Easy Crochet Ruana Pattern 

I’m excited to share this beautiful crochet ruana pattern with you all. It’s perfect, even if it’s your first time making one! Picking the right size is easy. This ruana has a relaxed fit that wraps around like a blanket!

This new project is a perfect stash buster and a great way to use different colors. 

How to make a crochet ruana pattern

I have designed this ruana to be perfect for beginners as it uses simple stitches, mainly done using double crochet stitches, and a basic pattern repeat for the whole ruana. 

Make the first panel (back panel) a simple rectangle and then the front panels, using a similar pattern. Scroll down for the written instructions.

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What are the supplies needed to make a crochet ruana pattern 

Yarn – Hobbii Mega Ball,  Aran weight, #4 (100% Acrylic, 1200 m (1312 yds) per 14.1oz/400g Ball)

Estimated Total Yardage

Main Color – Cream

1100 (1400, 1600) yards

Contrasting Color 1 – Mustard

500 (700, 900) yards

Contrasting Color 2 – Grey

300 (500, 700) yards

Hook – 6 mm Crochet Hook

Gauge – 13 sts over 8 Rows = 4 x 4” made in dc before blocking.

Easy Crochet Ruana Pattern Notes

1. Please kindly read through the pattern before starting.
2. Any worsted-weight yarn in colors of your choice can be used.
3. Check the gauge swatch before starting, and adjust the hook size if needed.
4. Beginning chains do not count as a stitch throughout the pattern.
5. The stitch count is written after each row, with size S written first in green and the other in the (), i.e. S (M, L).
6. For a shorter ruana, reduce the foundation chain, but make sure to correspond this to the other panels.

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Skill Level – Easy

Terms – US Terminology

Stitch pattern

Chain space – ch sp

Stitch(es) – st(s) 

Single Crochet – sc

Double crochet – dc

Finished Measurements 

Size(s) and color codes – S (M, L)

Bust Measurement to  size fits: 28 – 38 (39 – 50, 51 – 64)”

Finished width measures = 80 (92, 102)”

Length: 33”

The modeled garment is shown in M, Construction Note:

This project is made in flat (rows), after which the panels are joined together at the shoulder.

Free crochet ruana pattern

Section 1 – Back Panel

The panel should measure about 40 (48, 52)” by 33” 

With MC – Chain 132 (152, 172)

Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across till the last stitch, turn. 130 (150, 170) dc

Rows 2 – 8: Ch 2, dc in each st across, turn.130 (150, 170) dc 

Fasten off MC, join CC 1

Rows 9 – 16: Ch 2, dc in each st across, turn. 130 (150, 170) dc

Fasten off CC 1, join MC

Rows 17 – 24: Ch 2, dc in each st across, turn. 130 (150, 170) dc

Fasten off MC, join CC 2

Rows 25 – 32: Ch 2, dc in each st across, turn. 130 (150, 170) dc

Fasten off CC 2, join MC

Rows 33 – 40: Ch 2, dc in each st across, turn. 130 (150, 170) dc

Fasten off MC, join CC 1

Rows 41 – 48: Ch 2, dc in each st across, turn.130 (150, 170) dc

Fasten off CC 1, join MC 

Rows 49 – 56:Ch 2, dc in each st across, turn. 130 (150, 170) dc

Fasten off MC, join CC 2

Rows 57 – 64: Ch 2, dc in each st across, turn. 130 (150, 170) dc

Fasten off CC 2, join MC

Rows 65 – 72: Ch 2, dc in each st across, turn. 130 (150, 170) dc

Edging

Crocheting around the whole panel, switch to the next color at each edge of the

With MC

Section 1 – Front Panels

Make 2

With MC – Chain 46 (54, 64) dc

Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. 42 (52, 62) dc

Rows 2 – 8: Ch 2, dc in each st across, turn. 42 (52, 62) dc

Fasten off MC, join CC 1

Row 9: With CC1, ch 2, dc in first 8 (12, 14) sts, drop CC1, Pick up CC2, dc in the remaining sts until the end of row, turn. 42 (52, 62) dc

Row 10: With CC2, ch 2, dc in the first 34 (40, 48) sts, drop CC2, pick up CC1, dc in the remaining sts, and turn.

Rows 11 – 16: Repeat rows 9 – 10. Fasten off CC 1 and CC2, and join MC. 

Rows 17 – 24: Ch 2, dc in each st across, and turn. 42 (52, 62) dc

Rows 25 – 32: Repeat Rows 9 – 16

Fasten off CC 1 and CC2, join MC

Rows 33 – 40: Ch 2, dc in each st across, turn. 42 (52, 62) dc

Rows 41 – 48: Repeat Rows 9 – 16

Fasten off CC 1 and CC2, join MC

Rows 49 – 56:Ch 2, dc in each st across, turn. 42 (52, 62) dc

Rows 57 – 64: Repeat Rows 9 – 16

Fasten off CC 1 and CC2, join MC

Rows 65 – 72: Ch 2, dc in each st across, turn. 42 (52, 62) dc

Crocheting across just one of the long sides.

Turn your project to have the side with the mustard (or the equivalent of your CC1) on the bottom.

You can fasten off and rejoin your MC if this is not the same side you completed the last round on. 

Edging

Crocheting around the whole panel, switch to the next color at each edge of the start of the new color for a perfect project.

Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each st/edge around, join with a sl st to the beginning chain.

Side extension:

• This part uses just two colors – MC and CC1.
• Make sure to have your sts in the opposite color for row 1.  
• Please note that each color’s numbers might differ from the one Written in the pattern. 
• Aim for evenly distributed stitches to avoid puckering or punches.
• Crocheting across the end of each row from the front panels.

Row 1: With CC1, ch 2, dc in first 12 sts, *with MC, dc in next 12 sts, with CC1, dc in next 12 sts, rep from * to the end, turn.

Rows 2 – 8 (12, 14): Repeat Row 1.

Fasten off.

Make the second panel (second front panel) 

Finishing – Joining

Lay both panels from section 2 on the back panel with the plaid part placed close to each other, as seen above. 

With your crochet hook, use sc to join the Shoulder stitches together.

Weave in all ends

Block to measurement.

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