V & Round Neck Cardigans in King Cole Super Chunky - 4287 - Downloadable PDF

V & Round Neck Cardigans in King Cole Super Chunky

What Is Being Made

This downloadable knitting pattern from King Cole features two cardigan designs available in both V-neck and round neck styles. The cardigans are crafted in super chunky yarn and are designed to fit bust sizes ranging from 71/76cm (28/30 inches) through to 112/117cm (44/46 inches), making them suitable for a wide range of body types and sizing preferences.

Yarn and Materials

These cardigans are knitted using King Cole Super Chunky yarn, a thick, fast-working yarn weight that creates substantial, cozy garments. The pattern requires 10mm (US15) knitting needles or the appropriate size needed to achieve the correct tension. The super chunky weight makes this an efficient project that works up quickly compared to finer yarn weights.

Tension and Gauge

The pattern specifies a tension of 10 stitches and 14 rows to 10cm (4 inches) over stocking stitch when worked on 10mm needles. Achieving the correct tension is essential for proper fit. The pattern includes guidance for adjusting needle size if your tension varies—use a finer needle if you have more stitches per 10cm, or a larger needle if you have fewer stitches per 10cm.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

This intermediate-level knitting project uses fundamental knitting techniques suitable for knitters with some experience. The primary stitch used throughout is stocking stitch, which creates a smooth, classic fabric with a neat appearance on the right side.

The pattern incorporates several standard knitting techniques and abbreviations:

• Knit (K) and Purl (P) stitches form the foundation of stocking stitch
• Increases (inc) and decreases (dec) for shaping the cardigan body and armholes
• Slip stitches (s1) for creating neat edges and stitch manipulation
• Pass slipped stitch over (psso) for decrease techniques
• Repeat (rep) sequences for efficient pattern work
• Alternating (alt) rows or rounds as directed

The pattern uses standard knitting abbreviations including: beg (beginning), cont (continue), foll (following), rem (remaining), rs (right side), ws (wrong side), st(s) (stitch/stitches), tog (together), and tbl (through back of loop).

Pattern Format and Support

This pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF, allowing you to access the full instructions digitally. King Cole supports charitable causes through their patterns—for every King Cole pattern purchased, a donation is made to the Pink Ribbon Foundation.