Sweater and Accessories Knitted in King Cole Chunky - 5714 - Downloadable PDF

Sweater and Accessories Knitted in King Cole Chunky – Pattern 5714

This King Cole pattern 5714 is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern designed for intermediate knitters. It covers a collection of chunky-weight knitted pieces including a sweater and coordinating accessories, all worked in King Cole Chunky yarn. The set is designed to fit chest sizes ranging from 81 cm to 107 cm (32 in to 42 in), making it suitable for a broad range of adult sizes. Because this is a King Cole pattern, a donation is made to the Pink Ribbon Foundation with every purchase.

What Is Being Made

The pattern includes instructions for a sweater (jumper) alongside a selection of accessories. Chunky-weight sets like this typically pair the main garment with items such as a hat, scarf, or cowl, all designed to coordinate in yarn weight and style. Each piece is worked in the same King Cole Chunky yarn, ensuring a cohesive finished look across the collection.

Yarn and Materials

• Yarn: King Cole Chunky – a bulky-weight yarn ideal for fast, satisfying knitting projects
• Needles: 8mm knitting needles are specified as the primary needle size for achieving the correct tension
• Knitters are advised to work a tension square before beginning to ensure accurate sizing

Tension

The stated tension for this pattern is 12 stitches and 16 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) measured over pattern stitch using 8mm needles. Checking tension is especially important in a sized garment like a sweater — if fewer stitches or rows than stated appear over 10 cm, knitters should switch to finer needles; if more stitches or rows appear, larger needles should be used. Getting tension right ensures the finished sweater matches the intended measurements across the full size range of 81–107 cm.

Techniques and Stitches Used

As an intermediate-level pattern, this design calls upon a solid foundation of core knitting techniques alongside some shaping methods. The stitches and techniques referenced in the pattern include:

• Knit (K) and Purl (P) – the fundamental building blocks of all knitted fabric
• Stocking stitch (st-st) – worked with knit stitches on the right side and purl stitches on the wrong side, producing a smooth, classic fabric ideal for sweater bodies and sleeves
• Pattern stitch (patt) – a defined stitch pattern used throughout the design, likely forming the main fabric or a textured panel
• Increasing (inc) – used to shape sleeves and other sections that require widening
• Decreasing (dec) – used for armhole shaping, necklines, and tapering accessories
• Slip stitch (sl) – a technique where a stitch is moved from one needle to the other without being worked, often used in shaping or decorative details
• Pass slipped stitch over (psso) – a decrease method that creates a neat, left-leaning reduction, commonly used in neckline and raglan shaping
• Knitting together (tog) – another standard decrease technique, worked by inserting the needle through two stitches simultaneously
• Through back of stitch (tbs) – a technique that twists the stitch, often used to tighten or neaten decreases
• Yarn forward (yfwd), yarn back (ybk), and yarn round needle (yrn) – yarn positioning techniques used to create eyelets, lace effects, or to prepare for specific stitch constructions
• Alternate rows (alt) – shaping worked every other row, a standard approach in garment construction

Difficulty Level and Who This Pattern Suits

Rated as intermediate, this pattern is well suited to knitters who are comfortable with basic knit and purl stitches and are ready to tackle garment shaping, including increases, decreases, and working to a set tension. The use of chunky