Product Description
Yarn used is Squish DK, 100% Superwash Merino, 231 yards/100g, from Big Sky Yarn Co. Colorways: 3 skeins of Tennessee Whiskey, 2 skeins of St. Lucia and 2 skein of Hayride. Total yards used 1617. Gauge: 4x4 inches in dc = 16 st’s x 8 rows, worked in dc. The Brown, green and cream version was made with Caron Simply Soft, 100% acrylic, worsted, 315 yards/288m. Color ways: 5 skeins of Taupe (brown), 1 skein of Dark Sage and 1 skein of Off White Tweed. Total yards used 2205. Gauge: 4x4 inches in dc = 12 st’s x 8 rows. This pattern is written for adjusting the size that fits your desired measurements. This allows you to work with any weight yarn and any size hook. My swancho measured 30 inches from center front neck to bottom of front point, and 18 inches from shoulder to end of arm cuff. This is a size XL. Take your measurements to work from. Pattern is worked top down. Tools needed: hook size required for your yarn, markers, scissors, measuring tape and darning needle.
Palomar Mountain Swancho Crochet Pattern
What is Being Made
The Palomar Mountain Swancho is a crocheted cape-style garment designed by Paige Fitzgerald-Vest. This intermediate-level project creates a wearable poncho with a structured silhouette featuring a center front neck opening, tapered front points, and fitted arm cuffs. The finished sample measures 30 inches from center front neck to the bottom of the front point and 18 inches from shoulder to end of arm cuff, sizing as an XL. The pattern is customizable, allowing crafters to adjust dimensions based on personal measurements for a personalized fit.
Techniques and Construction
This crochet pattern is worked top-down, beginning at the neckline and progressing downward to create the garment shape. The design accommodates multiple yarn weights and hook sizes, making it adaptable to various fiber choices. Crafters are instructed to take their own measurements and work from those specifications, allowing flexibility in the final dimensions and fit. The pattern is structured to work with any weight yarn, though specific gauges are provided for reference based on the yarn choices used in the original samples.
Stitches Used
The primary stitch used throughout the Palomar Mountain Swancho is double crochet (dc). Gauge is measured over a 4x4 inch swatch worked in double crochet, with specific stitch and row counts varying based on yarn weight and hook size selection.
Materials and Yarn Options
The pattern demonstrates two distinct yarn options:
- Option 1 — Squish DK: 100% Superwash Merino, DK weight, 231 yards per 100g. The original sample uses 7 skeins total (3 skeins Tennessee Whiskey, 2 skeins St. Lucia, 2 skeins Hayride) from Big Sky Yarn Co., totaling 1617 yards. Gauge for this yarn is 16 stitches and 8 rows over 4x4 inches in double crochet.
- Option 2 — Caron Simply Soft: 100% acrylic, worsted weight, 315 yards per 288 meters. The alternate sample uses 7 skeins total (5 skeins Taupe, 1 skein Dark Sage, 1 skein Off White Tweed), totaling 2205 yards. Gauge for this yarn is 12 stitches and 8 rows over 4x4 inches in double crochet.
Crafters will need an appropriately sized crochet hook matched to their chosen yarn weight, as well as stitch markers to track pattern sections during construction.
Difficulty Level
Rated as intermediate, the Palomar Mountain Swancho requires foundational crochet skills and comfort with reading pattern instructions. The customizable sizing and top-down construction method add complexity beyond beginner projects, though the straightforward double crochet stitch keeps the technical demands manageable for experienced crafters.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK, Worsted |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Paige Fitzgerald-Vest |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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