Jacket, Sweater, Hat and Blanket Knitted in King Cole Comfort Chunky - 5845 - Downloadable PDF

King Cole Comfort Chunky Pattern 5845: Jacket, Sweater, Hat and Blanket – Full Pattern Summary

This downloadable PDF from King Cole (pattern number 5845) is a comprehensive knitting pattern offering four distinct baby and toddler projects in one leaflet: a jacket, a sweater, a hat, and a blanket. Designed for intermediate knitters, the pattern covers sizes ranging from 41 cm to 58.5 cm (16 to 23 inches), making it suitable for babies and young children across a range of ages and measurements.

King Cole is a well-established British yarn brand with a long history of producing accessible, well-written knitting patterns. Pattern 5845 is a particularly versatile leaflet, giving knitters the opportunity to create a coordinated set of garments and accessories using the same yarn throughout. For every King Cole pattern purchased, a donation is made to the Pink Ribbon Foundation.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

All four projects in this pattern are knitted using King Cole Comfort Chunky weight yarn. Chunky yarn is a thicker weight that knits up quickly, making it an excellent choice for baby garments and accessories where warmth and speed of completion are both priorities. Two needle sizes are specified depending on the project and tension required:

• 6mm knitting needles – used to achieve a tension of 14 stitches and 20 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) over pattern
• 8mm knitting needles – used to achieve a tension of 12 stitches and 16 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) over pattern

As with all knitting patterns, checking tension before beginning is strongly recommended. Knitting a tension square allows you to confirm your stitch and row count matches the stated gauge. If your tension square produces fewer stitches or rows than stated, switch to finer needles; if it produces more, switch to larger needles. Getting tension right is especially important when knitting fitted garments such as the jacket and sweater.

The Jacket

The jacket is one of the main garments in this pattern set. Knitted in King Cole Comfort Chunky yarn, it is designed to provide a warm, cosy outer layer for babies and toddlers. The jacket is worked using standard knitting techniques appropriate for an intermediate skill level, incorporating shaping through increasing and decreasing stitches to form the body, sleeves, and any front opening or collar detail. The chunky weight yarn ensures the finished jacket is snug and quick to complete.

Techniques and Stitches – Jacket

• Stocking stitch (st-st) – the right side is knitted and the wrong side is purled, creating a smooth, classic fabric
• Knit (K) and Purl (P) stitches form the foundation of the fabric
• Increasing (inc) and decreasing (dec) for garment shaping
• Slipping stitches (sl) and passing slipped stitches over (psso) for neat decreases
• Working stitches together (tog) for further shaping
• Following alternate (alt) rows for symmetrical shaping

The Sweater

The sweater is a pullover-style garment also knitted in King Cole Comfort Chunky. Like the jacket, it is sized from 41 cm to 58.5 cm (16 to 23 inches) chest measurement, covering a practical range for babies and toddlers. The sweater is constructed using the same core knitting vocabulary as the jacket, with shaping at the armholes, sleeves, and neckline achieved through the pattern's increase and decrease instructions. Stocking stitch is the primary fabric construction method, giving the sweater a neat, traditional appearance.

Techniques and Stitches – Sweater

• Stocking stitch (st-st) as the main body fabric
• Knit and Purl stitches throughout