Ladies Sweaters in King Cole Baby Alpaca Dk - 4867 - Downloadable PDF

Ladies Sweaters Knitted in King Cole Baby Alpaca DK – Pattern 4867

Pattern 4867 from King Cole is a collection of ladies sweaters knitted in King Cole Baby Alpaca DK yarn. Designed for intermediate knitters, this downloadable PDF pattern covers a bust size range of 81–107 cm (32–42 inches), making it suitable for a wide range of fits. The pattern features intricate stitch detailing and structured shaping, producing elegant, textured knitwear with a luxurious feel thanks to the soft alpaca-blend yarn.

Garments Included in Pattern 4867

Round Neck Sweater

One of the featured designs is a round neck sweater, a classic and versatile ladies' garment with a neat neckline and carefully worked stitch panels. The sweater is constructed in separate pieces — back, front, and sleeves — which are then seamed together, a traditional approach that gives the finished garment excellent structure and drape.

The round neck sweater incorporates a richly textured pattern panel running through the body of the garment, combining cable work, twisted stitches, and bobble details. This level of patterning places the design firmly in the intermediate difficulty category, rewarding knitters who are comfortable working from charts or multi-row repeat instructions and who have experience with cable needles and special stitch techniques.

Techniques and Construction

• Thumb method cast on — used to begin the back and other pieces, this technique creates a firm, elastic edge well suited to ribbed welts.
• Ribbing — the lower edges are worked in a k1, p1 rib, providing a neat, stretchy border that keeps the hem from curling.
• Reversed stocking stitch — used as the main background fabric, giving the garment a subtly textured, matte surface that contrasts beautifully with the raised cable and bobble details.
• Cable panels — the pattern includes a 21-stitch pattern panel featuring multiple cable and twist variations worked over a repeat of rows, creating a decorative vertical panel of considerable complexity.
• Markers — stitch markers are placed and slipped throughout to keep the pattern panels correctly positioned across the row.

Stitches Used

• K1, P1 Rib — worked on smaller needles for the welts and cuffs.
• Reversed Stocking Stitch — the main body fabric, worked with the purl side as the right side.
• C2F (Cable 2 Front) — a simple two-stitch cable crossing to the front, adding a neat twist detail within the panel.
• T2F (Twist 2 Front) — a two-stitch twist moving to the front, used to create diagonal movement within the cable panel.
• T2B (Twist 2 Back) — a two-stitch twist moving to the back, paired with T2F to create travelling stitch effects.
• T4B (Twist 4 Back) — a four-stitch cross worked by slipping the next stitch onto a cable needle and holding at the back, knitting three stitches, then purling the held stitch; this creates a bold diagonal cable line.
• MB (Make Bobble) — bobbles are worked at specific points within the pattern panel, adding three-dimensional texture and decorative interest to the design.
• M1 (Make 1) — an increase worked by picking up the horizontal strand between stitches and knitting into the back of it, used for shaping.
• S1 (Slip 1 knitways), S2 (Slip 2 knitways), PSSO / P2SSO — decrease techniques used for shaping at armholes, necklines, and sleeve caps.

Tension

Achieving the correct tension is essential for this pattern. The stated tension is 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) over reversed stocking stitch on 4 mm needles. The 21-stitch pattern panel measures 8.25 cm (3¼ inches) in width. Knitters are advised to check