Verena Cohrs

Stern - Sweater

Name: Stern - Sweater
Brand: Verena Cohrs
Availability: InStock

“With Stern, I was aiming to create a very versatile piece that would work for kids and adults as well as with different yarn weights and regardless of whether you prefer pullovers or cardigans – the pattern is written for both options. The texture yoke motif is fairly minimalist to go with all those options, and I hope it pairs beautifully with your favourite yarn.” - Verena

Designer

Verena Cohrs

Where to get it

This pattern is available in Making Stories Magazine Issue 2, Loving & Caring.

Finished Measurements

Bust circumference: 84.5 (93.75, 100, 111, 117.25) [128.25, 134.5, 145.5, 151.75, 161] cm / 33.75 (37.5, 40, 44.25, 47) [51.25, 53.75, 58.25, 60.75, 64.25]”

Yoke depth: 21 (22, 23, 24, 25) [26, 27, 28, 29, 30] cm / 8.25 (8.75, 9, 9.5, 9.75) [10.25, 10.75, 11, 11.5, 11.75]”

Side length from underarm: 34 cm / 13.5” (customisable)

Sleeve cuff circumference: 18.75 (20.75, 23, 23, 25) [25, 25, 27, 27, 29.25] cm / 7.5 (8.25, 9.25, 9.25, 10) [10, 10, 10.75, 10.75, 11.75]”

Upper sleeve circumference: 26.75 (29.5, 31.75, 35.5, 37.75) [41.25, 43.75, 47.25, 49.5, 52.25] cm / 10.75 (11.75, 12.75, 14.25, 15) [16.5, 17.5, 19, 19.75, 21]”

Sleeve length from underarm: 41 cm / 16.25” (customisable)
Designer: Marina Skua

Photography, Hair & Make-Up: Melinda Dela Costa

Model: Davina Ogigai

Tech Editing: Marina Skua & Jessica Schwab

Graphic Design: Camille Romano

Pattern Details:

SIZES

K1 (K2, K3, K4, K5, K6, K7, K8) [A1 (A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8)]

Finished bust circumference: 46 (50, 54, 58, 64, 68, 72, 76) [86 (94, 102, 110, 118, 126, 134, 142)] cm / 18 (19.75, 21.25, 22.75, 25.25, 26.75, 28.25, 30) [33.75 (37, 40.25, 43.25, 46.5, 49.5, 52.75, 56)]” – recommended to be worn with up to 10 cm / 4” of positive ease at the bust.

YARN

Version A: De Rerum Natura Albertine (90% organic Merinos d’Arles, 10% mulberry silk; 200 metres / 219 yards per 50g)

350 (420, 560, 700, 840, 945, 1050, 1190) [1330 (1400, 1470, 1610, 1750, 1960, 2170, 2380)] metres / 383 (459, 612, 766, 919, 1033, 1148, 1301) [1455 (1531, 1608, 1761, 1914, 2143, 2373, 2603)] yards

Version B: De Rerum Natura Pénélope (DK-weight; 90% organic Merinos d’Arles, 10 % mulberry silk; 133 metres / 145 yards per 50g)

300 (360, 480, 600, 720, 810, 900, 1020) [1140 (1200, 1260, 1380, 1500, 1680, 1860, 2040)] metres / 328 (394, 525, 656, 787, 886, 984, 1115) [1247 (1312, 1378, 1509, 1640, 1837, 2034, 2231)] yards

Samples shown are knit in colourways Sauge (adult size) and Ocre (kids’ size). Theresa wears size A3, pullover option with hip and waist shaping and shorter body and sleeves, Version B, with 9 cm / 3.5” of positive ease. Kids’
sample shown in size K3, cardigan option without hip and
waist shaping, Version A.

Yarn amounts are calculated and indicated for shorter sleeve and body length – they vary with desired final sleeve and body lengths, and slightly more yarn is required for cardigan version.

NEEDLES

3.5 mm / US 4 (Version A) / 4.5 mm / US 7 (Version B) circular needle with a cable length of at least 60 cm / 24” for working chart (or needle 1-2 sizes larger than main needle to obtain gauge, optional)

3 mm / US 2.5 (Version A) / 4 mm / US 6 (Version B) circular needle with a cable length of at least 60 cm / 24” (or needle size to obtain gauge)

2.5 mm / US 2 (Version A) / 3.5 mm / US 4 (Version B) circular needle with a cable length of at least 60 cm / 24” for hem, cuffs and neckline (or needle 1-2 sizes smaller than main needle)

GAUGE

The gauge is indicated over 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4”, worked in the round in Stockinette Stitch, on larger needle, after
blocking. Please note that the chart pattern is supposed to be worked at the same gauge; you might need to use a different needle size to work it at the correct gauge.

Version A: 24 sts x 36 rounds
Version B: 20 sts x 28 rounds

NOTIONS

• Blocking tools (optional)
• Buttons (4-8, depending on desired amount, approx. 18 mm / 0.7”, for cardigan version only)
• Cable needle
• Darning needle
• Scrap yarn or stitch holder
• Stitch markers
• Tape measure

CONTRIBUTORS

• Photography, Hair & Make-up: Melinda Dela Costa
• Model: Theresa Sindy
• Tech Editing: Marina Skua
• Graphic Design: Camille Romano