Girl’s Dress in Schachenmayr Catania - S7362 - Downloadable PDF

Girl's Dress Knitting Pattern – Schachenmayr Catania S7362

This free downloadable PDF pattern from Schachenmayr (pattern reference S7362) provides instructions for knitting a charming girl's dress in three children's sizes: 128/134, 140/146, and 152/158. The design is worked in Schachenmayr Catania, a popular sport-weight cotton yarn, and combines multiple decorative stitch patterns to create a textured, feminine garment with delicate lace and openwork detailing. This is a knitting pattern, and the finished dress makes an ideal project for intermediate knitters looking to practice a variety of classic techniques within a single wearable piece.

About the Yarn – Schachenmayr Catania

Schachenmayr Catania is a well-loved sport-weight mercerized cotton yarn, widely used for children's garments, accessories, and warm-weather projects. Its smooth texture makes stitch definition crisp and clear, which is especially important when working lace and openwork patterns like those featured in this dress. The yarn is available in a wide spectrum of colors, and this pattern takes full advantage of that palette by combining several coordinating shades.

The materials listed in the pattern call for the following Catania colorways:

• Fb 00252 Kamelie (Camellia) – 150 g for size 128/134; 200 g for sizes 140/146 and 152/158
• Fb 00251 Fresie (Freesia) – 150 g for size 128/134; 200 g for sizes 140/146 and 152/158
• Fb 00249 Gold – 100 g for sizes 128/134 and 140/146; 150 g for size 152/158
• Fb 00205 Apfel (Apple) – 100 g for sizes 128/134 and 140/146; 150 g for size 152/158
• Fb 00248 Leinen (Linen) – 50 g across all sizes
• Fb 00173 – 50 g across all sizes

This multi-color approach gives the dress a vibrant, playful character, with different stitch sections likely worked in contrasting or complementary shades to highlight the individual texture patterns.

Stitch Patterns and Techniques

One of the most appealing aspects of this pattern is the variety of decorative stitch patterns incorporated into the dress. Each section uses a distinct technique, making the knitting process engaging and educational. The pattern is written in German, consistent with Schachenmayr's standard publications, and uses conventional European knitting abbreviations.

Lochstreifen (Eyelet Stripe)

The Lochstreifen, or eyelet stripe, is a simple but elegant openwork band worked over an even number of stitches. It is constructed over six rows:

• Rows 1 through 3 are worked in knit stitches (rechte Maschen), establishing a smooth stockinette base.
• Row 4 introduces the lace element: a repeated sequence of yarn over, two stitches purled together (1 Umschlag, 2 M links zusammenstricken), creating a row of small, evenly spaced eyelets.
• Rows 5 and 6 return to knit stitches, framing the eyelet row and completing the stripe.

This technique is a classic introduction to lace knitting, producing a delicate perforated band that can serve as a decorative border or transition between sections of the dress. Each yarn-over paired with a decrease maintains the stitch count, keeping the fabric flat and even.

Verkreuzte Maschen (Crossed Stitches)

The Verkreuzte Maschen, or crossed stitch pattern, is a more advanced technique requiring a cable needle (Hilfsnadel). It is worked over a stitch count divisible by six, plus one edge stitch at each end of every row. The four-row