Sweaters in King Cole Bamboo 4Ply - 4133 - Downloadable PDF

Sweaters in King Cole Bamboo 4Ply – Pattern 4133

Pattern 4133 from King Cole is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern featuring sweaters knitted in King Cole Bamboo 4Ply yarn. Designed for the more experienced knitter, this pattern covers a wide range of adult sizes, from 71/76 cm (28/30 in) up to 112/117 cm (44/46 in) chest, making it a versatile choice for a broad range of figures. The garments are worked in a classic construction style that includes set-in or raglan-style sleeves and a neat neckband finish.

What Is Being Made

The pattern produces knitted sweaters — close-fitting, elegant knitwear suited to the lightweight, breathable qualities of King Cole Bamboo 4Ply yarn. The fine 4ply weight lends itself to a refined, drapey fabric that is ideal for sweaters intended to be worn close to the skin or layered as a sophisticated wardrobe staple. The pattern includes shaping for the body and sleeves, with specific stitch counts and row instructions given for each of the five sizes across the size range.

Construction and Techniques

This is an advanced-level knitting pattern, meaning knitters should be comfortable with a range of shaping and finishing techniques before casting on. Key construction techniques used throughout the pattern include:

• Raglan sleeve shaping — the sleeves are joined to the body using raglan seams, with the left back raglan seam left open to allow for neckband pickup. This is a classic raglan construction that creates a smooth, diagonal shoulder line.
• Decreasing — both K2tog (knit two together) and s1, K1, psso (slip one, knit one, pass slipped stitch over) are used to shape the raglan lines, creating neat, mirrored decreases on either side of the seam lines.
• Rib welts and neckband — a 2x2 rib (knit two, purl two) is worked for the welts, measuring 4 cm, and is also used for the neckband. The neckband is picked up with right side facing using 2.75mm needles, with stitches picked up across the back neck and around the neckline after the raglan seams are joined.
• Internal shaping rows — the pattern uses specific knit and decrease rows within the sleeve and body sections, with row counts varying by size, for example working 42 [48:48:68:72] rows of raglan shaping on the sleeves depending on the chosen size.
• Seaming and joining — raglan seams are sewn to join the sleeves to the body, with the left back raglan left open until after the neckband is completed.

Stitches Used

The pattern makes use of a focused selection of classic knitting stitches and techniques:

• Stocking stitch — the main fabric of the sweater body and sleeves is worked in stocking stitch (knit on right side rows, purl on wrong side rows), which produces a smooth, flat fabric that showcases the sheen and drape of the bamboo yarn.
• 2x2 rib (K2, P2) — used for the lower welts and neckband, providing elasticity and a tidy, structured edge.
• K2tog — a right-leaning decrease used in raglan and internal shaping.
• S1, K1, psso — a left-leaning decrease that mirrors the K2tog for balanced raglan shaping.

Tension

Achieving the correct tension is especially important at this fine yarn weight. The pattern specifies a tension of 28 stitches and 36 rows to 10 cm (4 in) over stocking stitch. Knitters are strongly advised to work a tension swatch before beginning, as even a small difference in tension can significantly affect the finished measurements across the five sizes.

Materials – Yarn and Needles

The sweaters are designed to be knitted in King Cole Bamboo 4Ply yarn. This yarn is notable for its bamboo fibre content, which gives it a natural lustre, a silky-smooth handle, and excellent breathability