Sweater, Pants, Jacket, Hat and Blanket Knitted in King Cole Cherish - 5678 - Downloadable PDF

Sweater, Pants, Jacket, Hat and Blanket Knitted in King Cole Cherish

Overview

This comprehensive King Cole pattern collection includes five coordinated knitted pieces: a sweater, pants, jacket, hat, and blanket. All items are designed to be knitted in King Cole Cherish yarn, a double knit weight fiber. This intermediate-level collection allows crafters to create a complete coordinated wardrobe or home accessory set using a single yarn choice.

What Is Being Made

• Sweater – A knitted pullover garment
• Pants – Knitted trousers or leggings
• Jacket – A knitted outerwear layer
• Hat – A knitted head covering
• Blanket – A knitted throw or blanket for home use

Yarn and Materials

All pieces in this pattern are created using King Cole Cherish, a double knit (DK) weight yarn. Double knit yarn is a versatile weight that works well for garments requiring drape and definition while maintaining good stitch clarity. The yarn weight is suitable for creating garments in sizes ranging from 36 to 54 centimeters (14 to 21 inches), making this pattern accessible for various body measurements.

Needles and Tools

The pattern is worked on 4mm needles. Knitters are advised to verify their needle size against the specified tension before beginning any garment, as needle adjustments may be necessary depending on individual tension variations.

Tension and Gauge

The pattern specifies a tension of 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10 centimeters (4 inches) worked over stocking stitch on 4mm needles. Checking tension before commencing is emphasized as important for garment fit. Knitters who achieve fewer stitches or rows than stated should switch to finer needles; those with more stitches or rows should use larger needles.

Stitches and Techniques

This intermediate-level pattern employs fundamental knitting stitches and techniques:

• Stocking Stitch (st-st) – The primary stitch used throughout, created by knitting on the right side and purling on the wrong side, producing a smooth, classic fabric
• Knit Stitch (K) – Basic knit stitches forming the foundation of the fabric
• Purl Stitch (P) – Used on wrong-side rows in stocking stitch
• Increases (inc) – Techniques for adding stitches to shape garments
• Decreases (dec) – Methods for reducing stitches for shaping
• Yarn Round Needle (yrn) – A technique creating decorative eyelets or lace effects
• Slip Stitches (sl) – Used for various shaping and joining techniques
• Pass Slipped Stitch Over (psso) – A decrease method combining a slipped stitch with a knit stitch
• Through Back of Stitches (tbs) – A technique for twisting stitches to create different effects

Pattern Structure

The pattern uses standard knitting abbreviations and instructions including alternating (alt) rows, continuing (cont) sections, following (foll) instructions, pattern (patt) repeats, and remaining (rem) stitches. This structured approach allows intermediate knitters to work through each garment systematically.

Difficulty Level

Rated as intermediate, this pattern collection is suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle garment construction. The use of basic stitches combined with shaping techniques makes these projects accessible while providing good practice in garment assembly and finishing.

Additional Information

For every King Cole pattern purchased, a donation is made to the Pink Ribbon Foundation, supporting important charitable work. This pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, allowing immediate access to instructions for all five coordinated projects.