I like to think of a ruana as a wearable blanket. This one is worked in Tunisian crochet, and I’ve included some texture in the form of bobbles and small stars to add interest. The soft colour palette I’ve chosen is in a wool blend aran yarn. The ruana is made in three pieces, which are then joined at the shoulder seam. Each panel has a honeycomb stitch border to prevent curling. I’ve used some of the leftover yarn to make a matching cowl. Pattern is written in English and uses UK terms.

Ivelisse Ruana - Materials
Yarn: Patons Wool Blend Aran (63% new wool, 37% acrylic) 100g/185m
Yarn A 3 balls x shade 012 Taupe
Yarn B 1 ball x shade 002 Cream
Yarn C 6 balls x shade 089 Linen Mix

Hook: 6.5mm Tunisian crochet hook with a 56cm extension cord.

Stitch markers.

Ivelisse Ruana - Dimensions
Finished size after blocking: Back measures 31.5 inches by 34.5 inches.
Gauge: 11 rows and 18 stitches to 4 inches over Star Stitch pattern.

Ivelisse Ruana - Abbreviations (English)

Ch - chain
st(s) - stitch(es)
Yo - yarn over
RS - right side of work
St(s) - stitch(es)
Tps - Tunisian purl stitch
Tks - Tunisian knit stitch
Tss - Tunisian simple stitch