Top in Schachenmayr Catania - S7366 - Downloadable PDF

Top in Schachenmayr Catania - S7366

What is Being Made

This is a knitted top designed in three sizes: 36/38, 40/42, and 44/46. The garment features a fitted silhouette with shaping at the waist and armhole construction, making it a classic wardrobe staple suitable for various occasions.

Techniques Used

The pattern employs several fundamental knitting techniques to create the garment's structure and fit:

• Stockinette stitch (glatt rechts) forms the main fabric base, creating a smooth, classic knit surface
• Increases are worked using yarn overs and twisted stitches from the horizontal thread to add width at the bust area
• Decreases are incorporated using knit two together and slip-stitch decreases to create the waist shaping
• Armhole shaping is achieved through binding off stitches at the beginning of rows
• Edge stitches (Randm) are maintained throughout for finished edges

Stitches Used

The construction relies on basic knitting stitches executed with precision:

• Knit stitch (rechts) as the primary stitch
• Twisted increases (rechts verschränkt) for seamless shaping
• Knit two together decreases (zusammenstricken)
• Slip-stitch decreases with yarn over (Überzug)

Materials

This pattern is designed for Schachenmayr Catania yarn, a sport weight yarn that provides excellent stitch definition and drape. The sport weight classification makes this yarn ideal for creating fitted garments with good structure while maintaining comfort and breathability. Standard knitting needles appropriate for sport weight yarn are required to achieve proper gauge and fabric consistency throughout the top.