles Required

The pattern calls for two needle sizes:

• 5mm knitting needles – used for the ribbed welts, cuffs, and borders
• 6mm knitting needles – used for the main body fabric worked in stocking stitch

Knitters are advised to adjust needle size as necessary to achieve the correct tension, using a finer needle if fewer stitches than stated are obtained per 10 cm, or a larger needle if more stitches are obtained.

Tension

The stated tension for the main fabric is 10 stitches and 20 rows to 10 cm (4 in) over stocking stitch pattern using 6mm needles. It is emphasised in the pattern that achieving the correct tension is essential. Notably, the raglan shaping sections are worked at a different row tension of 30 rows to 10 cm (4 in) due to the fully fashioned construction method used, so knitters should pay close attention to this distinction when working the sleeves and armhole shaping.

The Baby Cardigan Jacket

The main garment in this pattern is a baby cardigan (referred to in the pattern as a jacket) worked in a classic construction with separate front, back, and sleeve pieces. The cardigan features a neat raglan sleeve design, giving it a traditional and tidy finish that is both practical and attractive on a baby.

Stitches and Techniques Used

• 1×1 Rib – used for the welts, cuffs, and front bands, worked by alternating knit and purl stitches across the row to create a stretchy, neat border
• Stocking Stitch (St-St) – the main body fabric, created by knitting right-side rows and purling wrong-side rows, producing the smooth, classic knitted surface
• Fully fashioned raglan shaping – armhole and sleeve shaping is worked by decreasing stitches at each end of specified rows to create the characteristic diagonal raglan lines
• Increasing – stitches are increased evenly across a row when transitioning from the rib border to the main body, ensuring the correct stitch count for the body fabric
• Casting off loosely – the pattern specifically instructs loose cast-offs at armhole shaping and at the shoulder, which is important when working with super chunky yarn to maintain the correct drape and ease

Construction Details

The cardigan is worked in separate pieces. The Left Front begins with a ribbed welt cast on using 5mm needles, working five rows of 1×1 rib before increasing stitches evenly and switching to 6mm needles for the stocking stitch body. The piece is worked straight until the required length is reached, then armhole sh