A chic ruana crochet pattern perfect for throw on and go fall fashion! This fabulous ruana crochet pattern is beginner-friendly (really!) so you can make and wear all fall and winter long.
This lovely ruana is perfect for traveling, every day “throw on and go” style, or simply to wrap yourself in a wonderfully soft yarn hug whenever you need one. Style and comfort in one easy piece – yes, please!
This easy ruana crochet wrap is a wonderful way to wrap yourself in warmth. Great for those cold air-conditioned buildings. I am always cold in airports or sitting at my desk and I love an option to simply throw on or off as needed.
I love this combination of color work and gently textured stitches. The contrast with the color ways is really wonderful as well.
Difference between a Ruana and a Poncho?
Ruanas are a bit of a cross between a wrap and a poncho. A poncho has a hole in the center or middle for your head to pass through so you would have the same amount of coverage in the front as the back. A ruana has a lengthwise slit in the front which makes two equal rectangles on both front sides, allowing it to be wrapped around the body without needing to go over the head to wear. I love that I can throw on my ruana without worry that it will mess up my hair!
If you love this style of wrap you might want to check out my Sedona Ruana made from 5 identical granny squares – great for a beginning crocheter!
How to make the Many Wonders Ruana Crochet Pattern
1. This beginner-friendly crochet ruana is made from two identical rectangles which are seamed together at the end. Basically two rectangle shawls that are seamed together half way up, leaving the other half open at the front.
2. This simple ruana uses one of my favorite stitches – the Silt crochet Stitch. This beginner-friendly stitch has lovely gentle texture with an easy to memorize 2-row repeat. No special stitches here – just single and double crochet stitches!
3. To resize this length simply adjust the foundation chain by multiples of 3.
4. Approximate finished length of one rectangle with gauge provided is 60″. For a petit version I would recommend adjusting the foundation chain to a finished length of between 50 – 56″.
5. If you would like a wider ruana, simply add rows to each rectangle before you start working with the second color. Just remember to add the same number of rows to each rectangle!
6. Once the rectangles are complete, seam the rectangles together to the half way mark.
7. Fun tassels are added to each corner at the end but are completely optional.
I have a complete video tutorial for the Many Wonders Ruana that will help you through each step of the way!
Yarn Supplies for the Many Wonders Ruana
Another lovely aspect of this stitch is how it pops when you add a second color to the mix. Originally I was just going to use 2 different colors of Lion Brand yarn Heartland* for the wrap but I happened to see a skein of Lion Brand Landscapes next to it and a perfect match was born!
Both the Heartland and Landscapes yarns are classified as medium #4 weight yarns. You can easily substitute with your favorites!
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The Landscapes yarn is a roving self-striping yarn with beautifully vibrant color combinations available. Both Heartland and Landscapes have a lovely soft sheen and satiny feel to them — and both are wonderfully soft to work with! Your only problem with this yarn is going to be deciding on a color combination! 😉 Thank you so very much to Lion Brand for yarn support for this project!
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- Sedona Ruana free crochet pattern
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Free Crochet Ruana pattern |Many Wonders Ruana Wrap written pattern
Pattern written in US crochet terminology
Supplies:
(6) Lion Brand Heartland Acadia 30 oz/1506 yds (A)
(2) Lion Brand Landscapes Cabana 7 oz/294 yds (B)
Size K (6.5 mm) crochet hook
Stitch Markers
Tapestry Needle
Approximate finished size: 38” wide x 60” long (without tassels)
Gauge: 8 rows = 4” 12 dc st = 4”
Abbreviations:
- ch = chain
- dc = double crochet
- sc = single crochet
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- sk = skip
- RS = right side
- WS = wrong side
Pattern Notes:
- To resize, ch in multiples of 3.
- Ch 3 at beginning of row counts as first stitch
- Ch 1 at beginning of row counts as first sc stitch.
Recommended Tutorials:
Panels (Make 2)
With Color A, ch 183
Row 1: (RS) Dc in fourth ch from hook (skipped chains count as first st) and in each ch across. Turn (181) Change to Color B.
Row 2: With Color B, Ch 1 (counts as first sc), 2 dc in same st, *sk 2 sts, (1 sc, 2 dc) in next st,* repeat between * * to last 3 sts, sk 2 sts, 1 sc in top of first st. Turn. (181) Change to Color A.
Row 3: With Color A, Ch 3 (counts as 1st st), dc in each st to end. Turn. (181) Change to Color B.
Row 4: With Color B, Repeat row 2. Turn. Change to Color A.
Row 5 – 29: With color A, Repeat rows 3 – 2. Turn. After row 29, change to color B.
Row 30: With Color B, repeat row 2.
Row 31: With Color A, repeat row 3.
Row 32: With Color B, repeat row 2.
Row 33: With Color A, repeat row 3.
Row 34: With Color B, repeat row 2.
Row 35: With Color A, repeat row 3.
Row 36: With Color B, repeat row 2.
Row 37: With Color A, repeat row 3.
Fasten off.
Weave in ends.
With WS of panels side by side facing up, laying panels side by side with the 4 row colors stripes of each panel together, sew seam from bottom of wrap to middle of panels approximately 30” from bottom of wrap. This will leave 30” open for the Center front split. See diagram below.
Sew panels together where panels have 4 rows of stripes together. This is the center of your wrap. See photo below:
Make 6 tassels with a mixture of both Colors A & B with a sturdy piece of cardboard 4 1/2” long with approximately 45-50 yarn wraps. Attach tassels to each of the 4 corners as well as the corners of the center front split.
I hope you enjoyed making this free crochet ruana pattern! Share and send your photos to tonya@nanascraftyhome or tag me on social media @nanascraftyhome.
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Hi! Thank you so much for being here! I am Tonya the designer behind Nana's Crafty Home. As a wife, mother, Nana of 9 & with 2 fur babies, my days are filled with love, laughter, hugs and yarn! Here you will find colorful and creative crochet designs for yourself or loved ones. My hope is that you will be inspired to learn and create along with me!
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