Damen-Jacke in Schachenmayr Soft Mix - S9600B - Downloadable PDF

Damen-Jacke in Schachenmayr Soft Mix – Design S9600B: Free Knitting Pattern Summary

This free downloadable PDF knitting pattern (Design S9600B) from Schachenmayr provides complete instructions for a women's jacket (Damen-Jacke) worked in a relaxed, cosy style. The pattern is available in two size groupings: S/M (38/40) and L/XL (46/48), making it accessible to a wide range of knitters. Because the yarn is held triple-stranded throughout, the fabric grows quickly on large needles, making this an ideal project for knitters who enjoy seeing fast, satisfying progress.

What Is Being Made

The finished garment is a women's knitted jacket — a classic wardrobe staple that combines structure and softness. The pattern includes a back piece (Rückenteil) as a minimum confirmed section, with construction details typical of a set-in or drop-shoulder cardigan style. The jacket features ribbed cuffs and borders for a neat, elastic finish, combined with a smooth stockinette body for an elegant, wearable result.

Yarn and Materials

• Yarn: Schachenmayr Soft Mix, sold in 25 g balls
• Fibre composition: 45% Polyamide, 30% Alpaca, 25% Virgin Wool (Schurwolle)
• Yardage per ball: approximately 113 m per 25 g
• Colour used: 00001 (wollweiss / off-white)
• Yarn quantity: 16 balls for S/M, 18 balls for L/XL
• Important note: The yarn is worked triple-stranded (3-fädig) throughout the entire pattern — three strands are held together as one to create a chunky, lofty fabric with excellent warmth and drape
• Needles: Two Milward circular needles — one 9.0 mm and one 12.0 mm
• Additional tools: A tapestry/wool needle (Wollnadel) for weaving in ends

The blend of alpaca and virgin wool gives Schachenmayr Soft Mix its characteristic softness and warmth, while the polyamide content adds durability and helps the garment hold its shape over time. Knitters are advised to check that all balls used come from the same dye lot (Farbpartie) to ensure colour consistency across the finished jacket.

Gauge (Maschenprobe)

• Rib stitch on 9.0 mm needles (triple-stranded): 9 stitches and 12 rows = 10 cm × 10 cm
• Stockinette stitch on 12.0 mm needles (triple-stranded): 9 stitches and 12 rows = 10 cm × 10 cm

As with any garment pattern, knitters are encouraged to work a tension swatch before beginning and to adjust needle size accordingly if their gauge differs from the stated measurements.

Stitches and Techniques Used

Bündchenmuster (Rib Stitch)

The rib stitch (Bündchenmuster) is worked by alternating one knit stitch, one purl stitch across the row. On return rows, stitches are worked as they appear. This classic technique creates a stretchy, textured fabric that is used for the cuffs and lower borders of the jacket, providing a snug, elastic finish that helps the garment keep its shape.

Glatt Rechts (Stockinette Stitch)

Stockinette stitch (Glatt rechts) forms the main body fabric of the jacket. Right-side rows are knitted entirely in knit stitches, while wrong-side rows are worked in purl stitches. The result is a smooth, flat fabric surface on the right side — the standard choice for garment bodies due to its clean appearance and ease