Mens Sweater & Jacket in King Cole Majestic DK - 4925 - Downloadable PDF

King Cole Majestic DK Men's Sweater & Jacket – Pattern 4925 Summary

Pattern 4925 from King Cole is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern offering two classic menswear designs: a men's sweater and a men's jacket, both knitted in King Cole Majestic DK yarn. The pattern is graded as intermediate in difficulty and covers a generous range of larger chest sizes, from 91 cm to 127 cm (36 in to 50 in), making it an excellent choice for knitters looking to create well-fitted, stylish knitwear for men of all builds.

A portion of every King Cole pattern purchase contributes a donation to the Pink Ribbon Foundation, so buying this pattern also supports a meaningful charitable cause.

Designs Included

Men's Raglan Sleeve Sweater

The sweater features a classic raglan sleeve construction, a timeless shaping method in which the sleeve and body are joined diagonally from the underarm to the neckline, creating a smooth, comfortable fit across the shoulders. This style is particularly well-suited to larger sizes as it allows generous ease of movement without bulk at the shoulder seam. The design incorporates a cable panel as a central decorative feature, adding textural interest and a traditional handknit character to an otherwise clean, structured garment.

Men's Raglan Sleeve Jacket

The jacket version shares the same raglan sleeve shaping and overall construction approach as the sweater but is adapted as an open-fronted jacket, making it a versatile layering piece suitable for casual or smart-casual wear. Like the sweater, it features the signature cable panel detail, ensuring a cohesive aesthetic across both designs in the pattern.

Techniques Used

• Raglan sleeve shaping – a classic construction technique in which stitches are decreased along four diagonal seam lines, simultaneously shaping the sleeves and the body yoke for a neat, integrated fit.
• Cable knitting – stitches are crossed over one another using a cable needle (CN) to create the rope-like twisted panels central to the design. The cable panel measures 16 stitches wide and approximately 5.5 cm (2 in) across.
• Stocking stitch – the main fabric of both garments is worked in stocking stitch (knit on the right side, purl on the wrong side), producing a smooth, flat surface that contrasts beautifully with the textured cable panels.
• Rib pattern – ribbing is used for welts, cuffs, and neckbands, providing elasticity and a neat, professional finish at the edges of the garments.
• Increasing and decreasing – standard shaping techniques (inc and dec) are used throughout to shape the raglan lines, armholes, and neckline.

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch – the primary body fabric
• Rib stitch – used for all edgings and bands
• Cable stitch – worked over a 16-stitch panel to create the decorative cable feature
• Knit (k) and purl (p) as the foundational stitches throughout

Tension

Achieving the correct tension is essential for a well-fitting finished garment. The pattern specifies:

• 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm (4 in) over stocking stitch using 4 mm needles
• 23 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm (4 in) over rib pattern using 4 mm needles
• The cable panel of 16 stitches measures 5.5 cm (2 in) in width

Knitters are advised to check their tension carefully before beginning and to adjust needle size accordingly — use thinner needles if your stitch count is too low, or thicker needles if your stitch count is too high.