Kronblad

Kronblad Knit Sweater by Verena Cohrs

What is Being Made

Kronblad is a knitted sweater design created by independent designer Verena Cohrs. This pullover garment is available in seven sizes, with finished bust circumferences ranging from 86.75 cm (34.25 inches) to 143.25 cm (56.5 inches). The design is recommended to be worn with 5-10 cm (2-4 inches) of positive ease for comfortable fit. The sample shown features waist and hip shaping for a tailored silhouette.

Craft and Primary Technique

Kronblad is a knitting project suitable for intermediate-level knitters. The garment is worked primarily in the round using circular knitting techniques, which creates seamless construction and allows for efficient colorwork integration throughout the design.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns Used

• Stockinette Stitch – The main stitch pattern, worked in the round to create a smooth, classic knit fabric
• 1x1 Half-Twisted Rib – A ribbed stitch pattern worked in the round on a multiple of 2 stitches, likely used for cuffs, waistband, or neckline finishing

Techniques

The construction of Kronblad incorporates two key advanced techniques:

• Colourwork – Intarsia or stranded colorwork is featured in the design, adding visual interest and pattern definition
• Short Rows – This shaping technique is used to create the waist and hip shaping visible in the sample garment, allowing for custom fit without seaming

Materials: Yarn and Needles

Kronblad is designed to be knitted with De Rerum Natura Ulysse, a fingering-weight yarn composed of 100% wool. This yarn provides 185 metres (202 yards) per 50 gram skein. The pattern requires two colors:

• Main Color (MC) – 890 to 1407 metres (974 to 1538 yards) depending on size, shown in caramel
• Contrast Color (CC) – 210 to 332 metres (230 to 363 yards) depending on size, shown in sel

Additional notions include circular knitting needles appropriate for fingering-weight yarn, stitch markers, a darning needle for weaving in ends, stitch holders or scrap yarn for holding stitches, a tape measure, and optional blocking tools for finishing.

Yarn Weight and Difficulty

This pattern uses 4-ply fingering-weight yarn, which creates a finely detailed fabric ideal for showcasing colorwork and shaping. The intermediate difficulty level reflects the combination of techniques required: working in the round, managing two colors simultaneously, executing short-row shaping, and achieving proper gauge for a well-fitting garment.