Crochet Ruana Pattern

DIY Crochet Wrap Pattern

I love to make crochet wearables that I can use any season! That was one of my goals when designing this free crochet wrap ruana pattern! Aside from being an easy beginner crochet ruana pattern, I really wanted this project to double as a crochet poncho! I think this oversized crochet ruana wrap achieved just that and I am sure you will love finding all the ways the you can style your Lolly Split Wrap! I hope you love making this crochet ruana wrap as much as I did! Keep scrolling to use the Free Modern Crochet Pattern for the Lolly Split Wrap!

Design Story and Inspiration

Now, so why Lolly Split Wrap? You have probably noticed by now that I name all of my patterns, like I really name them…I actually look for names that I feel like embody a certain personality for my design! Well, Lolly is my mom! All the grand babies call her Lolly and my dad is Pop, get it, Lolly Pop…yeah they’re cute, I know. Anyways, SO MANY of my designs seem to be made just for her, I don’t know how it happens, but it does and I have yet to name one for her. The this Easy Crochet Wrap Ruana Pattern happened and it just have to be “Lolly”!

She loves ponchos and she loves to be cozy so I decided to combine the two to make this easy crochet ruana wrap! This oversized crochet wrap is big enough to wrap around you and keep you nice and cozy like a poncho but it’s open for when you need some extra wiggle room!

Looking for something different…

I have another oversized crochet ruana that I am sure you will love, the Reverie Ruana! Reverie is also made in a crochet cape style that is lovely! But maybe you want a cardigan with closed sides? Then check out this beginner crochet pattern for Beverly! Lastly, another favorite of mine is the Ellie Sweater. Ellie is big and boxy but also flows, you can make Ellie using this free pattern!

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About The Yarn

Have you tried Lion Brand’s Re-Tweed yet? You’re missing out if you haven’t! I loved creating this free pattern crochet ruana wrap using this yarn! This worsted weight yarn works up beautifully and fast! The simple stitches used in this free crochet ruana pattern give an amazing drape and softness in this yarn!

“Re-Tweed is a rustic-look tweed yarn that comes in an array of muted natural colors. The nubby texture created by the tweed flecks will add depth to even the most basic stitches and patterns, or show off the tweed in cables or traditional gansey patterns”. – Lion Brand

Materials

• Size 7.00 mm crochet hook      
• Scissors                                           
•  #4 Worsted Wt Yarn – LB ReTweed
• (202 yds each)
• Color A 2 Skeins  – Olivine
• Color B 2 Skeins – Hay
• Color C 2 Skeins –  Peanut Butter
• Color D 2 Skeins – True Navy

Gauge

Even though this free crochet wrap pattern for Lolly isn’t a super fitted crochet garment, gauge is still important. No one likes running out of yarn! So check the gauge for your crochet cape whicth is 14 sts x 11 rows in pattern repeat, is 4” x 4”

Stitch Descriptions and Abbreviations

• Chain Stitch – ch / Slip Stitch – Sl St / Half Double Crochet – hdc
• Foundation Half Double Crochet – Fhdc – Chain 3, yarn over, insert hook into 3rd chain from hook, yarn over and pull up loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through 1 loop on hook (3 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all loops, (1 foundation double crochet with chain at bottom) *Yarn over, insert hook to bottom of the stitch you just made. It will look like the top or “V” of a stitch. Yarn over and pull up loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through 1 loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all loops, repeat from * to desired count.
• Extended Foundation Half Double Crochet – Yarn over, insert hook into the same space as your last stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through 1 loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over pull though all loops. *Yarn over, insert hook to bottom of the stitch you just made, it will look like the top or “V” of a stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through 1 loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over pull though all loops, repeat from * to desired count.

Pattern Notes

• One Size – 48” long x 38” wide
• * Designates a repeat.  
• Fit – Loose / Oversized
• Row Colors are noted in table after instructions.
• Ch 1 does not count as a stitch.
• Skill Level : Easy

Crochet Wrap Ruana Pattern

Row 1
Fhdc 170 stitches, ch 1, turn.
Row 2
Hdc in 1^st and next st, *ch 1, sk 1, hdc in next, repeat from * until 2 sts remain, sc in last 2 sts, ch 1, turn.
Row 3
Hdc in first 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1, *hdc in next ch-1, ch 1, sk 1, repeat from * until 3 sts remain, hdc in last 3 sts, ch 1, turn.
Row 4 – 48
Repeat Rows 2 and 3.
Row 49
Hdc 90 sts, *hdc in next ch-1, ch 1, sk 1, repeat from * until 3 sts remain, hdc in last 3 sts, ch 1, turn.
Row 50
Hdc in 1^st and next st, *ch 1, sk 1, hdc in next, repeat from * for a total of 91 sts, EFhdc 79 sts, ch 1, turn.
Row 51
Hdc in 1^st and next st, *ch 1, sk 1, hdc in next, repeat from * until 2 sts remain, hdc in last 2 sts, ch 1, turn.
Row 52
Hdc in first 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1, *hdc in next ch-1, ch 1, sk 1, repeat from * until 3 sts remain, hdc in last 3 sts, ch 1, turn.
Row 53 – 97
Repeat Rows 51 and 52.
Row 98
Hdc in every stitch across, finish off.

Adding Fringe To Your Ruana

I chose to do twisted fringe for my Crochet cape, the Lolly Split Wrap.

To Do Twisted Fringe:

1. Cut 13” long pieces of yarn, one for the end of each row of each color.
   (Color A 44, Color B 48, Color C 52, and Color D 52)
2. Fold one strand in half, thread the folded end through the end of one color corresponding row and then thread the two loose ends through the folded middle and pull tight.
3. Keeping tension on your tassel, twist each around the other and then tie a knot at the end.
4. When you let go it should stay twisted together, but spring out a bit!

I know you love to make crochet wearables like me that can be used any season! So I hope you loved this crochet split wrap ruana! I hope you found this to be an easy beginner crochet pattern!

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