Cardigan & Sweater in King Cole Glitz DK - 4398 - Downloadable PDF

Cardigan & Sweater Knitting Pattern in King Cole Glitz DK – Pattern 4398

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from King Cole (Pattern 4398) includes instructions for two classic knitwear designs: a Cardigan and a Sweater, both worked in King Cole Glitz DK yarn. The pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty and is sized to fit a wide range of bust measurements, from 71/76 cm (28/30 in) up to 112/117 cm (44/46 in), making it a versatile choice for many knitters. A donation to the Pink Ribbon Foundation is made with every King Cole pattern purchase.

Yarn and Materials

Both garments are knitted using King Cole Glitz DK, a double knitting weight yarn known for its subtle sparkle or glitz finish, which gives the finished pieces a polished, eye-catching appearance suitable for everyday wear or special occasions. The pattern calls for:

• 4mm knitting needles for the main body fabric
• 3.25mm knitting needles for ribbed and finer-detail sections such as the lower edges and cuffs
• A cable needle (CN) for working the decorative cable panel

As with all knitting patterns, needle size may need to be adjusted up or down to achieve the correct tension. Using a finer needle is recommended if you have too many stitches per 10 cm, and a larger needle if you have too few.

Tension

The stated tension is 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm (4 in) over stocking stitch using 4mm needles. Achieving the correct tension is essential to ensure the garments come out at the correct size and fit. The cable panel of 19 stitches measures approximately 6.5 cm in width, which is also important to note when working the decorative sections of the pattern.

Design 1: The Cardigan

The cardigan is a structured, shaped garment featuring a Left Front section (and by symmetry a Right Front), worked separately before being joined. It incorporates a combination of classic knitting techniques and decorative cable detailing, giving it both elegance and textural interest.

Techniques and Construction

• The cardigan is worked in separate pieces — fronts, back, and sleeves — which are then seamed together, a traditional construction method well-suited to intermediate knitters
• Shaping is worked at the armhole and neck edge, with decreases made on the next row and then on every following alternate row to create a neat, tailored fit
• The armhole depth measures 18 [20:22:24:26] cm across the size range, with shaping ending on a wrong side row before casting off in pattern
• Neck shaping involves decreasing 1 stitch at the neck edge on the next and every following alternate row, resulting in 21 [24:27:29:32] stitches remaining for the shoulder
• Stitches are cast on using 3.25mm needles for the lower ribbed band before switching to the larger needles for the main body

Stitches Used

• Stocking Stitch (St-St): The primary fabric stitch, worked by knitting on right side rows and purling on wrong side rows — the smooth, classic knitted fabric
• Garter Stitch (G-st): Every row knitted, creating a ridged, reversible fabric often used for borders and edgings
• 1x1 Rib: Alternating knit and purl stitches across the row, creating a stretchy, neat edge used on cuffs and lower bands
• Cable Panel (19 stitches wide): A decorative panel featuring several cable crossings that add texture and visual interest to the garment

Cable Abbreviations Explained

• C6B – Slip the next 3 stitches onto a cable needle and hold at the back of the work