Sweater & Cardigan in King Cole Glitz Chunky - 4405 - Downloadable PDF

Sweater & Cardigan in King Cole Glitz Chunky – Pattern 4405

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from King Cole presents two classic garments — a pullover sweater and a cardigan — both knitted in the luxurious King Cole Glitz Chunky yarn. Designed at an intermediate level and labelled Easy Knit, the pattern is accessible to confident beginners and experienced knitters alike. Sizes range generously from 71/76 cm (28/30 in) to 112/117 cm (40/42 in) chest, making both garments suitable for a wide range of adult figures.

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The Sweater

What Is Being Made

The sweater is a classic chunky-weight pullover worked in a combination of textured stitch patterns. The chunky construction means the garment knits up quickly, making it an ideal project for those looking to complete a cosy, stylish sweater in a relatively short time.

Techniques Used

• Stocking stitch — the smooth, classic knit fabric used for the main body panels
• Reversed stocking stitch — providing textural contrast by using the purl side as the right side in certain sections
• 1x1 Rib — used for neat, stretchy welts, cuffs, and neckbands
• Cable knitting — the pattern includes a C4B cable, worked by slipping stitches onto a cable needle (CN), adding a classic twisted rope detail to the design
• Shaping — standard increasing and decreasing techniques are used to shape the armholes, sleeves, and neckline

Stitches Used

• Knit (K) and Purl (P) — the fundamental building blocks throughout
• Stocking stitch (St-St) — alternating knit and purl rows
• Reversed stocking stitch — alternating purl and knit rows for a raised, textured surface
• 1x1 Rib — alternating single knit and purl stitches for elastic edgings
• C4B cable — a four-stitch back cable creating a classic twisted rope motif

Materials

The sweater is knitted in King Cole Glitz Chunky yarn, a chunky-weight yarn with a signature sparkle or glitz finish that adds a decorative, eye-catching quality to the finished fabric. The recommended needle size is 6mm knitting needles, or the size needed to achieve the correct tension. The stated tension is 14 stitches and 20 rows to 10 cm (4 in) over stocking stitch and reversed stocking stitch. Checking tension before casting on is strongly advised.

The Cardigan

What Is Being Made

The cardigan is a chunky-weight open-front jacket worked in the same yarn and stitch repertoire as the sweater, providing a coordinating or standalone wardrobe piece. Like the sweater, it spans sizes 71/76 cm to 112/117 cm and is constructed using the same combination of stocking stitch, reversed stocking stitch, and cable detailing.

Techniques Used

• Stocking stitch — for smooth main body and sleeve sections
• Reversed stocking stitch — adding tactile contrast panels
• 1x1 Rib — for cuffs, lower welts, and button bands or front borders
• C4B cable — the same four-stitch back cable used in the sweater, maintaining visual consistency across both designs
• Shaping — increasing and decreasing for sleeve tapers, armhole shaping, and neckline finishing