Kleid mit V-Ausschnitt in Schachenmayr Filara - 2185 - Downloadable PDF

Kleid mit V-Ausschnitt – Free Knitting Pattern 2185 by Schachenmayr (Downloadable PDF)

This free downloadable knitting pattern from Schachenmayr (Design 2185) guides knitters through the construction of a beautifully fitted V-neck dress worked in a super chunky weight yarn. The pattern is available in five sizes — 32/34, 36/38, 40/42, 44/46, and 48/50 — making it accessible to a wide range of knitters who want a stylish, wearable garment with elegant shaping details.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a knitted V-neck dress featuring deliberate waist shaping for a flattering, tailored silhouette. The dress is designed to be worked largely in one seamless piece from the lower hem upward, with the front and back knitted together in the round until the armhole shaping begins. This construction method reduces seaming and creates a smooth, professional finish.

Construction Technique

The dress is worked in the round using a long circular knitting needle, with the back and front panels knitted as a single combined piece up to the armholes. This is a popular seamless knitting technique that eliminates side seams and helps maintain an even tension throughout the body of the garment.

• Cast-on quantities range from 120 to 144 stitches depending on the chosen size, worked on a long circular needle.
• As the knitting progresses and stitch counts decrease during waist shaping, knitters are instructed to switch to a shorter circular needle for greater comfort and ease of working.
• The waist shaping is achieved through a carefully scheduled series of paired decreases worked at specific intervals — every 6th, 4th, and in some sizes every 3rd round — creating a smooth, gradual inward curve at the waist.
• After reaching the narrowest point of the waist (at approximately 39 cm in height), increases are worked to shape the bust area, with 4 stitches added at defined intervals.

Stitches and Techniques Used

Primary Stitch

The body of the dress is worked in stockinette stitch (German: glatt rechts), which when worked in the round means knitting every round. Stockinette stitch produces a smooth, flat fabric surface that drapes well and showcases the texture and color of a super chunky yarn beautifully.

Shaping Techniques

• Twisted decreases (rechts verschränkt zusammenstricken) are used for the waist shaping. These are worked by knitting stitches together through the back loop, which creates a neat, slightly angled decrease that lies flat and clean on the right side of the fabric.
• A double decrease (knitting 3 stitches together twisted) is worked at the center side points to create symmetrical, paired shaping on both sides of the dress simultaneously.
• Make-one increases (1 M zunehmen) are used when adding stitches back after the waist, worked at evenly spaced intervals around the round to build out the hip and bust shaping smoothly.
• The V-neckline is a defining design feature, requiring additional shaping at the center front as the knitting progresses toward the upper body.

Working in the Round

Knitting in the round on circular needles is a fundamental technique for seamless garment construction. By joining the cast-on edge into a circle and working continuous rounds rather than flat rows, the knitter avoids purling on the wrong side and achieves a consistent stockinette fabric with minimal finishing work.

Materials

Yarn

This pattern is designed for use with Schachenmayr brand yarn in a super chunky weight. The specific yarn referenced in the pattern name is Filara by Schachenmayr. Super chunky yarns knit up quickly, making this dress a satisfying project even for knitters who are newer to garment construction. The substantial weight of the yarn also contributes to the dress's structured yet cozy drape.