Edge to Edge Jacket and Waistcoat in King Cole Opium Pallet - 4188 - Downloadable PDF

Edge to Edge Jacket and Waistcoat in King Cole Opium Pallet – Pattern 4188

King Cole pattern 4188 is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern featuring two coordinating garments: an Edge to Edge Jacket and a Waistcoat, both knitted in King Cole Opium Pallet chunky-weight yarn. The pattern covers a wide range of sizes, from 71/76 cm (28/30 in) up to 112/117 cm (44/46 in) bust, making it accessible to a broad range of knitters. Both designs share the same yarn and construction philosophy, creating a versatile, stylish pairing that can be worn together or separately.

About the Yarn: King Cole Opium Pallet

King Cole Opium Pallet is a chunky-weight yarn, which means it works up quickly on larger needles and produces a beautifully textured, cosy fabric. The Pallet colourway is a self-striping or tonal palette yarn, meaning the colour transitions are built into the yarn itself, creating visual interest without the need for complex colourwork techniques. This makes it an ideal choice for straightforward knitted garments where the yarn does much of the decorative work.

The Edge to Edge Jacket

The Edge to Edge Jacket is an open-front design with no buttons or fastenings — the fronts simply meet at the centre without overlapping, giving the garment a relaxed, contemporary silhouette. This style is flattering across a range of body shapes and is a popular choice in modern knitwear design.

Construction and Shaping

The jacket is worked in separate pieces that are seamed together. The pattern includes detailed shaping instructions for the armhole and neck edge, with decreases worked at specific intervals depending on the size being knitted. Armhole shaping involves decreasing stitches at the armhole edge on alternate rows, while neck shaping requires decreases on every row or every fourth row depending on the size. Shoulder seams are joined before the border is picked up and worked.

Techniques Used

• Armhole shaping — decreases worked at the armhole edge on alternate rows
• Neck shaping — decreases worked at varying row intervals depending on size
• Shoulder seaming — joining front and back pieces at the shoulder
• Border pickup — stitches picked up with right side facing to work a neat border finish
• Tension/gauge management — essential for achieving the correct fit across the size range

Stitches Used

• Knit and purl stitches forming the main fabric
• Decrease stitches for armhole and neck shaping
• Border stitches worked after seaming for a polished edge finish

The Waistcoat

The Waistcoat is a sleeveless companion piece to the jacket, worked in the same King Cole Opium Pallet chunky yarn. It follows a similar construction method, with shaped armholes and neck, and shares the same size range of 71/76 cm to 112/117 cm. The waistcoat offers a lighter layering option and is ideal for transitional weather or as a standalone statement piece over a blouse or long-sleeved top.

Construction and Shaping

Like the jacket, the waistcoat is worked in pieces with seamed construction. Armhole and neck shaping are both incorporated, with decreases tailored to each size. The border is again worked by picking up stitches with the right side facing after the shoulder seams are joined, ensuring a clean and consistent finish across both garments.

Techniques Used

• Armhole shaping — decreases on alternate rows at the armhole edge
• Neck shaping — decreases worked at row intervals specific to each size
• Shoulder seaming — neat joining of front and back at the shoulder
• Border pickup and knitting — worked with right side facing for a tidy finish

Stitches Used