Sina Vest in Schachenmayr Cotton4future - S11016 - Downloadable PDF

Sina Vest by Schachenmayr – Knitted Women's V-Neck Waistcoat (Pattern S11016)

The Sina Vest (S11016) is a women's knitted waistcoat designed by Käte Stödter for Schachenmayr. This free, downloadable PDF pattern produces a classic, elegant V-neck vest suitable for layering over blouses or wearing as a standalone top. The design is described as Knit Easy and is rated at an intermediate difficulty level, making it an excellent project for knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping techniques and are ready to refine their skills with visible decreases and structured ribbing.

Garment Overview

The Sina Vest is a sleeveless, fitted waistcoat worked in a combination of ribbing and stockinette stitch. It features a defined V-neckline at the front, shaped armholes, and a neat ribbed border at the lower edge. The silhouette is gently shaped, with the body widening slightly above the border to create a flattering fit across the torso.

The pattern is available in five sizes: XS (32/34), S (36/38), M (40/42), L (44/46), and XL (48/50), with all sizing instructions clearly differentiated by color coding within the PDF. Key finished measurements include:

• Width at the bottom: 46–62 cm depending on size
• Width after the border: 54–70 cm
• Length to armhole: 33–35 cm
• Armhole length: 19–23 cm
• Shoulder width: 17–25 cm
• V-neck height (front): 28 cm across all sizes
• Total length: 58–64 cm

Techniques Used

The Sina Vest employs a range of fundamental and intermediate knitting techniques that give the finished garment a polished, professional appearance. Key techniques include:

• Working in the round: The gauge swatch and stitch counts reference working in rounds, indicating circular knitting is used for at least part of the construction.
• Flat knitting: The back and front panels are worked separately, with right side and wrong side rows clearly distinguished.
• Armhole shaping: Structured decreases are worked to create neat, fitted armhole openings.
• V-neck shaping with visible decreases: The pattern specifies directional decreases on both sides of the V-neck for a clean, mirrored finish. On the right-hand edge, a slip 1 stitch knitwise, k1, pass slipped stitch over (skp) decrease is used; on the left-hand edge, a k2tog decrease is worked, both framed by selvage stitches and additional knit stitches for a decorative effect.
• Increases: A simple knit into the front and back (kfb) increase is used where shaping requires adding stitches.
• Selvage stitches: Edge stitches are maintained throughout to keep seams and edges tidy.

Stitches Used

The pattern uses a clean combination of classic knitting stitches:

• k2, p2 Rib (worked in rounds): A two-by-two ribbing stitch pattern used for the lower border of the vest. This elastic stitch creates a neat, structured hem that sits close to the body.
• Stockinette Stitch: The main body of the vest is worked in stockinette — knit on the right side, purl on the wrong side — creating a smooth, flat fabric that is ideal for showcasing the yarn's texture and color.
• Selvage Stitches: Single edge stitches worked at each side to facilitate clean seaming and finishing.

Materials

The pattern is designed specifically for Schachenmayr Cotton 4future, an aran weight yarn from the Schachenmayr brand. As