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Red Heart Around Town Crochet Ruana Crochet Along

Around Town Crochet Ruana Crochet Along
Around Town Crochet Ruana Crochet Along

Welcome to AllFreeCrochet's NEWEST Crochet Along! We're always excited to host new things and we thought a crochet along for a gorgeous crochet ruana was going to get you pumped. We've joined forces with Red Heart Yarns and Marly Bird, as your teacher, to bring you this fun crochet along, and one lucky winner will win a great yarn bundle from Red Heart.

Featured Pattern: The Around Town Crochet Ruana Wrap is the chic "it" accessory for fall, and if you're wondering what it is, it's a lovely mix between a crochet shawl and a poncho since it features an opening up the front. This crochet ruana is quick and easy to work up and makes for a quick way to layer up and stay warm this fall. Bundle yourself up with this crochet wrap as you stroll around town. Worked up in two rectangular panels and then sewn together, this comfy piece is sure to be your go-to when leaving your house.

Easy

Crochet HookD/3 or 3.25 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge8 pattern repeats = 4” (10 cm) (one pattern repeat consists of one chain and one single crochet); 13 rows = 4” (10 cm).

Finished Size36” wide x 60” long (91.5 x 152.5 cm)

Materials List

  • RED HEART® Soft®: 3 balls each 4614 Black A and 3729 Grape C
  • RED HEART® Boutique Unforgettable®: 3 balls 3940 Echo B
  • Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 3.25 mm [US D-3]
  • Yarn needle, 2 stitch markers

Weekly Crochet Along

  1. How to Participate
    It’s easy to take part in our Crochet Along! There will be four different steps, all linked below, that will be posted on AllFreeCrochet. All you need to do is simply visit the site on the dates below to get the next step of instructions. 

  2. Week 1: November 7th - Click here to access part 1 tutorial

    Notes:
    1. Ruana is made from 2 rectangular panels sewn together halfway up from bottom edge.
    2. To change color, work last stitch of old color to last yarn over. Yarn over with new color and draw through all loops on hook to complete stitch. Proceed with new color. Do not cut color not in use; carry along wrong side until next needed.

    Special Stitches:
    reverse sc (reverse single crochet)
    = Work single crochet in opposite direction from which you would usually work (left to right if you are right-handed and right to left if you are left-handed). This stitch is also known as crab stitch. It creates a rope-like twisted single crochet edging.
    Join with sc = Place a slip knot on hook, insert hook in indicated stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through both loops on hook.

  3. Week 2: November 14th - Click here to access part 2 tutorial

    Ruana - Panels
    (Make 2)
    With A, ch 241.
    Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook, *ch 1, skip next ch, sc in next ch; repeat from * across to last ch, sc in last ch; change to B, turn—121 sc and 119 ch-1 spaces
    Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, *ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next ch-1 space; repeat from * across, sc in last sc; change to C, turn.
    Row 3: Repeat Row 2; change to A at end of row.
    Row 4: Repeat Row 2; change to B at end of row.
    Rows 5–73: Repeat last 3 rows 23 times. Do not change to B at end of Row 73. Fasten off.

  4. Week 3: November 21st - Click here to access part 3 tutorial

    Finishing:
    Using a tapestry needle, weave in your ends. 

    Seaming:Place a stitch marker at center of top edge of each panel. With A, sew last rows together from first stitch to marked stitch to form back seam; leave remaining stitches unsewn.

  5. Week 4: November 28th  - Click here to access part 4 tutorial

    Edging Row: With right side of joined panels facing (back of piece) and working in ends of rows, join C with sc in last row, reverse sc in each row across. Fasten off.
    Repeat Edging Row in ends of rows of short front edge of each panel. Weave in ends. 

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Crocheting along while recuperating from foot surgery. Love the pattern easy to follow

This looks perfect for wearing to church...a sneaky way to keep warm when they forget to heat the chapel.

This sounds like a fun project to try after Christmas!

Ordering the yarn for this exciting wrap. Hope it works ups quickly!

Very, very excited to get started on this project. Hopefully will finish in time for Christmas. Wish me luck.

Love the pattern and have really enjoyed the videos with Marly.

Love the tutorials. Makes it easier if you get stuck or interrupted

Love this pattern and love, love, love Red Heart! I'm going to start on this just as soon as I finish the project I'm currently working on...using Red Heart, of course!

Red heart yarn. -learned to knit using red heart many years ago. Continues to be my favourite go to yarn.

Fabulous project! So glad you made this available.

I am new at crochet and am eager to try this pattern. It's beautiful!!

This is the perfect thing to make with my crochet class at the library. I will make one for my grandmother's birthday in January!

I love this item, and I know that my granddaughter would absolutely love it if I made it for her!

Lovely gift project...if we hurry

I am really happy about this crochet along, although I am wondering about the space needed for this Ruana, LOL! I am so glad Red Heart has these neat new yarns. I used to only buy Red Heart if I wanted a "harsh" and "sturdy" yarn, and I realize how wrong I have been to have this opinion. Thank you so much Red Heart!!

excited, I've been looking for a shawl pattern

nice shawls, very easy to make, Red Heart Yarns are very easy to work. using Red Heart Yarns now to make a jacket and shawl.

beautiful....just found this today!! and signed up!! lovely shawl!

I was sooo bummed when I realized Inhad almost missed the Chrochet along altogether. Glad I checked in though, as I live the tutorials! Thanks Much

This looks like fun!

Thanks for the pattern

Looks like a fun project.

Beautiful

I like the Purple Serenity Shawl. Would love to make it.

Got a late start on this project. Love the feel and texture of these yarns but mine will be a spring finish as life is in the way. Sure hope your wonderful products will be around for a long time.

It looks like a lovely wrap! It would be nice if there were written instructions, too.

Love this pattern

I am learning to crochet and these are very nice tutorials and clear instructions. Thank you!

Would love. To try

Sweet

I want to make one with those colors!

I can't wait to make this!

I love this CAL, it is so pretty.

I learn so much from your tutorials and videos. Thank you for providing them to us.

I can't wait to get started on this ruana for my weekly project!

This is so much fun and the pattern is gorgeous.

I love the look of this wrap, I'll have to do it at a later date though, I've got a lot going on at the moment

Haven't tried these patterns yet, especially excited about the nativity. Thank you.

Is anyone else having trouble with this yarn? The "Unforgettable" is so thin it has broken several times. The soft yarn becomes so tangled. Is it just me? Love the pattern but I don't know if It's worth the aggravation.

Looks like a really fun pattern!

I really like this design already have the unforgettable a green but I might switch it up!

Thank you for this tutorial and the "work along". You not only explain difficult areas in as much detail as you can, but the way you present and display, helps so very much. I can't wait to finish mine )

I cannot figure out how to download the pattern to print it out can you help me

You can either print the entire page, or you can copy and paste the section you need in a Word document. Then print the Word document. Hope that helps!

Love love the purple Ruana . I would love to win the black ,grey and lovely purple.

Really looking forward to trying this pattern!

What a coincidence, I started this project a week before these great tutorials! Now I know the best way to connect them! Thanks!

awesome love

Ruana. First time I saw this wrap, I liked it because it is oversized. It's similar to a poncho but this is even wider and longer. It's another type of scarf that is worth making, it will protect you from the cold, it is a fashion statement and it's one accessory any fashionista would like to have in her wardrobe.

This is such a terrific pattern and I have always loved Red Heart yarn. I have been knitting/crocheting for 60 years and RH never lets me down.

I recently bought some Red Heart Boutique Unforgettable yarn and I have been looking for a pattern that uses it this is the perfect project for it. I love ruanas and this one is really easy. Thanks!

This is a great video series but I have not been able to download the pattern. I do not see a print icon nor am I able to find the pattern without the videos attached. What am I doing wrong?

love learning new stitches. Seeing the "crab" stitch done really helps.

Looking forward to having the time to start this ) Beautiful, easy pattern! Thanks!!!

What a great afghan! Love the color scheme

This is really a fun project!

THIS crocheted project looks like fun. Will get my yarn ready to start !

Very pretty! I would love to try it.

Love this pattern and I have never done a crochet along!

I like ruanas and recently knitted one. I am looking forward to making this crochet version.

I love this crochet a long!! It is easy breezy, just keeping the yarn all attached is tricky, but I manage! I love MarlyBird's videos!! Awesome worth the time!!

perfect for a cool crisp day

Love some of the colour choices you have shown. Looks like a fun project.

Great project!

Definitely my next project!

I've always wanted a ruana! Good to see that Marly is the instructor for the tutorials. She's terrific! Can't wait to choose my colors. Love the the RH Soft!

I like the way that the steps are set up so that it gives you time to get caught up to get to the next step of the pattern. I have not used several of the types of yarn that are listed in the contest and hope to win. I would love to work with all these types of yarn.

Can't wait to see who's the winner of this beautiful shawl CAL! Wishing everyone that's entering lots of luck!!

This is such a gorgeous and so much fun to work with!

Beautiful shawl!! Looks like it will be warm and cozy! Just right for chilly fall days. I like having a great pattern for the Boutique yarn, too.

Such a pretty final piece!

I brought some Wollfamos surprise bobble. Can I use it - it seems too thin for this pattern

Love the look of the three colors woven together - will have to try soon!

This looks like such a great shawl!!! Love it.

Best part is going to be watching the color gradually change!

I can't wait to get started it is gonna be so much fun. Thanks for the opportunity

I always loved this pattern and now, with the video tutorial, I'm sure to give it a try. The hardest part will be the color choice for sure. Thank you Mary! And it's free!!!!!

This is my first crochet along and I love the look of this Red Heart Around Town Crochet Ruana.. I'm looking forward to making one. Thank you so much for making this a Free Crochet Along! Most you have to pay to join, butt not this one! Thanks again..Looking forward to finishing the project.

This looks beautiful and very warm. I live in Arizona so it may be too warm for me. I will think of some family member who can use it.

Looking forwad to this, becoming more familiar with CALs - easy to follow!!

I am having so much fun with this pattern!

So excited to the this pattern!

Love it! Can't wait to make it!

Looks great and I've never used this kind of yarn...........yet

Love the Around Town Crochet Ruana. Great patterns to choose from too.

This pattern is great fun and the yarn prize is terrific!

Only comment I want to make is this is a beautiful ruana!

I can't wait to start this. I just wish I would have been able to start sooner.

First time crotchet this is my start!!!! 1st problem encounter was only could find the Red Heart Super Saver after 4 store stops here in Central IL so if it's a disqualified for the entry then I'm already at a loss...

Love the colors, and can't wait to make one !!

Coming to the show a little late, but will be fun. Yarn shopping today.

I am working on a ruana right now to gift for Christmas....loving it!

I have become a huge fan of CALs, and this pattern is both beautiful and practical. Thank you SOO much!

I've started it! Woo hoo!

I would be so happy to win this yarn. I love to crochet, but I'm not able to do it very often because of low income. I'm not even able to make anything for my kids for Christmas this year. Good luck everyone!

I have quite a bit of yarn that i dont use if you need some to make your kids something please let me know i could send you some.

I've been looking for my next project. Going to get started today. Thank you.

This will be my next project.

I have always wanted to make a ruana! No more excuses!

I have learned a lot from watching Marly and I've been crocheting for 43 years

gonna post some pics later/

Thanks for sharing!

Ruanas are becoming quite the trend in my neck of the woods and that is no surprise to me....they are ultra-classy. I will make this pattern for sure!

This looks gorgeous, can't wait to see more.

This looks great! However I'll be trying this with yarn I already have. Just can't buy more yarn right now!! Now to finish my project tonight so I can start on this tomorrow!

So excited to be part of this, my mom will love this for Christmas!

This is beautiful! I can't wait to make this!!

I have been looking at these for a while now. I am anxious to get this going!

Can't wait to get started on this

Cute! Ready to get it started!!

I have followed your website for several years and this is the first that I've noticed a CAL, bravo!

I think this one that I will have to make.

It is a beautiful pattern. looking forward to do this pattern

This is such a beautiful pattern.

Wow ...always wanted to learn to crochet. Your instructions seem flawless and easy to understand. Learning a lot. Thank you!

So glad to see crochet tutorial I have a lot to learn about crocheting. Can't wait to see the next one

This has been on my wishlist for a while!

I love this pattern, will be doing this in a few different colors

I am happy to see "All Free Crochet" offering free tutorials. Keep up the great job! )

have never heard of the two yarns in the video can not wait to use them, like the way they go together red heart is always on its toes.

Love this ruana! I can't wait to get started on it!

WOW! What a great pattern, can't wait to start!

beautiful....crocheting is my favorite hobby .

Its so pretty! I need to go shopping for yarn. )

I am so excited to start!

It looks so warm! Going to make two of them as gifts for my daughter-in-laws up north ) They will love them!

What a beautiful pattern. I loved the videos and was easy to follow along!

This looks like it will be a fun wear!

This is a beautiful pattern. I would love to wear the wrap.

This is sooooo cool. I love the idea of using a variety of colours and this is something anyone could wear.

this is something my granddaughter would love to wear!

I love the 4th colorway! Can't crochet now but would love to make this.

This looks like so much fun!!

This CAL looks soooooo fun!! The colors she shows are beautiful, but I'm going to look around in case there's something I like better!

I love the color combination on this shawl. I'll need to see if I can find the yarn at my local Joann store.

I just found this today, is it to late to join? I love the look of this Red Heart Around Town Crochet Ruana Crochet Along.. I'm going to have some fun working up some swathes. Hoping I can still join in! If not, I will still make one and thinking of giving it to my Mother-In-Law for Christmas.. Thanks for this free crochet pattern.

Already behind but I'll buy the yarn today! Love the instructor. Clear and easy to understand.

I would like to make this just to wear at home! It's very pretty!

love the color combinations shown in the video, would make nice looking items when made up...

Love this. I am definitely going to make one!

Love this pattern!

This looks like lots of fun!

Great

This would be the perfect project to learn how to use multiple colors together - beautiful.

Love it!

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