An individually adaptable pattern for a versatile knitted ruana, designed by Birgit Freyer.

This loose and casual ruana - a mantle that can be worn either open or closed - is knitted in different directions, which showcases the colourways of variegated yarns perfectly. Stockinette parts, garter ribs and eyelet rows can be combined according to your personal taste. All parts are knitted together, so there's almost no sewing at the end! Only a small gap in the middle of each square of part 1 has to be closed as a finish.
The size of the ruana can be easily adapted to individual measurements.

For the original sample shown in the picture, Filace Moira with its wonderfully individual colour changes has been used. The original yarn can be substituted by any variegated yarn in a similar weight.

The pattern contains charts.

Please note: This pattern contains detailed instructions about the construction and shaping, as well as charts for the ridges and eyelet rows. The distribution of the ridges and eyelet rows is up to your choice. On the last page of the pattern, you will find detailed examples.

The pattern (a pdf file) contains 9 pages, including a photo, schematic drawings, charts and detailed explanations about the construction and shaping of the garment.

The level of difficulty is 3-4 (of 5).

Required skills:

• working from charts
• reading schematic drawings
• basic stitches: knit, purl, yarn over, increases and decreases (explained in the pattern)
• knitting in rows and in the round

Size: For all sizes - fully variable in size.
Original size: 155 cm / 61 in wide, 80 cm / 31.5 in long

Yarn: variegated fingering weight
Original Yarn: Filace Moira
Yardage: approx. 2300 m (2520 yd), depending on size
Needle size: 4.0 to 5.0 mm (US size 6 to 8, UK size 8 to 6)

Notions: measuring tape, stitch markers, contrasting thread (or additional cables from interchangeable needle systems) to place stitches on hold, scissors, needle for sewing in threads.