Lightweight Tunic & Cardigan DK Knitting Pattern - 5887

Knit a stylish, flattering A-line top or button-front jacket with this King Cole 5887 knitting pattern. Designed for Double Knitting (DK) yarns, this leaflet provides complete instructions to knit two versatile ladies' layering garments featuring flowing A-line shaping and neat textured rib trims. The pieces are worked on 3.25mm and 4mm straight knitting needles, with optional 100cm circular needles recommended for working the jacket bands smoothly. 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 shade and cast on straight away.

What is Included

Instructions to knit two ladies' garment designs:

• Button-Front Jacket (with 3-button closure and collar/borders)

• Sleeveless / Short-Sleeve A-Line Top

Sizing and Finished Measurements

To fit bust sizes:

• 32 / 34 in (81 / 86 cm)

• 36 / 38 in (91 / 97 cm)

• 40 / 42 in (102 / 107 cm)

• 44 / 46 in (112 / 117 cm)

• 48 / 50 in (122 / 127 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 3.25mm knitting needles (UK 10 / US 3)

  • 1 x 4.00mm (100cm) circular knitting needle (for Jacket if preferred)

  • 1 x 3.25mm (100cm) circular knitting needle (for Jacket if preferred)

• Accessories:

  • 3 x buttons for the Jacket

  • Stitch holders

  • Tapestry needle for seams and finishing

Yarn Requirements

Based on standard 100g balls of DK yarn (or large 200g balls):

• Jacket:

  • 32/34 in: 2 x 200g balls (or 4 x 100g balls / approx. 400g)

  • 36/38 in: 3 x 200g balls (or 5 to 6 x 100g balls / approx. 500g–600g)

  • 40/42 in: 3 x 200g balls (or 6 x 100g balls / approx. 600g)

  • 44/46 in: 3 x 200g balls (or 6 x 100g balls / approx. 600g)

  • 48/50 in: 3 x 200g balls (or 6 x 100g balls / approx. 600g)

• A-Line Top:

  • 32/34 in: 2 x 200g balls (or 3 to 4 x 100g balls / approx. 350g–400g)

  • 36/38 in: 2 x 200g balls (or 4 x 100g balls / approx. 400g)

  • 40/42 in: 3 x 200g balls (or 5 x 100g balls / approx. 500g)

  • 44/46 in: 3 x 200g balls (or 5 to 6 x 100g balls / approx. 550g–600g)

  • 48/50 in: 3 x 200g balls (or 6 x 100g balls / approx. 600g)

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 4mm knitting needles. When using alternative DK yarns from our collection or your stash, always knit a tension square on 4mm needles before beginning to ensure your finished garment achieves the correct size and drape.