Sweater and Cardigan Knitted in King Cole Timeless Super Chunky and Timeless Classic Super Chunky - 5667 - Downloadable PDF

Pattern Summary: King Cole 5667 – Sweater and Cardigan in Timeless Super Chunky and Timeless Classic Super Chunky

This intermediate-level knitting pattern (King Cole Leaflet 5667) provides instructions for two classic garments: a pullover sweater and a cardigan, both worked in a super chunky weight yarn. The designs are sized to fit a wide range of bust/chest measurements, from 76/81 cm (30/32 in) up to 117/122 cm (46/48 in), making them accessible to a broad range of knitters. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, and for every King Cole pattern purchased, a donation is made to the Pink Ribbon Foundation.

Yarns and Needles

Both garments are knitted using King Cole Timeless Super Chunky and King Cole Timeless Classic Super Chunky yarns. The pattern designates a Main (M) colour and a Contrast (C) colour, allowing for two-tone design possibilities. As super chunky weight yarns, these produce a thick, cosy fabric that knits up quickly — ideal for anyone who enjoys fast, satisfying projects.

Two needle sizes are used throughout the pattern:

• 8mm knitting needles – used for the ribbed welts and cuffs
• 10mm knitting needles – used for the main body fabric worked in garter stitch

Knitters are advised to check their tension carefully before beginning. The stated tension is 10 stitches and 20 rows to 10 cm (4 in) over garter stitch using 10mm needles. If your stitch count differs, adjusting needle size accordingly is essential to achieve the correct finished dimensions.

Stitches and Techniques Used

Garter Stitch

The main body fabric of both the sweater and the cardigan is worked entirely in garter stitch — every row is knitted, on both right side and wrong side rows. This creates a squishy, reversible fabric with horizontal ridges that is particularly well-suited to super chunky yarns, adding texture and warmth without the complexity of a stitch pattern.

1x1 Rib

The welts, cuffs, and neckband are worked in 1x1 rib, which alternates knit and purl stitches to create an elastic, neat edge. The rib is set over two rows:

• Row 1: *K1, P1, repeat from * to last stitch, K1
• Row 2: P1, *K1, P1, repeat from * to end

This ribbing helps the garment hug the body at the hem, cuffs, and neckline, providing a polished, professional finish.

Shaping Techniques

The pattern incorporates several standard knitting shaping methods to create a well-fitted garment:

• Decreasing (dec) – used during the rib transition rows to reduce stitch counts from the cast-on edge to the correct working stitch count (for example, using rib2tog at evenly spaced intervals)
• Neck and shoulder shaping – stitches are cast off at the beginning of rows and remaining stitches are placed on hold while each side of the neck is worked separately
• Sleeve top shaping – stitches are cast off at the beginning of successive rows to shape the sleeve cap, creating a neat fit into the armhole
• Increasing (inc) – referenced for sleeve shaping as the sleeve is worked from cuff upward

The Sweater

The sweater (pullover) is constructed in separate pieces — back, front, and sleeves — which are then seamed together. The back is cast on using 8mm needles with the Main colour yarn, worked in 1x1 rib for 5 rows, then decreased on a transition row before switching to 10mm needles for the garter stitch body. The front is worked in the same manner as the back up to a certain point, after which neck and shoulder shaping