Sanne Damen-Pullover in Schachenmayr Organic Cotton - S10862DE - Downloadable PDF

Sanne Women's Pullover in Schachenmayr Organic Cotton – Free Knitting Pattern by Wenke Müller (S10862DE)

The Sanne Damen-Pullover is an elegant women's pullover designed by Wenke Müller and published by Schachenmayr (MEZ GmbH, 2021). This free downloadable PDF knitting pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty and is worked in a lightweight 4-ply yarn weight, making it a refined wardrobe staple suitable for knitters who are comfortable moving beyond the basics. The recommended yarn is Schachenmayr Organic Cotton, a consciously sourced yarn choice that brings a natural, breathable quality to the finished garment.

What Is Being Made

The pattern produces a classic women's pullover with a structured silhouette. The sweater features separate front and back panels as well as sleeves, all worked flat and seamed together. The design includes a defined neckline with both width and depth measurements provided, shaped armhole openings, and tapered sleeves that are wider at the top than at the cuff. The overall aesthetic combines clean construction with textural interest provided by cable detailing.

The pattern is sized to fit a wide range of bodies, covering five sizes:

• XS – fits dress sizes 32/34, body width 48 cm, total length 50 cm
• S – fits dress sizes 36/38, body width 52 cm, total length 52 cm
• M – fits dress sizes 40/42, body width 56 cm, total length 54 cm
• L – fits dress sizes 44/46, body width 60 cm, total length 56 cm
• XL – fits dress sizes 48/50, body width 64 cm, total length 59 cm

Construction and Shaping Details

The front and back pieces share the same basic structure. Key measurements vary by size and include:

• Length to armhole begin: 31–35 cm depending on size
• Shoulder width: 14.5–20.5 cm
• Neckline width: 19–23 cm
• Front neckline depth: 21–25 cm

The sleeves are shaped with a narrower lower edge and a wider upper edge, reflecting standard set-in or drop-shoulder sleeve construction:

• Sleeve width at cuff: 19–23 cm
• Sleeve width at top: 38–46 cm

Shaping is achieved through specific increase techniques worked directly into the knitting. The pattern instructs knitters to use lifted increases in both directions — picking up the horizontal bar between stitches from the back to create a right-leaning increase, and from the front to create a left-leaning increase. These paired increases ensure symmetrical shaping along sleeve seams and body edges.

Techniques Used

This pattern draws on a range of intermediate knitting techniques that make it a satisfying project for a knitter looking to develop their skills:

• Flat knitting – both the body panels and sleeves are worked back and forth in rows
• Cable knitting – a left-leaning cable pattern (Zopfmuster 2) is incorporated into the design, adding textural depth
• Paired lifted increases – used for precise, tidy shaping without holes
• Neckline shaping – the front neckline is shaped separately with depth and width adjustments by size
• Armhole shaping – structured decrease and increase sequences define the armhole and sleeve cap
• Seaming – the finished pieces are joined together to complete the pullover

Stitches Used

The pattern employs a combination of fundamental and decorative stitch patterns: