Ladies' Sweaters in King Cole Cottonsoft Crush DK - 4774 - Downloadable PDF

Ladies' Sweaters in King Cole Cottonsoft Crush DK

What is Being Made

This downloadable PDF pattern provides instructions for knitting ladies' sweaters in five different sizes, with finished chest measurements ranging from 81 cm to 107 cm (32 to 42 inches). The pattern is designed for intermediate-level knitters and uses King Cole Cottonsoft Crush DK yarn, a double knit weight yarn suitable for creating comfortable, wearable garments.

Yarn and Materials

The sweaters are knitted using King Cole Cottonsoft Crush DK, a double knit (DK) weight yarn. This yarn weight is ideal for creating fabric with good drape and structure. The pattern requires 4 mm knitting needles (or the size necessary to achieve the correct tension). Knitters should have needles available and may need to adjust needle size depending on their individual tension.

Tension and Sizing

Achieving the correct tension is essential for this pattern. The specified tension is 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) worked over stocking stitch on 4 mm needles. Knitters must check their tension before beginning; if fewer stitches are achieved, thinner needles should be used, and if more stitches are achieved, thicker needles should be used. The pattern is available in five sizes with stitch counts ranging from 119 to 145 stitches for the cast-on edge.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches Used

This intermediate-level pattern employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for creating a fitted sweater:

• Stocking Stitch (St-st): The primary stitch used throughout the garment, created by alternating knit rows on the right side with purl rows on the wrong side, producing the classic smooth, V-textured fabric
• Garter Stitch (g-st): Created by knitting every row, this stitch is likely used for ribbing, cuffs, or edging to provide elasticity and structure
• Increases (inc): Used to shape the garment, particularly at the bust and waist areas
• Decreases (dec): Employed for shaping the armholes, neckline, and sleeve caps
• Joining and Finishing: The pattern involves working pieces separately and joining them together (tog), which is typical for sweater construction

Pattern Structure

The pattern uses standard knitting abbreviations and instructions including abbreviations for common techniques: alternate (alt), repeat (rep), continue (cont), following (foll), and remaining (rem). The pattern notes indicate right side (rs) and wrong side (ws) orientation, essential for maintaining consistent stitch direction and appearance throughout the garment.

Additional Information

For every King Cole pattern purchased, a donation is made to the Pink Ribbon Foundation, allowing knitters to contribute to a charitable cause while creating a beautiful handmade garment.