Benyta Wrapped Sweater in Schachenmayr Duo Multicolore - S11197 - Downloadable PDF

Benyta Wrapped Sweater in Schachenmayr Duo Multicolore – Pattern S11197 by Claudia Wersing

The Benyta Wrapped Sweater is a stylish knitted garment designed by Claudia Wersing and published by MEZ GmbH under the Schachenmayr brand. Pattern reference S11197 is available as a downloadable PDF and is rated intermediate in difficulty, though the construction is described as Knit Easy, making it approachable for knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping and a simple texture stitch. The design falls into the category of sweater-dresses or longer sweaters, featuring a distinctive wrapped front silhouette that gives the finished piece an elegant, draped aesthetic.

What Is Being Made

The Benyta is a wrapped sweater — a pullover-style garment with a crossover or wrap-effect front panel. It is knitted in DK weight yarn using Schachenmayr Duo Multicolore, a yarn that introduces subtle colour variation into the fabric without requiring any colour-change techniques from the knitter. The sweater is worked in separate pieces — a back, a front, and sleeves — which are then seamed together. The wrap design at the front creates visual interest and a flattering, layered look.

Sizes Available

The pattern is written for five sizes, covering a wide range of fits:

• XS – to fit bust 32/34
• S – to fit bust 36/38
• M – to fit bust 40/42
• L – to fit bust 44/46
• XL – to fit bust 48/50

Instructions for the smallest size are given first, with changes for larger sizes noted in different colours throughout the pattern, making it straightforward to follow your chosen size. Total length ranges from 52 cm (XS) to 60 cm (XL), and armhole height ranges from 19 cm to 23 cm across sizes.

Key Measurements

• Width at bottom back: 45–65 cm depending on size
• Width at top back: 57–77 cm
• Width at bottom front: 48–68 cm
• Width at top front: 60–80 cm
• Neck width: 15–19 cm
• Neck height (front): 44–52 cm
• Sleeve width at bottom: 34–42 cm

Techniques Used

The Benyta Wrapped Sweater uses a focused set of knitting techniques that are well within reach of an intermediate knitter:

• Flat knitting – the pieces are worked back and forth in rows rather than in the round
• Seaming – the back, front, and sleeves are constructed separately and joined
• Shaping with visible decreases – the front panel features intentionally decorative decreases that form part of the design detail
• Selvage stitches – used at both edges to create clean, seam-ready borders
• Garter stitch borders – four stitches of garter stitch are maintained alongside the selvage on the front edges, framing the visible decreases neatly

Stitches Used

The pattern relies on a small, clearly defined set of stitches:

• Texture pattern – worked over a multiple of 2 stitches plus 1. On right-side rows, stitches alternate between purl 1 and knit 1, ending with a purl stitch. On wrong-side rows, all stitches are purled. This creates a subtle, tactile surface texture that catches the light and adds visual depth to the fabric.