Sweater and Jacket Knitted in King Cole Harvest DK \n - 5789 - Downloadable PDF

Pattern Summary: Sweater and Jacket Knitted in King Cole Harvest DK – Pattern 5789

This King Cole pattern 5789 is a downloadable PDF featuring two classic knitwear designs: a sweater and a jacket, both knitted in King Cole Harvest DK yarn. The designs are sized to fit a wide range of bust/chest measurements, from 81 cm to 127 cm (32 in to 50 in), making them accessible to a broad range of knitters. The pattern is rated as intermediate in difficulty, making it an ideal project for knitters who are comfortable with the basics and ready to explore more structured techniques such as cabling and ribbing.

What Is Being Made

The pattern includes instructions for two separate garments:

• A sweater – a classic pullover style worked in stocking stitch with decorative cable panel detailing.
• A jacket – a structured, wearable outerwear piece also incorporating the same core techniques and stitch patterns.

Both garments are designed to be knitted in double knit (DK) weight yarn, producing a fabric that is lightweight yet warm and well-defined in texture.

Techniques Used

• Flat knitting – both garments are worked flat in rows, with pieces seamed together on completion.
• Cable knitting – a prominent cable panel of 34 stitches is a key feature, adding visual interest and texture to the fabric. Cables are created by temporarily placing stitches on a cable needle (CN) and crossing them either to the back or front before knitting.
• Ribbing – a 2x2 rib is used, typically at cuffs, hems, and neckbands, to create a neat, stretchy edge that helps garments retain their shape.
• Shaping – the pattern includes standard garment shaping through increasing and decreasing stitches to form armholes, necklines, and sleeves.
• Tension/gauge management – knitters are instructed to achieve a tension of 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm (4 in) over stocking stitch, which is essential for accurate sizing across the full range of measurements.

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch – the primary body stitch, created by knitting on right-side rows and purling on wrong-side rows, producing a smooth, classic fabric surface.
• 2x2 Rib – worked over a repeat of knit 2, purl 2, used for borders and edgings throughout both garments.
• C6B (Cable 6 Back) – slip the next 3 stitches onto a cable needle and hold at the back of the work, knit 3 stitches, then knit the 3 stitches from the cable needle. This creates a right-leaning cable twist.
• C6F (Cable 6 Front) – slip the next 3 stitches onto a cable needle and hold at the front of the work, knit 3 stitches, then knit the 3 stitches from the cable needle. This creates a left-leaning cable twist.

Materials Required

• Yarn: King Cole Harvest DK – a double knit weight yarn. The specific shade(s) are to be selected by the knitter from the available colourway range.
• Needles: 4 mm knitting needles (straight or circular), or the size required to achieve the correct tension of 22 sts and 28 rows to 10 cm over stocking stitch.
• Cable needle (CN): required for working the C6B and C6F cable crossings featured in the cable panel.

Additional Notes

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