Sweater in Schachenmayr Egypto Cotton - 5380 - Downloadable PDF

Sweater in Schachenmayr Egypto Cotton – Free Knitting Pattern (Downloadable PDF)

This free downloadable PDF pattern from Schachenmayr provides instructions for knitting a classic pullover sweater worked in Schachenmayr Egypto Cotton, a 4-ply weight cotton yarn. The design features a distinctive textured stitch pattern on the body and a flattering V-neckline at the front, making it a versatile wardrobe staple suitable for warmer seasons. The pattern is offered in four sizes, giving knitters a range of options to achieve the perfect fit.

Design Overview

The sweater is a lightweight, close-fitting pullover constructed in separate pieces — a back panel and a front panel — which are then seamed together. The use of a 4-ply cotton yarn makes this garment breathable and ideal for spring and summer wear. The structured stitch pattern creates a subtle ribbed and textured surface that adds visual interest without overwhelming the clean silhouette of the design.

Back Panel

The back of the sweater is cast on with 70 (82 / 94 / 106) stitches depending on the chosen size. Knitting begins immediately in the main pattern (Grundmuster), which is established from the very first wrong-side row. The pattern repeat is based on a 12-stitch rapport combining columns of knit stitches (rechts) and purl stitches (links) in a structured sequence, creating a textured ribbed effect across the fabric. Edge stitches (Randmaschen) are maintained throughout for neat finishing.

• Armhole shaping begins at a height of 15 (17 / 19 / 21) cm, where 6 (8 / 12 / 12) stitches are cast off on each side, reducing the stitch count to 58 (66 / 70 / 82) stitches.
• Neckline shaping on the back is worked at 23 (27 / 31 / 35) cm in height, where the central 18 (18 / 22 / 22) stitches are cast off, and further decreases of 3 stitches then 2 stitches are worked on each side in every second row.
• The remaining 15 (19 / 19 / 25) shoulder stitches on each side are cast off at a total height of 25 (29 / 33 / 37) cm.

Front Panel

The front panel begins identically to the back, using the same cast-on stitch count and the same 12-stitch textured main pattern. Armhole shaping is worked at the same height as the back. However, the front features a V-neck opening, which is a defining design detail of this sweater.

• The V-neckline is initiated by dividing the work at 12 (15 / 18 / 23) cm in height — or after 39 (49 / 59 / 75) rows — splitting the front into two separate halves that are each worked independently to create the characteristic V-shaped opening.
• Armhole and V-neck shaping are worked simultaneously, requiring careful attention to row counts and shaping on both sides of the divided work.

Stitch Techniques Used

• Knit stitches (rechts) — the fundamental right-side stitch used throughout the main pattern
• Purl stitches (links) — combined with knit stitches to form the textured 12-stitch pattern repeat
• Edge stitches (Randmaschen) — worked consistently on both sides of every row for clean, seam-ready selvedges
• Casting off (abketten/abk) — used for armhole shaping, neckline shaping, and shoulder finishing
• Dividing the work — the front panel is split mid-row to work each side of the V-neck separately
• Decreases in alternate rows