Mount Indio Pullover in Schachenmayr Journey - Downloadable PDF

Mount Indio Pullover in Schachenmayr Journey – Free Knitting Pattern Summary

The Mount Indio Pullover is a free downloadable PDF knitting pattern published by Schachenmayr, designed for knitters who want to create a cosy, textured pullover with striking multicolour stripe detailing. The pattern is worked in Schachenmayr Journey, an aran weight yarn with a unique fibre blend of 44% cotton, 36% polyacrylic, and 20% polyamide, giving the finished garment a soft, slightly rustic character with good durability. The pattern is available in three sizes: 34/36, 38/40, and 42/44, making it accessible to a range of knitters.

About the Design

The Mount Indio Pullover is a relaxed-fit, drop-shoulder style jumper featuring a bold stripe sequence worked across the body and sleeves. The stripe pattern is a key design element, combining multiple colourways in a carefully sequenced arrangement that gives the sweater its distinctive, earthy, mountain-inspired aesthetic. The construction follows a classic flat-knitting approach, with a front piece, back piece, and two sleeves worked separately and then seamed together.

Stripe Sequence

The multicolour stripe sequence is one of the most distinctive features of this pullover. The pattern uses the following Schachenmayr Journey colourways:

• Natur Fb 00002 – the primary base colour
• Wolke Fb 00053 – a soft cloud tone
• Moos Fb 00071 – a muted moss green
• Gold Fb 00022 – a warm golden yellow
• Smaragd Fb 00070 – a rich emerald green
• Stahl Fb 00092 – a cool steel blue-grey

The stripe sequence begins with 20 rows of Moos, followed by carefully alternating blocks of Natur, Wolke, Smaragd, Stahl, and Gold. For example, the sequence includes sections such as 2 rows Natur, 2 rows Moos, 6 rows Natur, 2 rows Wolke, progressing through longer stretches of individual colours like 12 rows Wolke and 22 rows Natur, before finishing with Gold accent stripes. This layered approach creates a visually rich, gradient-like effect across the garment.

Stitches and Techniques Used

The Mount Indio Pullover uses two primary stitch patterns, both of which are beginner-friendly and well-suited to the chunky, textured character of Schachenmayr Journey:

• Garter stitch (Kraus rechts) – Every row is knitted on the right side, creating a dense, ridged fabric with excellent stretch and warmth. This is the main stitch used across the body and sleeves of the pullover.
• Rib stitch (Rippenmuster) – Worked as a 2 stitches knit, 2 stitches purl alternating rib, this stitch is typically used for the cuffs and lower edges to provide elasticity and a neat finish.

Shaping is worked through sleeve increases, with stitches added on both sides at regular intervals — every 8th row, and alternately every 6th and 8th row depending on the size — to create the tapered sleeve shape. The drop-shoulder construction keeps the overall shaping minimal and the knitting straightforward.

Materials Required

To knit the Mount Indio Pullover, the following materials are needed:

• Schachenmayr Journey (44% cotton, 36% polyacrylic, 20% polyamide; 90 m per 50 g skein):
  • Natur Fb 00002: 300/350/400 g (6/7/8 skeins)