This was begun as my travel project on a trip to Las Vegas for the wedding of two amazing people. I had no idea then in January that, by the time the design was ready for publication, phrases like “social distancing” and “self isolation” would be part of our everyday conversations and that our lives would be turned upside down. I want the joy, love and happiness we felt at the wedding to stay with us all and carry us through these very difficult days.

Worked from the top down in the round, the Burning Love Swoncho combines stripes, ribbing and a textured slip stitch. The resulting garment is a comfortable pullover with a lot of ease and attitude. The sleeve and body lengths are easily adjusted for a custom fit.

The swoncho is designed to be worn with up to 22” of ease, so it fits a wide range of sizes. Choose a size that reflects your chest measurement plus the amount of ease you want. The sample shown is size 1, and is shown on a few different body types and sizes.

The finished chest measurement is 54 (57, 60.5)“.

You will need:
YARN
Fingering weight: 950 (1045, 115) yards of Main Color, and 235 (260, 290) yards of Contrast Color.
Sample shown in Merino Superwash Sock Twist by Cloudborn Fibers, 80% Superwash Merino Wool, 20% Polyamide, 467 yds/427 m, 3.5 oz/100 g, Oatmeal Heather (MC); Sock by Backyard Fiberworks, 100% Superwash merino, 400 yds/366 m, 3.5 oz/100g, Arbol (CC).
Note: If you want to make the swoncho longer, you will need more yarn in Main Color.

NEEDLES
US size 4 (3.5 mm) 16”, 24” and 40” circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
US size 4 (3.5 mm) in your preferred type of needle for working small circumferences for sleeve ribbing.

NOTIONS
Removable stitch markers, 1 in Color A, 3 in Color B
Stitch holders or waste yarn
Yarn needle

Many thanks to Lisa for tech editing!