This free crochet ruana pattern is just in time before the holiday season. Crochet Ruanas are versatile garments that can be worn in any weather. Depending on the yarn used, they can either be lightweight for a beautiful summer throw or warm and heavy for the cooler temperatures.
If you love the cooler weather like me, you definitely would love this crochet ruana. The Sosa ruana offers a warm layer without necessarily having to wear a sweater. It comes in very handy when you want to keep warm but also keep the sweater at bay. It drapes perfectly and can be customized to fit any size.
THE PATTERN IS WRITTEN IN US TERMINOLOGY.
SKILL LEVEL: Easy
YARN WEIGHT: Medium/ worsted
SIZES
- Kids size (5yrs to 12 yrs)
- Tween/Women small
- Women medium/large
- Women XL/2XL
MATERIALS NEEDED
- 5mm & 6mm crochet hook
- Worsted/Medium yarn
- Tape measure
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
STITCH ABBREVIATIONS & TERMS USED
Ch : chain ch-1 sp : chain 1 space
Sc: single crochet Cc: change color
Sk: skip Rep: repeat
Pat: pattern Ea: each
St(s) : stitch(es)
NOTES.
- The Ruana is made in one piece, from back bottom to back shoulders, where it divides to two front panels and ends on front bottom.
- The pattern uses 3 yarn colors abbreviated as C1 for first color, C2 for second color and C3 for third color. The three yarns are carried as floats when working to avoid weaving lots of ends. These floats are almost invisible and they are further hid by working an edge all around.
- The pattern is available in 4 sizes but you can always alter it to fit specific size by getting the right gauge.
- Repeat instructions between asterisk (**) as stated in the following statement.
Number at the end of every row is sc stitch count. Refer to size for specific count. The sizing guide follows size child’s(tween/s, m/l, xl/2xl). E.g. “Ch 107(143,159,175) means Ch 107 for child’s, Ch 143 for tween/women’s small, Ch 159 for Medium/large, Ch 175 for xl/2xl.”
Stitch Explanation / Gauge swatch
This is a one row repeat pattern. The only thing you need to do is change color at the end of each row.
Row 1. sk first ch, *sc nxt ch, ch1, sk nxt ch*rep pattern to last 2 chains, sc in each of them.
At the end of row 1, do not complete the last st, yarn overworking yarn, then yarn over new color and pull through all the 3 loops.
Ch1 and turn, then continue to row 2.
Row 2. ch1, sc first st, *sk nxt st, ch1, sc nxt chain space* rep to last chain space, sc last st, changing color at the last st.
Rep row 2 until you master the stitch pattern or you get enough rows for gauge.
GAUGE
Working in the pattern stitch, 4sts and 4 chain 1 spaces measures 2” across and 7 rows measures 2” high.
Finished size measurements.
Kids size (5yrs to 12 yrs): 26″ wide & 20″ high(shoulder to bottom front/back)
Tween/Women small :35″ wide & 30″ high(shoulder to bottom front/back)
Women medium/large :39″ wide & 30″ high(shoulder to bottom front/back)
Women XL/2XL :43″ wide & 30″ high(shoulder to bottom front/back)
About Yarn.
This pattern requires a medium weight yarn and you can substitute it with any acrylic yarn. It uses 3 colors and you can use different colors to come up with your own masterpiece. Check these pins for color inspiration.
you will need approximately 524(586,692,798) yards of color 1 yarn : 478(542,648,754) yards each of color 2 and color 3 yarns for the respective sizes.
If you’d like the ad-free printable version of the pattern, you can purchase it for a small fee in any of my online stores below:
RUANA PATTERN
BACK PANEL.
With 5mm hook and C1,
Chain 107(143,159,175). change to 6mm hook.
Row 1: with C1,
Skip the first ch from hook, sc nxt chain, *ch1, sk nxt chain, sc nxt chain,* rep pattern to the 2nd last ch, still with C1, insert hook in last ch and pull through yarn, then wrap C1 yarn around your hook but do not complete the st with C1,yo C2, and pull through all the loops, ch1 to secure the previous yarn. Turn
Row 2: with C2,
Sc first st, *ch1, sk nxt st, sc in the ch1-sp*rep to last st, still with C2, insert hook in last st and pull through yarn, do not complete it with C2, yo C3, and pull through all the loops. Ch1 to secure the previous yarn. Turn
Row 3: with C3,
Rep row 2 pat to last st, still with C3, insert hook in last st and pull through yarn, do not complete it with C2, yo C1(by carrying a float), and pull through all the loops. Ch1 and Turn
Row 4: with C1
Rep row 2 pat to last st, still with C1, insert hook in last st and pull through yarn, do not complete it with C1, yo C2(by carrying a float), and pull through all the loops. Turn
Repeat the last row pattern, always changing color after every row by carrying floats until your back panel measures 20”(30”,30”,30”) tall. Your rows should end on a row with C3 yarn. Remember you can adjust your length longer or shorter.
My back panel ended on row 72(108,108,108) change color on the last stitch and turn.
Place marker on the 24th(32nd,36th,40th )chain spaces from both ends. See pic below to guide you. {you should have 4(6,6,6) chain spaces between the stitch markers.}
First front panel.
Do not cut yarn, continue with the pattern by yarning over C1 yarn on hook, then ch1 & turn.
Row 1 : with C1
Sc first st, *ch1, sk nxt st, sc in the ch1-sp*rep to st before marker, still with C1, insert hook in the st nxt to marker and pull through yarn, do not complete it with C1, yo C2{take a new ball of yarn do not cut the one on the opposite end}, and pull through all the loops. 25(33,37, 41) sts. Ch1 & Turn.
You should end on row 72(108,108,108) and with C3. At the end, ch1 and cut all the yarns.
OTHER FRONT PANEL
Row 1: with C1
Attach yarn with a standing sc in the chain space with marker,
*ch1, sk nxt st, sc nxt ch space* repeat to last st, sc in the last st, change color to C2 . 25(33,37, 41) sts. Ch1 & Turn.
Row 2: with C2
Sc first st, *ch1, sk nxt st, sc in the ch1-sp*rep to last ch1- sp, sc last st but do not complete the st. Change to C3 {attach a new ball of yarn}. 25(33,37, 41) sts. Ch1 & Turn.
Continue with pattern repeat changing color after every row by carrying floats until you have exact number of rows as the opposite panel.
You should end on row 72(108,108,108) and with C3, At the end,do not cut yarn and change to C1 then Proceed to last row.
Last row. With C1
Sc first st, *ch1, sk nxt st, sc in the ch1-sp*rep to last ch1- sp, sc last st. don’t change color. Still with C1, chain 2 and turn to side.
Side 1.
Sc first row st, *ch1, sk nxt row st, sc nxt row st* rep to last row of back panel, sc the last row st, ch2 & turn to back bottom row.
Back Bottom row.
Sc first st, *ch1, sk nxt st, sc in the ch1-sp*rep to last ch1- sp, sc last st. chain 2 and turn to next side.
Side 2.
Sc first row st,sc nxt row st,*ch1, sk nxt row st, sc nxt row st* rep to end of row sts, ch2 & turn to front bottom row.
Front bottom row.
Sc first st, *ch1, sk nxt st, sc in the ch1-sp*rep to last ch1- sp, sc last st. chain 2 and turn to front opening side 1.
Front opening side 1.
Sc first row st,*ch1, sk nxt row st, sc nxt row st* rep to last row st, ch1 & turn to neck opening sts.
Neck opening stitches.
Sc in the first st, sc nxt ch-1 sp, *ch1, sk nxt st, sc nxt ch-1 sp* rep pattern to last ch-1 sp, ch1 & turn to front opening side 2.
Front opening side 2.
Sk first row st, sc nxt row st, *ch1, sk nxt row st, sc nxt row st* rep to end of row sts, ch2 & join it to first st with a slst.
Weave in all loose ends and enjoy.
See the sketch below to guide you on the border stitches.
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