Sweater & Waistcoat in King Cole Super Chunky - 4754 - Downloadable PDF

Sweater & Waistcoat in King Cole Super Chunky – Pattern 4754

Pattern 4754 from King Cole is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern offering two classic cold-weather designs for adults: a textured sweater and a matching waistcoat (vest). Both garments are worked in King Cole Super Chunky yarn, making them a satisfying project that knits up quickly on large needles. The pattern covers a generous size range of 86–112 cm (34–44 in) chest, accommodating a broad range of adult sizes. Rated as advanced in difficulty, this pattern is best suited to knitters who are comfortable with shaping, cable techniques, and working multiple pattern elements simultaneously.

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The Sweater

Design Overview

The sweater is a substantial, cosy pullover designed to showcase the bold texture that super chunky yarn delivers so effectively. The combination of moss stitch and cable panels gives the finished garment a rich, tactile surface with classic knitwear appeal. The construction follows a traditional set-in or drop-shoulder method, with separate back, front, and sleeve pieces that are seamed together on completion.

Techniques Used

• Moss stitch fabric: The main body of the sweater is worked in moss stitch, a classic reversible texture stitch created by alternating knit and purl stitches in a specific offset sequence. Moss stitch produces a firm, slightly padded fabric with excellent drape and warmth — ideal for chunky outerwear.
• Cable knitting (C6): A special cable technique is incorporated into the design. The pattern defines C6 as a six-stitch cable: slip the next 3 stitches onto a cable needle and hold at the back of the work, knit the next 3 stitches from the left-hand needle, then knit the 3 stitches from the cable needle. This creates a bold, rope-like twisted column that contrasts beautifully with the surrounding moss stitch.
• Neck shaping: The sweater features careful neck shaping, with stitches decreased at the neck edge on consecutive rows and then on alternate rows to create a smooth, fitted neckline. A neckband is picked up and worked in moss stitch, then cast off in pattern for a neat, stretchy finish.
• Shoulder shaping: Shoulders are shaped by casting off stitches in stages at the beginning of rows, creating a stepped slope that allows for a well-fitted seam.
• Seaming and making up: The left shoulder seam is sewn up and the neckband joined as part of the finishing process, following standard sweater construction.

Stitches Used

• Moss stitch – the primary all-over texture stitch, formed by working K1, P1 on the first row and P1, K1 on the second row, so that knit stitches sit above purl stitches and vice versa.
• Cable stitch (C6) – a back-cross six-stitch cable panel worked with a cable needle.
• Knit (K) and purl (P) as foundational stitches throughout.
• Increase and decrease techniques including inc (increase), dec (decrease), sl (slip), psso (pass slipped stitch over), and tog (knit or purl two stitches together).

Tension

The stated tension is 9 stitches and 14 rows to 10 cm (4 in) over moss stitch using 10 mm needles. The pattern strongly advises knitting a tension square before beginning and adjusting needle size accordingly — moving to finer needles if your swatch is too loose, or larger needles if it is too tight. Achieving the correct tension is described as essential to obtaining the correct finished size.

Materials

• Yarn: King Cole Super Chunky weight yarn.
• Needles: