Girl’s Dress and Scarf with Chevrons and Cables in Schachenmayr Universa - S6904AB - Downloadable PDF

Girl's Dress and Scarf with Chevrons and Cables – Schachenmayr Universa (Pattern S6904AB)

This free downloadable knitting pattern from Schachenmayr includes instructions for two coordinating projects: Model A, a charming girl's dress featuring chevron, jacquard, and cable panels, and Model B, a matching scarf worked in the same stitch combinations. Both designs are sized for girls and make a beautifully coordinated set, ideal for cooler seasons.

Sizes and Fit

The dress and scarf pattern is offered in three size ranges to suit growing girls:

• Size 98/104 – the smallest size, with all figures listed first
• Size 110/116 – the middle size, listed after the slash or in brackets
• Size 122/128 – the largest size, listed last in brackets

Instructions are clearly differentiated throughout the pattern so knitters can follow their chosen size with confidence.

Model A – The Girl's Dress

The dress is a substantial, multi-panel knitted garment that combines three distinct stitch patterns worked in sequence from hem to shoulder, creating a visually rich and textured fabric. The construction is thoughtfully designed, beginning with circular knitting for the body and transitioning to flat rows for the upper sections.

Construction overview:

• The back and front are knitted together in the round up to the armholes, which simplifies seaming and creates a smooth, seamless lower body.
• At the armhole point, stitches are divided and the back and front are each worked separately in rows.
• Armhole shaping is achieved by casting off stitches at each side over successive right-side rows.

Stitch patterns used in the dress:

• Chevron (Zackenmuster): The dress opens with a striking chevron or zigzag pattern worked from the cast-on edge. This classic stitch pattern creates a bold, geometric texture using a repeating 12-stitch rapport. The cast-on begins with 264 (288/312) stitches in Mocca, and the chevron section continues for approximately 19 (22/25) cm, or 72 (84/96) rounds. Chevron knitting typically alternates increases and decreases across a row to produce the characteristic pointed, wave-like ridges that add beautiful visual movement to the skirt of the dress.
• Jacquard (Jacquardmuster): Following the chevron section, a colourwork jacquard band is introduced. This is worked over 16 rounds using an 8-stitch rapport, adding a decorative, patterned stripe that transitions the eye from the open chevron skirt to the structured cable bodice. Jacquard knitting involves carrying two or more yarn colours across the row to create motifs or geometric designs, and here it provides a vivid colour accent between the lower and upper sections of the dress.
• Cable (Zopfmuster): Above the jacquard band, the pattern transitions into a classic cable stitch, again using an 8-stitch rapport. Cables are created by crossing groups of stitches over one another using a cable needle, producing the characteristic twisted rope or braid effect. The cable chart is provided within the pattern; only right-side (odd-numbered) rounds and rows are charted, with wrong-side rows worked as the stitches appear. The 4-row cable repeat is worked continuously up through the bodice. The armhole shaping begins at approximately 36 (40/44) cm total height.

Tension (gauge) for the dress:

• Chevron pattern: 36 stitches and 38 rounds/rows = 10 cm × 10 cm
• Cable pattern (measured slightly stretched in width): 26 stitches and 32 rounds/rows = 10 cm × 10 cm
• Jacquard pattern: 26 stitches = 10 cm wide; 16 rounds = 5.5 cm tall

Achieving the correct tension is especially important in a garment with multiple stitch patterns, as each section has its own gauge and will affect the overall length and fit of the finished dress.

Model B – The Matching Scarf

The scarf is a coordinating