Kapuzenpulli mit Hose in Schachenmayr Egypto Cotton - 4849

Schachenmayr Egypto Cotton Pattern 4849 – Hooded Pullover with Trousers for Babies and Toddlers

This free downloadable knitting pattern from Schachenmayr, reference 4849, presents a charming coordinated set for babies and young toddlers: a hooded pullover (Kapuzenpulli) paired with matching trousers (Hose). The pattern is worked in Schachenmayr Egypto Cotton, a 4-ply cotton yarn, making it a practical and comfortable choice for little ones. The set is offered in three sizes: 62/68, 74/80, and 86/92, covering newborns through approximately two years of age.

About the Yarn and Materials

Schachenmayr Egypto Cotton is a smooth, 4-ply weight cotton yarn well suited to baby and toddler knitwear. Cotton fibres are naturally breathable and gentle against sensitive skin, making this yarn an excellent choice for garments worn close to the body. The pattern specifies knitting needles in size 3–4 mm, which is appropriate for a 4-ply cotton at this gauge. The colourway referenced in the instructions includes royal (a rich blue tone), giving the finished set a classic, crisp appearance.

The Hooded Pullover

Construction and Shaping

The pullover is constructed in separate pieces — a back (Rückenteil), a front (Vorderteil), sleeves, and a hood — which are then seamed together. The lower edge of the body begins with a rolled hem (Rollrand), a neat self-finishing edge created by working several rows in stocking stitch without any ribbing, allowing the knit fabric to curl naturally to the right side. This rolled border gives the garment a contemporary, tidy finish without requiring a separate cast-on technique.

After the rolled hem, the body continues in stocking stitch (glatt rechts) — knit on the right side, purl on the wrong side — which is the dominant fabric throughout the pullover. The instructions specify beginning with a wrong-side row before continuing in stocking stitch in the colour royal.

Armhole Shaping

Armhole shaping begins after 11 cm, 12.5 cm, or 16 cm from the rolled hem (corresponding to 34, 38, or 48 rows depending on size). Shaping is achieved by first casting off 3 stitches at the armhole edge, then working 6 paired decreases over every second row. The decreases are worked using two specific techniques:

• At the beginning of the row: the 2nd and 3rd stitches after the selvedge stitch are knitted together through the front loops (a right-leaning decrease).
• At the end of the row: a slip-one, knit-one, pass-slipped-stitch-over decrease is used (a left-leaning decrease), maintaining symmetry on both sides of the armhole.

After all decreases, the stitch count across the back measures 51, 57, or 63 stitches. The armhole depth reaches 13 cm, 16 cm, or 17 cm (38, 48, or 52 rows), at which point the outer 13, 15, or 17 shoulder stitches on each side are cast off, and the central 25, 27, or 29 stitches are placed on hold for the neckline. The total height of the back piece measures 27 cm, 31.5 cm, or 36 cm.

Front with Pocket Detail

The front piece begins in the same way as the back, with a rolled hem. A distinctive feature of the front is the inclusion of a pocket (Tasche): after just 2 rows from the rolled hem, the outer 8, 9, or 10 stitches on each side are placed on hold to form the pocket fronts. This construction technique — placing stitches on a stitch holder early in the piece — is a classic approach to integrated patch or kangaroo-style pockets in baby knitwear, allowing the pocket lining and front to be worked separately before being rejoined.

The Hood