Jacket in Schachenmayr Universa - 5403A - Downloadable PDF

Knitted Jacket Pattern in Schachenmayr Universa – Free Downloadable PDF (Pattern 5403A)

This free downloadable knitting pattern (pattern number 5403A) provides instructions for a classic knitted jacket, worked in Schachenmayr Universa DK weight yarn. The pattern is written in German and includes shaping instructions for multiple sizes, making it suitable for knitters who enjoy structured garment construction with traditional European pattern conventions.

What Is Being Made

The pattern instructs knitters on how to construct a fitted jacket with the following key structural components:

• Left front panel (linkes Vorderteil) with neckline and armhole shaping
• Right front panel (rechtes Vorderteil) worked as a mirror image of the left
• Back panel (Rückenteil) with matching armhole shaping on both sides
• Shoulder shaping (Schulterschrägung) worked into the upper sections of each panel
• Neckline shaping (Halsausschnitt) with gradual decreases for a smooth, tailored finish

The jacket is sized across four size options, with the smallest size (50/56) printed in bold before the brackets, and the larger sizes listed in sequence within brackets. This is a standard European multi-size pattern format, where knitters follow the figures relevant to their chosen size throughout.

Construction and Shaping Techniques

The jacket is constructed in flat knitting, with each panel worked separately and then seamed. The pattern uses a combination of precise stitch counts and row counts to achieve accurate shaping across all sizes. Key construction techniques include:

• Armhole shaping (Armausschnitt): Stitches are cast off at the armhole edge, followed by a series of decreases — specifically, one set of 2-stitch decreases and two sets of 1-stitch decreases worked every right-side row, reducing the front panels from 27 (32 / 36 / 41) stitches to 23 (28 / 32 / 37) stitches
• Neckline shaping (Halsausschnitt): Begun at a height of 21 (25 / 29 / 33) cm or 107 (127 / 147 / 169) rows, with an initial group of 6 (6 / 8 / 8) stitches placed on hold, followed by decreases every 2nd row and then every 4th row for a gently curved neckline
• Shoulder shaping (Schulterschrägung): Worked at an armhole height of 9 (11 / 13 / 15) cm or 46 (56 / 66 / 76) rows, using stepped cast-offs of 3 (4 / 2 / 3) stitches followed by four repeats of 2 (3 / 4 / 5) stitch cast-offs every right-side row
• Mirrored construction: The right front panel is explicitly worked as the reverse of the left, ensuring symmetrical shaping on both sides of the jacket opening
• Back panel armhole shaping: Matching decreases are worked on both sides simultaneously, mirroring the front panel armhole method

Stitches Used

While the PDF excerpt focuses primarily on shaping and construction details, the pattern is consistent with standard DK-weight jacket construction and is likely to incorporate the following stitches:

• Knit and purl stitches forming the main fabric — typical for structured jackets in this yarn weight
• Cast-off stitches (Maschen abketten / abk) used throughout for armhole, neckline, and shoulder shaping
• Held stitches (stilllegen) at the neckline, placed on a stitch holder for later finishing

Materials – Yarn, Needles, and Notions

This pattern is designed specifically for Schachenmayr