Spectrum Stitch Crochet Swoncho | Part 7 | Prism Make-Along 2025 Free Pattern
Spectrum Stitch Crochet Swoncho – Part 7: Let’s Create the Body!
Crocheters, you’ve made it to Part 7 of the Spectrum Stitch Swoncho, and you are on a roll! 🎉 Today, we get to separate our yoke into body and sleeves!
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✨ 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 The Body:
- Maintain your 4 stitches per inch gauge in split single crochet.
- Weave in ends as you go to keep everything tidy.
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Scroll down to get started with Part 7 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 (blo): 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
- Crochet Stranded Colorwork >> https://youtu.be/F_SIk94OJiM <<
- How to Crochet Slip Stitch Ribbing >> https://youtu.be/xDUh_aJhBK8 <<
- Split Single Crochet Tips and Tricks >> Click Here for Video Help <<
- How to Bury Ends >> https://youtu.be/8_NBGUKjO-E <<
- Gauge Video for Split Single Crochet >> https://youtu.be/imh0Z3Gu3v4 <<
- Ribbing to Neck Video >> https://youtu.be/vk8haC3msRI <<
- Tips for Chart 1 >> https://youtu.be/F_SIk94OJiM <<
- Tips for Chart 2 >> https://youtu.be/51q8HKrhzEg <<
- Tips for Chart 3 >> https://youtu.be/z6nC6wV0BvQ <<
- Tips for Chart 4 >> https://youtu.be/hWJvwMxy9EA <<
- Tips for Separating the Yoke >> https://youtu.be/Ne-VChcNAOQ <<
SPECTRUM STITCH CROCHET SWONCHO PATTERN – PART 7
SEPARATE BODY AND SLEEVES
XS/M, 2-3X, 4-5X Sizes Only
Rounds 1: 2 Split sc in first sc, split sc in each sc around to last sc, 2 split sc in last sc— 200 (—, 288, 332) sts.
L/XL Size Only
Round 1: Split sc in each sc around.
All Sizes
Rounds 2-3: *Split sc in next sc, sc blo in next sc; repeat from * around— 200 (220, 288, 332) sts.
Note: This next round will separate the yoke into back, front, and sleeves. The back is where the join will be located. You can make your sleeve and body wider by adding more chains when called to do so; you can also make your sleeves and body more narrow by subtracting chains. If you want to change the number of chains, do so in any even number of stitches. We recommend no more than 4 sts (or 1” [2.5 cm]) on each underarm.
Round 4: [Split sc in next sc, sc blo in next sc] 18 (20, 27, 32) times, ch 28 (28, 28, 30), skip next 28 (30, 36, 38) sts, [split sc in next sc, sc blo in next sc] 36 (40, 54, 64) times, ch 28 (28, 28, 30), skip next 28 (30, 36, 38) sts, [split sc in next sc, sc blo in next sc] 18 (20, 27, 32) times- 72 (80, 108, 128) sts for front and back + 28 (28, 28, 30) for underarms.
BODY
Round 1: *[Split sc in next sc, sc blo in next sc] repeat across to underarm ch**, sc in each ch across; repeat from * once more ending at ** – 200 (216, 272, 316) sc.
Round 2: *Split sc in next sc, sc blo in next sc; repeat from * around.
Repeat Round 2 until Body measures 6¼ (6¾, 7¼, 7¾)” [16 (17, 18.5, 19.5) cm] from underarm cast-on.
✂️ 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.
🗓️ The next pattern section drops Monday, May 26 at 12:00 PM ET—mark your calendar and keep those hooks moving! And remember, you’re not alone. Join the conversation and share your progress using #PrismMakeAlong and #MarlyBird.
