Cardigan, Hat & Blanket in King Cole Stripe DK - 5592 - Downloadable PDF

Cardigan, Hat & Blanket in King Cole Stripe DK

What is Being Made

This downloadable knitting pattern from King Cole (pattern 5592) provides instructions for creating a coordinated set of three accessories: a striped cardigan, a matching hat, and a coordinating blanket. The cardigan is available in multiple sizes ranging from 41 to 66 cm (16 to 26 inches), making it suitable for various ages and body measurements. All three pieces are designed to be knitted in King Cole Stripe DK yarn, creating a cohesive, coordinated collection.

Techniques Used

This intermediate-level knitting project employs several fundamental and decorative knitting techniques. The pattern utilizes stocking stitch as the primary fabric construction method, which creates the classic smooth, V-patterned knit surface. An eyelet pattern is also incorporated into the design, adding decorative openwork details to the pieces. The pattern includes shaping techniques such as increasing and decreasing stitches to create fitted garment shaping. Ribbing is used for finishing edges, as evidenced by the alternating knit and purl stitches (K1, P1) that create elasticated borders. The thumb method cast-on is specified for beginning the project, and standard cast-off techniques are used to finish edges.

Stitches Used

The pattern relies on fundamental knitting stitches appropriate for intermediate crafters. The primary stitches include:

• Knit stitch (K) – the basic stitch forming the smooth face of stocking stitch
• Purl stitch (P) – used in combination with knit stitches for ribbed edgings and textural variation
• Make 1 stitch (M1) – a special abbreviation for increasing stitches by picking up the horizontal strand between stitches and working into the back of it
• Yarn forward (Yfwd) – creates the openwork eyelets characteristic of eyelet pattern sections
• Decrease stitches – used to shape the garments to fit properly

Materials and Specifications

This pattern is designed for King Cole Stripe DK yarn, a double knit weight yarn that provides excellent stitch definition and drape for both garments and blankets. The pattern requires 4 mm knitting needles as the primary needle size, with 3¼ mm needles also mentioned for ribbed sections, allowing for tighter tension in elastic edgings. The tension is critical for proper fit: the pattern specifies 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) over stocking stitch, and 21 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) over eyelet pattern on 4 mm needles. Knitters are advised to check their tension before beginning and adjust needle sizes accordingly – using thinner needles if achieving fewer stitches, or thicker needles if achieving more stitches than the pattern specifies.

Pattern Format

This is a downloadable PDF pattern, making it immediately accessible for digital viewing and printing. The pattern includes standard knitting abbreviations and clear instructions suitable for intermediate-level knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping and decorative stitch techniques.