Coat and Tote with Cable Pattern in Schachenmayr Universa - S6902AB - Downloadable PDF

Coat and Tote with Cable Pattern in Schachenmayr Universa

What is Being Made

This downloadable knitting pattern includes instructions for creating two coordinated projects: a coat and a matching tote bag, both featuring a distinctive cable pattern. The design showcases the versatility of Schachenmayr Universa yarn in DK weight, allowing crafters to produce a complete set of complementary accessories.

Techniques Used

The pattern employs several fundamental and intermediate knitting techniques to achieve its finished design. The cast-on method uses a double-strand technique, alternating between two distinct hand positions to create a secure foundation. This method involves laying the double strand over the thumb and working the needle around the outer and inner threads in alternating fashion to build the required number of stitches.

The coat and tote incorporate multiple stitch patterns that work together to create visual interest and texture. Crafters will use both forward and reverse rows to establish different pattern sections, demonstrating understanding of directional knitting and how row orientation affects the final appearance.

Stitches Used

• Ribbed Stitch (Bündchenmuster): Created by alternating 2 knit stitches with 2 purl stitches, this elastic stitch is commonly used for cuffs and edges to provide stretch and structure
• Stockinette Stitch (Glatt rechts): Worked by knitting all stitches on forward rows and purling all stitches on reverse rows, creating a smooth, classic fabric surface
• Reverse Stockinette Stitch (Glatt links): The inverse of stockinette, achieved by purling forward rows and knitting reverse rows, producing a textured, bumpy appearance
• Cross Rib Pattern (Querrippenmuster): Alternates 2 rows of stockinette stitch with 2 rows of reverse stockinette stitch, creating horizontal striped texture
• Cable Pattern (Zopfmuster): Worked over 24 stitches in stockinette stitch with cable crossings introduced at specific row intervals (beginning at row 13), creating the signature twisted rope-like texture that defines this design

Materials

This pattern is designed for Schachenmayr Universa yarn in DK weight, a versatile yarn choice that provides good stitch definition for displaying cable and texture patterns. The pattern requires standard knitting needles appropriate for DK weight yarn, allowing crafters to achieve proper gauge and fabric drape for both the coat and tote bag components.

Pattern Format: This is a free downloadable PDF pattern (reference number 6902 A/B) provided by Coats PLC, the parent company of Schachenmayr. The instructions are presented in German, offering detailed guidance for completing both projects in this coordinated set.