06/10/25 • Uncategorized

🌈 Spectrum Stitch Crochet Swoncho Pattern – A Free Stranded Colorwork Pattern You’ll LOVE!

If you’ve been searching for a stylish, cozy, and colorful crochet sweater pattern that blends the ease of a poncho with the comfort of a pullover—meet the Spectrum Stitch Crochet Swoncho! 🧶 This fun-to-make, eye-catching design is a perfect project for adventurous beginners and confident crocheters alike.

Designed as part of the Prism Make-Along with Marly Bird, this free crochet pattern is broken down into 10 easy-to-follow parts, complete with detailed video tutorials on YouTube and written instructions on the blog. Whether you’re following along week-by-week or just diving in now, everything is ready and waiting for you to make your swoncho dreams come true!

Four photos of a smiling woman wearing a colorful crocheted swoncho with blue accents. Above the images, text reads "Spectrum Stitch Crochet Swoncho" on a blue background. -Marly Bird

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🧵 What is a Swoncho, Anyway?

Great question! A swoncho is the perfect blend of a sweater and a poncho. It gives you the cozy vibe of a poncho but with actual sleeves, so it stays put and fits beautifully. And thanks to the Spectrum Stitch pattern, you’ll get to play with mosaic crochet colorwork, too!

This swoncho is worked from the top down in rounds, using DK weight yarn—we used Swish DK superwash merino, which gives you that soft, drapey feel you want in a garment.

Various yarn skeins in vibrant colors are showcased against a white background with the text "Choose Colors for Colorwork." Perfect for your 2025 Edition colorwork project, the skeins are arranged by color, including pinks, blues, purples, and neutrals. -Marly Bird

🔥 Where to Get the Pattern

We’ve got three easy ways to make this beauty:

🆓 1. Free Version on MarlyBird.com

Each section of the swoncho is posted right on the blog with written instructions, charts, and ad-supported video tutorials. You’ll find links to all 10 parts in the Spectrum Stitch Swoncho hub post so you can go at your own pace.

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💖 2. VIP Experience Upgrade

Want it all in one place with no ads, bonus goodies, and full video access? The VIP Experience is for YOU.

Here’s what you get with the upgrade:

Complete pattern in one beautifully organized course
Private, ad-free videos
Customizable Stitch Fiddle charts to match YOUR yarn colors
Printable charts for 5-color, 7-color, and 10-color swonchos
A bonus free pattern
And more surprises inside the Marly Bird House!

👉 VIP get unlimited access — crochet on your own time and your own schedule.

💎 BEST DEAL: The VIP Experience – Only $22

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🛍 3. Purchase the Standalone PDF

Prefer to keep things simple? You can grab just the PDF pattern on [Etsy], [Shopify], or [Ravelry]. Perfect for those who want to print it out or follow along offline.

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A smiling woman in a colorful crocheted sweater stands before the cover and interior pages of the "Spectrum Stitch Swooncho" crochet swoncho by Marly Bird, featuring a stranded colorwork pattern with instructions and design charts. -Marly Bird

🎥 Steam or Wet Block? Here’s How to Finish Your Swoncho Like a Pro

Superwash yarns like Swish DK are soft and durable—but they behave a little differently during blocking. We walk you through steam blocking (our favorite method!) and wet blocking step-by-step in the video tutorials and inside the pattern content.

Pro tip: Always handle superwash wool gently when wet—it stretches easily. And yes, it can go in the dryer… AFTER it’s dry and in a mesh bag (we recommend testing a swatch first!).

Click Here to Learn more about Steam Blocking vs Wet Blocking Superwash Yarn

✨ What You’ll Learn With This Crochet Swoncho Pattern

Whether you’re a crochet newbie or a colorwork pro, this pattern has something for everyone:

Stranded crochet techniques with easy-to-read color charts
Perfect Split Single Crochet Stitches Every Time — Spoiler Alert *Keep them Loose*
Working in the round from the top down
How to crochet sleeves onto a poncho-style yoke
Tips for blocking superwash yarns and shaping garments

💬 Let’s Talk Yarn, Hooks, and Sizing

Yarn: DK weight, superwash wool or similar
Hook sizes: H, I, J, or whatever gets you gauge >> Video All About Gauge <<
Sizes: Inclusive fit with a relaxed, swoncho-style silhouette

A smiling person with glasses and curly hair models a colorful, patterned knit sweater in cheerful poses. The text "Spectrum Stitch Crochet Swoncho" appears in the center with a yarn graphic. -Marly Bird

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🎉 Ready to Make Your Swoncho?

Whether you want to follow along for free, upgrade to the VIP, or grab the PDF and go—there’s a path for every crocheter. So pick your yarn, choose your colors, and join us in making something bold, beautiful, and oh-so-wearable.

Etsy

Shopify

Ravelry

💬 Have questions or want to show off your WIP? Join us in the Marly’s Minions BiCrafty Community on Facebook and tag your progress with #marlybird and #prismmakealong.

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