Square Shawl/Blancket, Oblong Shawl, Shoulder Wrap & Hat in King Cole Drifter Chunky - 4696 - Downloadable PDF

Square Shawl/Blanket, Oblong Shawl, Shoulder Wrap & Hat Knitted in King Cole Drifter Chunky – Pattern 4696

This King Cole pattern 4696 is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern offering four distinct projects in one: a Square Shawl/Blanket, an Oblong Shawl, a Shoulder Wrap, and a Hat. All four designs are worked in King Cole Drifter Chunky yarn, making this a versatile collection ideal for knitters who love accessories and cosy home pieces with a beautifully textured, variegated finish. A donation is made to the Pink Ribbon Foundation for every King Cole pattern purchased.

Yarn and Materials

All designs in this pattern are knitted using King Cole Drifter Chunky, a chunky weight yarn known for its softly blended, tonal colourways that create a naturally drifting, gradient-like effect without the need for complex colour-changing techniques. The recommended needle size is 6mm knitting needles, or the size required to achieve the correct tension. Knitters are advised to check their tension swatch carefully and adjust needle size accordingly — moving to finer needles if fewer stitches than stated are achieved over 10cm.

Tension

The pattern specifies two tension measurements depending on the stitch pattern used:

• 14 stitches and 20 rows to 10cm (4in) over Stocking Stitch using 6mm knitting needles
• 14 stitches and 22 rows to 10cm (4in) over pattern stitch using 6mm knitting needles

Achieving the correct tension is essential, particularly for the shawl and blanket projects where dimensions are important to the finished drape and size.

Stitches and Techniques Used

This pattern makes use of a selection of classic knitting stitches and techniques, suitable for an advanced level knitter. The stitches referenced include:

• Stocking Stitch (St-St) – the classic combination of knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side, creating a smooth, flat fabric ideal for the shawl and blanket designs
• Garter Stitch (G-St) – knitting every row to produce a ridged, reversible fabric with excellent stretch and texture, often used for borders and edgings
• 1x1 Rib – an alternating knit one, purl one rib pattern that creates an elastic, structured fabric, typically used in hat brims and wrap edges for a neat, fitted finish
• Yarn Forward (yfwd) – a technique used to create decorative eyelets or to increase stitches, adding a delicate detail to the fabric
• Increasing and Decreasing – shaping techniques used across the garments to achieve the correct silhouette, particularly relevant for the shoulder wrap and hat

The Square Shawl / Blanket

The Square Shawl/Blanket is a generous, multi-purpose piece that works equally well as a cosy throw draped over a sofa or as an oversized shawl worn around the shoulders. Worked in King Cole Drifter Chunky, the chunky weight ensures the project knits up quickly while producing a wonderfully warm and substantial fabric. The square format makes it straightforward to knit, with no complex shaping required, making it an enjoyable project despite the advanced rating of the overall pattern booklet.

The Oblong Shawl

The Oblong Shawl is a longer, rectangular accessory designed to be wrapped around the shoulders or neck for warmth and style. The oblong shape lends itself beautifully to the drifting colourways of King Cole Drifter Chunky, allowing the tonal gradients of the yarn to flow across the length of the piece. This design is ideal for showcasing the natural colour variation of the yarn without any additional colourwork techniques.

The Shoulder Wrap

The Shoulder Wrap is