Something completely different from an “off-the-rack poncho” is the top-down knitted Swoncho Nessa.
What is a
Swoncho? A swoncho is the perfect combination of a
sweater and a p
oncho.
Thanks to the knitted-on cuffs, it always fits perfectly and nothing can slip out of place.
The
Swoncho Nessa is ideal for cooler early-summer days, such as a June cold snap. If you leave off the collar and knit it with a delicate cotton yarn, you even have a great accessory for summer!

Materials needed:
- approx. 400 grams of “Lippenbekenntnis” Best of by Schoppel (yardage 420 m / 100 g) or similar yarn with the same yardage
- circular knitting needle 3.5–4.5 (I recommend an interchangeable cable system, such as Knitpro, because toward the end there will be a great many stitches on the needle and you will need a very long cable)
- 9 stitch markers (8 for the raglan slopes and one for joining in the round)
- sewing needle for weaving in the ends
- measuring tape
- a piece of scrap yarn for the provisional cast-on
- crochet hook for the provisional cast-on
- if needed, a set of double-pointed needles in 3.5–4.5
Skills needed:
- knit stitches
- purl stitches
- yarn overs
- knitting stitches together
- increases
- provisional cast-on
- short rows
Intermediate difficulty level.
I designed the Swoncho for sizes 40–44, but it can be individually adjusted to any size. You only need to measure the neck circumference, sleeve length, and wrist width.
The pattern is 7 pages long and includes written instructions as well as charts (knitting charts) and a schematic drawing.
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