Knit this easy ruana poncho by working 4 panels, then sewing the back panels together in the center, and attach the front with seams at the shoulders!
2820 - VANILLA RUANA
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LEARN HOW TO KNIT:
CAST ON: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iocTxgfLqU&list=PL8JcOsK0nf1L4RVaar-hbVuTc1AVqrutu&index=5
KNIT STITCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpJyef0ewFc&list=PL8JcOsK0nf1L4RVaar-hbVuTc1AVqrutu&index=4
PURL STITCH https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2dkEiTDxCw&list=PL8JcOsK0nf1L4RVaar-hbVuTc1AVqrutu&index=3
CAST OFF: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_QLYZG1lcU&list=PL8JcOsK0nf1L4RVaar-hbVuTc1AVqrutu&index=2
Sew a seam in knitting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5UXKaYctAg
MATTRESS STITCH FOR KNIT OR CROCHET INVISIBLE SEAM:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WyPH9Tnvbc
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MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn, worked 2 strands (Or Bernat Softee Chunky worked 1 strand)
(WW yarn: S: 720 yds cream + 280 yds gray; XL: 1480 yds Cream + 320 ys gray)
(500 - 900 yds chunky yarn, OR 1000 - 1800 yds ww yarn)
(Chunky: S: 360 yds cream + 140 ys gray; XL: 740 cream + 160 gray)
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10mm knitting needles,
Yarn needle
INSTRUCTIONS: Gauge: 2.5 stitches + 3 rows = 1 sq. inch
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1. WORKED SIDEWAYS.
MAKE 2 FRONT AND 2 BACK.
(Back worked as 2 pieces and sewn together in center back.)
Working with 10 mm knitting needles, and either:
1 strand of Bernat Softee Chunky yarn,
Or
2 strands of any worsted weight yarn,
Or
4 strands of double knitting yarn
FRONT: Make 2. CAST ON:
Cream color yarn:
Short: (5 feet to 5 feet 4 inches tall) Cast on 50 stitches
Tall: (5’6” to 6 feet tall) Cast on 54 stitches
2. Knit every row for 4 rows.
3. *Knit the first 4 stitches, work in ribbing (k1p1) across the
row, knit the last 4 stitches. Repeat from * for 1 more row.
4. Knit the first 4 stitches, work in ribbing (p1k1) across the
row, knit the last 4 stitches.
5. Gray yarn: knit every row for 2 rows. (Garter stitch)
6. Cream yarn: repeat step 3 & 4. (Or repeat step 3 for 4 rows.)
7. Gray yarn: knit every row for 4 rows.
8. Cream yarn: repeat step 3 & 4. (Or repeat step 3 for 4 rows.)
9. Gray yarn: garter stitch for 2 rows.
10. Cream yarn: garter stitch for:
SMALL: Chest 30 - 34 inches: 10 rows
Medium: Chest 36 - 40 inches: 12 rows
Large: Chest 40 - 48 inches: 14 rows
XL: Chest 48 - 52 inches: 16 rows
XXL: Chest 52 - 58 inches: 18 row
3XL: Chest 58 - 62 inches: 20 rows
4XL: Chest 62 - 66 inches: 22 rows
5XL: Chest 66 - 70 inches: 24 rows
Cast off.
BACK: Make 2.
(If you are experienced at knitting, the back can be worked as all one piece.)
Repeat instructions for front, EXCEPT, add 4 additional rows of garter stitch.
Sew together in the center back.
Sew the front sections to the back sections at the shoulders, leaving 8 rows in the center free as the center back.
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