Sweater and Cardigan in King Cole Glitz Chunky - 4404 - Downloadable PDF

Sweater and Cardigan in King Cole Glitz Chunky – Pattern 4404

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from King Cole presents two classic knitwear designs in one leaflet: a pullover sweater and a cardigan, both knitted in the luxurious King Cole Glitz Chunky yarn. Described as an Easy Knit, the pattern is accessible to intermediate knitters who are comfortable working from written instructions, shaping garments, and picking up stitches for neckbands. The designs are sized to fit bust/chest measurements ranging from 71/76 cm to 112/117 cm (28/30 in to 44/46 in), making them suitable for a wide range of adult sizes.

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About the Yarn: King Cole Glitz Chunky

King Cole Glitz Chunky is the specified yarn for both garments. As a chunky weight yarn, it works up quickly on larger needles and produces a cosy, substantial fabric. The "Glitz" name suggests the yarn incorporates a sparkle or metallic element, giving the finished sweater and cardigan an eye-catching, decorative quality that makes them suitable for both casual and more dressed-up occasions. Always refer to the ball band for pressing and care instructions specific to this yarn.

Needles Required

Both designs are knitted using two needle sizes:

• 5mm knitting needles – used for the ribbed welts and cuffs
• 6mm knitting needles – used for the main body fabric

Knitters should adjust needle size as necessary to achieve the correct tension, moving to a finer needle if too few stitches are obtained per 10 cm, or a larger needle if too many stitches are obtained.

Tension

The stated tension is 14 stitches and 20 rows to 10 cm (4 in) measured over pattern using 6mm needles. Achieving the correct tension is essential to ensure the finished garment matches the intended measurements and sizing. It is strongly recommended to knit a tension swatch before beginning either project.

Stitches and Techniques Used

Both the sweater and cardigan draw on a small, well-defined set of stitches and techniques, making them approachable for knitters building their skills:

• Stocking Stitch (St-St) – The primary fabric stitch, formed by knitting on right-side rows and purling on wrong-side rows. This creates the smooth, classic knitted surface seen on the main body and sleeves of both garments.
• 1x1 Rib – Used for the welts, cuffs, and neckband. Worked by alternating knit and purl stitches across the row (K1, P1 on right-side rows; P1, K1 on wrong-side rows). Ribbing creates a stretchy, neat edge that helps garments hold their shape at the hem, cuffs, and neckline.
• Decreasing – Shaping is achieved through decrease stitches, including rib2tog (used during the transition row from rib to main fabric to reduce stitch count) and standard decreases used for armhole and neck shaping.
• Increasing – Used in sleeve shaping to gradually widen the sleeve from cuff to underarm.
• Stitch holders – Stitches for the neckline are placed on a stitch holder and returned to the needles later when working the neckband, a standard technique for neat neck construction.
• Picking up stitches – Implied in the neckband construction, where stitches are picked up around the neck edge to work the ribbed neckband seamlessly.

The Sweater (Pullover)

The sweater is a classic pullover construction worked in separate pieces – front, back, and sleeves – that are seamed together on completion. Key construction details include:

• The front is cast on using 5mm needles and begins with 9 rows of 1x1 rib for the w