Bornholm

Bornholm Knitted Sweater by Verena Cohrs

What is Being Made

Bornholm is a knitted sweater design by independent designer Verena Cohrs, available as a downloadable PDF pattern. This pullover sweater is offered in eight sizes with finished bust circumferences ranging from 104 cm to 160 cm (41 inches to 63 inches), accommodating a wide range of body measurements. The pattern is designed to be worn with 15–25 cm (6–9.75 inches) of positive ease for a comfortable, relaxed fit.

Craft and Primary Technique

Bornholm is created using the knitting craft, making it suitable for knitters of all skill levels. The pattern is rated as beginner-friendly, meaning it employs straightforward construction methods and fundamental knitting principles that newcomers can confidently tackle while still offering a polished, wearable finished garment.

Knitting Techniques

This sweater incorporates two key advanced techniques that add structure and sophistication to the design:

• 3-Needle Bind-Off: A technique used to join two sets of live stitches together, typically employed for seamless shoulder seams or other strategic joins that create clean, durable closures.
• Short Rows: A shaping method that involves working back and forth over a subset of stitches to create gradual increases or decreases in garment length, commonly used for custom fit adjustments in the bust, waist, or sleeve cap areas.

Stitch Patterns

The pattern includes stockinette stitch as a foundational element, created by alternating knit rows on the right side with purl rows on the wrong side. This classic stitch pattern produces the smooth, V-textured fabric characteristic of traditional sweaters.

Yarn and Materials

Bornholm is designed to be knitted with Brooklyn Tweed Loft, a fingering-weight yarn composed of 100% Targhee-Columbia wool. This yarn offers 251 metres (275 yards) per 50-gram skein, providing excellent yardage for intricate colorwork or detailed stitch patterns. The total yardage required ranges from 1600 yards for the smallest size to 2690 yards for the largest size, depending on the selected dimensions.

Needles and Notions

Knitters will need the following tools and notions to complete this project:

• Appropriately sized knitting needles (specific needle size to be confirmed in full pattern details)
• Cable needle for any cabled stitch techniques
• Stitch markers to track pattern repeats and shaping points
• Scrap yarn or stitch holders to temporarily secure live stitches
• Darning needle for weaving in yarn ends and seaming
• Tape measure for accurate gauge and fit verification
• Blocking tools (optional) to shape and finish the completed sweater

Yarn Weight Classification

This pattern calls for 4-ply yarn weight, which corresponds to fingering-weight yarn. This classification produces a lightweight, finely detailed fabric ideal for garments requiring precision and drape. Fingering-weight yarn allows for intricate stitch definition and creates a sophisticated, refined appearance in finished knitwear.