Product Description
PATTERN INFO
Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) Finished bust circumference: 85 (95, 101.75, 111.75, 118.25, 125, 135, 141.75) cm / 33.5 (37.5, 40, 44, 46.5, 49.25, 53.25, 55.75)” - recommended to be worn with 5-10 cm / 2-4“ of positive ease at the bust.
Yarn
L‘Échappée Laine L’Originale (worsted-weight; 100% wool; 100 metres / 109 yards per 50g)
1250 (1375, 1500, 1625, 1750, 1940, 2125, 2315) metres / 1365 (1505, 1640, 1775, 1915, 2120, 2325, 2530) yards
The yarn amounts are indicated for the version with longer sleeves and body. Please note that you will need slightly less yarn for the shorter version.
Sample shown is knit in colourway Brume. Malte wears a size 4 with 11.75 cm / 4.5” positive ease, longer version. Verena wears a size 4 with 26.75 cm / 10.5” positive ease, longer version.
Gauge
24 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (knit flat, in Cable pattern, on larger needles, after blocking)
Hold Me Close Cardigan by Verena Cohrs
What is Being Made
Hold Me Close is a versatile knitted cardigan designed by Verena Cohrs and published by Yarn by L'Échappée Laine. This garment features a shawl collar and set-in sleeves, offering styling flexibility that works beautifully whether worn close-fitted or oversized. The cardigan is available in eight sizes with finished bust circumferences ranging from 85 cm (33.5 inches) to 141.75 cm (55.75 inches), making it suitable for a wide range of body types and fit preferences.
Design Features and Customization Options
The pattern includes two distinct button band options, allowing knitters to personalize the closure style to match their aesthetic preferences. Additionally, the instructions provide guidance on modifying the cardigan length, enabling makers to adjust the garment to their desired proportions and personal style. This flexibility means the finished piece can be tailored to individual measurements and preferences.
Techniques and Stitches Used
Hold Me Close showcases twisted cable work as a primary textural element throughout the design. The cables are prominently featured and beautifully displayed by the yarn choice, creating visual interest and dimension across the garment. The construction involves set-in sleeve shaping, a classic tailoring technique that creates a fitted armhole and sleeve cap for a polished, structured silhouette. The shawl collar adds an elegant finishing touch and provides additional warmth and coverage.
Materials and Yarn Specifications
This pattern is designed for worsted weight yarn, a medium-weight yarn category that provides excellent stitch definition and drape. The sample garment was knitted using L'Échappée Laine yarn, described as sheepy and warm, which beautifully showcases the twisted cable details. Worsted weight yarn works efficiently for this project, creating a warm, durable fabric suitable for layering over pajamas or wearing as a standalone outer layer during cooler seasons.
Skill Level
Hold Me Close is rated as an advanced knitting project, reflecting the complexity of its cable work, set-in sleeve construction, and shaping requirements. Knitters should have solid experience with cable stitches, armhole shaping, and sleeve cap techniques before undertaking this pattern.
Pattern Format
Hold Me Close is available as a downloadable PDF pattern, making it convenient to access and reference during the knitting process.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Verena Cohrs |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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