Woodland Ruana by Michael Vloedman

Warm, cozy, and classically styled, this effortlessly casual garment is the ideal piece for an early autumn day outside.  The Woodland Ruana is an open front poncho with bold patterning along the bottom hem.

Kit includes pattern and selected yarn. For large drawstring bag pictured with yarn, click here.  For Ball Winding services click here.  

 Worsted Weight

RECOMMENDED YARN: Woolstok Worsted by Blue Sky Fibers (100% Fine Highland Wool; 100g/123 yds): 3 Big 150g Skeins in Color A & 1 50g Skein in each Color B, C, D, E, F, G & H.  Shown in Wild Thyme (MC), Drift Wood, Midnight Sea, Loon Lake, Ember Glow, Quartz Crystal, Lilac Bloom & Deep Velvet. 

YARN: Sweater by Blue Sky Fibers (55% Superwash Wool/45% Certified Organic Cotton; 100g/160yd): 7 Skeins Color A, 1 Skein in each Color B, C, D, E, F, G & H.  Sweater is a very nice alternate yarn for more temperate zones.

NEEDLES: Size US 8 / 5mm 24" to 32" or longer circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
OTHER TOOLS: Spare needle for Three needle bind-off, Stitch markers, Scrap yarn or Stitch holders, Tapestry needle
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate - simple shaping, colorwork with changes at the end of the row

SIZE: One Size
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Back panel - 35" wide x 26" long
GAUGE: 21 sts x 26 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch, after blocking

Images courtesy of Blue Sky Fibers