Augusta Pull in Schachenmayr Duo Multicolore - S11196 - Downloadable PDF

Augusta Pull in Schachenmayr Duo Multicolore – Pattern S11196 by Claudia Wersing

The Augusta Pull (S11196) is a knitted pullover sweater designed by Claudia Wersing and published by MEZ GmbH / Schachenmayr. This intermediate-level knitting pattern is worked in Schachenmayr Duo Multicolore, a DK weight yarn that brings built-in color variation to the finished garment. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, making it instantly accessible for knitters ready to cast on.

What Is Being Made

The Augusta Pull is a classic pullover sweater featuring a structured yoke, a defined neckline, and set-in or drop sleeves. It is sized across five options — XS, S, M, L, and XL — with finished measurements carefully scaled at each size. Key measurements include:

• Width at the bottom (back and front): ranging from 45 cm (XS) to 65 cm (XL)
• Length to beginning of armhole: 41 cm (XS) to 45 cm (XL)
• Total length: 60 cm (XS) to 70 cm (XL)
• Shoulder width: 15 cm (XS) to 23 cm (XL)
• Neck width: 15 cm (XS) to 19 cm (XL)
• Sleeve width (bottom and top): 38 cm (XS) to 50 cm (XL)
• Additional sleeve length: 39 cm (XS) to 43 cm (XL)

The neck height is consistent across all sizes at 6 cm for both the back and front, giving the pullover a neat, balanced neckline finish.

Construction Method and Direction of Knitting

One of the most distinctive features of the Augusta Pull is its yoke-first construction. Rather than beginning at the hem and working upward in the conventional manner, knitters first work the yoke as a separate piece. Once the yoke is complete, stitches are picked up along the long sides of the yoke to work the front and back panels. The pattern diagram includes directional arrows to clearly indicate the knitting direction for each section, which is especially helpful for knitters less familiar with unconventional construction sequences.

This approach creates a seamless or minimally seamed structure in key areas and can result in a more polished, professional finish at the shoulders and neck. It also allows the multicolored yarn to flow in a visually interesting direction across the yoke, making the most of Schachenmayr Duo Multicolore's gradient or variegated colorways.

Techniques Used

• Yoke-first construction with subsequent stitch pick-up for body panels
• Picking up stitches along selvedge edges to join sections
• Selvedge stitch technique: the last stitch of every row is knitted, and the first stitch of every row is slipped purlwise, creating a neat, even edge ideal for seaming or pick-up
• Shaping for armholes, shoulders, and neckline across multiple sizes
• Reading and following a schematic diagram with directional knitting arrows
• Working from multi-size instructions with size changes indicated in different colors throughout the pattern

Stitches Used

• Knit and purl stitches forming the foundation of the fabric
• Slipped selvedge stitches (slip first stitch purlwise at row beginnings; knit last stitch at row ends) for clean, consistent edges
• Likely stockinette or a simple textured stitch pattern consistent with the Knit Easy difficulty designation, making this approachable for confident beginner to intermediate knitters

Materials

The Augusta Pull is designed specifically for Schachenmayr Duo