Blanket, Sweater, Cardigans & Hats in King Cole DK - 5082pdf - Downloadable PDF

Blanket, Sweater, Cardigans & Hats in King Cole DK – Pattern 5082 Summary

This downloadable PDF pattern from King Cole (Leaflet 5082) is a collection of baby and toddler knitting patterns sized from 3 to 24 months, covering chest measurements of 41 to 58.5 cm (16 to 23 inches). The collection is knitted in King Cole DK (double knit) weight yarn and is rated as intermediate in difficulty, making it ideal for knitters who are comfortable with basic techniques and ready to explore simple cable and twist stitch patterns. The unifying design theme across all pieces is Simple Cables, giving the finished garments a classic, textured look that is both timeless and practical for little ones.

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Designs Included in the Collection

Baby Blanket

The collection opens with a knitted baby blanket, providing a wonderful coordinating accessory to accompany the garments. The blanket is worked using 3.75mm needles and begins with a cast-on of 130 stitches. The construction starts with 20 rows of garter stitch to create a neat, non-curling border, before the needles are changed to 4.5mm to work the main cable pattern. This combination of needle sizes ensures the border and body have complementary textures and appropriate drape for a soft baby blanket.

• Needles: 3.75mm and 4.5mm
• Key stitches: Garter stitch border, cable pattern body
• Cast-on: 130 stitches

Sweater (Pullover Jumper)

The baby sweater is a classic pullover design worked in stocking stitch and the Simple Cables pattern, sized across the full 3 to 24 month range. The pattern includes clear shaping instructions for the armholes, with stitches cast off at the beginning of rows to create a neat armhole edge. Neck shaping is achieved through a series of decreases at the neck edge over consecutive and alternate rows, producing a tidy, well-fitted neckline. The pattern uses both 4mm needles for stocking stitch sections and 4.5mm needles for the cable pattern sections, reflecting the two separate tension requirements stated in the leaflet.

• Needles: 4mm and 4.5mm
• Key stitches: Stocking stitch, Simple Cables pattern
• Shaping: Armhole cast-offs, neck decreases on alternate rows
• Tension (cable pattern): 21 stitches and 36 rows to 10cm on 4.5mm needles
• Tension (stocking stitch): 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm on 4mm needles

Cardigans

The pattern includes baby cardigans worked in the same Simple Cables design theme, again covering the 3 to 24 month size range. Like the sweater, the cardigans feature armhole shaping and neck shaping with decreases worked over both consecutive and alternate rows. The use of a main shade (M) and contrast shade (C) is referenced in the abbreviations, suggesting the possibility of two-colour detailing, such as contrast borders or button bands, which is a popular feature in classic baby cardigans. The construction follows standard flat knitting techniques, with pieces worked separately and seamed.

• Needles: 4mm and 4.5mm
• Key stitches: Stocking stitch, garter stitch, Simple Cables pattern
• Colour options: Main shade and contrast shade referenced
• Shaping: Armhole and neck sh