The Summer Nights Ruana is an airy, oversized garment, with a beautiful beach scene. It uses tapestry crochet along with a customized color fading technique to create a sunset over water. This pattern creates a 28” x 50” garment with notes on how to adjust size.

If following colors shown, you’ll need:
11 Skeins of Lion Brand Ice Cream Cotton Blend (or similar Worsted Weight yarn)
-2 Skeins of Chocolate (400 yds)
-2 Skeins of Blueberry (375 yds)
-2 Skeins of Orange (375 yds)
-2 Skeins of Strawberry (375 yds)
-2 Skeins of Grape (400 yds)
-1 Skein of Lemon (50 yds)
(NOTE: While the sample shown was made with yardage listed, based on feedback, it is recommended that you get an extra skein of Grape, Orange, and Strawberry.)

Please note: Lion Brand Ice Cream Cotton Blend is now discontinued. Similar colorways with ombre color changes are recommended. Some suggestions are Premier Home Cotton, Red Heart Ombre, Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton, Lion Brand Shawl in a Ball, WeCrochet Comfy Color Mist…etc.