Kinderpullover in Schachenmayr Bravo Color - S8262

Kinderpullover in Schachenmayr Bravo Color – S8262 – Children's Raglan Sweater Knitting Pattern

This free downloadable PDF pattern from Schachenmayr, reference S8262, provides instructions for knitting a classic children's pullover sweater with a distinctive raglan construction. The pattern is worked in Schachenmayr Bravo Color, a popular DK weight yarn, and is sized to fit children across a wide range of ages and measurements. It is an ideal project for knitters who want to create a comfortable, well-fitted everyday sweater for kids.

Garment Overview

The pattern produces a children's pullover sweater featuring raglan sleeves, a ribbed hem and cuffs, and a neat neckline. The sweater is constructed in separate pieces — a back, front, and two sleeves — which are then joined. The raglan shaping is achieved through systematic increases and decreases worked on both sides of the fabric, creating the characteristic diagonal seam lines that run from the underarm to the neckline.

Sizes and Measurements

The pattern covers five sizes, corresponding to the following children's clothing sizes:

• 104/110
• 116/122
• 128/134
• 140/146
• 152

Key finished measurements vary by size and include the following reference points given in the pattern:

• Lower width: 36.5 – 40 – 45.5 – 47.5 – 51 cm
• Width to raglan start: 31.5 – 33 – 36.5 – 39.5 – 42 cm
• Height to raglan start: 27 – 30 – 33 – 36 – 38 cm
• Raglan width: 10.5 – 11 – 12.5 – 13 – 13.5 cm
• Raglan height: 15.5 – 16 – 18 – 19.5 – 20 cm
• Neckline width: 10.5 – 11 – 11.5 – 13.5 – 15 cm
• Front neckline depth: 7.5 – 7.5 – 8 – 8 – 8 cm
• Total length: 42.5 – 46 – 51 – 55.5 – 58 cm

Techniques Used

The pattern employs several fundamental and intermediate knitting techniques that are well within reach of knitters with a basic understanding of shaping:

• Raglan shaping: Increases are worked on both sides of the sleeve at regular row intervals to build width, while decreases are worked symmetrically on all four raglan edges to shape the yoke. For example, on the sleeves, stitches are increased every 6th, 8th, or similar rows depending on size, then decreased every 2nd row during the raglan section.
• Ribbing (Bündchenmuster): The lower edges and cuffs are worked in a rib stitch pattern using smaller needles to create a neat, elasticated border. The rib begins with a specific stitch arrangement — 1 knit stitch followed by 2 purl stitches — after the edge stitch.
• Stocking stitch (glatt rechts): The main body of the sweater is worked in smooth stocking stitch (stockinette), knitting on right-side rows and purling on wrong-side rows, creating a clean, flat fabric surface.
• Needle changes: Smaller needles are used for the ribbed sections to ensure a tighter, more structured edge, while larger needles are used for the main body to achieve the correct gauge and drape.
• Symmetrical shaping: All increases and decreases for raglan and sleeve shaping are worked on both sides simultaneously, ensuring a balanced and professional finish.