Rosa Sweater in Schachenmayr Pyramid Cotton - S10976 - Downloadable PDF

Rosa Sweater in Schachenmayr Pyramid Cotton – Pattern S10976

The Rosa Sweater (pattern S10976) is a beautifully designed knitted pullover sweater created by designer Dorothea Neumann for Schachenmayr. This intermediate-level knitting pattern is available as a free downloadable PDF and produces a stylish, colorwork-striped sweater worked in a lightweight sport-weight cotton yarn. The design is ideal for knitters who have moved beyond the basics and are comfortable working with multiple colors, shaping techniques, and in-the-round construction.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a pullover sweater featuring a structured, multi-color striped design worked in a repeating color sequence. The sweater is sized to fit a range of measurements, with the pattern covering three size groupings:

• 110/116
• 122/128
• 134/140

Instructions are written for the smallest size, with changes for larger sizes indicated in different colors throughout the pattern — a helpful formatting choice that makes navigating multi-size patterns more accessible for intermediate knitters.

Yarn and Materials

The recommended yarn is Schachenmayr Pyramid Cotton, a sport-weight yarn sold in 50 g balls, each yielding approximately 175 meters. This yarn is a cotton-based fiber, making it breathable and well-suited to a sweater intended for warmer seasons or layering. Three colors are used in the construction of the Rosa Sweater:

• Color A – col. 00036 (Orchidee): a soft orchid/purple tone — 1 ball for the smallest size, 2 balls for larger sizes
• Color B – col. 00047 (Flieder): a delicate lilac shade — 1 ball for the smallest size, 2 balls for larger sizes
• Color C – col. 00005 (Beige): a neutral beige — 1 ball for the smallest size, 2 balls for larger sizes

The pattern notes that yarn amounts are approximate, so knitters are advised to ensure they have sufficient quantities before beginning. The total yarn requirement is modest, making this an economical project that uses only a handful of balls across all three colors.

Color Sequence and Stripe Design

One of the defining features of the Rosa Sweater is its carefully structured color sequence, which creates an elegant striped effect across the body of the sweater. The sequence is worked primarily in stockinette stitch unless otherwise stated, and follows this progression:

• 4 rounds in reverse stockinette stitch using Color A
• 17 rounds using Color C
• 3 rounds using Color A
• 17 rounds using Color B
• 10 rounds using Color A
• Then a repeating section: 10 rounds Color C, 3 rounds Color A, 10 rounds Color B, 10 rounds Color A, repeated from the designated point

This color sequence produces a harmonious palette of orchid, lilac, and beige stripes that give the sweater its distinctive, feminine aesthetic. The use of reverse stockinette at the opening of the sequence adds a subtle textural contrast against the otherwise smooth stockinette fabric.

Techniques Used

As an intermediate knitting pattern, the Rosa Sweater incorporates a variety of shaping and construction techniques that go beyond simple knit-and-purl work. Knitters working on this pattern will use:

• M1 (Make 1) increase — worked by lifting the horizontal thread between the left and right needles and knitting into the back loop to avoid a hole; used as part of shaping sequences (for example, a five-stitch section is expanded to seven stitches: k1, M1, k3, M1, k1)
• skp (Slip, Knit, Pass Over