Sweater & Cardigan in King Cole Super Chunky - 4291 - Downloadable PDF

Sweater & Cardigan in King Cole Super Chunky

What Is Being Made

This downloadable PDF pattern from King Cole provides instructions for knitting both a sweater and a cardigan in super chunky yarn. The designs are available in multiple sizes, ranging from 71/76cm to 112/117cm (28/30 to 44/46 inches) in width, making them suitable for various body measurements. Both garments feature raglan construction, a classic design element that creates diagonal seam lines from the armholes to the neckline.

Techniques Used

The pattern employs raglan shaping as its primary construction technique. Raglans are worked at a specific tension of 15 rows to 10cm (4 inches) to achieve proper fully fashioned shaping, which refers to decreases worked in a decorative manner that creates a refined, professional finish. This technique requires intermediate knitting skills and attention to tension consistency throughout the project.

Stitches Used

• Stocking Stitch (St-St): The main fabric stitch, created by alternating knit and purl rows to form the smooth, classic knit appearance
• 1x1 Rib: Used for edgings and cuffs, this alternating knit and purl stitch creates an elastic, fitted finish
• Fully Fashioned Decreases: Decorative decrease techniques including pass slipped stitch over (psso) for shaping the raglan seams

Materials Required

King Cole Super Chunky yarn is the specified fiber for this project. Knitters will need 10mm (US size 15) knitting needles, or the size required to achieve the correct tension of 10 stitches and 14 rows to 10 centimeters (4 inches) over stocking stitch. Checking tension before beginning is emphasized as essential for proper garment fit and finished dimensions.

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