Sweater, Scarf and Finger Puppets in Schachenmayr Merino Extrafine 120 - 6736 - Downloadable PDF

Sweater, Scarf and Finger Puppets in Schachenmayr Merino Extrafine 120 – Pattern 6736

This free downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Schachenmayr offers three charming projects in one: a baby and toddler pullover sweater, a neck scarf, and a set of finger puppets. Originally published in German, the pattern is designed for knitters who enjoy creating coordinated, playful knitwear and accessories for young children. All three projects are worked in Schachenmayr Merino Extrafine 120, a DK weight yarn celebrated for its softness and suitability for sensitive baby skin.

Yarn and Needles

All designs in this pattern call for Schachenmayr Merino Extrafine 120, a DK weight merino wool yarn. The pattern specifies knitting needles in size 3–4 mm. Multiple colorways are used across the projects, with specific shades such as Apfel (apple green) and Royal (a deep blue) referenced directly in the sweater instructions, suggesting a cheerful, color-blocked or striped approach to the designs.

Gauge

Achieving the correct gauge is essential for sizing accuracy, particularly for the fitted pullover. The pattern specifies:

• Stockinette stitch (glatt rechts): 22 stitches and 30 rows = 10 × 10 cm
• Garter stitch (kraus rechts): 22 stitches and 46 rows = 10 × 10 cm

The Baby and Toddler Pullover Sweater

The pullover is the most substantial project in the pattern, sized to fit babies and toddlers in the following sizes: 62/68, 74/80, and 86/92 (European sizing, corresponding roughly to ages 3–24 months). It is a classic, clean-lined baby sweater with structured shaping and colorful stripe detailing.

Construction and Techniques: The sweater is worked in separate pieces — back, front, and sleeves — and then seamed together. The back piece begins by casting on 60 (68 / 76) stitches in Apfel, followed by a 1.5 cm ribbed welt worked in a small seed stitch pattern (kleines Perlmuster) for a neat, stretchy edging. The body is then continued in stockinette stitch following a stripe sequence, adding visual interest and color contrast.

Armhole shaping is introduced after 16 (19 / 20) cm from the welt, where 7 stitches are bound off on each side, reducing to 46 (54 / 62) stitches. The back continues to a total height of 26 (30 / 34) cm from the welt. A distinctive design detail is the underlap or button placket (Untertritt): after working 6 rows in Royal, the majority of stitches are bound off, and the remaining 10 (13 / 17) stitches are continued for a further 2 cm in the small seed stitch pattern before being bound off. This creates a neat shoulder or neckline overlap typical of classic baby garment construction.

Stitches Used in the Sweater:

• Stockinette stitch (glatt rechts) — used for the main body fabric
• Small seed stitch / moss stitch (kleines Perlmuster) — used for welts, cuffs, and the underlap placket
• Stripe sequence — worked in at least two colors, including Apfel and Royal
• Armhole bind-offs for shaping

The Neck Scarf

The scarf (Halstuch) is a simple, quick-to-knit accessory designed to coordinate with the pullover. Worked in Schachenmayr Merino Extrafine 120 on