Hat, Cowl, Gloves, Shoulder Cover, Socks and Helmet in King Cole Curiosity DK - 5147 - Downloadable PDF

King Cole Curiosity DK Pattern 5147: Hat, Cowl, Gloves, Shoulder Cover, Socks and Helmet – Full Pattern Summary

Pattern 5147 from King Cole is a comprehensive knitting collection offering six distinct accessories, all knitted in King Cole Curiosity DK yarn. This downloadable PDF pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty and covers a wide range of wearable accessories, making it an excellent value for knitters looking to build a coordinated set of handmade pieces. A charitable element is built into every purchase: King Cole donates a portion of each pattern sale to the Pink Ribbon Foundation.

Yarn and Materials

All six designs in this collection are worked in King Cole Curiosity DK, a double knit (DK) weight yarn. The recommended needle size is 4mm knitting needles, though knitters are advised to adjust needle size up or down to achieve the correct tension. Achieving the stated tension is described as essential to the success of each project.

Tension

The pattern specifies a tension of 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm (4 inches) measured over stocking stitch and pattern using 4mm needles. Knitters producing fewer stitches than stated should switch to a finer needle; those producing more stitches should move to a larger needle.

The Six Designs at a Glance

This pattern collection includes the following six knitted accessories:

• Hat
• Cowl
• Gloves
• Shoulder Cover
• Socks
• Helmet

Hat

The Hat is a classic knitted headwear design worked in King Cole Curiosity DK. As an intermediate-level project, it is likely to incorporate shaping techniques such as decreasing toward the crown to create a neat, fitted finish. Knitted hats at this level typically combine ribbed brim sections for stretch and comfort with stocking stitch or pattern sections for the body of the hat.

Techniques and Stitches

• Stocking stitch (St-St) – knit on right side, purl on wrong side
• 1x1 Rib – alternating knit and purl stitches for elasticated edges
• Decreasing – used to shape the crown, employing techniques such as knit two together (tog) and pass slipped stitch over (psso)
• Slipping stitches – referenced in the abbreviations as slipping knitways

Cowl

The Cowl is a circular neck warmer worked in King Cole Curiosity DK. Cowls are typically knitted in the round or worked flat and seamed, and they make excellent use of DK weight yarn for a fabric that is warm yet not overly bulky. The cowl in this collection is a versatile accessory that pairs naturally with the shoulder cover and hat for a coordinated look.

Techniques and Stitches

• Stocking stitch (St-St) for a smooth fabric body
• 1x1 Rib for neat, stretchy edges
• Pattern repeats as indicated in the PDF

Gloves

The Gloves are among the more technically demanding items in this collection, making them a rewarding challenge for an intermediate knitter. Gloves require careful shaping for the thumb gusset and individual fingers, using a combination of increasing and decreasing techniques. Worked in King Cole Curiosity DK on 4mm needles, the resulting fabric is warm and well-structured.

Techniques and Stitches

• Increasing (inc) – used to build the thumb gusset
• Decreasing (dec) – used to shape fingertips