Sweater & Cardigan in King Cole Riot Chunky - 4711 - Downloadable PDF

King Cole Riot Chunky Pattern 4711 – Sweater & Cardigan Knitting Pattern Summary

Pattern 4711 from King Cole offers knitters two classic, cosy garments worked in the brand's popular Riot Chunky yarn: a pullover sweater and a button-front cardigan. Designed to fit a wide range of sizes spanning 71–127 cm (28–50 in) chest measurements, this pattern is rated advanced and rewards experienced knitters with beautifully textured, wearable results. Both garments share the same yarn and needle requirements, making it easy to plan your project from a single purchase.

Yarn and Materials

Both garments are knitted in King Cole Riot Chunky, a self-striping, multicolour chunky weight yarn that creates eye-catching colour sequences without any additional effort from the knitter. The self-striping nature of Riot Chunky means that the finished fabric has a lively, variegated appearance even when worked in straightforward stitch patterns.

• Primary needles: 6mm knitting needles for the main body sections
• Ribbing and border needles: 5mm knitting needles for welts, cuffs, and front borders
• Tension: 16 stitches and 22 rows to 10 cm (4 in) over pattern on 6mm needles — checking your tension square before casting on is described as essential in the pattern

As with all knitting projects, achieving the stated tension is critical. If your swatch shows fewer stitches per 10 cm than stated, switch to finer needles; if it shows more stitches, move to larger needles. A stitch holder is also required for holding the Right Front Border stitches of the cardigan during construction.

The Sweater

What Is Being Made

The sweater is a classic pullover worked in pieces and seamed together. It is a versatile, everyday garment suited to a wide adult size range, making it an excellent project for knitters who want to create a bold, colourful knitwear staple.

Techniques Used

• Casting on and casting off using standard methods
• Armhole shaping through decreasing at each end of right-side rows and on every following alternate row
• Shoulder shaping via cast-off sequences with stitch markers to define the back neck
• Working increases and decreases to shape the body and sleeves
• Seaming finished pieces together

Stitches Used

• 1×1 Rib — worked over a two-row repeat: Row 1: *K1, P1, repeat from * to last stitch, K1; Row 2: P1, *K1, P1, repeat from * to end. Used for welts and cuffs to provide elasticity and a neat finish.
• Main pattern stitch — a textured rib-based pattern using knit and purl combinations, worked on 6mm needles to create the body fabric

The Cardigan

What Is Being Made

The cardigan is a front-opening garment with structured borders, shaped armholes, and a classic silhouette. It is worked in separate pieces — Left Front, Right Front, Back, and Sleeves — then seamed. The front borders are an integral part of the construction, with stitches for the Right Front Border held on a stitch holder mid-construction, a technique that gives a tidy, professional finish.

Techniques Used

• Integrated front border construction — the border stitches are worked as part of the front pieces and then held on a stitch holder, a more advanced technique that avoids the need to pick up and knit a separate border
• Armhole shaping — decreasing 1 stitch at each end on the next and every following alternate row to