Hats, Triangular Neck Scarf, Shawl Collar Neck Warmer, Polo Neck Warmer, Socks, Gloves & Fingerless Gloves in King Cole Baby Alpaca DK - 4369 - Downloadable PDF

Hats, Triangular Neck Scarf, Shawl Collar Neck Warmer, Polo Neck Warmer, Socks, Gloves & Fingerless Gloves in King Cole Baby Alpaca DK – Pattern 4369

This comprehensive knitting pattern collection from King Cole (pattern number 4369) offers seven distinct accessories, all worked in the luxuriously soft King Cole Baby Alpaca DK yarn. Designed at an intermediate difficulty level, the collection is ideal for knitters who are comfortable with basic techniques and ready to explore a variety of garment constructions in a single pattern booklet. Available as a downloadable PDF, it provides excellent value by covering a full coordinated range of cold-weather accessories.

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Yarn & Materials

All designs in this collection are worked in King Cole Baby Alpaca DK, a double knit weight yarn celebrated for its exceptional softness, warmth, and natural lustre. Baby alpaca fibre is notably finer and gentler than standard alpaca, making it a superb choice for accessories worn close to the skin such as neck warmers, scarves, and gloves. Two needle sizes are referenced throughout the pattern:

• 4mm knitting needles – achieving a tension of 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch
• 3.75mm knitting needles – achieving a tension of 23 stitches and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

Knitters are advised to swatch carefully and adjust needle size as needed, as working to the stated tension is described as essential for correct sizing and fit across all designs.

Stitches & Techniques Used

The pattern collection draws on a range of classic knitting stitches and construction techniques suited to the intermediate knitter. Key stitches and methods referenced include:

• Stocking Stitch (St-St) – the primary fabric stitch used across multiple designs, created by alternating knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side
• Garter Stitch (G-st) – worked by knitting every row, producing a ridged, reversible fabric with good elasticity, well suited to borders and scarves
• 1x1 Rib – an alternating knit one, purl one rib pattern used for cuffs, hems, and neckbands to provide stretch and a neat, professional finish
• Wrap One – a short-row or stitch-wrapping technique referenced in the pattern for shaping purposes
• Cable needle (CN) techniques – referenced in the abbreviations, indicating that at least one design incorporates cable work
• Increases and decreases – including standard methods such as knitting two together (tog) and passing slipped stitches over (psso), used for shaping throughout the collection
• Yarn forward (yfwd), yarn over needle (yon), yarn round needle (yrn) – techniques used to create eyelets or to manage yarn placement during stitch transitions

Design 1 – Hats

The collection includes knitted hats worked in King Cole Baby Alpaca DK, available in various sizes. Hat constructions in DK weight yarn typically combine ribbed brims for a snug fit with stocking stitch or textured bodies, finished with crown shaping using decrease rounds. The softness of baby alpaca makes these hats particularly comfortable for everyday wear in cooler seasons.

Design 2 – Triangular Neck Scarf

The Triangular Neck Scarf is a shaped accessory that offers a stylish alternative to a traditional rectangular scarf. Triangular scarves are typically worked with increases or decreases along a central spine to build the distinctive pointed shape, and are often finished with a garter stitch or ribbed border for stability. Worked in King Cole Baby Alpaca DK, this piece benefits from the yarn's natural drape and warmth.

Design 3 – Shawl Collar Neck Warmer

The Shawl Collar Neck Warmer is a