Jacket & Sweater in King Cole Big Value Super Chunky Twist - 5029 - Downloadable PDF

Jacket & Sweater in King Cole Big Value Super Chunky Twist – Pattern 5029

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from King Cole presents two cosy, substantial garments: a jacket and a sweater, both knitted in the brand's popular Big Value Super Chunky Tints yarn. Designed for the advanced knitter, the pattern covers a generous range of sizes from 71/76 cm to 112/117 cm (28/30 in to 44/46 in), making it suitable for a wide variety of adult figures. The super chunky weight means both pieces knit up quickly and produce warm, substantial fabrics with excellent stitch definition.

Yarn and Materials

Both garments are worked in King Cole Big Value Super Chunky Tints, a super chunky weight yarn well known for its affordability, wide colour palette, and reliable consistency. The super chunky classification means the yarn is thick and lofty, ideal for cold-weather outerwear and cosy knitwear. Knitters should note that King Cole donates to the Pink Ribbon Foundation with every pattern purchase.

• Yarn: King Cole Big Value Super Chunky Tints
• Needle size: 10mm knitting needles, or the size required to achieve correct tension

Tension

Achieving the correct tension is described in the pattern as essential. The stated tension is 10 stitches and 14 rows to 10 cm (4 in) measured over stocking stitch and pattern using 10mm needles. Knitters are advised to swatch carefully: if fewer stitches than stated are achieved over 10 cm, switch to a finer needle; if more stitches are achieved, switch to a larger needle. Getting tension right is especially important at the super chunky weight, where even small discrepancies can significantly affect the finished dimensions of a jacket or sweater.

Stitches and Techniques Used

The pattern employs a range of classic knitting stitches and construction techniques appropriate for an advanced skill level. The abbreviations listed in the pattern indicate the following stitches and methods are used throughout:

• Knit (K) and Purl (P) – the two foundational knitting stitches, combined to create both stocking stitch and textured pattern sections
• Stocking stitch – the primary fabric construction, formed by alternating knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side, producing a smooth, classic finish
• Pattern (patt) – a textured or structured stitch pattern is worked across sections of both garments, adding visual interest beyond plain stocking stitch
• Slip stitch (sl) – stitches are slipped knitways, a technique often used in shaping and decorative details
• Pass slipped stitch over (psso) – used in combination with slip stitches to create neat, directional decreases
• Decrease (dec) – shaping the garment at armholes, necklines, and other key points to achieve a tailored fit
• Increase (inc) – adding stitches to shape sleeves and body panels
• Knitting two stitches together (tog) – a standard decrease method used throughout for shaping
• Alternating rows (alt) – working shaping or pattern changes on every other row, a common technique in garment construction

The Jacket

The jacket is a structured, outerwear-style garment designed to be knitted in King Cole Big Value Super Chunky Tints. At the super chunky weight on 10mm needles, the jacket produces a dense, warm fabric well suited to layering. The advanced construction involves careful shaping at the armholes, shoulders, and neckline using the decrease and increase techniques listed in the pattern. The use of pattern sections alongside stocking stitch adds texture and design interest to the finished piece. The wide size range ensures the jacket can be tailored to fit a broad spectrum of wearers.

The Sweater