Snowdrift Sweater by Mackenzie Lofgren

Snowdrift Sweater

Knitting
January 2026
Primary Colour: Lion Brand Pound of Love (Medium/4 weight) White yarn (510 – 1200 grams depending upon size)
Secondary Colour: Red Heart Comfort (Medium/4 weight) Navy yarn (150 – 350 grams depending upon size)
both are used in this pattern
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1500 - 3500 yards (1372 - 3200 m)
Women's (North American) Size Extra Small, Women’s (North American) Size Small, Women’s (North American) Size Medium, Women’s (North American) Size Large, Women's (North American) Size Extra Large
English
This pattern is available from etsy.com for C$7.50.

This oversized drop-shoulder knit sweater pattern is inspired by traditional Norwegian knitting motifs. The pattern combines classic colorwork elements with a modern and wearable silhouette.

The sweater is worked in separate panels. Each piece is knit individually, then sewn or slip stitched together once all panels are complete. This method creates a relaxed fit with clean lines.

Written using women’s standard US sizing, this sweater offers an easy, comfortable fit that works well for all genders. All models shown are wearing the same size Small to highlight how the design fits across different body types.

This pattern is best suited for knitters who are comfortable working from charts, knitting colorwork, and assembling finished pieces.

Sizing (please refer to sizing guide for recommended measurements):
Women’s (North American) Size Extra Small
Women’s (North American) Size Small
Women’s (North American) Size Medium
Women’s (North American) Size Large
Women’s (North American) Size Extra Large

Materials:
• Primary Colour: Lion Brand Pound of Love (Medium/4 weight) White yarn (510 – 1200 grams depending upon size)
• Secondary Colour: Red Heart Comfort (Medium/4 weight) Navy yarn (150 – 350 grams depending upon size)
• 4.5 mm short Circular Knitting Needles
• 4.5 mm long Circular/Straight Knitting Needles
• Darning Needle
• Scissors
• Stitch Markers
• Holder cord/waste yarn

Gauge: 17 stitches by 25 rows (unstretched and after blocking) in stockinette stitch pattern.

Stitches Used:
K: Knit
P: Purl
M1L: Make One Left
M1R: Make One Right
K2Tog: Knit Two Together
P2Tog TBL: Purl Two Together Through the Back Loop