Dress and Woman’s Pullover in Schoeller und Stahl Keiki

Dress and Woman's Pullover in Schoeller und Stahl Keiki

What is Being Made

This downloadable PDF pattern includes instructions for creating two garments: a fitted dress and a woman's pullover sweater. Both designs are available in three size options—size 36, size 38/40, and size 42—allowing for customization based on individual measurements. The pattern provides detailed guidance for constructing these classic knitwear pieces using the Keiki yarn from Schoeller und Stahl.

Knitting Techniques

The pattern employs circular knitting techniques, as evidenced by the use of "rnd" (round) instructions throughout the pattern. This method allows for seamless construction of tubular garment sections. The design incorporates decreasing techniques to shape the garment, including K3 together (knit 3 stitches together) and K2 together through back loops, which create tapered silhouettes and decorative stitch patterns.

Yarn over increases are used strategically to create openwork lace-like details within the fabric. These increases are paired with corresponding decreases to maintain stitch counts while adding visual interest and texture to the finished pieces.

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch (K) – the foundational stitch forming the base fabric
• Yarn over (YO) – creates decorative holes and increases stitches for lace patterning
• K2 together (K2tog) – a right-leaning decrease worked through back loops for shaping
• K3 together (K3tog) – a double decrease used for more pronounced shaping and pattern definition

These stitches are repeated in specific sequences to create rhythmic stitch patterns. The pattern instructions show repeating motifs (indicated by "rep from *") that are worked multiple times across rounds, building consistent texture and design throughout the garment.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

Both garments are designed to be knitted with Keiki yarn from Schoeller und Stahl, a chunky weight yarn composed of 63% cotton and 37% polyamide. This fiber blend creates a durable, breathable fabric suitable for warm-weather garments.

The yarn specifications are as follows: approximately 90 meters per 50 gram ball. The pattern calls for 100 grams of yarn per color, with multiple color options available: color 01 (white), color 02 (black), color 11 (pink), color 14 (yellow), and color 15 (maigrün/May green).

The pattern requires standard knitting needles appropriate for chunky yarn weight, though specific needle sizes are referenced in the full pattern documentation. Circular needles are recommended for executing the seamless, round-based construction method detailed in these instructions.

Pattern Details and Sizing

The pattern provides clear sizing guidance with measurements given in centimeters. For the dress, finished lengths range from approximately 189 to 189 centimeters depending on size selection. The pattern uses a bracketed notation system where size 36 measurements appear before parentheses, size 38/40 measurements appear within parentheses, and size 42 measurements appear after parentheses.

Stitch counts are provided for each size, with the pattern showing 154 stitches for smaller sizes increasing to 198 stitches for the largest size. The garment is worked to a depth of 50 centimeters (19½ inches) before shaping decreases are introduced, allowing adequate length for a dress or pullover silhouette.