Sweater and Top in King Cole DK - 4728 - Downloadable PDF

King Cole 4728: Sweater and Top Knitting Pattern in DK Weight — Pattern Summary

King Cole pattern 4728 is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern featuring two garments: a classic sweater and a top, both worked in King Cole DK yarn. The designs are sized to fit bust measurements of 81–107 cm (32–42 in) and are rated as intermediate in difficulty, making them ideal for knitters who are comfortable with shaping techniques and reading multi-size patterns. A key design feature shared by both garments is the elegant raglan sleeve construction, which creates a smooth, diagonal shoulder line and a comfortable, flexible fit.

About the Raglan Sleeve Construction

The raglan sleeve is a classic knitwear design element in which the sleeve extends in one piece all the way to the neckline, with no traditional shoulder seam. Instead, paired decreases are worked on every alternate row along the raglan lines of both the body pieces and the sleeves simultaneously. This creates the characteristic diagonal seam running from the underarm to the collar. Raglan shaping is popular because it produces a relaxed, comfortable fit across the shoulders and is particularly flattering across a wide range of sizes. For intermediate knitters, working raglan shaping is an excellent opportunity to practise consistent decreasing and seaming.

The Sweater

The sweater is a fully fitted, long-sleeved garment worked in the raglan style. It is designed to be a versatile wardrobe staple, suitable for everyday wear. The construction follows a classic approach: separate front, back, and sleeve pieces are worked flat and then joined using the raglan decrease lines before finishing at the neckline.

Techniques Used

• Raglan sleeve shaping with paired decreases along raglan lines
• Flat knitting — pieces worked back and forth on straight needles
• Increasing and decreasing for sleeve and body shaping
• Seaming to join raglan lines and side seams
• Neckband finishing to complete the collar edge

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch (st-st) — right side knit, wrong side purl; forms the smooth main fabric
• Garter stitch (gst) — every row knit; typically used for borders, hems, or cuffs
• Reversed stocking stitch (rev st-st) — right side purl, wrong side knit; used for textural contrast
• Knit (K) and Purl (P) stitches throughout
• Slip stitch (sl) and pass slipped stitch over (psso) for decrease shaping
• Knit two together (tog) decreases

The Top

The top is a shorter, lighter garment — likely sleeveless or with reduced sleeve length — also featuring raglan shaping and worked in King Cole DK. It offers a more casual or warm-weather alternative to the sweater while sharing the same elegant raglan shoulder construction. The top is an excellent project for knitters who want a quicker make or a layering piece.

Techniques Used

• Raglan armhole shaping with consistent decrease rows
• Flat knitting on straight needles
• Neckline and armhole edge finishing
• Seaming of side and raglan seams

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch (st-st) as the primary fabric stitch
• Garter stitch (gst) for edging and borders
• Reversed stocking stitch (rev st-st) where indicated for design detail
• Standard knit and purl combinations throughout
• Decrease stitches including sl, k1, psso and k2tog