6567 King Cole Children's Striped Cardigans Knitting Pattern in Chunky – Printed Leaflet
Create colourful, cosy knitwear for little ones with the King Cole 6567 Children's Striped
Cardigans Knitting Pattern in Chunky. This lovely pattern features two beautiful cardigan designs: a Wide Stripe Cardigan and a Narrow Stripe Cardigan, both featuring attractive contrasting colours and classic button-front styling.
Perfect for everyday adventures, school holidays and cooler weather, these charming children's cardigans combine comfortable styling with beautiful handmade detail.
The Wide Stripe Cardigan features bold horizontal stripes, a classic round neckline, long sleeves and a full button fastening. The wider stripes create a striking look, while the ribbed cuffs, hem and button bands provide a neat finish.
The Narrow Stripe Cardigan offers a slightly different look with finer contrasting stripes, a comfortable round neckline and traditional button fastening. Its colourful design makes it a lovely addition to a child's everyday wardrobe.
Both designs are shown knitted using a combination of King Cole Dalesway Chunky and King Cole Dalesway Moors Chunky, creating beautiful contrasting colour effects.
Available in five children's sizes to fit chest measurements from 22–30 inches (56–76cm), this versatile pattern is ideal for creating cosy handmade cardigans, thoughtful gifts or colourful knitwear for little ones.
Pattern Details
Pattern Number: King Cole 6567
Brand: King Cole
Designs Included: Wide Stripe Cardigan & Narrow Stripe Cardigan
Yarn Weight: Chunky
Recommended Yarns: King Cole Dalesway Chunky and King Cole Dalesway Moors Chunky
Sizes: To fit chest 22–30 inches (56–76cm)
Number of Sizes: 5
Suitable For: Children
Style: Striped, long-sleeved, button-front cardigans
Format: Physical Printed Knitting Pattern Leaflet (Hard Copy)
Sizes & Measurements
| To Fit Chest | Actual Chest | Full Length |
|---|---|---|
| 22" (56cm) | 26½" (67cm) | 14" (36cm) |
| 24" (61cm) | 27½" (70cm) | 15¾" (40cm) |
| 26" (66cm) | 31¼" (79cm) | 18" (46cm) |
| 28" (71cm) | 33" (84cm) | 19¾" (50cm) |
| 30" (76cm) | 34¼" (87cm) | 21¼" (54cm) |
Wide Stripe Cardigan Sleeve Lengths
| To Fit Chest | Sleeve Length |
|---|---|
| 22" | 9½" (24cm) |
| 24" | 11½" (29cm) |
| 26" | 13" (33cm) |
| 28" | 14½" (37cm) |
| 30" | 16" (41cm) |
Narrow Stripe Cardigan Sleeve Lengths
| To Fit Chest | Sleeve Length |
|---|---|
| 22" | 9" (23cm) |
| 24" | 11" (28cm) |
| 26" | 12½" (32cm) |
| 28" | 14" (36cm) |
| 30" | 15¾" (40cm) |
All finished measurements are approximate.
Yarn Requirements
This pattern uses King Cole Dalesway Chunky and King Cole Dalesway Moors Chunky, supplied in 100g balls containing approximately 138 metres (151 yards) per ball.
Wide Stripe Cardigan
Shown using:
Main Colour (M): King Cole Dalesway Chunky – Kettlewell 6554
Contrast Colour (C): King Cole Dalesway Moors Chunky – Ribblesdale 6964
| To Fit Chest | Main Colour – 100g Balls | Contrast Colour – 100g Balls |
|---|---|---|
| 22" | 2 | 2 |
| 24" | 2 | 2 |
| 26" | 3 | 2 |
| 28" | 3 | 2 |
| 30" | 4 | 3 |
Narrow Stripe Cardigan
Shown using:
Main Colour (M): King Cole Dalesway Moors Chunky – Ribblesdale 6964
Contrast Colour (C): King Cole Dalesway Chunky – Kettlewell 6554
| To Fit Chest | Main Colour – 100g Balls | Contrast Colour – 100g Balls |
|---|---|---|
| 22" | 2 | 2 |
| 24" | 2 | 2 |
| 26" | 3 | 2 |
| 28" | 3 | 2 |
| 30" | 4 | 3 |
Yarn quantities are approximate and may vary when using alternative yarns.
Knitting Needles & Accessories Required
Knitting Needles:
1 pair of 5mm (UK 6 / US 8) knitting needles
1 pair of 6mm (UK 4 / US 10) knitting needles
1 x 6mm (UK 4 / US 10) circular knitting needle
Buttons:
Wide Stripe Cardigan: 7 buttons for all sizes
Narrow Stripe Cardigan: 7 buttons for all sizes
Suggested button reference: BT378
Why You'll Love This Pattern
The King Cole 6567 knitting pattern offers two lovely striped cardigan designs in one convenient printed leaflet, making it a fantastic choice for creating colourful handmade garments for children.
The contrasting stripe patterns give each cardigan a distinctive look, while the classic round necklines and button-front fastenings make them practical and comfortable for everyday wear.
The Wide Stripe Cardigan offers a bold, eye-catching design, while the Narrow Stripe Cardigan provides a more delicate striped effect. Both styles are perfect for layering over T-shirts, dresses or shirts during cooler weather.
Using King Cole Dalesway Chunky alongside Dalesway Moors Chunky allows you to combine complementary shades and create beautiful colour combinations.
With five sizes ranging from 22–30 inches, this versatile pattern is ideal for knitting a special birthday gift, creating a cosy handmade cardigan or adding a colourful piece to a child's wardrobe.
The pattern is part of King Cole's Pink Ribbon Foundation collection. King Cole makes a donation to the Pink Ribbon Foundation for each pattern sold.
Please Note: This listing is for a physical printed knitting pattern leaflet (hard copy), which will be posted to you. It is not a PDF, digital download, finished cardigan or knitting kit. Yarn, knitting needles, buttons and accessories are not included.
