The Lion Hearted swoncho features a herringbone collar and hem, combined with simple stranded colorwork for a playful mix of textures and color.
This sweater is designed to be worn with 2-6”/ 5-15 cm of positive ease and has a deep poncho like yoke - hence, Swoncho!

LionHearted swoncho DK is a sister pattern to the Lion Hearted swoncho (fingering weight) that was released last month. The pattern still features a herringbone collar, simple stranded colorwork and a herringbone bottom hem. This version includes instructions for long sleeves and of course is a heavier weight for those cold Fall (and eventually Winter) days ahead.***

Sample, model and photo credits belong to my amazing test knitter, @edible.thoughts.makes Stephanie!!!

Sizing 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
#sizeinclusive

Finished garment size
34 (37, 41, 46, 49) (52, 56, 62.5, 68)”/ 86 (94, 104, 117, 124) (132, 142, 159, 173) cm

Yarn Requirements - DK weight
Three distinct colors are needed for this design.

Color 1: main body color (multi colored variegated)
395 (412, 441, 510, 567) (602, 648, 810, 900) yards /
361 (377, 403, 466, 518) (550, 592, 740, 823) meters

Color 2: complementary color to the main
271 (284, 305, 351, 392) (415, 447, 557, 621) yards
249 (260, 278, 321, 358) (379, 408, 509, 567) meters

Color 3: a solid (ideally a tone present in Color 1)
This yarn is used for the solid portion of the sleeves
254 (265, 284, 327, 365) (386, 416, 518, 578) yards
232 (242, 259, 299, 333) (353, 380, 474, 528) meters

Needles & Notions

Needle size US 7/4.5 mm or size needed to obtain gauge
Needle size US 10/6 mm or size needed to obtain gauge
16” and 32” (or longer) circular cable in both sizes
Double pointed needles (dpns) size US 7/4.5 mm or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch markers
Darning needle & waste yarn