Sweater & Top in King Cole Glitz DK - 4400 - Downloadable PDF

King Cole Glitz DK Sweater & Top – Pattern 4400: Detailed Summary

Pattern 4400 from King Cole presents two glamorous knitted designs — a Sweater and a Top — both worked in the sparkling King Cole Glitz DK yarn. These are advanced-level knitting patterns, available as a downloadable PDF, and are sized to fit bust measurements ranging from 71/76 cm to 112/117 cm (28/30 in to 44/46 in), making them accessible across a wide range of sizes.

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About the Yarn: King Cole Glitz DK

King Cole Glitz DK is a double knit weight yarn known for its eye-catching sparkle and sheen, making it an ideal choice for statement knitwear pieces. The DK weight ensures a fabric that is light yet structured, perfect for both fitted tops and more relaxed sweater silhouettes. The glitz element adds a luxurious, party-ready finish to otherwise classic knitted shapes.

Needles and Tension

Both designs are knitted using 4mm knitting needles, or the needle size required to achieve the correct tension. A cable needle (CN) is also required for certain techniques used within the pattern.

The recommended tension is 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) measured over double moss stitch using 4mm needles. As with all knitting projects, achieving the correct tension swatch before beginning is essential:

• If you have fewer stitches than stated per 10 cm, switch to a finer needle.
• If you have more stitches than stated per 10 cm, switch to a larger needle.

Design One: The Sweater

The Sweater is a more substantial garment, offering warmth and style in equal measure. As an advanced knitting pattern, it incorporates a combination of textured stitch patterns and shaping techniques that will challenge and reward experienced knitters.

Techniques and Stitches Used

• Double Moss Stitch — A classic reversible texture stitch worked by alternating knit and purl stitches in a specific sequence. The first row begins with *K1, P1* repeated across, creating a richly textured, slightly raised fabric with excellent drape and body.
• Stocking Stitch (St-St) — The most fundamental of knitting fabrics, formed by knitting on right-side rows and purling on wrong-side rows, producing a smooth, flat surface often used for yokes, sleeves, or contrast panels.
• 1x1 Rib — Worked as alternating knit one, purl one stitches, this elastic stitch is typically used for welts, cuffs, and neckbands to provide a neat, stretchy finish that holds its shape.
• Cable techniques — The inclusion of a cable needle (CN) in the abbreviations indicates that cable stitches are featured, adding a further layer of visual interest and structural detail to the design.
• Shaping — The pattern employs standard garment-shaping methods including increasing (inc) and decreasing (dec) to sculpt the silhouette across the range of sizes.

Construction Notes

The sweater is constructed following conventional knitted garment methods, working key pieces such as the front, back, and sleeves separately before seaming. Right-side (rs) and wrong-side (ws) rows are clearly distinguished throughout the pattern instructions, and the use of alternate (alt) rows for shaping is referenced, a technique common in armhole and neckline shaping.

Design Two: The Top

The Top is a lighter, shorter garment — ideal as a standalone statement piece or layered over other clothing. It shares the same yarn and needle requirements as the sweater but offers a different silhouette and stitch combination suited to a more