Sweater & Cardigan in King Cole Riot Chunky - 4715 - Downloadable PDF

King Cole Pattern 4715 – Sweater & Cardigan Knitted in King Cole Riot Chunky

King Cole Pattern 4715 is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern offering two classic, cosy garments: a pullover sweater and a cardigan, both knitted in the popular King Cole Riot Chunky yarn. Designed at an intermediate difficulty level, this pattern is ideal for knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping techniques and are ready to tackle neckline and armhole construction. The finished garments are available in a generous size range, spanning 71–117 cm (28–46 inches) chest circumference, making them suitable for a wide variety of body types. A portion of every King Cole pattern purchase supports the Pink Ribbon Foundation, adding a charitable dimension to your crafting.

The Sweater

What Is Being Made

The sweater is a classic ribbed pullover worked in a chunky weight yarn. It features a structured ribbed body and neckband, shaped armholes, and a neat neckline with a picked-up neckband. The generous size range and chunky construction make it a satisfying, relatively quick knit that produces a warm, textured fabric with excellent stretch and recovery.

Techniques Used

• Casting on – the front begins with casting on 70, 78, 86, 94, or 102 stitches depending on the chosen size, using 5mm needles for the ribbed welt.
• Needle changes – a switch from 5mm to 6mm needles is made after the initial rib section to achieve the correct tension for the main body fabric.
• Tension/gauge checking – the pattern strongly emphasises working a tension square before starting; the correct tension is 16 stitches and 20 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) over 2x2 rib, slightly stretched, on 6mm needles.
• Armhole shaping – shaped armholes are worked on both front and back pieces.
• Neck shaping – the front neck is shaped by dividing stitches and working each side separately; remaining stitches are placed on a stitch holder while the neck is formed.
• Picking up stitches for the neckband – stitches are picked up evenly around the completed neckline, including down the left front neck, across held stitches at the front, up the right side of the neck, down the right side of the back neck, across held back neck stitches, and up the left side of the back neck, creating a fully integrated neckband.
• Stitch holder usage – multiple sets of stitches are held at the front and back neck for later joining and neckband construction.
• Alternating rows – the 2x2 rib pattern is maintained throughout the body by working alternate right-side and wrong-side rows.

Stitches Used

• 2x2 Rib – the primary stitch pattern used throughout the sweater body. Row 1 (RS): *K2, P2, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, K2. Row 2 (WS): P2, *K2, P2, repeat from * to end. This rib creates a deeply textured, elastic fabric that is flattering and practical in a chunky weight.
• 1x1 Rib – referenced in the pattern's special abbreviations, likely used for neckband or trim sections. Row 1: *K1, P1, repeat from * to last stitch, K1. Row 2: P1, *K1, P1, repeat from * to end.
• Knit (K) and Purl (P) – the two foundational stitches from which all rib patterns in this design are constructed.

Materials

• Yarn: King Cole Riot Chunky – a chunky weight yarn known for its multicoloured, self-striping or space-dyed colourways that add visual interest without the need for complex colourwork techniques.
• Needles: 5mm knitting needles for the ribbed welts