Bold, breezy, and effortlessly elegant—the swoncho gets a glow-up. Glazed Diamonds, knit with luxuriously soft Fawning, blends sweater and poncho into one swoon-worthy silhouette. A cascade of wintry motifs echo alpine charm with modern flair. Whether you’re strolling through town or curled up fireside, this swoncho brings the perfect mix of cozy and cool. It’s the kind of knit that makes cold weather feel like a celebration.

SKILL
Knitting

DIFFICULTY
Intermediate

SIZES
Small/Medium, (Large/1X, 2X/3X, 4X/5X)
Shown in Small/Medium size with approx. 23” of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference (meas around shoulders and chest): 57 (60¼, 63¼, 66½)”
Length: 24 (25, 26, 27)”

MATERIALS
Universal Yarn Fawning (70% baby alpaca, 30% extra fine merino; 50g/164 yds)
101 Meringue (A) – 7 (7, 8, 8) balls
109 Cranberry (B) – 2 balls (all sizes)
112 Moonstone (C) – 2 balls (all sizes)
Needle: US Size 6 (4 mm) 16” and 32-40” circular and set of DPNs or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences or size needed to obtain gauge
US Size 5 (3.75 mm) 16” and 32-40” circular and set of DPNs or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn

GAUGE
24 sts x 32 rnds = 4” in Stranded Knitting on larger ndls after blocking
Save time, check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
This swoncho is knit seamlessly, in the round, from the top down. Sleeve stitches are separated at the elbow and the body is worked to the desired length. Sleeves are worked in the round after the body is completed.

This pattern uses the stranded method for colorwork. There are several instances in which you must carry one color across long distances. Be sure to trap your floats every 4-5 stitches to prevent puckering in the fabric. Please note that the stranded colorwork motif is charted only. Change colors as indicated on charts.