Sweater & Cardigan in King Cole Chunky - 4507 - Downloadable PDF

King Cole Chunky Pattern 4507: Knitted Sweater & Cardigan Summary

Pattern 4507 from King Cole is a knitting pattern offering two classic designs in one downloadable PDF: a pullover sweater and a cardigan, both knitted in King Cole Chunky weight yarn. The pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty and covers a generous size range of 81–112 cm (32–44 in) chest, making it suitable for a wide variety of adult figures. Because both garments share the same yarn weight and needle size, knitters can confidently switch between the two designs using the same materials.

About the Designs

The Sweater

The sweater is a classic pullover construction worked in King Cole Chunky yarn. Chunky-weight pullovers are perennially popular for their warmth, satisfying speed of knitting, and bold stitch definition. The garment features a textured stitch pattern as its main fabric, giving visual interest beyond a plain stocking stitch finish. Ribbed sections provide neat, stretchy edges at the cuffs and lower body hem, helping the sweater retain its shape and fit snugly against the body.

The Cardigan

The cardigan version shares the same yarn and needle specifications as the sweater, allowing knitters to use leftover yarn or purchase the same shade for a coordinating set. Like the sweater, it incorporates the textured stitch pattern across the main body panels and uses ribbing for the welts and cuffs. The open-front cardigan silhouette is a timeless wardrobe staple, and working it in a chunky weight means it knits up quickly even for intermediate knitters.

Techniques Used

Both garments in this pattern employ a range of classic and slightly advanced knitting techniques appropriate for an intermediate knitter:

• Tension/gauge swatching — The pattern places strong emphasis on checking tension before beginning, specifying 20 stitches and 20 rows to 10 cm (4 in) over pattern and 16 stitches and 20 rows to 10 cm (4 in) over rib, both on 6 mm needles. Achieving correct tension is essential for accurate sizing across the 81–112 cm range.
• Increasing and decreasing — Standard shaping techniques including increase (inc) and decrease (dec) are used to shape the armholes, neckline, and sleeve head.
• Pass slipped stitch over (psso) — A classic decrease method used within the pattern to create neat, directional shaping.
• Twist stitch (T2) — A special abbreviation unique to this pattern: T2 (twist 2), worked by knitting into the second stitch in front of the first stitch before slipping both off the needle. This technique creates a subtle cable-like twist within the textured stitch pattern without the need for a cable needle, adding decorative detail to the fabric.
• Yarn round needle (yrn) — Used to create yarn-over increases, which may contribute to decorative eyelets or lace-effect detailing within the stitch pattern.
• Slipping stitches (sl) — Used both decoratively and as part of decrease sequences such as psso.
• Joining and seaming — As with most traditional knitted garments, the pieces are worked flat and then sewn together, requiring neat mattress stitch or backstitch seaming skills.

Stitches Used

The pattern draws on a combination of foundational and textured stitches:

• Knit (K) and Purl (P) — The fundamental building blocks of all knitted fabric, used throughout both garments.
• Rib stitch — Used for welts, cuffs, and neckbands. Ribbing is worked at a tighter tension (16 sts and 20 rows to 10 cm) than the main pattern, creating a firm, elastic edge that frames the garments neatly.
• Textured stitch pattern (patt) — The main body fabric is a defined stitch pattern worked at 20 stitches and 20 rows to 10 cm. This pattern incorporates the T2