Snowdrop Sweater is a classic colourwork sweater with a structured yoke and a balanced, graphic pattern. The contrast between the two colours creates a clear rhythm across the yoke and sleeves, while the plain body keeps the overall look clean and wearable. The ribbed edges at the neckline, hem, and cuffs frame the design and give it a stable finish.

The design is built around traditional stranded colourwork. The pattern is worked from a chart and repeated across the yoke, creating a consistent motif that continues slightly onto the sleeves. The use of thicker yarn and large needles gives the sweater a defined texture and a slightly airy structure despite the dense pattern.

Snowdrop Sweater is knitted from the top down in the round, beginning with a ribbed neckline. Short rows are worked across the back to improve fit, followed by a series of increases integrated into the colourwork pattern. Once the yoke is complete, the work is divided into body and sleeves. The body is continued in the round in stockinette stitch and finished with ribbing, while the sleeves are worked separately and shaped with decreases before being finished with a folded edge detail.

Level
Intermediate

Sizes
S (M) L (XL)

Measurements
Width: 102 (107) 112 (117) cm
Length: 59 (60) 61 (62) cm

Materials

Needles
Circular needle 8.0 mm (80 cm)
Double pointed needles 8.0 mm

Yarn option 1
Infinity Hearts Snowdrop
100% wool
50 g = approx. 50 m

Yarn option 2
Infinity Hearts Daisy (held double)
55% acrylic, 35% cotton, 10% polyester
50 g = approx. 115 m

Sample shown in Snowdrop

Yarn requirements

Snowdrop
Colour 1: 7 (7) 8 (9) skeins
Colour 2: 10 (10) 11 (12) skeins

Daisy (held double)
Colour 1: 7 (7) 8 (8) skeins
Colour 2: 9 (9) 10 (10) skeins

Gauge

13 stitches x 17 rounds = 10 x 10 cm
Measured in stranded colourwork / stockinette stitch on 8.0 mm needles

Design details

Snowdrop Sweater is defined by its colourwork yoke and straightforward construction. The increases are integrated into the chart, which keeps the shaping consistent with the pattern. Short rows at the back improve the neckline fit, while the top-down construction allows for adjustments in length. The sleeves include a structured decrease section and a folded edge detail that adds a finished look without complicating the construction.

Design by Ritohobby