Creekside Crochet Ruana Pattern

Meet the Creekside Crochet Ruana, an oversized cardigan for crocheters who want a project with real texture and a finished piece they'll actually reach for all season.

Worked in Patons Classic Wool with a mix of post stitches, x-stitches, and linked double crochet, this piece is built for makers who are ready to stretch their stitch vocabulary and end up with something seriously wearable.

✨ Features

• Oversized, size-inclusive fit across two size ranges (S-XL and 2XL-5XL)
• Built-in pockets on both fronts
• Rich mix of texture stitches: linked dc, stacked dc, shallow front post hdc, and x-stitches
• Continuous construction that joins the front panels directly into the back, keeping finishing to a minimum
• Video tutorials included for every special stitch, plus seaming

🧵 How It's Made

You'll start by making the two pockets, then move to the front panels, worked side by side with matching ribbing and a textured body pattern built from stacked dc and x-stitches. The pockets get worked right into the fronts as you go. From there, the two front panels are joined directly through the stitches to form the back panel, so the ruana takes shape as one continuous piece rather than a bunch of parts you have to sew together later. A quick seam (with a video tutorial to walk you through it) finishes things off.

💖 Why You'll Love It

This is the kind of project that keeps you interested the whole way through. The texture pattern has a rhythm to it once you get a few rows in, and watching the front panels join into the back is a genuinely satisfying moment. When it's off the hook, you've got an easy-to-throw-on layer with pockets you'll actually use.

📏 Sizing

The Creekside Crochet Ruana is offered in two size ranges so it fits a wide range of bodies:

• S-XL: 41" x 26" (104.1 x 66 cm), folded in half
• 2XL-5XL: 44.5" x 32.5" (113 x 82.6 cm), folded in half

The smaller range leans more one-size-fits-most, while the larger range runs a bit bigger, so it's an easy pattern to make for yourself or as a gift without worrying too much about exact sizing.

🧶 Yarn + Materials

Yarn: Patons Classic Wool (100% wool; 194 yds [177m], 3.5 oz [100g] per skein), shown in Pine

• Size S-XL: 2400 yds
• Size 2XL-5XL: 3000 yds

Alternative yarn: KnitPicks Swish Worsted (100% Merino Wool; 110 yds; 50g; CYCA 4 worsted)

Hook: I/5.5mm, or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions: stitch markers, tapestry needle, seaming clips (helpful but optional), blocking mats and pins

Gauge:

• 15 linked dc = 4" (10 cm)
• 14.5 sts x 10 rows in ribbing pattern = 4" x 3" (10 x 7.6 cm)
• 3 shells x 8 rows in shell stitch pattern = 5.125" x 3.25" (13 x 8.3 cm)

🔖 Pattern Details

• Crochet pattern, written instructions
• Two size ranges: S-XL and 2XL-5XL
• Includes special stitch explanations for stacked dc, shallow fphdc, x-stitch front/back, and linked dc
• Includes a stitch diagram
• Video tutorials linked throughout for shallow post stitches, linked double crochet, stacked double crochet, seaming, and treble crochet

🧠 Skills

This pattern is a great way to practice:

• Linked double crochet
• Front post and back post double crochet
• Shallow front post half double crochet
• X-stitch front and back
• Working two pieces at once with separate balls of yarn
• Seaming

⚠️ Important Info

This is a digital PDF pattern, not a finished item. Written in US crochet terms.

❓ FAQ

Is this a finished ruana or a pattern? This listing is for the crochet pattern (written instructions), not a finished garment.

What size will I need to make? The pattern covers two size ranges, S-XL and 2XL-5XL, so check the finished measurements above to pick the best fit for you.

Do I need to know special stitches before starting? The pattern includes full instructions and video tutorials for every special stitch used, including linked dc, stacked dc, shallow fphdc, and the x-stitches.

Does it have pockets? Yes! Pockets are built into both front panels.

What yarn do I need? Patons Classic Wool in worsted weight, with KnitPicks Swish Worsted listed as an alternative. Yardage depends on your size (2400-3000 yds).

The Fine Print

❣️ THIS IS A DIGITAL PDF PATTERN, NOT A FINISHED PRODUCT ❣️

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Personal & Small-Batch Use This pattern is licensed for personal use and for individual makers to create and sell finished, handmade items made from it. It is not licensed for commercial manufacturing, mass production, licensing to a business, or use by a company producing items at scale. If you're a maker selling your own handmade pieces one at a time, you're covered. If you're a business looking to manufacture or license this design for production, that requires separate written permission, please reach out.

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Accuracy & Use Every effort has been made to ensure this pattern is accurate and easy to follow. It's designed for makers with basic knit/crochet skills, including the ability to read and follow pattern instructions and terminology. We're not able to support modifications outside of what's written in the pattern; any changes you make (different yarn, resizing, etc.) are your own to work out.

Support Need help? Our community Facebook group is the place: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MarlysMinions. Any included video tutorials are also there to help you through tricky spots.

Digital Delivery & Returns This is a digital product, no physical item ships. Because of that, ✨ there are no returns or refunds once the pattern is downloaded. ✨

Your Agreement By purchasing this pattern, you agree to these terms. Use of the pattern is at your own discretion and risk, and we're not liable for outcomes or damages from its use.

Thank you for supporting a small, independent designer! We hope you love making this one. – ⭐️ Marly Bird