Ladies Cardigans in King Cole Paradise Beaches DK - 5616 - Downloadable PDF

Ladies Cardigans in King Cole Paradise Beaches DK

What is Being Made

These are ladies cardigans designed for intermediate knitters, available in sizes ranging from 32 to 50 inches (81 to 127 cm). The pattern offers multiple size options to accommodate different body measurements, making it suitable for a wide range of wearers.

Craft and Technique

This is a knitting project worked in double knit (DK) weight yarn. The cardigan construction incorporates both texture pattern work and cable panel details, requiring intermediate-level knitting skills. The pattern uses a combination of stocking stitch and texture stitch techniques to create visual interest and structure throughout the garment.

Stitches Used

• Knit (k) – the fundamental stitch forming the base fabric
• Purl (p) – used in combination with knit stitches to create texture patterns
• Through back of loop (tbl) – a variation that twists stitches for decorative effect
• Cable stitches – worked using a cable needle (CN) to create the cable panel detail
• Increases (inc) and decreases (dec) – shaping techniques for fitting the garment to the body

Materials and Gauge

The cardigans are knitted in King Cole Paradise Beaches DK yarn using 4 mm needles (or the size required to achieve correct tension). A cable needle is required for working the cable panel sections.

Tension is critical for achieving the correct finished size. The pattern specifies three different tension measurements:

• Cable panel: 25 stitches measured over 9.5 cm (3¾ inches)
• Texture pattern: 23 stitches and 30 rows over 10 cm (4 inches)
• Stocking stitch: 22 stitches and 28 rows over 10 cm (4 inches) on 4 mm needles

Knitters should check their tension before beginning and adjust needle size accordingly – using thinner needles if more stitches are produced, or thicker needles if fewer stitches are produced. Working to the stated tension is essential for achieving the correct garment dimensions.

Pattern Details

The downloadable PDF pattern includes a comprehensive abbreviations guide and detailed instructions. Each size is clearly marked within the leaflet for easy reference. The pattern supports the Pink Ribbon Foundation through a donation made with every King Cole pattern purchase.