Waistcoat and Jacket in King Cole Chunky - 4384 - Downloadable PDF

Waistcoat and Jacket in King Cole Chunky – Pattern 4384

King Cole pattern 4384 is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern offering two classic knitwear designs: a waistcoat and a jacket, both knitted in King Cole Chunky weight yarn. Sized to fit bust measurements of 81–107 cm (32–42 in), these garments are suited to intermediate knitters looking to build their skills with textured stitch patterns and shaped construction. The jacket features a distinctive raglan sleeve construction, making it a satisfying and rewarding project for those comfortable with shaping techniques.

About the Designs

The Waistcoat

The waistcoat is a sleeveless layering piece, ideal for adding warmth and style without bulk at the arms. It is worked flat in pieces and features a combination of stocking stitch and an eye-catching cable panel running through the fabric. The cable detail adds a classic, tactile quality to the garment, elevating it beyond a simple knit and giving it a polished, structured appearance. The waistcoat is a great project for knitters who want to practise cable techniques within a manageable, wearable design.

The Jacket

The jacket is a more substantial garment, also worked flat in separate pieces that are seamed together. Its defining construction feature is the raglan sleeve shaping, where the sleeves and body are decreased simultaneously to create a smooth, diagonal seam from underarm to neckline. This technique produces a comfortable, close-fitting yoke and is a hallmark of classic knitwear design. Like the waistcoat, the jacket incorporates cable stitch panels alongside stocking stitch sections, creating a cohesive look across both designs in the pattern leaflet.

Techniques Used

• Raglan sleeve shaping – a classic construction method where paired decreases on both the body and sleeve pieces create a diagonal armhole seam, used in the jacket
• Cable knitting – using a cable needle to cross stitches and create rope-like or twisted textured panels
• Armhole and raglan cast-offs – shaping the armhole by casting off stitches at the beginning of rows before working the decrease sequence
• Working flat in pieces – back, front(s), and sleeves are knitted separately and then seamed
• Tension/gauge swatching – the pattern emphasises checking tension before beginning, with guidance on adjusting needle size accordingly

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch (st-st) – knit on the right side, purl on the wrong side; forms the smooth main fabric
• Reversed stocking stitch (rev st-st) – purl on the right side, knit on the wrong side; used as a background to make cable panels stand out
• Garter stitch (gst) – every row knitted; typically used for borders and edgings
• C4F (Cable 4 Front) – slip 2 stitches to a cable needle held at the front of the work, knit 2 from the left needle, then knit the stitches from the cable needle; creates a left-leaning cable twist
• C4B (Cable 4 Back) – slip 2 stitches to a cable needle held at the back of the work, knit 2 from the left needle, then knit the stitches from the cable needle; creates a right-leaning cable twist
• Decrease stitches – including K2tog (knit two together) and sl1, K1, psso (slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over) for paired, directional shaping at raglan and armhole edges

Materials

• Yarn: King Cole Chunky weight yarn – a chunky yarn that works up quickly and produces a warm, substantial fabric well suited to outerwear such as jackets and waistcoats
• Needles: 5.5mm needles are used for the cast-on and any ribbed or border sections