Beryll Tunica in Schachenmayr Rugiada - S11192 - Downloadable PDF

Beryll Tunica by Claudia Wersing in Schachenmayr Rugiada – Knitting Pattern S11192

About This Knitting Pattern

The Beryll Tunica (S11192) is a beautifully structured, relaxed-fit tunic designed by Claudia Wersing and published by MEZ GmbH / Schachenmayr. Rated as an intermediate knitting project, this downloadable PDF pattern produces an elegant, wearable tunic with short set-in sleeves, a wide neckline, and a distinctive textured body created through a repeating six-row basic pattern. The design is available in five sizes ranging from XS (32/34) through XL (48/50), making it accessible to a wide range of knitters. The finished garment has a total length of approximately 67–71 cm depending on size, giving it a true tunic silhouette that sits comfortably over the hips.

Construction and Design Overview

The Beryll Tunica is worked flat in separate pieces — back, front, and two sleeves — which are then seamed together. The construction follows a classic set-in sleeve approach, with carefully shaped armholes and a sleeve cap. The back features a shallow neckline (3 cm neck height), while the front has a much deeper neckline (15 cm neck height), creating an elegant, open front décolletage. Stitches are picked up around the finished neckline to work a neat ribbed neckband in the round, giving the garment a clean, polished finish.

• Back and Front Width at Hem: 51–71 cm (size dependent)
• Length to Armhole: 48 cm across all sizes
• Armhole Height: 19–23 cm
• Sleeve Length: 19–27 cm total (including a 14–18 cm sleeve cap)
• Sleeve Width at Top: 32–42 cm

Stitches and Techniques Used

This pattern uses a small but carefully combined set of stitch patterns that together create the tunic's distinctive textured surface. The basic pattern is a six-row repeat that alternates between knit and purl rows in a specific sequence, producing a subtle, elongated texture that differs from standard stockinette. Understanding this repeat is central to achieving the correct fabric drape and appearance.

• Basic Pattern (6-row repeat): Row 1 knit, Row 2 purl, Row 3 knit, Row 4 knit, Row 5 purl, Row 6 knit — repeated throughout the body and sleeves
• Ribbed Pattern: Worked as k1, p1 rib; in rows it uses a multiple of 2 plus 1 stitch (alternating knit and purl on RS, working stitches as they appear on WS); in rounds it uses a simple multiple of 2 with alternating k1, p1
• Selvage Stitches: Applied on every row — slipped knitwise on RS edges and purled on WS edges — to create a neat, stable selvedge for seaming
• Visible Decreases: The pattern uses skp (slip, knit, pass slipped stitch over) and sk2p (double decrease) at the right-hand edge, and k2tog (knit two together) and k3tog at the left-hand edge, always worked 9 stitches in from the selvage to create decorative, visible shaping lines at armholes and sleeve caps
• Stockinette Stitch: Used as the gauge reference swatch fabric

Materials Required

The pattern is specifically written for Schachenmayr Rugiada, a 4-ply weight yarn sold in 50 g balls with approximately 120 metres per ball. The sample shown in the pattern is knitted in colour 00070 (olive). Depending on size, you will need between 8 and 12 balls of Schachenmayr Rugiada. As with all multi-ball projects, the pattern advises purchasing sufficient yarn from the same dye lot to ensure colour consistency throughout the finished tu