Haylie Top-Down-Shirt in Schachenmayr Denim Tweed - S11206 - Downloadable PDF

Haylie Top-Down Shirt – Knitting Pattern Summary (Schachenmayr S11206)

The Haylie Top-Down Shirt is a knitted pullover top designed by the Schachenmayr Designteam and worked in Schachenmayr Denim Tweed yarn. As the name suggests, construction begins at the neckline and progresses downward, a method that allows for easy length adjustments and seamless shaping throughout the yoke and body. This is an intermediate-level knitting pattern available as a downloadable PDF (pattern reference S11206).

What Is Being Made

The finished garment is a casual, relaxed-fit shirt with short sleeves, suitable for everyday wear. It is offered in three sizes:

• Size S – fits bust 36/38 cm
• Size M – fits bust 40/42 cm
• Size L – fits bust 44/46 cm

The top features a ribbed neckline, a classic stockinette body, and a delicate lace panel detail. The short sleeves measure just 5 cm in length across all sizes, giving the shirt a clean, modern silhouette.

Construction Method

The top-down construction is a popular knitting approach where the garment is started at the collar and knit downward toward the hem. This method is particularly beginner-friendly for intermediate knitters because it eliminates the need for complex seaming and allows the knitter to try on the piece as they go. The yoke is shaped with strategic increases, and the body and sleeves are typically divided and worked separately once the underarm is reached.

Key Measurements

• Width at bottom (body): 45 cm (S), 50 cm (M), 55 cm (L)
• Length to beginning of armhole: 33 cm across all sizes
• Yoke height: 22 cm (S), 23 cm (M), 24 cm (L)
• Neck width: 30 cm (S), 33 cm (M), 36 cm (L)
• Total length: 55 cm (S), 56 cm (M), 57 cm (L)
• Sleeve width at bottom: 14 cm (S), 15 cm (M), 16 cm (L)
• Sleeve total length: 5 cm across all sizes

Stitches and Techniques Used

The pattern incorporates a combination of classic and decorative stitch patterns, making it an excellent project for knitters looking to expand their skills beyond basic stockinette.

Ribbed Pattern

The neckline is finished in a 1×1 ribbing, worked by alternating k1 (knit 1) and p1 (purl 1) across each round. Ribbing creates a naturally elastic, tidy edge that hugs the neckline comfortably without curling.

Stockinette Stitch

The main body of the shirt is worked in stockinette stitch. When knitting in the round, stockinette is achieved by knitting every stitch on every round, producing the smooth, V-shaped stitch texture that is the hallmark of classic knitwear.

Lace Pattern

A 4-stitch lace pattern is incorporated as a decorative detail. This lace repeat is worked over two rounds:

• Round 1: skp (slip 1 stitch knitwise, k1, pass the slipped stitch over the knit stitch), yarnover, k2tog – creating a delicate eyelet effect through paired decreases and a yarnover.
• Round 2: k1, work the yarnover of the previous round as [k1, p1], k1 – expanding the yarnover into two stitches to maintain the 4-stitch count.