Cardigan and Coatigan in King Cole Big Value Super Chunky Twist - 4610 - Downloadable PDF

Cardigan and Coatigan Knitting Pattern – King Cole Big Value Super Chunky Twist (Pattern 4610)

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from King Cole presents two distinct garment designs — a Cardigan and a Coatigan — both knitted in the luxuriously thick King Cole Big Value Super Chunky Twist yarn. Designed for sizes 81/86 cm to 102/107 cm (32/34 in to 40/42 in), these are satisfying makes for knitters who enjoy working with super chunky weight yarn and want a project that delivers impressive results quickly thanks to the larger stitch scale. The pattern is rated as advanced in difficulty, making it best suited to experienced knitters comfortable with shaping techniques and reading multi-size instructions.

About the Two Designs

The Cardigan

The Cardigan is a classic, cosy layering piece worked in stocking stitch and featuring a raglan sleeve construction. The raglan shaping creates a smooth, diagonal seam line running from the underarm to the neckline, distributing ease across the shoulders in a relaxed and flattering way. This technique involves carefully worked decreases on both the body and sleeve pieces so that all sections meet neatly at the yoke. The result is a comfortable, casual cardigan that sits beautifully over knitwear or lighter layers, ideal for autumn and winter wear.

The Coatigan

The Coatigan is a longer, more substantial garment — a hybrid between a coat and a cardigan — also constructed using raglan sleeve shaping. Like the Cardigan, it is worked in King Cole Big Value Super Chunky Twist yarn, giving it a bold, textured appearance and excellent warmth. The extended length of the Coatigan makes it a statement outerwear piece, perfect as a transitional layer or a cosy alternative to a traditional coat. Both garments share the same construction philosophy but differ in their proportions and overall silhouette.

Construction and Techniques

Both the Cardigan and the Coatigan are knitted flat in separate pieces — typically comprising a back, two fronts, and two sleeves — which are then seamed together. The defining structural feature of both garments is the raglan sleeve, a technique that replaces the traditional set-in sleeve with a diagonal decrease line. This requires knitters to work paired decreases at regular intervals on the sleeve and body pieces simultaneously, which is why the pattern is classified as advanced.

• Raglan shaping: Diagonal decreases worked on body and sleeve pieces to create a seamless-looking yoke when assembled.
• Stocking stitch (st-st): The primary fabric stitch — knit on the right side, purl on the wrong side — producing a smooth, classic knitted surface.
• Reversed stocking stitch (rev st-st): The opposite of stocking stitch, with purl on the right side and knit on the wrong side, often used for borders, trims, or contrast texture panels.
• Garter stitch (gst): Every row knitted, creating a ridged, reversible fabric commonly used for button bands, cuffs, or hem edges in both garments.
• Increasing and decreasing: Standard shaping techniques including psso (pass slipped stitch over) used to create neat, directional decreases throughout the raglan shaping and any other fitted areas.

Stitches Used

• Knit (K) and Purl (P) — the two foundational stitches forming all fabric types in the pattern.
• Stocking stitch (st-st) — the main body fabric of both garments.
• Reversed stocking stitch (rev st-st) — used for textural contrast in specific sections.
• Garter stitch (gst) — every row knit, used for edgings and trims.
• Pass slipped stitch over (psso) — a decrease method creating a left-leaning reduction in stitch count.

Yarn and Materials

Both garments are designed specifically for King Cole Big Value Super Chunky Twist yarn, a