Pullover in Schachenmayr Reflect - 2054 - Downloadable PDF

Pullover in Schachenmayr Reflect - Design 2054

What is Being Made

This is a women's pullover (Damenpulli) featuring a patchwork design. The garment combines knitting and crochet techniques to create a unique textured sweater with decorative crochet edging applied to the finished knitted pieces.

Primary Construction Method

The pullover is primarily constructed using knitting, with the patchwork elements formed by knitted triangular sections. These triangular pieces are not bound off but instead left on hold (stilllegen) to connect to subsequent triangles, creating an integrated patchwork construction method.

Crochet Finishing Technique

A decorative crochet border pattern is worked directly onto the edges of the completed pullover. This edging adds textural interest and a finished appearance to the garment's perimeter.

Stitches and Techniques Used

• Knitting stitches: The pattern uses standard knitting abbreviations and construction methods for the main body and patchwork triangles
• Crochet stitches: The edging pattern incorporates:
  • Luftmasche (chain stitches)
  • Stäbchen (treble crochet stitches)
  • Kettmasche (slip stitches)
  • Bündel-Maschen (bundle stitches - formed by working two partially completed stitches together)
• The crochet edging is worked in rows, creating a structured border with repeating motifs of chain spaces and bundle stitch clusters

Materials

This pattern is designed for Schachenmayr Reflect yarn in a DK (double knit) weight. The specific colorway referenced is 2054. The pattern is worked with appropriate needles and hooks suitable for DK weight yarn.

Pattern Format

This is a free downloadable PDF pattern (Gratisanleitung) provided by Schachenmayr, available in German with standard crochet and knitting abbreviations.