A woman in sunglasses, a black sun hat, and the Fun in the Sun Crochet Ruana—a lightweight summer crochet motif beach cover up—stands outdoors on a sunny day. The "Marly Bird" logo appears in the top left corner.
A woman outdoors stands in bright sunlight, wearing sunglasses, a wide-brimmed black hat, and the Fun in the Sun Crochet Ruana—a lightweight summer beach cover-up with a motif pattern. Green trees and grass form a softly blurred background.
A person with short curly hair stands outdoors in a lightweight, lacy crochet ruana made from the Fun in the Sun Crochet Ruana Pattern, belted at the waist and gazing at a grassy field. The "Marly Bird" logo is in the lower right corner.
A woman outdoors models the Fun in the Sun Crochet Ruana, a lightweight motif crochet garment that doubles as a beach cover-up. Styled with a black hat and sunglasses, she poses in nature among trees and grass. PDF pattern available.
Crochet • Intermediate

Fun in the Sun Crochet Ruana Pattern | Lightweight Summer Ruana | Crochet Motif Garment | Beach Cover Up | PDF Pattern

Regular price$15.00
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Craft:Crochet

Difficulty: Intermediate

Helpful Resources:

Schematic, Stitch Diagram

Mood: Netflix & Chill, Social Butterfly

Needle Size: 5.0 mm

Project Categories: Clothing

Project Subcategories: Ponchos, Swonchos, & Ruanas, Oversized

Technique: Worked Flat, One-Piece, Join As You Go (JAYGO), Worked In The Round, Motifs

Time Required: A few weeks, A few months

Yarn Suggestions:

Yarn Choice + Substitutions

The Lyvia Ruana sample was made using Red Heart Chic Sheep by Marly Bird, a 100% merino wool yarn known for its softness, warmth, and excellent stitch definition — perfect for textured garments.

If you’d like to substitute yarn, these worsted-weight options work beautifully and maintain the drape and structure of the design:

Yarn Weight: Worsted


Craft:Crochet

Difficulty: Intermediate

Helpful Resources:

Schematic, Stitch Diagram

Mood: Netflix & Chill, Social Butterfly

Needle Size: 5.0 mm

Project Categories: Clothing

Project Subcategories: Ponchos, Swonchos, & Ruanas, Oversized

Technique: Worked Flat, One-Piece, Join As You Go (JAYGO), Worked In The Round, Motifs

Time Required: A few weeks, A few months

Yarn Suggestions:

Yarn Choice + Substitutions

The Lyvia Ruana sample was made using Red Heart Chic Sheep by Marly Bird, a 100% merino wool yarn known for its softness, warmth, and excellent stitch definition — perfect for textured garments.

If you’d like to substitute yarn, these worsted-weight options work beautifully and maintain the drape and structure of the design:

Yarn Weight: Worsted