Mütze & Schal für Mädchen in Schachenmayr Universa - S7459 - Downloadable PDF

Mütze & Schal für Mädchen in Schachenmayr Universa – Pattern S7459

This free downloadable PDF knitting pattern (Design S7459) from Schachenmayr provides instructions for a coordinating girls' hat and scarf set, worked in a cheerful multicolour stripe design. The pattern is published under the Schachenmayr Gratisanleitung (free pattern) series and is suitable for knitters who are comfortable with basic stitch patterns and simple colourwork.

What Is Being Made

The set consists of two accessories designed to coordinate as a matching winter outfit for girls:

• Hat (Mütze): Available in three sizes to fit head circumferences of approximately 47–50 cm, 52–54 cm, and 55–57 cm. The sizing instructions are presented sequentially, separated by hyphens from smallest to largest.
• Scarf (Schal): A single size measuring approximately 20 cm wide and 145 cm long — a generous, full-length scarf ideal for cold-weather wear.

Materials Required

The pattern calls for Schachenmayr original Universa, a popular DK-weight (double knitting) yarn, used in multiple colours to create the stripe sequence. The specific colours and quantities listed are:

• Fb 00150 marine (navy blue) – 100 g
• Fb 00102 wollweiß (wool white) – 50–100–100 g depending on hat size
• Fb 00166 petrol (teal) – 50 g
• Fb 00148 lavendel (lavender) – 50 g
• Fb 00190 hellgrau meliert (light grey marl) – 50 g

For needles, the pattern specifies Milward knitting needles, including a 40 cm circular needle and a double-pointed needle set (Nadelspiel), both in size 3–4 mm. The circular needle is typically used for the main body of the hat and scarf, while the double-pointed needles allow the knitter to transition to working in the round for the crown decreases of the hat.

Techniques Used

• Knitting in the round (Rundstricken): The hat is worked in the round using the circular needle and double-pointed needles, a fundamental technique in hat construction that eliminates seaming and creates a smooth, seamless fabric.
• Flat knitting (rows/Reihen): The scarf is worked back and forth in rows, making it accessible even for knitters who prefer flat construction.
• Stripe colourwork (Farbfolge): A defined colour sequence is followed throughout both pieces. The sequence includes stripes of 4 rows/rounds of lavendel followed by 2 rows/rounds of another colour, creating a rhythmic, easy-to-follow pattern. Multiple colours from the Universa range are alternated to produce the finished striped effect.
• Crown shaping: The hat requires decrease rounds to shape the crown, typically worked on double-pointed needles as the stitch count reduces toward the top.

Stitches Used

• Bündchenmuster (Rib stitch): A 2×2 rib (2 stitches knit, 2 stitches purl, alternating) is used, most commonly at the brim of the hat and the edges of the scarf. Ribbing creates a stretchy, form-fitting band that helps the hat stay in place on the head.
• Glatt rechts (Stockinette/Stocking stitch): The main body of both pieces is worked in stockinette stitch — knit stitches on right-side rows and purl stitches on wrong-side rows when worked flat; all knit stitches when worked in the round. This smooth, classic fabric provides an ideal base for displaying the colourful stripes.