Raglanpullover im Halbpatent in Schachenmayr Sun City - 5462

Raglan Pullover in Half Brioche Rib – Schachenmayr Sun City Knitting Pattern (Free PDF Download)

This free downloadable knitting pattern from Schachenmayr guides you through creating a classic raglan pullover worked in a half brioche rib stitch pattern, known in German as Halbpatent. The design is available in three sizes — 36/38, 40/42, and 44/46 — making it a versatile project for a range of adult fits. Worked in the brand's own Schachenmayr Sun City yarn, this sweater combines a satisfying textured stitch with a timeless, structured silhouette.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a classic pullover sweater featuring raglan shaping. Raglan construction means that the sleeves and body are joined diagonally from the underarm to the neckline, creating a smooth, continuous line across the shoulder rather than a traditional set-in sleeve seam. This style is well loved for its comfortable fit and the elegant diagonal lines it produces across the yoke. The sweater features a ribbed hem and cuffs worked in Bündchenmuster (rib stitch), which provide a neat, stretchy finish at the edges.

Construction and Shaping Techniques

The pattern is worked in flat pieces — a back piece (Rückenteil) and a front piece (Vorderteil) — which are then seamed together. Key construction details include:

• Raglan decreases: Shaping begins at approximately 46 cm height and is worked every 4th row. Decreases are made symmetrically — 4 stitches in from each edge — creating the characteristic diagonal raglan line. Depending on the size, these decreases are repeated 12, 13, or 14 times, each time removing 2 stitches per side.
• Neckline shaping on the back: After completing the raglan shaping, the remaining 35 (39/43) stitches are cast off firmly at approximately 61.5 (63/64) cm height to form the back neckline.
• Front neckline shaping: On the front piece, the neckline is begun 2 rows before the raglan shaping starts — at approximately 45.5 cm height. The centre stitches are doubled, the work is divided in the middle, and both halves are completed separately over 42 (46/50) stitches each. The raglan shaping on the right half mirrors the back piece, while the left neckline edge is shaped simultaneously.
• Edge stitches (Randmaschen): Each row begins and ends with a selvedge stitch to ensure clean, seam-ready edges throughout.
• Stitch increases: A single stitch increase is worked at the beginning of a right-side row at the transition point between the rib border and the main stitch pattern, adjusting the stitch count to 83 (91/99) stitches for the body.

Stitches Used

• Half brioche rib (Halbpatent): This is the primary stitch pattern used across the body of the sweater. Half brioche rib is a variant of brioche knitting that creates a deeply textured, squishy fabric with a subtle raised rib effect. It is typically worked by alternating knit stitches with yarn-over slip stitches, producing a fabric that is thicker and more elastic than standard stocking stitch.
• Rib stitch (Bündchenmuster): Used at the hems and cuffs to create stretchy, form-fitting borders. In this pattern, the rib border transitions into the main half brioche pattern with a stitch adjustment row.
• Knit and purl stitches (rechts and links): Standard knit stitches (rechts) and purl stitches (links) are referenced throughout, forming the foundation of both the rib and the half brioche pattern.
• Decreases: Specific paired decreases are worked symmetrically at both edges of the raglan shaping rows to create smooth, even diagonal lines.