Spectrum Stitch Crochet Swoncho

🌈 Welcome to the Spectrum Stitch Swoncho Make-Along – Crochet Version! I’m so excited you’re here! 🎉 This is the first part of the Spectrum Stitch Swoncho, a colorful and cozy top-down crochet garment we’re stitching together throughout the month of May as part of the Prism Make-Along with Marly Bird.

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Scroll down to get started with Part 1 of the Spectrum Stitch Swoncho! I can’t wait to see your stitches come to life—be sure to share your progress using #prismmakealong and tag me @themarlybird. 💛

Designed by Marly Bird

SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate

MEASUREMENTS

To Fit Sizes

Extra-Small/Small/Medium 28-38” [71-96.5 cm] bust

Large/Extra-Large 40-46” [101.5-117 cm] bust

2/3 Extra-Large 48-54” [122-137 cm] bust

4/5 Extra-Large 56-62” [142-157.5 cm] bust

Sample made in size 2 / 3 Extra-Large

Gauge

16 split sc by 16 rounds = 4” [10 cm] by 4” [10 cm] in split single crochet; use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

MATERIALS

Crochet Yarn

WeCrochet Swish DK (100% Superwash Merino Wool, 123 yds / 113 m, 1.76 oz/ 50 g, CYCA# 3 DK) — crochet

7 (8, 10, 12) balls: #24957 Gulfstream (A)
2 (2, 2, 2) balls: #24636 Marble Heather (B)
2 (2, 2, 2) balls: #c25578 Marina (C)
1 (2, 2, 2) balls: #28643 Throne (D)
1 (1, 1, 2) balls: #28632 Haze Heather (E)
2 (2, 2, 2) balls: #24313 Cobblestone Heather (F)
1 (2, 2, 2) balls: #24064 White (G)
1 (1, 1, 1) ball: #c26062 Wonderland Heather (H)
1 (1, 1, 1) ball: #c25585 Rainforest Heather (I)
1 (1, 1, 1) ball: #24951 Peapod (J)

Hook

Size U.S. H/8 [5 mm] or size required for gauge.

Notions

Tapestry needle, Stitch Markers

ABBREVIATIONS

Ch – Chain(s)

PM – Place Marker

RS – Right Side

Sc – Single Crochet

Sl st – Slip Stitch

Sp(s) – Space(s)

St(s) – Stitch(es)

Tch – Turning Chain

WS – Wrong Side

SPECIAL STITCHES

⭐Back Loop Only: This is the furthest loop to you of the top 2 loops of the stitch indicated, regardless if you are on the RS or WS.

⭐️Chain (Ch): With slip knot or free loop on hook, yarn over hook and pull through loop on hook.

⭐️Single Crochet (Sc): Insert hook into indicated stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook.

⭐️Slip Stitch (Sl st): Insert hook into indicated stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop and draw through loop on hook.

⭐️Split Single Crochet (split sc): Insert hook into indicated stitch between the two legs of the stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through both loops on hook.

NOTES

Project is worked in joined rounds of split single crochet. Join is made by removing hook from free loop, insert hook under top 2 loops of first st from back to front, replace free loop and pull through.
Place marker in first stitch throughout project.
Change color when there are 2 loops left on the hook of the previous color.
Sweater is stranded color work not tapestry colorwork. Be sure to keep your floats loose and not too tight. If they are tight you will reduce the elastic nature of the fabric and your project might not fit you.
Do not crochet over the floats or the fabric will become too thick!
It is easy to tighten up your split single crochet stitches, be sure to pull up a longer loop to keep your stitches from getting too small. If your stitches are too tight, you will not see the colorwork as clearly and it will be difficult to insert your hook. You can always go up a hook size or two to keep your stitches from getting too small.

VIDEO TUTORIAL

How to Crochet Slip Stitch Ribbing >> https://youtu.be/3XVQqDhSk1A <<
Split Single Crochet Tips and Tricks >> Click Here for Video Help <<
How to Bury Ends >> https://youtu.be/8_NBGUKjO-E <<

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SPECTRUM STITCH CROCHET SWONCHO PATTERN

COLLAR

With color A, ch 8.

Row 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and each remaining ch across, turn – 7 sl sts.

Row 2: Ch 1, sl st in back loop of each sl st across, turn.

Repeat Row 2 until collar measures 19 (20, 21, 22)” [48.5, 51, 53.5, 56 cm] slightly stretched.

Joining Row: Sl st each st of the last row and foundation together at the same time to form collar.

Spectrum Stitch Crochet Swoncho | Part 1 | Prism Make-Along 2025 Free Pattern

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