Cardigan in King Cole Chunky Tweed - 5014 - Downloadable PDF

Cardigans Knitted in King Cole Chunky Tweed – Pattern 5014

This King Cole pattern 5014 is a downloadable PDF providing instructions for knitting cardigans in King Cole Chunky Tweed yarn. The pattern covers a wide range of sizes, from 71 cm to 117 cm (28 in to 46 in) chest, making it suitable for a broad spectrum of adult knitters. Rated at an intermediate difficulty level, this pattern is ideal for knitters who are comfortable with basic techniques and ready to explore more structured stitch work, including cable panels and a variety of twist stitches.

What Is Being Made

The pattern produces a knitted cardigan worked in a chunky-weight tweed yarn. The design features a structured, textured aesthetic achieved through the combination of classic stocking stitch, ribbed edgings, and an elaborate cable panel. The cardigan includes a Right Front section (and by implication a Left Front, Back, and Sleeves), making this a complete garment construction project. The finished piece is a cosy, substantial cardigan well-suited to cooler weather, with the tweed yarn adding a rustic, traditional character to the finished fabric.

Yarn and Materials

• Yarn: King Cole Chunky Tweed – a chunky weight yarn with a characteristic tweed texture, giving the finished cardigan a warm, classic appearance.
• Knitting Needles: The pattern uses both 5mm needles (for ribbed sections such as the cast-on edges) and 6mm needles (for the main fabric worked in stocking stitch and cable panels).
• Cable Needle (CN): A cable needle or stitch holder is required for working the various cable and twist stitches throughout the pattern.

Tension

The stated tension is 14 stitches and 20 rows to 10 cm (4 in) over stocking stitch using 6mm knitting needles. As with all knitting patterns, achieving the correct tension is essential to ensure the finished cardigan matches the intended measurements. If fewer stitches than stated are achieved over 10 cm, knitters should switch to a finer needle; if more stitches are achieved, a larger needle should be used.

Stitches and Techniques Used

Pattern 5014 draws on a rich variety of stitches and techniques, making it an engaging project for intermediate knitters looking to develop their skills:

• Stocking Stitch (St-St): The foundation stitch of the cardigan, worked by alternating knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side, creating a smooth, classic fabric.
• 2x2 Rib: Used for the edgings and welts, this stitch alternates two knit stitches with two purl stitches to create a stretchy, neat border. It is worked over a set number of rows before transitioning to the main fabric.
• Cable Panel (17 stitches): A prominent feature of this design, the cable panel introduces rich texture and visual interest. It is worked over a defined stitch count and incorporates several specialist cable and twist stitches.

Cable and Twist Stitch Abbreviations

The pattern introduces a number of special abbreviations that are clearly defined within the leaflet, allowing knitters to follow the cable panel with confidence:

• C4B (Cable 4 Back): Slip 2 stitches onto a cable needle and hold at the back of the work, knit 2, then knit 2 from the cable needle. This creates a right-leaning cable cross.
• C4F (Cable 4 Front): Slip 2 stitches onto a cable needle and hold at the front of the work, knit 2, then knit 2 from the cable needle. This creates a left-leaning cable cross.
• T4R (Twist 4 Right): Slip 2 stitches onto a cable needle and hold at the back, knit 2, then work P1, K1 from the cable needle – creating a right-leaning twist that blends knit and purl stitches.
• T4L (Twist 4 Left)