Sweaters & Cowl in King Cole Fashion Aran - 5155 - Downloadable PDF

King Cole Fashion Aran 5155 – Raglan Sleeve Sweaters and Cowl Knitting Pattern

Pattern 5155 from King Cole is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern featuring a collection of raglan sleeve sweaters knitted in King Cole Fashion Aran weight yarn. Designed for intermediate knitters, this pattern covers chest sizes ranging from 81 cm to 107 cm (32 in to 42 in), making it suitable for a broad range of adult fits. Each purchase of this King Cole pattern includes a donation to the Pink Ribbon Foundation.

Garments Included in This Pattern

Raglan Sleeve Sweaters

The primary designs in this pattern are raglan sleeve sweaters, a classic construction style in which the sleeve and body are joined by a diagonal seam running from the underarm to the neckline. This technique creates a smooth, comfortable shoulder line with excellent freedom of movement, making raglan garments perennially popular for everyday knitwear. The sweaters are worked in aran weight yarn, which produces a satisfyingly substantial fabric with good stitch definition.

Cowl

In addition to the sweaters, the pattern includes a cowl, a versatile neckwear accessory that can be worn as a wide loop around the neck or doubled up for extra warmth. Cowls knitted in aran weight yarn work up quickly and make an excellent companion project to coordinate with the sweaters in this set.

Techniques Used

• Raglan sleeve shaping – a classic construction method joining sleeves to the body along a diagonal decrease line from underarm to neck
• Increasing and decreasing – used throughout for sleeve and body shaping
• Tension/gauge swatching – the pattern emphasises checking tension before beginning, with a stated tension of 18 stitches and 25 rows to 10 cm (4 in) over pattern on 5 mm needles
• Working in pattern – maintaining stitch patterns consistently across shaping rows

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch (st-st) – knit on the right side, purl on the wrong side; the foundation fabric of the sweaters
• Reversed stocking stitch (rev st-st) – purl on the right side, knit on the wrong side; used for textural contrast
• Garter stitch (gst) – every row knitted, producing a ridged, non-curling fabric often used for borders and trims
• Knit (K) and Purl (P) – the two fundamental stitches forming all fabric structures in this pattern
• Slip stitch (sl) and pass slipped stitch over (psso) – used in decrease sequences for neat raglan shaping
• Knitting through the back of stitch (tbs) – creates a twisted stitch effect, often used to tighten decreases
• Yarn forward (yfwd) and yarn back (ybk) – used to position yarn correctly between knit and purl stitches or to create decorative eyelets

Materials

Yarn

The pattern is designed specifically for King Cole Fashion Aran yarn, an aran weight yarn. Using the recommended yarn ensures the finished garments achieve the correct drape, stitch definition, and sizing as shown in the pattern.

Needles

The stated tension is achieved using 5 mm knitting needles. As tension can vary between individual knitters, it is strongly recommended to knit a tension square before beginning and to adjust needle size accordingly to achieve the correct gauge of 18 stitches and 25 rows to 10 cm (4 in).

Who Is This Pattern Suitable For?

Rated as intermediate in difficulty, this pattern is ideal for knitters who are comfortable with basic knit and purl stitches and are ready to tackle garment shaping techniques such as raglan decreases and increases. The clear abbreviations provided within the pattern make