Schlauchschal in Schachenmayr Kadina Light - S7099 - Downloadable PDF

Schlauchschal in Schachenmayr Kadina Light – Design S7099

This free downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Schachenmayr guides you through creating a Schlauchschal — a classic tube cowl or infinity scarf — using the luxuriously chunky Schachenmayr original Kadina Light yarn. Worked entirely in the round on a circular needle, this project is an ideal choice for knitters looking for a satisfying, relatively quick make that delivers a cosy, voluminous accessory perfect for cold-weather wear.

About the Design

The finished cowl measures approximately 95 cm in circumference and around 42 cm in height, making it generously sized for wrapping around the neck multiple times or wearing as a loose, draped loop. The design is worked as a seamless tube, which means there are no seams to sew up at the end — the circular construction gives the cowl a neat, professional finish on both the inside and outside.

Yarn and Materials

• Yarn: Schachenmayr original Kadina Light in Holz meliert, Fb 00010 (a warm, heathered wood tone) — 300 g required in total
• Needle: An 80 cm circular needle in size 9–10 (metric), suitable for working the large stitch count in the round
• Yarn Weight: Super chunky, which contributes to the cowl's substantial, cosy drape and means the project grows quickly on the needles

Kadina Light is a super chunky weight yarn from Schachenmayr, known for its soft, airy texture that knits up into warm yet lightweight fabric — ideal for a voluminous tube cowl that won't feel heavy around the neck.

Tension / Gauge

The pattern specifies a tension of 9–10 stitches and 13–13.5 rounds to 10 cm × 10 cm in the main stitch pattern. As with any project, checking your tension swatch before casting on is recommended to ensure your finished cowl matches the stated dimensions.

Stitches and Techniques Used

• Knit stitch (rechts stricken) — used throughout for the plain rounds and the cast-off
• Purl stitch (links stricken) — combined with knit stitches to create the textured rib-style pattern
• Circular knitting in the round — the entire cowl is worked as a seamless tube on an 80 cm circular needle
• Cast-on — 90 stitches are cast on to begin
• Cast-off (abketten) — all stitches are cast off purlwise after completing the final pattern round

The Main Stitch Pattern (Grundmuster)

The stitch count for the main pattern must be divisible by 5. The six-round repeat is structured as follows:

• Rounds 1 and 2: Knit all stitches
• Rounds 3 to 6: Work 2 knit stitches, 3 purl stitches alternately across the round

These six rounds are repeated throughout the entire length of the cowl. This combination of plain knit rounds and a broken rib section creates a subtle, attractive texture that adds visual interest while remaining straightforward to memorise — making the pattern well suited to confident beginners and intermediate knitters alike.

Construction Overview

After casting on 90 stitches, the cowl is worked in the round in the main pattern until the piece measures approximately 42 cm in height — equivalent to 56 rounds, ending after a second pattern round. All stitches are then cast off purlwise to finish. No additional finishing steps such as seaming or blocking are described in the pattern.

Pattern Format and Availability

Design S7099 is available as a free downloadable PDF published by