Mädchenpullover und Häkelrock in Schachenmayr Universa - S7460

Mädchenpullover und Häkelrock in Schachenmayr Universa – Pattern S7460

This free downloadable PDF pattern from Schachenmayr (design reference S7460) presents two coordinating girls' designs: a knitted pullover and a crocheted skirt, both worked in Schachenmayr original Universa DK-weight yarn. The pattern is sized across five sizes, with all size-specific quantities listed in sequence from smallest to largest, separated by dashes. The combination of knitting and crochet techniques makes this a versatile project that showcases both crafts beautifully, and the vibrant multicolour palette gives the finished set a playful, eye-catching look perfectly suited to girls' knitwear.

Design 1: Mädchenpullover (Girls' Pullover)

The first design is a girls' knitted pullover worked primarily in knitting with some crochet finishing details. It is constructed using multiple colours of Schachenmayr original Universa yarn, creating a rich, colourful garment with a structured texture.

Yarn and Colours

• Petrol (Fb 00166): 150–150–200–250–250 g – the main colour forming the body of the pullover
• Lavendel (Fb 00148): 100–100–150–150–200 g – a soft lavender accent colour
• Pink (Fb 00136): 100–100–150–150–200 g – a bright pink contrast colour
• Violett (Fb 00149): 100–100–100–150–150 g – a deep violet shade used for detail work
• Koralle (Fb 00133): 50 g across all sizes – a coral accent used sparingly for highlights

Needles and Tools

• Milward straight knitting needles, sizes 3.5 and 4
• A 40 cm circular knitting needle in sizes 3.5–4, used for working neckbands or seamless sections
• A crochet hook in sizes 3.5 and 4, used for edgings and finishing
• A cable needle (Zopfnadel) for working the cable or twist stitch pattern

Techniques and Stitches

• Kraus rechts (garter stitch): Every row is knitted on the right side, producing a ridged, reversible fabric with good elasticity — a classic and beginner-friendly knitting stitch used here for structural sections of the pullover
• Strukturmuster (textured stitch pattern): Worked over an even number of stitches, this stitch pattern begins with a right-side row knitting all stitches, creating a defined surface texture that adds visual interest to the garment body
• Cable knitting: The inclusion of a cable needle (Zopfnadel) indicates that one or more cable or twist stitch panels are incorporated into the pullover design, a technique where stitches are held on the auxiliary needle and crossed to create rope-like or braided motifs
• Colourwork: Multiple yarn colours are used across the pullover, requiring colour changes and careful yarn management to achieve the striped or blocked colour sections
• Crochet finishing: The crochet hooks are used alongside the knitting needles, most likely for edgings, borders, or decorative trim around the neckline, cuffs, or hem
• Circular knitting: The 40 cm circular needle allows for seamless knitting of smaller circumferences such as neckbands or yoke sections

Design 2: Häkelrock (Crocheted Skirt)

The second design in this pattern is a girls' crocheted skirt, worked entirely in crochet using a single colour of Schachenmayr original Universa. This makes it a more straightforward project than the pullover, ideal for those who prefer croc