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Rockford Crochet Ruana

An oversized crochet ruana combining mosaic-style colorwork (worked with dropped-loop and post-stitch techniques… no yarn floats), front post cable details, and optional in-seam pockets. Designed by Robyn Chachula for MarlyBirdHouse.com and worked in 5 colors of Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted wool.

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate

SIZING:
S-M (L-XL, 2-3X, 4-5X) × 3 heights (petite / medium / tall), 12 combinations total. Fit is oversized.
Petite: works well with 5’2” and under
Medium: works well with 5’2”-5’8”
Tall: works well with 5’8” and taller
Length is fully customizable… go longer than tall if you like, just factor in extra Color A yardage.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Width: 31.5 (36, 40.5, 45)“ 80, 91.5, 103, 114.5 cm
Length: 25 (28.5, 32)” 63.5, 72.5, 81.5 cm shoulder to bottom edge

GAUGE:
15 sts × 10 rows = 4.25” × 4.5” 11.5 × 11.5 cm in BLOCKED body stitch pattern
16 sts = 4.5” 11.5 cm in BLOCKED mosaic stitch pattern
Use any size hook to obtain gauge.

YARN:
Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted (100% wool, 220 yd / 200 m, 3.5 oz / 100 g, CYCA #4 Worsted)
Color A: #12502 Smoke Heather: 7 (8, 9, 10) hanks (enough for tall length; petite/medium need 1 less)
Color B: #41141 Roasted Almond: 1 (1, 2, 2) hank
Color C: #12504 Pomegranate Heather: 1 hank all sizes
Color D: #14006 Raspberry: 1 (1, 2, 2) hank
Color E: #12144 Starfish: 1 hank all sizes

HOOK:
US I/9 5.5 mm or hook needed for gauge.

NOTIONS:
Stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure, wet blocking supplies (wool wash, towels, blocking mat, rust-proof pins).

TECHNIQUES USED:
Foundation single crochet + foundation double crochet, mosaic-style colorwork (dropped loops + post stitches), front post treble crochet 2 together (fptr2tog), beginning/ending front post decreases, shallow back post double crochet, stacked double crochet, standing half double crochet, third-loop stitching, treble crochet 2 together.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:
• PDF pattern with full written instructions (4 sizes × 3 length options)
• Full crochet stitch diagram
• Schematic with sizing measurements
• Full video tutorial links

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