The Bella Ruana crochet pattern is fun and easy to make! You can get the free pattern below (scroll down) or purchase the ad free, printable PDF version here.
What Is A Ruana?
A ruana is a layering piece a bit like a poncho, shawl or cardigan it is worn for added warmth, they are also normally made in a rectangle shape. Typically a ruana has an opening at the front like a cardigan and drapes elegantly over the shoulders but it is also open at the sides.
Design
The Bella Ruana is an oversized ruana made with a larger hook and beautiful open lacy shell stitches with only a two row repeat. Originally i started this ruana with the hook size recommended for the yarn but as i was working it up i soon realized i wanted the ruana to turn out lighter and more drapey than a heavy fabric so this is why a size 8mm crochet hook was used with an aran yarn.
An oversized ruana is a perfect piece to add for the colder months as you can just throw it on over a sweater or a long sleeved top and it will look great on but it is also great for the cooler summer evenings.
What Size Does The Ruana Fit?
With the ruana being oversized it means it can fit a range of sizes from Small to XX Large depending how oversized you wanted the ruana to look! If you wanted the ruana to fit a bit smaller especially if you are a size small you can always use a hook that actually corresponds to the yarn like a 5mm this will make the ruana smaller but still oversized.
How Do I Crochet This Ruana?
This oversized ruana garment is made by crocheting two rectangles, blocking your rectangles and then strategically seaming the rectangles together which makes it a super easy piece to make with no shaping involved which gives it more of a drapey boxy fit and can be done in no time and in any color to suit you.
Is It Easy To Crochet?
This crochet pattern is a fairly easy crochet pattern using basic crochet stitches, you do need to pay attention on where to put your stitches but a beginner could manage this and then the seaming is very straightforward too.
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What Are The Multiples?
- No multiples are available for this pattern.
Yarn:
For this ruana pattern i used Hayfield Bonus Aran which has some lovely natural colors to choose from. It is made with 80% acrylic and 20% wool and it comes in a huge 920 yard ball!
You will need 1740 yards for this ruana pattern.
Buy the wool for this project HERE
** I would highly recommend using a 100% acrylic or 80% acrylic and 20% wool yarn, i don’t recommend using a yarn that is a 100% natural fibers as the ruana will end up smaller because the yarn will be a lot thinner than acrylic **
Yarn Substitutions:
You can easily substitute the yarn i used for a different one, here are some suggestions below to help you choose your perfect yarn.
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Materials:
Size – One Size Fits Most (S-XXL)
Width of each rectangle – 20.5 inches approx
Length of each rectangle – 66.25 inches approx
If you wanted the ruana to fit a bit smaller especially if you are a size small you can always use a hook that actually corresponds to the yarn like a 5mm this will make the ruana smaller but still oversized but it will make it less drapey.
Gauge N/A
Hook 8mm US L/11
Yarn Weight Any aran yarn
I would highly recommend using a 100% acrylic or 80% acrylic and 20% wool yarn, i don’t recommend using a yarn that is a 100% natural fibers as the ruana will end up smaller because the yarn will be a lot thinner than acrylic.
Recommended Yarn Hayfield Bonus Aran – Crabapple
Yardage 1740 yards
Other Supplies
Tapestry Needle – Weaving in ends
Abbreviations:
Ch Chain
Sc Single Crochet
Hdc Half Double Crochet
Dc Double Crochet
Tr Treble Crochet
St(s) Stitch(es)
Beg Beginning
Written In:
This pattern is written using American standard crochet terminology.
Bella Ruana Pattern
Notes:
- Model is a size US 8/10 or UK 12/14 and 1.70 meters or 5ft 6in
- Ch1 and Ch3 at the start of each row does not count as a stitch from here and throughout.
- When blocked this rectangle will stretch quite a bit, mine went from 58″ to 66.25″ length.
- If you would like your ruana longer, remember you will need more yarn.
- If you change the hook size to make the ruana smaller, yarn amounts will change.
Let’s get to the pattern!
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Make 2:
R1. Ch66, 1sc in 2nd ch from hook * Ch3, skip next 3chs, 3dc in next ch, ch3, skip next 3chs, 1sc in next ch * Repeat across, turn
R2. Ch3, 1tr in very first sc st * Skip next ch3 loop, work (1dc, ch1, 1dc, ch1) in each of the next 2dc, work (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in next dc ** Skip next two ch3 loops * Repeat across from * to * ending last repeat at ** skip last ch3 loop, 1tr in last sc, turn
R3. Ch1, 1sc in very first tr st * Ch3, skip next 2 ch1 spaces, 3dc in next ch1 space, ch3 ** skip next two ch1 spaces, 1sc between next 2dc * Repeat across from * to * ending last repeat at ** Skip next two ch1 spaces, 1sc in last tr st, turn
Repeat rows 2 and 3 until rectangle measures 57.5 inches finishing on row 2, do not fasten off.
Last Row. Ch1, 1sc in very first tr st * Ch3, skip next 2 ch1 spaces, 1sc in next ch1 space, ch3 ** skip next two ch1 spaces, 1hdc between next 2dc * Repeat across from * to * ending last repeat at ** Skip next two ch1 spaces, 1sc in last tr
Fasten off and weave in ends. Make second rectangle. Move on to blocking.
Blocking:
Soak finished rectangles for 20 minutes in cool water and squeeze excess water out gently. Do not twist. Lay damp rectangles on blocking boards and stretch to 20.5 inch width x 66.25 inch length (or to your desired width and length) use blocking pins to hold in place. Let your rectangles dry completely before unpinning.
Seaming:
- Lay both rectangles flat in front of you next to each other with wrong sides facing up and beginning ch row closest to you
- With a tape measure find the half way mark on you rectangles and place a stitch marker as this is where you will seam to
- Using darning needle and long piece of yarn, starting from beginning ch row, seam up to the stitch marker, fasten off and weave in ends
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