SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
- Caron Colorama O'Go (6.4oz/180g; 228yds/208m)
- Tabby (68002), 9 O'Gos
- Size U.S. K/10 1/2 (6 1/2mm) Crochet Hook or Size Needed to Obtain Gauge
- Stitch Markers
- Yarn Needle
- SIZE: One size fits all.
- FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Approx 40" wide x 30" long from shoulder.
- GAUGE: 12 sts and 11 1/2 rows in sc/ch-1 pat.
DIRECTIONS:
To find the downloadable patterns click on the "GET PATTERNS" tab above.To begin working with the O'Go format, carefully cut plastic tie where the ends of the O'Go meet.
Pull tie to remove.
If desired, colors can be easily separated by gently pulling apart and cutting at the color transition. Each color is ready to use.
NOTES:
To achieve shifting colors effect work from 2 O'Gos, noting that colors will not match from both O'Gos.
When starting new ball, take care to match the color change stripe in ball to keep the pattern consistent.
Leftover yarn can be used later to match up.
Front and Back are worked together in 2 Halves, folded and joined in middle of Back.
Left Half is a mirror image of Right Half. There is no RS or WS. While working Halves mark one side as 'RS' to keep shaping consistent.
SIDE (make 2 pieces alike):
Beg at lower back edge, with 1st O'Go, ch 31. With 2nd O'Go, ch 32. 63 ch total.
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (Ch 1. Skip next ch. 1 sc in next ch) 15 times. With 1st O'Go, (1 sc in next ch. Ch 1. Skip next ch) 15 times. 1 sc in last ch. Turn. 62 sts.
2nd row: With 1st O'Go, ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. (1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Skip next sc) 14 times. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. 1 sc in next sc. With 2nd O'Go, 1 sc in next sc. (1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Skip next sc) 14 times. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. 1 sc in last sc. Turn.
3rd row: With 2nd O'Go, 1 sc in first sc. (Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp) 15 times. With 1st O'Go, (1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Skip next sc) 15 times. 1 sc in last sc. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows for sc/ch-1 Pat until work from beg measures 34" [86.5 cm], ending on a WS row.
SHAPE BACK NECK:
Next row: (RS). Pat across 55 sts. Sc2tog (neck edge). Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. PM at side edge of last row.
Next row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. Pat to end of row. Turn.
Cont in pat over 55 sts until work from marker measures same length as Back, ending on a WS row. Fasten off.
FINISHING:
Join Ruana Pieces (back seam): With WS facing both Halves facing tog, join any color with sl st and work 1 row of sc through both thicknesses to join (sc row will appear on RS). Fasten off.
PM 11" down from shoulders for armholes.
Join sides: With WS facing both pieces, join any color with sl st at marker. Work 1 row of sc through both thicknesses to join (Sc row will appear on RS). Fasten off.
Rep for other seam.
NOTE: When working edging along lower edges of Back and Fronts, do not work sc into every st as gauge for plain sc differs from gauge for Body Pat.
EDGING:
1st rnd: (RS). Join any color with sl st in lower left Back edge. Work in sc evenly around entire edge of Ruana, having 3 sc in corners. Join with sl st to first sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. Working from left to right, instead of from right to left, as usual, work 1 reverse sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
ABBREVIATIONS:
Approx = Approximately
Beg = Beginning
Ch = Chain(s)
Cont = Continue(ity)
Pat = Patter
PM = Place marker
Rep = Repeat
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
RS = Right side
Sc = Single crochet
Sc2tog = Draw up a loop in each of next 2 sc. Yoh and draw through all 3 loops on hook
Sl st = Slip stitch
Sp(s) = Space(s)
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Tog = Together
WS = Wrong side
Yoh = Yarn over hook