Cabled Tank Top & Jumper DK Knitting Pattern - 5978

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Knit a relaxed, versatile round-neck sweater or short-sleeved top with this King Cole 5886 knitting pattern. Designed for Double Knitting (DK) yarns, this leaflet features two contemporary ladies' garments with neat ribbed edgings and casual drop-shoulder styling. The pieces are worked on 3.25mm and 4.00mm knitting needles, creating a lightweight fabric with lovely stitch definition and comfortable 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 variegated shades and cast on straight away.

What is Included

Instructions to knit two ladies' garment designs:

  • Long-Sleeved Sweater (round neck with ribbed trims)

  • Short-Sleeved Top (round neck with ribbed sleeve 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)

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:

    • Stitch holders

    • Tapestry needle for seams and finishing

Yarn Requirements

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

  • Long-Sleeved Sweater:

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

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

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

    • 44/46 in: 5 x 100g balls (approx. 500g / original spec: 3 x 200g balls)

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

  • Short-Sleeved Top:

    • 32/34 in: 3 x 100g balls (approx. 300g / original spec: 2 x 200g balls)

    • 36/38 in: 3 x 100g balls (approx. 300g / original spec: 2 x 200g balls)

    • 40/42 in: 4 x 100g balls (approx. 400g / original spec: 2 x 200g balls)

    • 44/46 in: 4 x 100g balls (approx. 400g / original spec: 2 x 200g balls)

    • 48/50 in: 5 x 100g balls (approx. 500g / original spec: 3 x 200g balls)

Product Information

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

Tension note: 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 piece achieves the correct size and drape.
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Knit a relaxed, versatile round-neck sweater or short-sleeved top with this King Cole 5886 knitting pattern. Designed for Double Knitting (DK) yarns, this leaflet features two contemporary ladies' garments with neat ribbed edgings and casual drop-shoulder styling. The pieces are worked on 3.25mm and 4.00mm knitting needles, creating a lightweight fabric with lovely stitch definition and comfortable 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 variegated shades and cast on straight away.

What is Included

Instructions to knit two ladies' garment designs:

  • Long-Sleeved Sweater (round neck with ribbed trims)

  • Short-Sleeved Top (round neck with ribbed sleeve 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)

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:

    • Stitch holders

    • Tapestry needle for seams and finishing

Yarn Requirements

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

  • Long-Sleeved Sweater:

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

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

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

    • 44/46 in: 5 x 100g balls (approx. 500g / original spec: 3 x 200g balls)

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

  • Short-Sleeved Top:

    • 32/34 in: 3 x 100g balls (approx. 300g / original spec: 2 x 200g balls)

    • 36/38 in: 3 x 100g balls (approx. 300g / original spec: 2 x 200g balls)

    • 40/42 in: 4 x 100g balls (approx. 400g / original spec: 2 x 200g balls)

    • 44/46 in: 4 x 100g balls (approx. 400g / original spec: 2 x 200g balls)

    • 48/50 in: 5 x 100g balls (approx. 500g / original spec: 3 x 200g balls)

Product Information

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

Tension note: 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 piece achieves the correct size and drape.
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