Cardigan, Sweater and Cowl Knitted in King Cole Acorn Aran - 5802 - Downloadable PDF

Cardigan, Sweater and Cowl Knitted in King Cole Acorn Aran

What Is Being Made

This King Cole pattern 5802 provides instructions for creating three coordinated knitted garments: a cardigan, a sweater, and a cowl. The designs are available in sizes ranging from 81 to 112 centimeters (32 to 44 inches), making them suitable for a wide range of body measurements. All three pieces are crafted using the same yarn weight and can be made as a complete set or individually.

Yarn and Materials

These garments are knitted using King Cole Acorn Aran yarn, which is an aran-weight yarn. Aran weight yarn is a medium-weight yarn that works up relatively quickly while still providing excellent stitch definition. The pattern requires 5mm needles for working the main fabric, though needle sizes may need to be adjusted based on individual tension.

Knitting Techniques

This is an intermediate-level knitting project that employs several fundamental knitting techniques. The pattern uses both increases and decreases to shape the garments, requiring knitters to be comfortable with shaping construction. Tension adjustment is a critical aspect of this pattern, with specific guidance provided for modifying needle sizes if your tension does not match the required gauge.

Stitches Used

The primary stitches featured in this pattern include:

• Stocking stitch (st-st) — the most common knit stitch, created by knitting on the right side and purling on the wrong side to produce a smooth, flat fabric
• Double moss stitch (dms) — a textured stitch that creates a more dimensional surface and is often used for ribbing, borders, or decorative sections

Tension and Gauge

The pattern specifies a tension of 18 stitches and 25 rows to 10 centimeters (4 inches) over stocking stitch or double moss stitch when using 5mm needles. Checking your tension before beginning is essential to ensure the finished garments fit correctly. If your tension square contains fewer stitches or rows than specified, switch to finer needles; if it contains more, use larger needles.

Pattern Abbreviations

The pattern uses standard knitting abbreviations including: K for knit, P for purl, st(s) for stitch(es), alt for alternate, beg for beginning, cont for continue, inc for increase, dec for decrease, foll for following, psso for pass slipped stitch over, rem for remain, rep for repeat, sl for slip, tog for together, and yrn for yarn round needle.

Format and Availability

This pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, making it convenient to access and print at home. For every King Cole pattern purchased, a donation is made to the Pink Ribbon Foundation, combining crafting with charitable giving.