Within Your Reach Ruana by Sheryl J. Cox

Within Your Reach Ruana

Crochet
May 2021
Light Fingering ?
1 repeat = 4 inches
in Large Motif
2.5 mm
3920 - 5390 yards (3584 - 4929 m)
1, 2, 3
US
English
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On our journey through life it helps to repeat a simple pattern: move forward with courage, think positively, and never give up. Our lives become a work of art and we can arrive at places we never thought were possible, yet were within our reach all along.

The Within Your Reach Ruana may look intimidating but don’t let that stop you. By repeating one simple motif you can create this beautiful garment, a work of art that will last a life time. It’s that easy and you can do it. Just have courage, think positively and don’t give up, it has been within your reach all along.

This versatile piece is a mixture of shawl, wrap and poncho which lends itself too many styling options.

SKILL LEVEL: Advanced Intermediate

SIZING: 1, 2, 3
Length: 76.5” (194 cm)
Width: 29.75 (38.25, 46.75)“ 75.5 (97, 119) cm
Sample shown in Size 3.

YARN:
Essence of Autumn Yarn - Silky Linen
65% Silk/35% Linen, 4oz (115g), 490yd
(448m)
3 ply

This is a light fingering weight yarn with a recommended crochet gauge of 21-32 sts = 4” (10 cm) over sc using hook size: 2.25-3.5mm (US B1- E4).

COLOUR/QUANTITY:
MC: October 5 (6, 8) skeins
CC1: Aubergine 1 skein
CC2: Spring in Autumn 1 skein
CC3: Perfect Storm 1 skein

MATERIALS:
2.55 mm (US 0) steel hook or size to obtain gauge, tapestry needle.

STITCHES:
slip stitch
chain stitch
single crochet
half double crochet
double crochet
bobble stitch

Full written instructions charts and schematic are included.