Rita Pullover in Schachenmayr Tahiti - S11015 - Downloadable PDF

Rita Pullover by Schachenmayr – Pattern Summary (S11015)

The Rita Pullover (S11015) is a women's knitted pullover designed by Käte Stödter for Schachenmayr, released in 2022 by MEZ GmbH. This is a free, downloadable PDF pattern rated at an intermediate difficulty level, making it an excellent project for knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping techniques and are ready to work with finer yarn weights. The design is classic and feminine, featuring structured ribbing at the borders, a defined armhole, set-in sleeves, and a neat neckline — all hallmarks of a well-constructed, timeless pullover.

Garment Overview

The Rita Pullover is a close-fitting to semi-fitted women's sweater worked in a combination of ribbing and a textured stitch pattern. It is constructed with a back, front, and two sleeves, assembled in the traditional set-in sleeve method. The silhouette is shaped through increases and decreases at the armhole and sleeve cap, creating a polished, tailored finish suitable for everyday wear or smart-casual occasions.

Available Sizes

• XS – fits bust 32/34
• S – fits bust 36/38
• M – fits bust 40/42
• L – fits bust 44/46
• XL – fits bust 48/50

The total length of the finished garment ranges from 56 cm (XS) to 64 cm (XL), with sleeve lengths ranging from 50 cm (XS) down to 42 cm (XL), reflecting the typical adjustment for longer body proportions in larger sizes.

Construction and Shaping Details

The body pieces (back and front) are worked flat in rows. The bottom border begins with a ribbed section, and the body then widens slightly before the armhole shaping begins. Key measurements include:

• Width at the bottom: 40 sts (XS) to 56 sts (XL)
• Width after border: 46 sts (XS) to 60 sts (XL)
• Length to armhole: 33 cm across all sizes
• Armhole height: 19 cm (XS) to 23 cm (XL)
• Shoulder width: 14 cm (XS) to 21 cm (XL)
• Shoulder height: 4 cm (XS) to 8 cm (XL)
• Neck width: 18 cm across all sizes
• Back neck height: 2 cm across all sizes
• Front neck height: 9 cm across all sizes — indicating a deeper, more elegant front neckline

The sleeves are also worked flat, beginning with a narrow cuff and increasing to a wider sleeve cap. Sleeve measurements include:

• Width at the bottom: 24 sts across all sizes
• Width at the top: 36 sts (XS) to 44 sts (XL)
• Total sleeve length: 50 cm (XS) decreasing to 42 cm (XL)

Stitches and Techniques Used

The Rita Pullover uses two primary stitch patterns, each clearly defined in the pattern for easy reference. Intermediate knitters will find these patterns approachable while still offering a satisfying textural result in the finished fabric.

Ribbed Pattern

The ribbing is used for the bottom borders of the body and sleeves and is worked on 2.0 mm needles. It is a classic k2, p2 rib, worked slightly differently depending on whether it is knitted in the round or in rows:

• In rounds: k2, p2 altern