Blankets Knitted in King Cole Ultra-Soft Chunky - 5687 - Downloadable PDF

Blankets Knitted in King Cole Ultra-Soft Chunky – Pattern 5687

Pattern leaflet 5687 from King Cole is a downloadable PDF featuring three distinct chunky knitted blanket designs, all worked in King Cole Ultra-Soft Chunky yarn. Rated at an intermediate difficulty level, this collection offers a satisfying range of textures and techniques, making it an excellent choice for knitters who are comfortable with basic stitches and ready to explore simple shaping, cables, and textured pattern repeats. Every purchase of this King Cole pattern contributes a donation to the Pink Ribbon Foundation.

About the Yarn and Needles

All three blankets are designed to be knitted in King Cole Ultra-Soft Chunky, a chunky weight yarn chosen for its cosy, plush feel and the speed with which it works up on larger needles. The patterns call for both 5 mm needles (used for cast-on borders and ribbed or garter stitch edges) and 6 mm needles (used for the main body of each blanket). A cable needle is also required for the Cable Blanket design. Working to the stated tension is emphasised as essential in each pattern to achieve the correct finished size.

Design One: Multi Coloured Blanket

What Is Being Made

A striking striped blanket worked in multiple colours, creating a bold, cheerful finished piece. The use of colour changes throughout the body gives this design its defining visual character, making it ideal for using up coordinating shades of King Cole Ultra-Soft Chunky.

Techniques and Construction

• Thumb method cast-on using 5 mm needles, beginning with 93 stitches in colour A
• A garter stitch border is worked first: two foundation rows followed by three additional rows, creating a neat, non-curling edge
• A decrease row is worked to adjust the stitch count to 89 stitches before changing to 6 mm needles
• The main body is worked in a stripe sequence, changing colours at regular intervals to build up the multi-coloured effect

Stitches Used

• Garter stitch (every row knit) for the border sections
• Stocking stitch referenced in the tension specification, indicating the stripe body is worked in knit and purl rows
• k2tog (knit two together) decrease used in the transition row to shape the stitch count

Tension

The stated tension for this design is 18 stitches and 28 rows to 12.5 cm (5 inches) measured over pattern on 6 mm needles. Knitters are advised to use thinner needles if fewer stitches are achieved, or thicker needles if more stitches result.

Design Two: Cable Blanket

What Is Being Made

A classically styled cable blanket featuring the timeless texture of twisted cable columns worked across the body of the fabric. Cable knitting involves crossing groups of stitches over one another using a cable needle, producing a raised, rope-like or plaited effect that adds both visual interest and a satisfying depth of texture to the finished blanket.

Techniques and Construction

• Thumb method cast-on on 5 mm needles, casting on 92 stitches
• A 2×2 rib border is established: the first row works p1, k2, p2 repeated to the last three stitches, ending k2, p1; the second row mirrors this with k1, p2, k2 repeated, ending k1
• The rib border continues for a total of 9 rows before a transition row adjusts the stitch count
• An increase row is worked on the wrong side, using purl