Cardigans and Hat in King Cole Cherished DK & Cherish DK - 4194 - Downloadable PDF

Cardigans and Hat in King Cole Cherished DK & Cherish DK – Pattern 4194

This official King Cole pattern 4194 is a downloadable PDF providing instructions for knitting a collection of baby and toddler cardigans and a matching hat. Designed to fit chest sizes ranging from 41 cm to 66 cm (16 to 26 inches), the pattern covers multiple sizes suitable for babies and young children. The designs are worked in a classic Double Knit (DK) weight yarn and feature a charming Easy 2 Row Lace Pattern, making them an appealing project for knitters with some experience who are ready to incorporate simple lace detailing into their work.

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Garments Included in Pattern 4194

Baby and Toddler Cardigans

The cardigans are the centrepiece of this pattern collection. Knitted to fit a range of chest sizes from 41 cm to 66 cm, these garments are designed to grow with a child through the early years. The construction follows classic cardigan shaping, with separate front and back pieces joined at the shoulders, set-in or simple shaped sleeves, and a neat button band finish. The inclusion of the Easy 2 Row Lace Pattern adds a delicate, decorative texture that elevates these cardigans beyond a plain stocking stitch design while remaining accessible to intermediate knitters.

• Sizes: 41 cm to 66 cm (16 to 26 inches) chest
• Key technique: Easy 2 Row Lace Pattern integrated into the fabric
• Construction: Worked in separate pieces and seamed, with shaped neckline and front bands
• Primary stitch: Stocking stitch as the base fabric, with lace pattern rows incorporated

Matching Hat

The pattern also includes a coordinating knitted hat to complete the outfit. Baby and toddler hats knitted in DK weight yarn are quick to work up and provide a satisfying finish to the set. The hat is sized to complement the cardigan size range, ensuring a well-matched look across the collection. Like the cardigans, it is likely to feature elements of the same lace or textured detailing to create a cohesive aesthetic.

• Designed to coordinate with the cardigans in the same pattern leaflet
• Worked in King Cole Cherished DK or Cherish DK yarn for a soft, baby-friendly finish

Techniques and Stitches Used

Easy 2 Row Lace Pattern

The signature feature of this pattern is the Easy 2 Row Lace Pattern, which is named explicitly on the pattern cover. Lace knitting in its simplest form involves pairing yarn forward (yfwd) increases with corresponding decreases such as knit two together (k2tog) or pass slipped stitch over (psso) to create decorative eyelets or openwork in the fabric. Because this lace repeats over just two rows, it is highly manageable for intermediate knitters and does not require complex chart reading. The result is a pretty, airy texture that is particularly well-suited to delicate baby garments.

Stocking Stitch

The foundation fabric of these garments is stocking stitch, formed by knitting on right side rows and purling on wrong side rows. This smooth, classic fabric provides an ideal backdrop for the lace detailing and ensures the garments have a neat, professional finish. The pattern tension is set at 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm over stocking stitch on 4 mm needles, which is the standard tension for DK weight knitting.

Shaping Techniques

The pattern employs a range of standard knitting shaping methods, all referenced in the abbreviations section of the leaflet:

• Increasing (inc): Used to shape sleeves and body panels as the garment widens
• Decreasing (dec): Applied at armhole, neckline, and crown shaping