Top in Textured Pattern in Schachenmayr Tahiti - 2179 - Downloadable PDF

Top in Textured Pattern – Knitting Pattern Summary (Schachenmayr Tahiti, Pattern 2179)

This free downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Schachenmayr provides instructions for a pullover top worked in a decorative textured fantasy stitch pattern. The design is available in multiple sizes, making it a versatile project for a range of knitters. The pattern is worked using Schachenmayr Tahiti, a lace weight yarn, held double throughout to create a lightweight yet beautifully textured fabric — ideal for warm-weather or transitional-season wear.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a knitted top constructed in two main flat pieces — a front panel and a back panel — that are seamed together at the shoulders and sides. The top features armhole bands (Armausschnittblenden) picked up and worked directly from the side edges, giving the garment a neat, finished look without the need for set-in sleeves. The result is a relaxed, airy silhouette suited to warmer months.

Sizing and Construction

The pattern is written for five sizes, with stitch counts ranging from 98 to 146 stitches for the cast-on. Instructions for each size are listed sequentially, separated by hyphens, so knitters can easily follow along for their chosen size. Both the front and back are worked identically to a height of approximately 57 cm, ending after a specific pattern row before binding off. Shoulder seams are closed to widths ranging from approximately 9 to 17 cm depending on size, and the central portion of the side edges is used to pick up stitches for the armhole bands.

Techniques Used

• Flat knitting – both the front and back panels are worked back and forth in rows
• Yarn overs (Umschläge) – used to create the open, lacy texture of the fantasy stitch pattern
• Elongated stitches – on specific rows, stitches are drawn out long and yarn overs are intentionally dropped on the following row, producing the signature textured effect
• Picking up stitches – approximately 68 to 88 stitches are picked up along the armhole edges to work the integrated armhole bands
• Seaming – shoulder seams and side/armhole band seams are sewn to assemble the finished top
• Blocking – the pieces are pinned to shape and dried under damp cloths to set the stitch pattern and dimensions

Stitch Pattern Details

The body of the top is worked in a six-row repeating fantasy stitch pattern (Fantasiemuster). This pattern combines standard knit rows with rows featuring yarn overs and elongated stitches that are subsequently dropped, creating a striking open, draped texture across the fabric. The armhole bands are worked in a simple reverse stockinette (glatt links) trim — one wrong-side row knitted, followed by two rows of purl stitch — before binding off on a knit row, giving a clean rolled or flat edge.

Gauge

The stated gauge for this pattern, worked with two strands of yarn held together in the fantasy stitch pattern, is 22 stitches and 15 rows = 10 cm × 10 cm. Achieving this gauge is important for accurate sizing, and knitters are encouraged to swatch before beginning.

Materials – Yarn and Needles

The pattern calls for Schachenmayr Tahiti, a lace weight yarn, worked with two strands held together throughout the entire project. This double-stranding technique adds body and drape to what would otherwise be a very fine yarn, while still keeping the finished fabric light and breathable. Specific needle size information was not fully detailed in the available pattern excerpt; knitters should refer to the full PDF for the recommended needle size to achieve the stated gauge.

Who This Pattern Is For

This pattern is well suited to intermediate knitters comfortable with yarn overs, elongated stitches, and basic garment construction including seaming and picking up stitches. The six-row stitch repeat is straightforward once established, and