Ponchos, shawls, wraps, stoles, capelets… it seems like there are a thousand different names to describe knits that you drape over your body and they all mean the same thing. The truth is that, while the line can be blurry at times, each of these are distinctive articles of clothing with unique, defining features. The ruana is a relative newcomer in the world of yarn trends, and you might have found yourself wondering, well, just what is a ruana cape, anyway? Read on to find out, and also learn the difference between knit ruanas and ponchos and snag some free ruana knitting patterns!