Ladies Edge To Edge Jacket and Sweater in King Cole Bamboo 4Ply - 4134 - Downloadable PDF

Ladies Edge To Edge Jacket and Sweater in King Cole Bamboo 4Ply – Pattern 4134

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from King Cole provides instructions for two elegant ladies' garments: an Edge to Edge Jacket and a Sweater, both knitted in King Cole Bamboo 4Ply yarn. The pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty and is suitable for knitters who are comfortable working with fine yarn and shaping techniques. Sizes range from 71/76 cm to 112/117 cm (28/30 in to 44/46 in), making it accessible across a broad range of bust measurements.

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About the Yarn and Materials

King Cole Bamboo 4Ply is a lightweight, fine-weight yarn that lends itself beautifully to garments requiring drape and a smooth, silky finish. Bamboo-blend yarns are known for their natural breathability, softness against the skin, and subtle sheen, making them ideal for wearable, elegant knitwear such as jackets and sweaters. As a 4Ply weight, the yarn produces a fine, delicate fabric. Knitters should refer to the ball band for pressing and care instructions specific to this yarn.

• Yarn: King Cole Bamboo 4Ply
• Weight: 4Ply
• Needle size: As specified by the tension/gauge section within the pattern

Tension and Sizing

As with all knitting patterns, achieving the correct tension (gauge) is essential before beginning either garment. The pattern includes a dedicated tension section to help knitters match the designer's intended measurements. Working a tension swatch in advance is strongly recommended, particularly when working with fine 4Ply yarn where small differences in gauge can significantly affect the finished size.

• Sizes covered: 71/76 cm – 112/117 cm (28/30 in – 44/46 in)
• Difficulty level: Intermediate

The Edge to Edge Jacket

The Edge to Edge Jacket is an open-fronted ladies' jacket with no button or zip fastening — the fronts simply meet at the centre, creating a clean, contemporary silhouette. This style is flattering and versatile, sitting elegantly over a variety of outfits. The construction involves careful shaping and finishing techniques suited to an intermediate knitter.

Techniques and Features

• Pocket construction: The jacket includes a patch or set-in pocket, which is secured on either side of a cast-off row to prevent pulling — a neat and practical finishing detail.
• Neck shaping: Precise neck shaping is worked by decreasing stitches at the neck edge, with decreases worked in the next row and then in every following alternate row, followed by further decreases in every following 4th row — a graduated approach that creates a smooth, professional neckline.
• Rib pattern: A 2x2 rib (K2, P2) is used, worked across a four-row repeat to create a structured, stretchy band or border section.

Stitches Used – Jacket

• Knit (K) and Purl (P) — the foundational stitches of all knitting
• 2x2 Rib: alternating K2, P2 sequences across four defined rows to create a reversible, elasticated texture
• Decreases for neck and armhole shaping
• Cast off rows used in pocket construction

The Sweater

The Sweater is the second garment included in this pattern, also knitted in King Cole Bamboo 4Ply. Like the jacket, it is designed for ladies across the same size range. The sweater features a front section with shaped neckline, worked using the same careful decrease sequences described in the pattern instructions.