Sweater & Cardigan in King Cole Cherished DK - 5922 - Downloadable PDF

Sweater and Cardigan in King Cole Cherished DK

What is Being Made

This downloadable PDF pattern from King Cole provides instructions for knitting both a sweater and a cardigan using King Cole Cherished DK yarn. The garments are available in sizes ranging from 46cm to 66cm (18 inches to 26 inches), making them suitable for a range of body measurements. Both pieces are designed as beginner-friendly knitting projects, making them accessible to knitters who are new to garment construction.

Techniques Used

The pattern employs fundamental knitting techniques appropriate for beginner-level crafters. Key techniques include working with tension to ensure proper garment fit and construction, increasing and decreasing stitches to shape the garment pieces, and slipping stitches for various shaping purposes. The pattern emphasizes the importance of knitting a tension square before beginning the main garment to ensure your stitch and row gauge matches the pattern specifications. Adjustments to needle size are recommended if your tension differs from the stated gauge: use finer needles if you have fewer stitches or rows per 10cm, and larger needles if you have more stitches or rows per 10cm than specified.

Stitches Used

• Stocking Stitch (st-st): The primary stitch used throughout the garment, created by knitting on the right side and purling on the wrong side to produce a smooth, classic fabric texture
• Garter Stitch (gst): Created by knitting every row, this stitch is used for ribbing and textured elements
• Knit (K) and Purl (P): The fundamental stitches that form the basis of all knitted fabric
• Increases (inc) and Decreases (dec): Used to shape the sweater and cardigan pieces
• Slipped Stitches (sl): Used for various construction techniques including pass slipped stitch over (psso)
• Yarn Round Needle (yrn): Creates decorative eyelet holes or lace effects

Materials Required

This pattern is designed for King Cole Cherished DK yarn, which is a double knit weight yarn suitable for creating garments with good drape and definition. The pattern calls for 4mm knitting needles to achieve the specified tension of 22 stitches and 28 rows over 10cm (4 inches) in stocking stitch. The downloadable PDF format allows you to print or view the complete pattern instructions at home before and during your knitting project.

Pattern Details

This King Cole pattern (leaflet 5922) is part of their commitment to charitable giving, with a donation made to the Pink Ribbon Foundation for every pattern purchased. The beginner difficulty level makes this an excellent choice for knitters developing their garment construction skills, offering the opportunity to create two coordinating pieces—a classic sweater and a matching cardigan—from a single pattern.