Prism Path Swoncho – Knitting Pattern by Marly Bird

Wrap yourself in a kaleidoscope of color and cozy comfort with the Prism Path Swoncho, a modern stranded colorwork design that’s equal parts sweater and poncho—with maximum personality!

This size-inclusive swoncho features a beautifully rounded yoke bursting with rows of stranded motifs, making it the perfect canvas for playing with color. The sample shown uses 10 rich shades, but the pattern includes alternate charts and support for 5-color and 7-color versions too—so you can customize your palette to fit your stash or your style!

Knit seamlessly from the top down with plenty of guidance and clear charts, this design offers a fantastic opportunity to explore stranded knitting techniques in a wearable, confidence-building project.

Perfect for: Advanced beginners ready to try stranded knitting, or intermediate knitters looking for a vibrant, skill-stretching make.

Pattern Details:

Construction: Top-down, seamless swoncho (sweater + poncho hybrid)

Colorwork Technique: Stranded colorwork (Fair Isle)

VIP Color Options: Includes 10-color sample chart + bonus 5-color and 7-color versions

Skill Level: Intermediate

Sizes: XS to 5X (bust-friendly and poncho flowy!)

Format: Written instructions + colorwork charts

Support: Pair with the VIP Experience Course for step-by-step videos, pro tips, and bonus content in the Marly Bird House

✨ Whether you’re knitting bold brights or tonal neutrals, the Prism Path Swoncho is your chance to walk the path of color confidence—one beautiful stitch at a time.

Need help with colors? Check out this blog post: https://marlybird.com/blog/how-to-choose-colors-for-a-colorwork-project-prism-make-along/

This pattern is free on the website. Each of the 10 parts are separated into their own posts. The links to each part are on this blog post -- at the very bottom of the post so scroll!

You can get the free pattern, or purchase the ad-free pdf, or ✨upgrade to the VIP Experience and get the ad-free pdf, stitch fiddle links for each chart to customize your colors, private video tutorials, and a free hat pattern--all in the Marly Bird House.