Sweater, Hat and Scarf Knitted in King Cole Timeless Super Chunky and Timeless Classic Super Chunky - 5669 - Downloadable PDF

Sweater, Hat and Scarf Knitted in King Cole Timeless Super Chunky and Timeless Classic Super Chunky – Pattern 5669

This King Cole pattern 5669 is a downloadable PDF offering instructions for three coordinating accessories and garments: a striped sweater, a hat, and a scarf, all knitted in super chunky weight yarn. Designed for intermediate knitters, the set combines bold texture, classic ribbing, and colourwork stripes to create a cosy, stylish collection that works beautifully together. The sweater is sized to fit chest measurements ranging from 76/81 cm (30/32 in) up to 117/122 cm (46/48 in), making it accessible across a wide range of adult sizes.

Yarns and Materials

The designs are worked using two specific King Cole yarn ranges:

• King Cole Timeless Super Chunky – used as the Main colour (M) throughout the sweater, hat, and scarf
• King Cole Timeless Classic Super Chunky – used as the Contrast colour (C) to create the stripe detailing

Both yarns are super chunky weight, which means they knit up quickly and produce a satisfying, substantial fabric with excellent warmth. The recommended knitting needles are 8mm for the ribbed sections and 10mm for the main body of the sweater, with needle size adjustments advised if your tension differs from the stated gauge.

Tension

Achieving the correct tension is essential for a well-fitting finished garment. The stated tension is 10 stitches and 14 rows to 10 cm (4 in) over stocking stitch using 10mm knitting needles. Knitters are advised to swatch before beginning and adjust needle size accordingly — moving to a finer needle if fewer stitches are achieved per 10 cm, or a larger needle if more stitches result.

The Stripe Sweater

The sweater is the centrepiece of this pattern set. It features a classic construction with a front and back worked flat, along with shaped armholes and a neckline. The design incorporates stripe detailing using the Main and Contrast colours, giving it a bold, contemporary look that suits the chunky weight beautifully.

Stitches and Techniques – Sweater

• 2x2 Rib – used for the welts and cuffs, worked over a multiple of four stitches. The rib is set by alternating K2, P2 across right-side rows and P2, K2 across wrong-side rows, creating a neat, stretchy border.
• Stocking Stitch (St-St) – the main body fabric, worked by knitting on right-side rows and purling on wrong-side rows, producing a smooth, classic surface ideal for showcasing stripe sequences.
• Shaping techniques – the pattern includes decreasing (using K2tog, P2tog, and psso) for armhole, shoulder, and neck shaping, as well as increasing (using M1 — picking up the loop between stitches and working into the back of it) for sleeve shaping.
• Slip stitch selvedge – a slipped stitch (sl1) is used at the beginning of rows to create a neat, even edge.
• Casting off in stages – shoulder and armhole shaping involves casting off groups of stitches across multiple rows, a standard technique for creating angled seam lines in set-in or drop-shoulder constructions.
• Neck shaping – worked by decreasing at the neck edge on both knit and purl rows, with stitches reduced progressively to form a smooth neckline curve.
• Stripe sequence – the Main (M) and Contrast (C) colours are alternated in a defined stripe pattern, requiring the knitter to manage yarn changes cleanly at the side edges.

Construction Notes – Sweater

The sweater front is cast on