King Cole Knitting Pattern 5914 - Sweater and Cardigan

The pattern is designed to be used with King Cole Luxury Merino DK yarn. Using different yarn may alter the finished look and size of the garment.

The pattern provides instructions for chest sizes ranging from 81 to 127 cm (32 to 50 inches).

While technically you can, substituting the yarn is not recommended. If you do, you should knit a gauge swatch to make sure your substitute yarn achieves the gauge specified in the pattern.

You should be familiar with basic knitting techniques like casting on, binding off, knit stitch, purl stitch, increasing, and decreasing.

Knit a gauge swatch in the pattern stitch using the recommended needles. Measure the number of stitches and rows per 10cm (4 inches). Compare your swatch to the gauge information in the pattern to ensure your tension matches.

King Cole Luxury Merino DK yarn can be found at most craft stores or online retailers that sell knitting supplies.

Review the pattern instructions carefully. If needed, consult online knitting tutorials or forums for clarification on specific techniques or steps. Consider re-reading the sections slowly.

Double-check your gauge swatch to ensure it matches the pattern's gauge. If necessary, adjust your needle size to achieve the correct gauge. If the garment is too large, consider frogging and re-knitting a smaller size.

Accurately measure the yarn as you knit. If you are close to finishing and running out of yarn, try to source the exact color or a very close match.