Ladies Cap Sleeved Cardigan and Long Sleeved Sweater in King Cole Galaxy DK - 4110 - Downloadable PDF

Ladies Cap Sleeved Cardigan and Long Sleeved Sweater in King Cole Galaxy DK – Pattern 4110

This King Cole knitting pattern (reference 4110) offers two elegant ladies' knitwear designs worked in King Cole Galaxy DK yarn: a cap sleeved cardigan and a long sleeved sweater. Both garments are sized to fit bust measurements of 71/76 cm to 112/117 cm (28/30 in to 44/46 in), making them accessible across a wide range of sizes. The pattern is rated advanced in difficulty, making it best suited to experienced knitters who are comfortable with shaping, seaming, and working from multi-size instructions. It is available as a downloadable PDF.

Yarn and Materials

Both designs are knitted exclusively in King Cole Galaxy DK, a double knit weight yarn. Galaxy DK is known for its subtle sparkle or tweed-effect qualities depending on the colourway, giving finished garments a polished, slightly luxurious appearance suitable for everyday wear or special occasions. As with all DK weight projects, knitters will typically use 3.75 mm and 4 mm knitting needles, though the specific needle sizes should be confirmed within the pattern pages to achieve the stated tension.

Design One: Ladies Cap Sleeved Cardigan

The first garment in this pattern is a ladies cap sleeved cardigan, a classic and versatile layering piece. The cap sleeve construction gives the cardigan a neat, feminine silhouette that works well over both casual and smart outfits. Key construction and design details include:

• Cap sleeves that are sewn into shaped armholes, with the first six rows of the sleeve head sewn directly to cast-off stitches at the armhole base for a clean, structured finish.
• Pocket linings that are knitted separately and sewn into position, with pockets secured on either side of the front panels — a practical and professional detail that adds depth to the design.
• Armhole shaping worked by decreasing one stitch at each end of rows and alternate rows across multiple size-specific row counts, creating a smooth, tailored curve.
• A front opening consistent with cardigan construction, finished with button bands or borders as detailed in the full pattern.
• Side seams and sleeve seams joined during making up, with careful attention to alignment of the sleeve top into the armhole.

The shaping throughout the cap sleeved cardigan is worked methodically, with decreases on every row for the initial rows, then transitioning to decreases on every following alternate row, producing a gradual and well-proportioned armhole curve. Stitch counts vary by size, for example reducing from 87 [95:101:109:119] stitches through successive decrease rows, demonstrating the multi-size complexity of the pattern.

Techniques Used – Cap Sleeved Cardigan

• Armhole shaping with single stitch decreases at each end of rows
• Cap sleeve construction and set-in sleeve finishing
• Pocket lining knitting and attachment
• Seaming – side seams, sleeve seams, and sleeve-to-armhole joining
• Working across multiple sizes simultaneously using bracketed stitch counts

Design Two: Long Sleeved Sweater

The second garment is a long sleeved sweater, offering a warmer, more substantial knit that pairs beautifully with the same King Cole Galaxy DK yarn. The long sleeve design shares the same size range and general construction approach as the cardigan but is worked as a pullover with full-length sleeves set into shaped armholes.

• Long sleeves shaped along the sleeve seam and finished with a set-in sleeve head, sewn into the armhole in the same manner as the cardigan — with the first six rows of the sleeve attached to the cast-off armhole stitches.
• Armhole shaping following a similar decrease structure: initial decreases worked on every row, followed by decreases on every following alternate row, with stitch counts such as 79