Coat, Hat & Sweater With Hood in King Cole Cherish Dash DK & Cherished DK - 5585 - Downloadable PDF

Coat, Hat & Sweater With Hood in King Cole Cherish Dash DK & Cherished DK

What Is Being Made

This King Cole knitting pattern set (5585) includes three coordinated garments for babies and young children: a coat, a matching hat with hood, and a sweater with hood. The collection is sized to fit children from approximately 3 months to 4 years old, with finished chest measurements ranging from 41 to 56 centimeters (16 to 22 inches). All three pieces are designed to be knitted together as a coordinated set using King Cole DK weight yarn.

Techniques and Construction Methods

This intermediate-level knitting project employs Fisherman's Rib as the primary stitch pattern, a textured and elastic technique that creates a dense, warm fabric ideal for outerwear and layered pieces. The pattern uses standard knitting techniques including increases and decreases to shape the garments. Tension is critical to the success of these projects, with the pattern specifying 20 stitches and 40 rows to 10 centimeters (4 inches) over Fisherman's Rib on 4mm needles. Knitters are advised to check their tension carefully and adjust needle sizes accordingly—using finer needles if there are more stitches or rows than stated in the specified 10cm gauge, or larger needles if there are fewer.

Stitches Used

• Fisherman's Rib: The primary stitch pattern, worked on 4mm needles to create the textured fabric
• Knit (K): Basic knit stitch used throughout
• Purl (P): Basic purl stitch used throughout
• Garter Stitch (gst): Every row knit, used for edging and trim details
• K1B (Knit into the next stitch one row below): A specialty stitch for creating texture and securing stitches
• Yarn Forward (yfwd): Used for creating eyelet details or lace effects
• Slip stitch (sl) and pass slipped stitch over (psso): Decreasing techniques
• Increases and decreases: Used throughout for shaping the coat, hat, and sweater

Materials Required

This pattern is designed to be worked in King Cole Cherish Dash DK and King Cole Cherished DK yarns. DK (double knit) weight yarn is a lightweight to medium-weight yarn suitable for creating garments with good drape and warmth without excessive bulk. The pattern requires 4mm knitting needles for working the Fisherman's Rib main fabric. Specific yardage requirements and color options are detailed within the full pattern leaflet.

Pattern Details

The pattern includes comprehensive abbreviations and instructions for knitters at an intermediate skill level. Each size is clearly marked for easy reference, allowing knitters to circle their desired finished measurements before beginning. The pattern emphasizes the importance of tension checking to ensure proper fit across the 3 months to 4 years size range. For every King Cole pattern purchased, a donation is made to the Pink Ribbon Foundation, adding a charitable element to your crafting project.