Crochet Fabulous Ruana Wrap
If you're looking to add a touch of cozy elegance to your wardrobe, the Crochet Fabulous Ruana Wrap is an absolute must-have! This versatile piece combines style and comfort effortlessly, making it perfect for any occasion — whether you're out for a casual brunch or a night on the town. The intricate crochet work gives it a unique and chic look that is sure to turn heads wherever you go. Plus, the soft and luxurious yarn used in its creation will keep you warm and snug all day long. So go ahead, wrap yourself in style with the Crochet Fabulous Ruana Wrap and get ready to feel fabulous!
Size
64” x 45” when laid flat
Yarn
- Kraemer Tatamy DK: (45% cotton, 55% acrylic), Size 3 (11 wpi, DK weight), 250 yds / 100 g (yds/g = 2.5)
- Sea Blue 1730: Color A – 5 skeins, (1000 yds / 400 g)
- Kraemer Fountain Hill: (80% acrylic, 20% Mohair), Size 1 (14 wpi, fingering weight), 560 yds / 100 g (yds/g = 5.6)
- Sparkle 4011: Color B – 2 skeins, (1120 yds / 200 g)
Hook
4.0 mm (US G/6)
Gauge:
16 sts x 8 rows = 4” [10 cm] in double crochet with Color A after blocking
Other supplies
yarn needle
Stitches and Abbreviations:
- ch – chain
- dc – double crochet
- fdc – foundation double crochet
- sc – single crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- sp(s) – space(s)
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- yo – yarn over
Special Stitches
V-Stitch (vst): (dc, ch 1, dc) all in same st.
Getting Started
Rnd/Row counts are at the end of each Rnd/Rowow after the period, if the count has changed from the previous Rnd/Row. {count here}
Chs and sl sts are not included in Rnd/Row counts unless specified.
This pattern is worked in rows from the center to one side, then from the center again to the other side. This means Row 1 is actually the center of the garment.
Blueberries and Cream Pattern
First Side
Row 1: Fdc 254 with Color A.
Rows 2 & 3: Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), turn, dc in each st across.
Fasten off Color A.
Row 4: With Color B ch 3, turn, skip 1, vst in next st, (skip 2, vst in next st) across until 2 sts remain, skip 1, dc in last st. {84 vst}
Rows 5 – 10: Ch 3, turn, vst in ch-1 sp of each vst across, dc in last dc.
Fasten off Color B.
Row 11: With Color A ch 3, turn, dc in next dc, (dc in ch-1 sp, dc in each of next 2 dc) across. {254 dc}
Rows 12 & 13: Ch 3, turn, dc in each st across.
Fasten off Color A.
Repeat Rows 4-13 three more times.
Second Side
Row 1: Connect Color A to bottom of first fdc made in Row 1 of First Side, ch 3, dc in bottom of each of next 119 sts, ch 136. {120 dc, 136 ch}
Row 2: Turn, dc in 4th ch from hook and in each of next 132 chs, dc in each dc across. {254 dc}
Rows 3 & 4: Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), turn, dc in each st across.
Fasten off Color A.
Row 5: With Color B ch 3, turn, skip 1, vst in next st, (skip 2, vst in next st) across until 2 sts remain, skip 1, dc in last st. {84 vst}
Rows 6 – 11: Ch 3, turn, vst in ch-1 sp of each vst across, dc in last dc.
Fasten off Color B.
Row 12: With Color A ch 3, turn, dc in next dc, (dc in ch-1 sp, dc in each of next 2 dc) across. {254 dc}
Rows 13 & 14: Ch 3, turn, dc in each st across.
Fasten off Color A.
Repeat Rows 5-14 three more times.
Weave in all ends.
Border
Holding both Color A and Color B together and using them as one yarn, join to corner A, ch 1, 2 sc in edge of each st to corner B, sc in corner B, sc in each st to corner C, sc in edge of st at corner C, sc in each st to corner D, sc in corner D, 2 sc in edge of each st to corner E, sc in corner E, sc in each st to corner F, sc in corner F, 2 sc in edge of each st to corner G, sc in corner G, sc in each st to corner A, sc in corner A, sl st to top of first sc to join.
Fasten off Color A and Color B, then weave in all ends.
Finishing
Wet block flat.
Wear or give and enjoy!