Ladies' Jackets in King Cole Indulge Chunky - 4859 - Downloadable PDF

Ladies' Jackets in King Cole Indulge Chunky

What is Being Made

These are ladies' knitted jackets designed in a raglan sleeve style, available in larger sizes ranging from 81 to 127 cm (32 to 50 inches) in bust measurement. The pattern provides multiple size options to accommodate a wide range of fit preferences, making it suitable for various body types and layering needs.

Yarn and Materials

The jackets are knitted using King Cole Indulge Chunky yarn, which is a premium chunky weight yarn that creates a luxuriously soft and warm garment. The pattern is worked on 6 mm needles (or the size required to achieve the correct tension), allowing crafters to adjust needle size as needed to match their individual gauge.

Knitting Techniques and Construction

The raglan sleeve construction is a key feature of this design, allowing for seamless integration of sleeves into the body of the jacket. This technique distributes shaping evenly across the shoulder and upper arm area, creating a comfortable and flattering fit. The pattern includes instructions for increasing and decreasing stitches to achieve proper sleeve cap shaping and body shaping throughout the garment.

Stitches Used

• Rib pattern – the primary stitch pattern used throughout the garment, created by alternating knit and purl stitches
• Knit stitch (k) – fundamental stitch for creating the main fabric
• Purl stitch (p) – used in combination with knit stitches to form the textured rib pattern
• Increases (inc) – used for shaping the raglan sleeves and body sections
• Decreases (dec) – used to refine shaping and create proper garment proportions

Tension and Sizing

The pattern specifies a tension of 16 stitches and 21 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) worked over the rib pattern on 6 mm needles. Achieving the correct tension is essential for obtaining the correct finished size of the garment. Crafters should check their tension swatch before beginning; if fewer stitches are achieved, thinner needles should be used, and if more stitches are achieved, thicker needles should be used to adjust the gauge accordingly.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are comfortable working with increases, decreases, and shaping techniques. The raglan sleeve construction and multiple size options require attention to pattern instructions and stitch counting.

Pattern Format and Additional Information

This is a downloadable PDF pattern provided by King Cole. The pattern includes standard knitting abbreviations and clear instructions for multiple sizes. For every King Cole pattern purchased, a donation is made to the Pink Ribbon Foundation, supporting an important charitable cause.