If you’ve been looking for a crochet ruana pattern that feels soft, light, and easy to sink into after a long day, this one is such a joy to make.

I wanted something that drapes beautifully without being heavy, and the mix of simple ribbing with those soft little clusters creates that perfect “cozy but airy” feeling.

It’s the kind of project you can pick up anytime, when you want a calming rhythm, when you need a break, or when you just feel like working on something pretty.

And once it’s done, it becomes one of those layers you reach for constantly.

Below you’ll find all the details before you start: yarn notes, how the construction works, and a quick overview of what to expect as you stitch your way through it

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How to Wear and Style Your New Ruana

This ruana is the kind of piece you end up keeping by the door because you just reach for it all the time.

It drapes nicely over anything: jeans, leggings, dresses, whatever you love wearing.

Leave it open for that breezy, effortless vibe, or add a belt if you want a little shape.

And that soft V-point in the back? It adds such a pretty line without you having to do anything extra.

Light, cozy, easy to throw on… it’s a simple everyday layer that still feels special.

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Why You’ll Love Making This Ruana

This is one of those projects that just feels good on the hook.

The ribbing gives you a nice, steady rhythm, and the textured section adds that soft, cozy look without making things complicated.

After a few rows, you’ll find yourself settling right into it, so perfect for a quiet evening or when you just want something calming to work on.

And the best part? It’s super flexible. Want it longer? Wider? Shorter? You can easily adjust it without messing up the flow. It’s a very forgiving, very “make-it-your-own” kind of project.

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Let’s get to the pattern, shall we? Making the Poncho / Ruana

Difficulty

Intermediate

Materials

100% Acrylic, 100gr (2 Skeins), weight #4 yarn, approx 830 yards in light blue and some in white

Hook: US Size (6 mm) 

Yarn Needle, Scissors, Measuring Tape, Hot glue gun

Gauge

• 11 st X 7 rows ( 4” X 4” long panels
• 13 st X 7 rows (4” X 4” side saddle st)

Finished Size

This sample is 13” X 36”

Stitch Key

• Ch = Chain
• Sc = Single Crochet
• St = Stitch
• Dc = Double Crochet
• Yo = Yarn Over
• Tr = Treble Crochet

Specialty Stitches

Side Saddle St = Will be explained in the instructions

Watch the video tutorial for this stitch

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Notes

• This pattern uses US terminology
• The pattern is worked in rows
• Ch 1 at the beginning of the row does not count as st
• Ch 3 at the beginning of the row does count as st
• Ch 4 at the beginning of the row does count as Tr st
• This pattern uses pattern repeats.
• You can work this pattern with one color or multiple, as you wish- I used two solid colors
• If changing color,s make sure to have a changing technique and weave your ends in.
• The Side Saddle St calls for multiples of 5+2
• This pattern consists of one square worked with the Side Saddle st and two side panels worked with the pattern repeats

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Instructions

We will start with the Side Saddle Square, which is the back of this piece

Chain  35+ 2

Row 1: Sc 1 in 2nd ch from hook, ch 3, Dc4tog working next 4 chains, ch 1, sc 1 in next st, * ch 3, Dc4Tog in next 4 ch, ch 1, sc 1 in next st, repeat from * to end, finish with sc 1 in last ch, turn

Row 2: Ch 5, sc 1 on the top of the dc cluster, *ch 3, Dc4Tog in the next ch 3 space, ch 1, sc 1 on top of the next dc cluster st, repeat from * to end, finish with Dc4Tog in the final ch 3 space and dc 1 in the last sc from prev row, turn

Row 3: Ch1, skip 1st dc st, sc 1 into the top of the cluster st, *ch 3, work a dc4Tog into the next ch 3 space, ch 1, sc 1 into the top of the next cluster st, repeat from * to end of the row, finish with a sc 1 into the ch 5 space, turn

Row 4- 21: repeat rows 2+3

If you want a larger  square, ch more multiples of 5+2 and work more rows

Now we will work on one side of the square, continuing for the length of the panel

Panel 1

Row 22: Ch 1, sc 1in 1st st and across to a total of  36 stitches. turn (36)

Row 23: Ch 4, Tr 1 in next st and across to the end of the row. turn (36)

Row 24: Ch 1, sc 1 in 1st st, sc 1 across to the end of the row, turn

Row 25: Ch 1, hdc 1 in 1st st and across to the end of the row. turn (36)

Rows: 23-25 are the repeat pattern for the side panel

I worked a total of 12 repeats. You can make it longer by adding repeats of rows 23-25

Last row: change to color white and work a sc  row across

Secure yarn and weave in ends

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Panel 2

Introduce yarn on the next side saddle st square side to form a triangle.

Row 1: Ch 1, sc 1in 1st st and across to a total of 36 stitches. turn (36)

Row 2: Ch 4, Tr 1 in next st and across to the end of the row. turn (36)

Row 3: Ch 1, sc 1 in 1st st, sc 1 across to the end of the row, turn

Row 4: Ch 1, hdc 1 in 1st st and across to the end of the row. turn (36)

Rows 2-4 are the repeat pattern for the side panel

I worked a total of 12 repeats. You can make it longer by adding repeats of rows 2-4

Last row: change to color white and work a sc  row across

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Finishing

Cut your yarn and weave in the ends.

Block your ruana

Optional: Add fringe or tassels

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I hope this ruana brings you the same calm, cozy feeling it brought me while designing it. There’s something really special about watching such a simple stitch combo turn into a piece you’ll reach for again and again.

If you make it, I’d truly love to see your version, your colors, your style, your little touches. Share it with me on social or tag me so I don’t miss it.

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**This is an original Sandra Regev pattern: Owner /Designer of Sandra Stitches. This pattern may not be redistributed for free, sale, or trade, but finished products can be sold with credit to this shop – enjoy!

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