Mens Stripey Jumper & Tank Top DK Knitting Pattern - 6121

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Knit a bold, colourful statement garment with this King Cole 6121 knitting pattern. Designed for Double Knitting (DK) yarns, this leaflet features instructions to knit two classic men's rainbow-striped layering garments: a long-sleeved button-shoulder Sweater and a sleeveless V-neck Sweater Vest (tank top). Both designs are worked in vibrant horizontal stripes with neat ribbed cuffs, hem, and neckbands. We stock the printed pattern leaflet alongside a wide range of quality DK yarns right here in our shop, so you can easily choose your favourite colourful palette or subtle shades and cast on straight away.

What is Included

Instructions to knit two styles of men's striped garments:

  • Striped Sweater (round neck with practical buttoned shoulder detail)

  • Striped Sweater Vest / Tank Top (V-neck sleeveless vest)

Sizing and Finished Measurements

To fit chest sizes:

  • 36 / 38 in (92 / 97 cm)

  • 40 / 42 in (102 / 107 cm)

  • 44 / 46 in (112 / 117 cm)

  • 48 / 50 in (122 / 127 cm)

  • 52 / 54 in (132 / 137 cm)

Materials Needed

  • Yarn: Double Knitting (DK) weight yarn of your choice (available in our yarn section)

  • Needles:

    • 1 pair of 4.00mm knitting needles (UK 8 / US 6)

    • 1 pair of 3.75mm knitting needles (UK 9 / US 5)

  • Accessories:

    • 3 x buttons (approx. King Cole BT273 or similar) for the Sweater shoulder

    • Stitch holders

    • Tapestry needle for seams and finishing

Yarn Requirements

Based on standard 100g balls of Double Knitting (DK) yarn worked across 6 contrast colours (Colours A, B, C, D, E, and F):

  • Striped Sweater:

    • 36/38 in: 1 x 100g ball of each of the 6 colours (6 x 100g balls total / approx. 600g)

    • 40/42 in: 1 x 100g ball of each of the 6 colours (6 x 100g balls total / approx. 600g)

    • 44/46 in: 2 x 100g balls of each of the 6 colours (12 x 100g balls total / approx. 1200g)

    • 48/50 in: 2 x 100g balls of each of the 6 colours (12 x 100g balls total / approx. 1200g)

    • 52/54 in: 3 x 100g balls of each of the 6 colours (18 x 100g balls total / approx. 1800g)

  • Striped Sweater Vest (Tank Top):

    • 36/38 in: 1 x 100g ball of each of the 6 colours (6 x 100g balls total / approx. 600g)

    • 40/42 in: 1 x 100g ball of each of the 6 colours (6 x 100g balls total / approx. 600g)

    • 44/46 in: 1 x 100g ball of each of the 6 colours (6 x 100g balls total / approx. 600g)

    • 48/50 in: 2 x 100g balls of each of the 6 colours (12 x 100g balls total / approx. 1200g)

    • 52/54 in: 2 x 100g balls of each of the 6 colours (12 x 100g balls total / approx. 1200g)

(Note: If knitting in a single solid colour or self-striping DK yarn, total yarn required is 6 [6 : 12 : 12 : 18] x 100g balls for the Sweater, and 6 [6 : 6 : 12 : 12] x 100g balls for the Sweater Vest.)

Product Information

Please note that this listing is for the physical paper knitting pattern leaflet only, not the completed garments. Yarn, knitting needles, buttons, and notions are sold separately.

Tension note: Standard pattern tension is 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) over stocking stitch using 4.00mm knitting needles. When using alternative DK yarns from our collection or your stash, always knit a tension square on 4mm needles before starting to ensure your finished garment achieves the correct size and fit.
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Description
Knit a bold, colourful statement garment with this King Cole 6121 knitting pattern. Designed for Double Knitting (DK) yarns, this leaflet features instructions to knit two classic men's rainbow-striped layering garments: a long-sleeved button-shoulder Sweater and a sleeveless V-neck Sweater Vest (tank top). Both designs are worked in vibrant horizontal stripes with neat ribbed cuffs, hem, and neckbands. We stock the printed pattern leaflet alongside a wide range of quality DK yarns right here in our shop, so you can easily choose your favourite colourful palette or subtle shades and cast on straight away.

What is Included

Instructions to knit two styles of men's striped garments:

  • Striped Sweater (round neck with practical buttoned shoulder detail)

  • Striped Sweater Vest / Tank Top (V-neck sleeveless vest)

Sizing and Finished Measurements

To fit chest sizes:

  • 36 / 38 in (92 / 97 cm)

  • 40 / 42 in (102 / 107 cm)

  • 44 / 46 in (112 / 117 cm)

  • 48 / 50 in (122 / 127 cm)

  • 52 / 54 in (132 / 137 cm)

Materials Needed

  • Yarn: Double Knitting (DK) weight yarn of your choice (available in our yarn section)

  • Needles:

    • 1 pair of 4.00mm knitting needles (UK 8 / US 6)

    • 1 pair of 3.75mm knitting needles (UK 9 / US 5)

  • Accessories:

    • 3 x buttons (approx. King Cole BT273 or similar) for the Sweater shoulder

    • Stitch holders

    • Tapestry needle for seams and finishing

Yarn Requirements

Based on standard 100g balls of Double Knitting (DK) yarn worked across 6 contrast colours (Colours A, B, C, D, E, and F):

  • Striped Sweater:

    • 36/38 in: 1 x 100g ball of each of the 6 colours (6 x 100g balls total / approx. 600g)

    • 40/42 in: 1 x 100g ball of each of the 6 colours (6 x 100g balls total / approx. 600g)

    • 44/46 in: 2 x 100g balls of each of the 6 colours (12 x 100g balls total / approx. 1200g)

    • 48/50 in: 2 x 100g balls of each of the 6 colours (12 x 100g balls total / approx. 1200g)

    • 52/54 in: 3 x 100g balls of each of the 6 colours (18 x 100g balls total / approx. 1800g)

  • Striped Sweater Vest (Tank Top):

    • 36/38 in: 1 x 100g ball of each of the 6 colours (6 x 100g balls total / approx. 600g)

    • 40/42 in: 1 x 100g ball of each of the 6 colours (6 x 100g balls total / approx. 600g)

    • 44/46 in: 1 x 100g ball of each of the 6 colours (6 x 100g balls total / approx. 600g)

    • 48/50 in: 2 x 100g balls of each of the 6 colours (12 x 100g balls total / approx. 1200g)

    • 52/54 in: 2 x 100g balls of each of the 6 colours (12 x 100g balls total / approx. 1200g)

(Note: If knitting in a single solid colour or self-striping DK yarn, total yarn required is 6 [6 : 12 : 12 : 18] x 100g balls for the Sweater, and 6 [6 : 6 : 12 : 12] x 100g balls for the Sweater Vest.)

Product Information

Please note that this listing is for the physical paper knitting pattern leaflet only, not the completed garments. Yarn, knitting needles, buttons, and notions are sold separately.

Tension note: Standard pattern tension is 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) over stocking stitch using 4.00mm knitting needles. When using alternative DK yarns from our collection or your stash, always knit a tension square on 4mm needles before starting to ensure your finished garment achieves the correct size and fit.
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