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Spectrum Stitch Crochet Swoncho | Part 6 | Prism Make-Along 2025 Free Pattern

Spectrum Stitch Crochet Swoncho – Part 6: Let’s Chart 7!

Crocheters, you’ve made it to Part 6 of the Spectrum Stitch Swoncho, and you are on a roll! 🎉 Today, we move on to Chart 7, which introduces bold new motifs that continue the vibrant story of your yoke.

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🧵 This chart includes:

  • An 11-stitch repeat with a full 11-round sequence
  • A beautiful balance of color and symmetry
  • Eye-catching contrasts with 8 colorful yarns

✨ Reminder: Try it on! At this stage, your swoncho should:

  • Fit smoothly over your shoulders
  • Drape well through the yoke section

Still worried about curl or cone shape? You can apply light steam blocking, but only if your yarn can handle it. 💨

🚨 Important Steam Blocking Note (Especially for Acrylic Yarns!)
Always test first on a swatch. Steam can flatten or “kill” the texture of some yarns, particularly acrylics. If unsure, skip the steam and keep crocheting.

💡 Tips for Chart 7:

  • Maintain your 4 stitches per inch gauge in split single crochet.
  • Keep floats loose and avoid crocheting over them.
  • Weave in ends as you go to keep everything tidy.

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Look of the Spectrum Stitch Crochet Swoncho charts 1-6 started and chart 7 begun.

🌟 Looking for Part 5? Click Here.

Scroll down to get started with Part 6 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. 💛

Spectrum Stitch Crochet Swoncho

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: #c26062 Wonderland Heather (G)
  • 1 (1, 1, 1) ball: #24064 White (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

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Spectrum Stitch Crochet Swoncho Yoke Flat – Charts 1-6 complete

SPECTRUM STITCH CROCHET SWONCHO PATTERN – PART 6

CHART 7

Split sc 11 rounds in Chart 7, reading rounds from right to left. The 11-st repeat will be worked 18 (20, 26, 30) times around.

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With color A

Next Round:  Split sc in each stitch around.

✂️ Weave in Those Ends—Now’s the Time!

Don’t let all those color changes pile up into a yarn tail nightmare. Use this section as a reminder to:

  • Weave in your ends after each chart
  • Use your tails to close the join at the beginning of your round
  • Keep your wrong side neat and manageable—future you will thank you!

🌈 Keep Hooking!

You’ve made it over halfway through the colorwork adventure, and it’s looking AMAZING. Let the next chart continue your story in bold, brilliant stitches.

🗓️ Continue to Part 7: https://marlybird.com/spectrum-stitch-crochet-swoncho-part-7-prism-make-along-2025-free-pattern/

And remember, you’re not alone. Join the conversation and share your progress using #PrismMakeAlong and #MarlyBird.

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