Mount Angelika Sweater in Schachenmayr Sun City

Mount Angelika Sweater in Schachenmayr Sun City – Pattern Summary

The Mount Angelika Sweater is a beautifully structured knitted pullover available as a free downloadable PDF pattern from Schachenmayr. Worked in the brand's own Schachenmayr Sun City yarn in the striking shade Cyclam (Fb 00134), this sweater combines classic knitting techniques with textured stitch patterns to create a garment with visual interest and a comfortable, wearable silhouette. The pattern is written in German and covers five sizes from XS through XL, making it accessible to a wide range of knitters.

Sizes and Fit

The Mount Angelika Sweater is offered in five sizes: XS, S, M, L, and XL. Instructions for each size are presented consecutively, separated by hyphens, following a standard European sizing convention. Where a single figure appears, it applies to all sizes. This format is typical of continental knitting patterns and allows an experienced knitter to follow their chosen size throughout the pattern with ease.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Schachenmayr Sun City in Cyclam (Fb 00134) – an aran weight yarn. Quantities range from 500 g (10 balls) for size XS up to 700 g (14 balls) for size XL, in increments of 50 g per size.
• Needles: Two Milward circular needles, 4 mm – one 40 cm in length and one 60 cm in length. Circular needles of differing lengths allow the knitter to work both smaller sections such as neckbands and larger body sections comfortably in the round or flat.
• Accessories: One cable needle (Hilfsnadel) for working the cable or crossed-stitch sections, one blunt-tipped yarn needle (Wollsticknadel ohne Spitze) for finishing and seaming, and one My Mountain fabric label for a professional finishing touch.

Gauge / Tension

The stated tension for the Mount Angelika Sweater is 23 stitches and 28 rows to 10 x 10 cm, measured over the rib pattern (Bundmuster) using 4 mm needles and Schachenmayr Sun City. Achieving the correct gauge is essential before casting on, as it determines the finished dimensions of the sweater across all five sizes. Knitters are encouraged to work a tension swatch and adjust needle size if necessary.

Stitch Patterns and Techniques

The pattern incorporates several distinct stitch patterns that give the Mount Angelika Sweater its characteristic texture and structure:

• Stockinette Stitch (Glatt rechts): The primary fabric of the sweater is worked in smooth stockinette – all stitches knitted on right-side rows and purled on wrong-side rows. This creates a clean, classic surface that highlights the colour of the Schachenmayr Sun City yarn.
• Rib Pattern (Bundmuster 1): A ribbing pattern is used, most likely at the cuffs, hem, and neckband, to provide elasticity and a neat, fitted edge. Ribbing alternates knit and purl stitches in a regular sequence and is a staple of sweater construction.
• Crossed Stitches / Cable Work: The pattern features links verkreuzte Maschen (left-crossed stitches), worked with the aid of a cable needle. Two stitches are placed onto the cable needle and held at the front of the work, then stitches are worked from the main needle before the held stitches are knitted. This technique creates a twisted or cable-like effect that adds a decorative, three-dimensional quality to the fabric.
• Decreases with Crossed Stitches: The pattern also incorporates decreases worked in combination with the crossed stitch technique – two stitches are worked together (either as knit or purl, depending on pattern placement) before the held stitches are