Jacket & Gilet in King Cole Chunky - 4505 - Downloadable PDF

Jacket & Gilet Knitting Pattern in King Cole Chunky (Pattern 4505)

This downloadable PDF from King Cole presents two classic knitwear designs in one pattern: a knitted jacket and a knitted gilet (sleeveless waistcoat). Both garments are worked in King Cole Chunky weight yarn, making them satisfying projects that knit up relatively quickly while delivering a cosy, substantial result. The pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty, making it well suited to knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping and simple textured stitch patterns but are ready to tackle a more structured garment construction.

Garments Covered

Knitted Jacket

The jacket is a full-sleeved outerwear garment designed to be knitted in King Cole Chunky yarn. It is sized to fit a range of chest measurements from 81 cm to 112 cm (32 in to 44 in), offering a broad fit range suitable for a variety of adult sizes. The chunky weight yarn and recommended needle size give the finished jacket a warm, textured appearance ideal for cooler weather.

Knitted Gilet

The gilet is a sleeveless waistcoat version of the design, sharing the same size range of 81 cm to 112 cm (32 in to 44 in). As a sleeveless garment, it is a slightly more accessible project for intermediate knitters while still requiring careful attention to armhole shaping and finishing. It makes an excellent layering piece and uses less yarn than the full jacket.

Techniques Used

• Tension/gauge management: The pattern specifies a tension of 11 stitches and 24 rows to 10 cm (4 in) over pattern on 6 mm needles, and knitters are instructed to work a tension square before beginning. Adjustments to needle size are recommended if the tension does not match.
• Increasing and decreasing: Standard shaping techniques including increase (inc) and decrease (dec) are used to shape the garment pieces, including armholes, necklines, and sleeve tapers on the jacket.
• Passing slipped stitches over (psso): Used as part of the decrease shaping within the pattern.
• Yarn round needle (yrn): Incorporated into the stitch pattern, likely contributing to a lace or eyelet textural element within the design.
• Knit One Below (K1B): A distinctive technique where the needle is inserted into the stitch one row below the current stitch and knitted in the usual way. This creates a gathered or elongated stitch effect and adds visual texture and depth to the fabric.
• Garter stitch (gst): Every row knitted, used for borders, bands, or specific sections of the garment to create a firm, non-curling edge.
• Slipping stitches (sl): Used in conjunction with shaping and pattern construction.

Stitches Used

• Garter stitch — all rows knit, providing structure and texture
• Knit (K) and Purl (P) — the fundamental stitches forming the main fabric
• Knit One Below (K1B) — a textural stitch creating a gathered, ribbed-like effect without traditional ribbing
• Yarn round needle (yrn) — creating decorative or structural openings within the pattern
• Pass slipped stitch over (psso) — used in decrease sequences

Materials

• Yarn: King Cole Chunky weight yarn — a chunky gauge yarn suitable for fast, warm knitting projects
• Needles: 6 mm knitting needles are specified to achieve the stated tension of 11 stitches and 24 rows to 10 cm

Pattern Format and Additional Notes

Pattern 4505 is available as a downloadable PDF, allowing instant access after purchase. It is published by King Cole, and as with all King Cole patterns