Crochet ruana wrap pattern free

African Flower crochet ruanna wrap pattern is a quick project that is perfect for cold days.

I also love that this Crochet ruana wrap can be worn in different ways to compliment your outfit. I personally prefer styling my wrap with the squares in front.

You can also customize the length of your finished scarf. I wanted a much longer scarf that could be wrapped around my neck for extra warmth.

This African crochet ruana wrap pattern is available for free; scroll down for the tutorial.

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The Ruana wrap pattern is featured as part fo the 12 weeks of Christmas crocheting!

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Finished Measurement of the Crochet ruana wrap

Each square measures about 6”

Each rectangular scarf measures 12” by 30 (40)”

Materials for the Crochet ruana wrap pattern

Yarn – Hobbii Portobello,  Worsted weight, #4 (60% Cotton, 28% Acrylic, 12% Wool, 120 m (131 yds) per 50 g (1.75 oz) Ball) 

Estimated Total Yardage

Yarn details for the Squares

Main Color (MC) Purple = 220 Yards 

Second color (CC) Peach = 200 yards

Yarn details for the Scarf

Cream – 560 yards

Hook – 6 mm Crochet Hook

Gauge – 15 sts over 8 Rows = 4 x 4” made in dc, before blocking.

Difficulty Level – Intermediate

Terms – US Terminology

Crochet ruana wrap pattern notes

1. Please kindly read through the pattern before starting.
2. Beginning chains count as a stitch throughout the pattern.

Stitches Abbreviations

Chain/chains – ch/chs

Chain space – ch sp

Stitch(es) – st(s) 

Slip Stitch – sl st

Single Crochet – sc

half double crochet – hdc

Double crochet – dc

Crossed half double crochet – xhdc

Special Stitches

Crossed half double crochet – skip next st, hdc in next st, crocheting over the hdc just made, work hdc into the skipped st

Construction Notes

1. This project is done in sections. Section 1, consiste of squares – you need 9 squares in all. Section 2: the scarves – make two and then joined to the square to create the beautiful shape. 
2. The scarf is made in rows – You need two, and then sew these to the side of the square from the apex.

How to crochet ruana wrap

Section 1 – Squares

Make 9 pieces

Round 1: With MC, make a Magic ring, ch 3 (counts as the first dc, here and throughout), dc, *ch 1, 2 dc,  rep from * 6 more times, ch 1, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 16 dc, 8 ch sps

Close the ring tightly.

Fasten off or drop yarn.

Join CC to any of the ch sps.

Round 2: Ch 3, dc, ch 1, 2 dc in ch 1 sp,*(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in each ch 1 sp around, join. 32 dc, 8 ch sps

Fasten off CC and join MC  to any of the ch sps.

Round 3: Ch 3, 5 dc in ch 1 sp, *6 dc each ch 1 sp, join. 48 dc

Fasten off MC and join CC,   to any of the 3rd  dc in the group of 6 dc from the round below.

Round 4: Ch 7 (counts as the first tr + ch 3), tr in same st, *dc in next 2 sts, hdc in next st, sc in next 5 sts, hdc in next st, dc in next 2 sts, (tr, ch 3, tr) in next st, rep from * 2 more times, dc in next 2 sts, hdc in next st, sc in next 5 sts, hdc in next st, dc in last 2 sts, join with a sl st to the 4th ch of the ch 7 starting chain. 8 tr, 16 dc, 8 hdc, 20 sc, 4 ch-3 sps.

Round 5: Ch 1, sc in each st around, aim for 3 sc in each ch 3 sp. 64 sc. Fasten off

Joining the squares together

• Mark the edges with stitch markers.

• Use a crochet hook and a single crochet to connect the sides of the squares.

Finishing

Joining the squares together

Step 1: Arrange the squares as shown above.

Step 2: Using your crochet hook and CC, join the squares together using a single crochet stitch over both sides; continue until you have joined the sides of the arranged squares together. 

All joining should be on the right side and across the 4 loops – 2 loops on each of the squares. This gives a beautiful “braid”. 

Section 2: Rectangular scarfs

Make 2 pieces

Chain 128 Adjust the length of the starting chains in a multiple of 2.

With CC 2

Row 1:, Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. 126 hdc

Row 2: Ch 2, hdc in first st, xhdc across until the last st, hdc in last st, turn. 2 hdc, 62  xhdc

Rows 3 – 30: Repeat rows 2

Continue the repeats until your piece measures 12”, similar to the width of one side of the joined squares.

Edging

Crocheting around the whole panel:

Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each st around the whole panel, (sc, ch 1, sc) at each corner, join with a sl st to the beginning chain.

Joining the squares to the scarf.

Place the scarves next to the square.

Make sure to place the scarfs as shown in the photo below. 

Using either a darning needle or crochet hook, sew with mattress stitch or sl st to join the scarf to the sides of the square.

Cut yarn.

Weave in all ends.

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