Sweater, Neck Scarf and Finger Puppet in Schachenmayr Merino Extrafine 120 - 6738 - Downloadable PDF

Sweater, Neck Scarf and Finger Puppet Knitting Pattern in Schachenmayr Merino Extrafine 120 – Pattern 6738

This free downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Schachenmayr (pattern number 6738) includes instructions for three charming projects designed for babies and young children: a striped pullover sweater, a neck scarf, and a finger puppet. All three designs are worked in Schachenmayr Merino Extrafine 120, a DK weight yarn celebrated for its softness and suitability for delicate children's skin. The pattern was originally published in German by Coats PLC under the Schachenmayr brand.

The Pullover Sweater

The centerpiece of this pattern is a classic baby and toddler pullover sweater, knitted flat in separate pieces and seamed. It is sized to fit 62/68, 74/80, and 86/92 (chest sizes in centimeters), making it suitable for babies and toddlers from newborn through approximately two years of age.

Construction and Shaping

The sweater is worked in pieces — a back panel, a front panel, and sleeves — which are then sewn together. The back begins with a cast-on of 62, 68, or 72 stitches in pink, followed by a 2 cm ribbed cuff worked in a small seed/moss stitch pattern (kleines Perlmuster). The body is then continued in stockinette stitch following a stripe sequence, which gives the sweater its decorative, colourful character.

Armhole shaping begins after 14.5, 16, or 18 cm from the cuff, where 6 stitches are cast off on each side, reducing the stitch count to 50, 56, or 60 stitches. The neckline shaping begins after 24.5, 27, or 30 cm from the cuff, with the centre 16 or 18 stitches cast off and the shoulders worked separately. Stitches are decreased on each side in alternating rows to create a neat, rounded neckline. The total back length reaches 26.5, 29, or 32 cm.

Techniques Used

• Casting on and casting off for shaping armholes and necklines
• Stripe knitting in stockinette stitch for the body
• Small seed/moss stitch (kleines Perlmuster) for the cuffs and borders
• Flat knitting worked back and forth in rows
• Seaming to join front, back, and sleeve pieces
• Decreasing in alternating rows for neckline shaping

Stitches Used

• Stockinette stitch (glatt rechts) — the primary body stitch, creating a smooth knit fabric
• Garter stitch (kraus rechts) — used in certain sections for texture
• Small seed/moss stitch (kleines Perlmuster) — used for the ribbed cuff edging

Gauge

The stated tension/gauge for this pattern is 22 stitches and 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch, and 22 stitches and 46 rows = 10 x 10 cm in garter stitch, using 3–4 mm knitting needles. Achieving the correct gauge is especially important for the sized sweater to ensure the correct fit across the three size options.

The Neck Scarf

The neck scarf (Halstuch) is a simple, quick-to-knit accessory designed to coordinate with the pullover. It is an ideal beginner-friendly project and makes a practical addition to a baby