Cozy Crochet Ruana Poncho Pattern – Violeta

Cozy Crochet Ruana Poncho Pattern – Violeta was named after my Grandma!

She did not teach me how to crochet but she was a delicate beautiful soul that loved me very much!

The warmth of the Ruana just called her name in my mind.

And I want you to feel it too

Are you with me?

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What is the difference between a ruana and a poncho?

Ponchos and ruanas may look similar at first glance, but these traditional outerwear pieces have some key differences.

A poncho is a large, square or rectangular piece of fabric with a hole in the center for your head. It drapes over your shoulders and hangs down, keeping your torso warm.

In contrast, a ruana is more of a shawl or wrap that you can wear a few different ways.

It doesn’t have a headhole, so you simply wrap it around yourself. Ruanas often have arm slits too, giving you more flexibility to move around.

Whether you prefer the classic poncho look or the versatile ruana style, both make cozy and stylish companions on chilly days.

You will find instructions in the free pattern below ⬇️

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Let’s get to the pattern, shall we? Making a modern crochet bandana head scarf

Materials

Vogue with love yarn, weight #4  in pink shade (300gr)

Vogue with love yarn weight #4 in grey shade (170 gr)

Substitutions can be any weight #4 yarn

A total of approx 470 grams of yarn

Hook: US Size (5.5 mm) 

Yarn Needle, Scissors, Measuring Tape

Gauge

• 14 rows X 14 st (Moss st) 4” X 4”

Sizes

This sample is  30” in height X 26” width

Stitch Key

• Ch = Chain
• Sc = Single Crochet
• Dc = Double Crochet
• Hdc = Half Double Crochet
• St = Stitch

Specialty Stitch & Technique Key

Moss st : [sc1, ch1, skip 1st] 

Notes

• This pattern is written in US terms
• This pattern is worked in rows
• Beginning ch 3 does count as 1st st
• The pattern is worked from the back bottom part to the front bottom  in two parts
• I used two different colors here, you can choose to make this in one color or more, The changing colors is up to your yarn preferences, you can change at any row as you wish, note no color changing is explained in the instructions

Instructions

Chain 103+3

Row 1: dc1 in 4th ch from hook, dc 1 in next ch and in every ch across to end of row

Row 2: ch3 and turn your work, dc1 in next st, dc1 in every st across to end of row

Row 3: ch3 and turn your work, dc1 in next st, sk 1, *[dc 1 in next 2 st, ch1 ,sk 1]*, repeat from * to * across to the end of row finish row with 2 dc.

Row 4: repeat row 3

Row 5: ch3 and turn your work, dc1 in next st, dc1 in every st , including ch1 spaces across to end of row

Row 6: ch3 and turn your work, dc1 in next st, sk 1, *[dc 1 in next 2 st,ch1, sk 1]*, repeat from * to * across to the end of row finish row with 2 dc.

Row 7: ch3 and turn your work, dc1 in next st, sk 1, *[dc 1 in next 2 st,ch1, sk 1]*, repeat from * to * across to the end of row finish row with 2 dc.

Row 8: ch3 and turn your work, dc1 in next st, dc1 in every st across to end of row  including ch1 spaces across to end of row

Row 9: ch 1 and turn your work, sc in 1st st from hook, sc1 in next st and in every st across to end of row.

From now on we will work the back panel with Moss st – If you want to change colors at any point , do so.

Row 10: ch2, sk 1, sc in next st,*[ ch1, sk 1, sc in next]* repeat from * to * to end of row, finish row with sc

This is the repeat Moss st pattern for the rest of the back panel.

Row 11-73: Ch 2, turn,* [sc1 in ch space from prev row, ch1,skip 1 st] * repeat from * to * to end of row

Now we begin one front panel (half of back panel, you will work 2 identical front panels

Row 74: Ch 2, turn,* [sc1 in ch space from prev row,  ch1, skip 1st] * repeat from * to * 52 st ( middle of the back panel)- count your total st and divide by 2- If you make a larger size make sure to calculate.

Row 75-138: repeat row 74

Let’s Continue

Row 139: ch 1 and turn your work, sc in 1st st from hook, sc1 in next st and in every st across to end of row. Including ch spaces

Row 140: ch3 and turn your work, dc1 in next st, dc1 in every st across to end of row

Row 141: ch3 and turn your work, dc1 in next st, sk 1, *[dc 1 in next 2 st, ch1,sk 1]*, repeat from * to * across to the end of row finish row with 2 dc.

Row 142:  ch3 and turn your work, dc1 in next st, sk 1, *[dc 1 in next 2 st, ch1, sk 1]*, repeat from * to * across to the end of row finish row with 2 dc.

Row 143: ch3 and turn your work, dc1 in next st, dc1 in every st across to end of row

Row 145:  ch3 and turn your work, dc1 in next st, sk 1, *[dc 1 in next 2 st, ch1, sk 1]*, repeat from * to * across to the end of row finish row with 2 dc.

Row 146: ch3 and turn your work, dc1 in next st, sk 1, *[dc 1 in next 2 st, ch1,sk 1]*, repeat from * to * across to the end of row finish row with 2 dc.

Row 147: ch3 and turn your work, dc1 in next st, dc1 in every st across to end of row

Row 148: ch3 and turn your work, dc1 in next st, dc1 in every st across to end of row

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You finished the back panel and one front panel. Secure your work and cut the yarn.

Now you need to work an exact second front panel starting at the center shoulder part of your work, 

Start at the center and work to the side.

Repeat rows 74-148

Finishing

Cut the yarn and weave in the ends using the tapestry needle

You can add tassels or fringe as you wish

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