Looking for a trans-seasonal garment that’s as easy to make as it is to wear?? Then you gotta check out the Sandbar Ruana!!!

This is a beginner friendly, oversized ruana with stockinette fabric and pops of garter stitch rows. You could choose a cotton, linen, or bamboo fiber to get a drapey, flowy cardigan ready for tossing on over bikinis, dresses, and shorts next spring and summer season . Or you could go with a sport weight or DK weight wool or acrylic blend for a cozy, cuddly, oversized cardigan you can throw on over your favorite sweaters, long sleeve shirts, or hoodies for an extra layer of warmth ☕

Check out the Tester Spreadsheet to see what yarns/yardages/modifications the Sandbar Ruana Testers used for their ruana samples. It’s also great for inspo and ideas on how to create and style this ruana for YOUR body type .

Construction
The Sandbar Ruana is an oversized ruana/cardigan made in 3 panels (back and 2 front panels) and features stockinette fabric with a pop of garter stitch rows and I-cord and ribbed edging. The sides are seamed (if desired) under the arms.

Difficulty Level
Adventurous Beginner

Size Information
The Sandbar Ruana is intended to be worn with lots of
positive ease. I recommend approximately 20-45” of
ease at the bust to create a drop-sleeve effect. You can
choose any size that gives you your desired ease.
For my orange sample, I made the size 90” and for my
purple sample, I made the size 75”. My measurements
are: bust 46”, waist 37”, hips 48”.

Suggested Yarn
Choose a sport weight yarn for a drapey fabric or you could use a DK weight yarn for a slightly more structured garment.
I used Knit Picks/We Crochet Comfy Sport (75% Pima Cotton, 25% Acrylic, 136 yds/50 g).

Yardages
Yardages are estimates and based on 30” length

Size (Finished Garment Measurement)
45”, 60”, 75”, 90”, 105”
Yardage
850, 1150, 1500, 1800, 2150

Other Materials Needed
US 4 (3.5 mm) needles (or size needed to obtain gauge)
(Optional) Stitch Markers
Scissors
Darning/Yarn needle
Tape measure