Marietta Jumper in Schachenmayr Pyramid Cotton - S10978 - Downloadable PDF

Marietta Jumper Knitting Pattern – Schachenmayr Pyramid Cotton (S10978)

The Marietta Jumper (S10978) is a classic women's pullover knitting pattern designed by Käte Stödter for Schachenmayr. Rated as an easy knit despite its intermediate-level construction details, this garment is an excellent project for knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping techniques and want to build a versatile, wearable wardrobe staple. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF at no cost, making it an accessible choice for crafters at all budget levels.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a women's fitted jumper (pullover sweater) worked in a clean, timeless silhouette. It features set-in sleeves, a shaped neckline on both the front and back, and a structured shoulder. The jumper is constructed in separate flat pieces — a back, a front, and two sleeves — which are then seamed together. It is designed in a single colorway using Beige (Col. 00005) throughout, giving it a refined, minimalist aesthetic that suits a wide range of styling options.

Sizing and Measurements

The pattern covers five sizes to accommodate a broad range of body types:

• XS – fits bust 32/34, finished width at bottom 52 cm, total length 60 cm
• S – fits bust 36/38, finished width at bottom 56 cm, total length 62 cm
• M – fits bust 40/42, finished width at bottom 60 cm, total length 64 cm
• L – fits bust 44/46, finished width at bottom 64 cm, total length 66 cm
• XL – fits bust 48/50, finished width at bottom 68 cm, total length 68 cm

The armhole length ranges from 21 to 25 cm depending on size, and the neck width is a consistent 24 cm across all sizes, giving the neckline a generous, comfortable opening. Shoulder width ranges from 14 to 22 cm, and shoulder height is a uniform 6 cm across all sizes.

Construction and Techniques

The Marietta Jumper is worked flat in individual pieces using standard knitting construction methods. Each piece begins with a cast-on row worked in Beige, followed by a single purl wrong-side row before transitioning into the main fabric. This approach creates a neat, stable lower edge without a dedicated ribbed border, keeping the design streamlined and modern.

Back

The back piece is cast on with 138/148/158/168/178 stitches depending on size. After the initial purl wrong-side row, the work continues in stockinette stitch until the armhole shaping begins. Shoulder shaping is achieved through a series of stepped bind-offs at each edge worked every other row, using combinations of 3-stitch, 4-stitch, 5-stitch, and 6-stitch bind-offs depending on the size. The neck is shaped by binding off the remaining 62 stitches at the appropriate length.

Front

The front is worked identically to the back up to the neck shaping point, which begins earlier — at 52/54/56/58/60 cm from the cast-on edge. The 32 center stitches are bound off to begin the V-shaped or rounded neckline, and the two sides are then worked separately. Neck shaping on the front involves a gradual decrease sequence: binding off 1x 3 stitches, 1x 2 stitches, and 10x 1 stitch on alternating rows, creating a smooth, tapered neckline edge. The front neck height is 8 cm, giving the neckline a flattering depth.

Sleeves

The sleeves are cast on with 64/70/76/82/88 stitches and worked flat in stockinette stitch with side shaping increases. Increases of 1 stitch at each edge are worked at regular intervals — beginning in the 7th or 5th row from the cast-on edge depending on