Accessories Knitted in King Cole Autumn Chunky - 5817 - Downloadable PDF

Accessories Knitted in King Cole Autumn Chunky – Pattern 5817

This downloadable PDF pattern from King Cole presents a collection of knitted accessories worked in King Cole Autumn Chunky yarn. Designed for intermediate knitters, the pattern brings together a range of cosy, chunky-weight accessories that are ideal for cooler seasons. Each project within the collection is worked to its own individual tension, so knitters are encouraged to check their swatch carefully before beginning — using thinner needles if fewer stitches than stated are achieved, or thicker needles if more stitches result.

Yarn and Materials

All designs in this collection are knitted using King Cole Autumn Chunky weight yarn. As the name suggests, this is a chunky weight yarn, which means projects work up quickly and produce a satisfying, substantial fabric with excellent warmth and texture. Standard knitting needles appropriate for chunky yarn are required, with specific needle sizes referenced within each individual pattern. A main colour (M) is specified across the patterns, and some designs may incorporate additional colour work.

Techniques and Construction

The patterns in this collection draw on a solid foundation of classic knitting techniques, making them well suited to knitters who have moved beyond the beginner stage and are comfortable working with a range of methods. Key techniques used throughout the collection include:

• Stocking stitch (st-st) — the most widely used base fabric, created by alternating knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side, producing a smooth, flat surface.
• KFB (knit into front and back of same stitch) — a common increase method that adds one stitch by working twice into the same stitch, creating a neat, unobtrusive expansion of the fabric.
• M1 (make one stitch) — an increase worked by picking up the horizontal strand lying between two stitches and knitting into the back of it, twisting the strand to prevent a hole forming.
• SSK (slip, slip, knit) — a left-leaning decrease worked by slipping two stitches knitways one at a time onto the right-hand needle, then inserting the left-hand needle from left to right through the front of both slipped stitches and knitting them together. This creates a tidy, angled decrease that mirrors a standard knit-two-together.
• Decreasing and increasing — used throughout to shape accessories and achieve the correct dimensions.
• Pattern repeats — structured stitch repeats are used to build texture or decorative detail across the fabric.

Stitches Used

The stitch vocabulary across this collection includes knit and purl stitches as the essential building blocks, combined into stocking stitch and potentially other stitch patterns as directed within individual designs. The use of right side (RS) and wrong side (WS) working is clearly referenced, ensuring knitters maintain correct fabric orientation throughout each piece.

Difficulty Level and Suitability

Rated as intermediate, this pattern collection is best suited to knitters who are already familiar with basic knit and purl stitches and are ready to work with shaping techniques such as increases and decreases. The chunky weight of the yarn means that even more involved techniques produce results relatively quickly, making this an encouraging and rewarding collection for those building their skills. The clear abbreviations and special stitch explanations provided within the pattern sheet — including full definitions of KFB, M1, and SSK — support knitters in working confidently through each design.

Format and Charitable Contribution

This pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, allowing instant access after purchase. Notably, King Cole donates a portion of proceeds from every pattern sold to the Pink Ribbon Foundation, meaning each purchase supports an important charitable cause alongside delivering a quality knitting pattern.