Spectrum Stitch Swoncho – Crochet Pattern by Marly Bird

Bright, bold, and bursting with personality—the Spectrum Stitch Swoncho is a modern crochet garment designed to show off your love of color! This stranded colorwork swoncho (that’s a sweater + poncho hybrid!) wraps you in warmth and style, all while helping you grow your crochet skills.

Worked seamlessly from the top down, the yoke features stranded crochet colorwork in layered bands of geometric motifs that are as fun to stitch as they are to wear. Once the yoke is complete, the sleeves and body are worked in solid, soothing stitches with ribbed edges that mirror the neckline.

The pattern includes multiple colorwork chart options—choose from 10-color (sample)—making it easy to personalize your palette and stash bust if desired.

Perfect for: Adventurous beginners and experienced crocheters looking to try stranded colorwork for the first time or refine their technique with support from video tutorials and a friendly community.

Pattern is broken into 10 parts on the website. The link to each part can be found at the very bottom of this blog post here. Scroll and you will see them.

Pattern Details:

Construction: Top-down, seamless swoncho

Colorwork Technique: Stranded crochet colorwork (not tapestry)

Color Options: 10-color sample (VIP Experience gets bonus charts for 7-color and 5-color options)

Skill Level: Intermediate

Sizes: XS to 5X (with adjustable length and sleeve options)

Format: Written instructions + colorwork charts + photo and video support

Support: Pairs beautifully with the VIP Course in the Marly Bird House, featuring step-by-step video tutorials, chart downloads, and pro tips

✨ Whether you choose soft pastels, bold brights, or earthy neutrals, the Spectrum Stitch Swoncho is a joyful journey through color, technique, and cozy handmade style. Let your hook guide the way!

Pattern available for free in parts on the website, or you can purchase the ad-free pdf, or you can ✨upgrade to the VIP** which includes the ad-free pdf, private video tutorials, stitch fiddle liks for each chart to customize for your colors, and a bonus hat pattern.**