Cardigan & Waistcoat in Fjord DK Knitting Pattern - 5698

£3.50
Knit a timeless layering piece with this King Cole 5698 knitting pattern. Designed for Double Knitting (DK) yarns, this leaflet features two classic ladies' garments: a long-sleeved V-Neck Cardigan and a sleeveless V-Neck Waistcoat, both styled with clean lines, neat 1x1 ribbed trims, and a button-front fastening. Worked on 3.25mm and 4.00mm knitting needles, the pieces knit up into a lightweight, comfortable fabric with wonderful drape. 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 solid or patterned shades and cast on straight away.

What is Included

Instructions to knit two styles of ladies' V-neck buttoned garments:

  • V-Neck Cardigan (long-sleeved with ribbed borders and cuffs)

  • V-Neck Waistcoat (sleeveless tank style with ribbed armhole bands)

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)

Actual bust measurements (approx.):

  • 36 in (91 cm) [40 in (102 cm) : 44½ in (113 cm) : 48 in (122 cm) : 52¼ in (133 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)

  • Accessories:

    • 6 x buttons for the V-Neck Cardigan

    • 6 x buttons for the V-Neck Waistcoat

    • Stitch holders

    • Tapestry needle for seams and finishing

Yarn Requirements

Based on standard 100g balls of Double Knitting (DK) yarn:

  • V-Neck Cardigan:

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

    • 36/38 in: 5 x 100g balls (approx. 500g)

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

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

    • 48/50 in: 7 x 100g balls (approx. 700g)

  • V-Neck Waistcoat:

    • 32/34 in: 3 x 100g balls (approx. 300g)

    • 36/38 in: 3 x 100g balls (approx. 300g)

    • 40/42 in: 4 x 100g balls (approx. 400g)

    • 44/46 in: 4 x 100g balls (approx. 400g)

    • 48/50 in: 5 x 100g balls (approx. 500g)

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 beginning to ensure your finished garment achieves the correct size and fit.
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Knit a timeless layering piece with this King Cole 5698 knitting pattern. Designed for Double Knitting (DK) yarns, this leaflet features two classic ladies' garments: a long-sleeved V-Neck Cardigan and a sleeveless V-Neck Waistcoat, both styled with clean lines, neat 1x1 ribbed trims, and a button-front fastening. Worked on 3.25mm and 4.00mm knitting needles, the pieces knit up into a lightweight, comfortable fabric with wonderful drape. 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 solid or patterned shades and cast on straight away.

What is Included

Instructions to knit two styles of ladies' V-neck buttoned garments:

  • V-Neck Cardigan (long-sleeved with ribbed borders and cuffs)

  • V-Neck Waistcoat (sleeveless tank style with ribbed armhole bands)

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)

Actual bust measurements (approx.):

  • 36 in (91 cm) [40 in (102 cm) : 44½ in (113 cm) : 48 in (122 cm) : 52¼ in (133 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)

  • Accessories:

    • 6 x buttons for the V-Neck Cardigan

    • 6 x buttons for the V-Neck Waistcoat

    • Stitch holders

    • Tapestry needle for seams and finishing

Yarn Requirements

Based on standard 100g balls of Double Knitting (DK) yarn:

  • V-Neck Cardigan:

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

    • 36/38 in: 5 x 100g balls (approx. 500g)

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

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

    • 48/50 in: 7 x 100g balls (approx. 700g)

  • V-Neck Waistcoat:

    • 32/34 in: 3 x 100g balls (approx. 300g)

    • 36/38 in: 3 x 100g balls (approx. 300g)

    • 40/42 in: 4 x 100g balls (approx. 400g)

    • 44/46 in: 4 x 100g balls (approx. 400g)

    • 48/50 in: 5 x 100g balls (approx. 500g)

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 beginning to ensure your finished garment achieves the correct size and fit.
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