Cardigan & Sweater in King Cole Wildwood Chunky - 5893PDF - Downloadable PDF

Cardigan & Sweater in King Cole Wildwood Chunky

What Is Being Made

This downloadable knitting pattern from King Cole provides instructions for creating two coordinating garments: a cardigan and a sweater. Both designs are knitted in King Cole Wildwood Chunky yarn and are available in a range of sizes from 86cm to 112cm (34 to 44 inches), making them suitable for various body measurements and fit preferences.

Craft & Primary Technique

This is a knitting pattern classified as intermediate difficulty. The pattern uses fundamental knitting techniques suitable for crafters with some experience who are ready to tackle structured garment construction. Both the cardigan and sweater follow traditional garment shaping and assembly methods.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch throughout both garments is stocking stitch (abbreviated as st-st), which creates the classic smooth, V-textured fabric characteristic of knitted garments. Stocking stitch is formed by knitting on the right side rows and purling on the wrong side rows, producing a neat, professional finish.

The pattern employs standard knitting abbreviations and techniques including:

• K (knit) and P (purl) stitches as foundational elements
• Inc (increase) and dec (decrease) for shaping the garment
• Sl (slip) stitches for refined stitch manipulation
• Yfwd, yon, and yrn (yarn forward, yarn over needle, yarn round needle) for creating decorative or functional details
• Psso (pass slipped stitch over) for decrease techniques

Materials & Gauge Information

This pattern is designed for King Cole Wildwood Chunky yarn, a chunky-weight yarn that creates substantial, cozy fabric. The recommended needle size is 6mm, which pairs appropriately with the chunky yarn weight to achieve the intended fabric density.

The pattern specifies a tension of 15 stitches and 21 rows to 10cm (4 inches) worked over stocking stitch on 6mm needles. Checking tension before beginning is emphasized as essential; crafters should knit a tension square to verify their personal gauge. If fewer stitches or rows are achieved per 10cm, finer needles should be used. If more stitches or rows are achieved, larger needles should be substituted to ensure the finished garments match the intended dimensions.

Pattern Details

The pattern is provided as Leaflet 58 in downloadable PDF format, making it convenient for digital access and printing. For every King Cole pattern purchased, a donation is made to the Pink Ribbon Foundation, adding a charitable component to the crafting experience.