Product Description
Children’s sweater knitting pattern in DK
King Cole 6493 is a stylish and easy-to-knit children’s sweater pattern featuring two classic designs – a round neck and a modern stand-up neck sweater. With a relaxed fit and simple construction, this pattern is ideal for knitting practical everyday sweaters for boys and children.
Designed for children aged 2 to 11 years (22–30 inch chest / 56–76 cm), these sweaters are perfect for layering and work beautifully with self-striping yarns to create effortless colour variation.
You will receive a brand new, genuine King Cole leaflet pattern, sent unfolded in approx. A4 format. Please note this listing is for the knitting pattern only, not the finished garments pictured.
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This pattern is designed for use with
King Cole Cottagespun DK
– a beautifully soft yarn with subtle colour changes that create a natural, textured finish as you knit.
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Pattern Details
Yarn used: King Cole Cottagespun DK
Ball size: 150g balls (approx. 480m / 525 yards)
Sizes: To fit ages 2–3, 4–5, 6–7, 8–9 and 10–11 years
Chest size: 22, 24, 26, 28 and 30 inches (56, 61, 66, 71 and 76 cm)
Needles required: 3.25mm and 4mm knitting needles
Buttons:
Stand-up Neck Sweater: 3[3:3:3:3] buttons – ref BT108
Yarn Requirements
Round Neck Sweater: 1[2:2:2:2] 150g balls King Cole Cottagespun DK in Driftwood Dusk 6656
Stand-up Neck Sweater: 1[2:2:2:2] 150g balls King Cole Cottagespun DK in Sea Glass 6655