"The Sweet Summer Ruana is a great garment to use to make a cute summer dress even cuter or to spice up your bathing suit when used as a cover up. Designed with a lovely granny square motif that is joined as you work each square, it creates a gorgeous lace ruana that is just stunning! The pattern has directions to make 3 sizes of ruana that are suitable for sizes small to 3XL. (bust measurements 32” to 55” The sample is made with Paintbox yarns Cotton DK, which is a weight 3 DK cotton yarn. Some suitable substitutes are Lion Brand Coboo or Comfy Cotton, Knit Picks Cotlin, and Novita Cotton Soft. Any weight 3 yarn would work for this project, but I think cotton is preferable to acrylic or wool since it is a summer item."
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Cover Me Ruana Crochet pattern
"Let the Cover Me Ruana Crochet Pattern with pockets inspire you to create a lasting piece to comfort and warm you for all time. Made with Lion brand Homespun yarn, you can be sure to speed through this pattern. The Cover Me Ruana is as straightforward as can be. It is made in 3 major parts- the back panel, the front right panel and the left front panel. It is made in continuum, that is, you will not be seaming any parts at the shoulders. The only sewing you will do in this pattern is the pockets and the button; which is an optional feature. You will find customization notes to guide for preferred sizing."
Blueberries And Cream
"The Blueberries and Cream crochet ruana shows off how differences can be beautiful. Two different weights of yarn are used to create a stylish look to this ruana wrap. Dress up jeans and a tee, or accessorize your little black dress. The long fabric will flow beautifully in an evening breeze. There are so many ways to wear this garment, so grab a belt, a shawl pin, or just toss it on and show off your fabulousness!"
Persephone Cape
The Persephone Cape is designed to be the perfect piece to throw over spring dresses and tanks. Like a ruana, an open front poncho that originated in the Colombian and Venezuelan Andes region and is distinguished by the large open slit along the front down to the hem, this cape is worn draped over the shoulders and is open on the sides.
