Sweaters Knitted in King Cole Timeless Super Chunky and Timeless Classic Super Chunky - 5666 - Downloadable PDF

Sweaters Knitted in King Cole Timeless Super Chunky and Timeless Classic Super Chunky – Pattern 5666

King Cole Pattern 5666 is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern featuring sweaters and jumpers worked in super chunky weight yarn. Designed for intermediate knitters, this pattern from the trusted British brand King Cole delivers cosy, substantial knitwear with a satisfying combination of textural stitch techniques. The pattern covers a generous size range of 76/81 cm to 117/122 cm (30/32 in to 46/48 in), making it accessible to a wide range of body sizes. A portion of every purchase contributes to the Pink Ribbon Foundation, adding a charitable dimension to your crafting.

What Is Being Made

The pattern produces knitted sweaters and jumpers constructed in pieces and seamed together in the traditional way. The designs are characterised by their chunky, warm aesthetic, making them ideal for autumn and winter wardrobes. The substantial yarn weight means these garments knit up relatively quickly compared to finer-weight projects, which is part of their appeal for intermediate knitters looking for a rewarding but not overly time-consuming make.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern is specifically written for two King Cole yarn options:

• King Cole Timeless Super Chunky – a super chunky weight yarn suited to bold, fast knitting
• King Cole Timeless Classic Super Chunky – an alternative super chunky option within the same Timeless range, offering a slightly different fibre or finish while maintaining the same weight category

Both yarns are designed to work at the same tension, giving knitters flexibility in their colour and fibre choices while following a single set of instructions. 10mm knitting needles are specified, or the needle size required to achieve the correct tension. A cable needle (CN) is also required for working the cable panel sections.

Tension

The stated tension is 10 stitches and 14 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) over reversed stocking stitch using 10mm needles. As with all knitting patterns, achieving the correct tension is essential. If your swatch produces fewer stitches than stated, switch to a finer needle; if it produces more stitches, switch to a larger needle. Getting gauge right ensures the finished sweater matches the intended measurements across all sizes.

Stitches and Techniques Used

Pattern 5666 draws on a varied but accessible range of knitting stitches and techniques, making it a well-rounded project for intermediate knitters looking to build their skills:

• 2x2 Rib – worked as K2, P2 and used typically for welts, cuffs, and neckbands to create a neat, stretchy edging that helps garments retain their shape
• Reversed Stocking Stitch (Rev St-St) – the main fabric of the sweater, worked with purl on the right side and knit on the wrong side, giving a textured, bumpy surface that is visually distinct from standard stocking stitch and adds depth to the finished fabric
• Cable Panel – an 8-stitch repeating cable panel that forms a decorative focal point on the garment; the panel is worked over 6 rows and uses both C4B and C4F cable crossings to create a twisted rope or plait effect
• C4B (Cable 4 Back) – slip the next 2 stitches onto a cable needle and hold at the back of the work, knit 2, then knit 2 from the cable needle; this crossing leans to the right
• C4F (Cable 4 Front) – slip the next 2 stitches onto a cable needle and hold at the front of the work, knit 2, then knit 2 from the cable needle; this crossing leans to the left
• Shaping techniques – including neck shaping and back neck shaping worked by turning mid-row and working on a reduced number of stitches, as well as decreasing at neck edges using patt2tog to maintain the stitch pattern while reducing stitches