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Truboo is a rayon bamboo blend yarn from Lion Brand that stands apart from every other summer yarn on the market. The softness, the drape, the gentle sheen — it genuinely feels luxe in a way that cotton alone cannot match. These Truboo yarn crochet patterns are chosen specifically to work with the yarn’s strengths: elegant garments with movement and drape that hold their shape when the right stitches are used.
If you have been looking for the best way to use your Truboo yarn stash — or trying to decide whether it is worth buying — this collection covers seven styles from ponchos to cardigans to tank tops, all designed or curated to showcase what this yarn does best.
What Makes Truboo Yarn Special for Crochet Garments?
Truboo is a rayon bamboo blend yarn from Lion Brand with a whisper-light feel, a gentle sheen, and extraordinary drape that most yarns simply cannot replicate. It is the yarn to reach for when you want a summer garment that feels elevated and moves beautifully. Cotton gets heavy and stiff — Truboo stays light and fluid all day.
The key to working with Truboo successfully is stitch selection. Open lacy stitches will droop and grow over time with this yarn. The patterns featured in this collection have all been chosen or designed with that in mind — they use stitches that create drape without sag, giving you the elegant look the yarn promises without the disappointment of a bag that hangs to your knees by afternoon.
For a full deep dive on this yarn including pros, cons, and hook recommendations see the Truboo yarn review.
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Truboo Yarn Colors — What Is Available
Lion brand has expanded the color selection of this beautiful yarn since launching it. A dizzying array of spring and summer-friendly shades: neutrals, brights, bolds so there is a color for every project you can imagine. I even mixed two colors in two of my projects in this post.
If you liked Nuboo yarn, now discontinued, you will find those shades with the same type of drape in this truboo yarn.
I also have designed patterns with it to prevent sag and losing shape but still get the elegant drape that bamboo yarn does best. Some of them are featured in this collection.
A caveat of working with this yarn, it can droop if the stitches aren’t planned out correctly. I have made many items with this yarn and I do love it.
I go over the pros and cons in this truboo yarn review.
Here are some great truboo yarn crochet patterns suited to this gorgeous sophisticated yarn.
Costa del Sol Crochet Summer Poncho Pattern
The Costa del Sol crochet poncho pattern is so luxe feeling you will live in it all summer! Three sizes, two lengths. Beginner-friendly stitches and well suited to an experienced beginner or higher.
What crochet skill are you?
It is so luxe feeling to drape yourself in this elegant soft yarn. You will feel like a million bucks! I found myself reaching for it day and night in the summer months over jeans, leggings and a quick swim cover up.
The pattern uses two colors (image shown uses thistle and silver), and has a beautiful sunburst o the front and back.
Three widths and two lengths so you get the best fit for your frame.
See pattern details for this crochet poncho.
Peyton Cardigan — Lightweight Truboo Yarn Cardigan Pattern
For a lightweight crochet cardigan suited to spring and summer, the Peyton Cardigan from Lakeside Loops is simple and classic. It uses two different stitches on the top and lower half to create visual interest.
The addition of handy pockets are always welcome on this fresh-length truboo yarn cardigan. You never know when a cool night or early morning hours hit and this cardigan will have you summer-ready from morning til night, keeping your cool the whole time.
See the Peyton cardigan using truboo yarn here.
Check out crochet patterns to make for spring.
Crochet Mesh Tunic Pattern Using Truboo Yarn
This pattern is designed to prevent droop while giving an open airy feel. Often times lacy looking stitches are prone to drooping with silky yarns but this design prevents that.
This pattern is available in 5 sizes 32″-54″ chest measurement
A side vent is worked in so it doesn’t bunch around the hips when sitting.
You can enjoy the soft feel of the bamboo yarn against your skin with a garment that holds its shape beautifully.
See the beginner friendly pattern details for the truboo mesh look crochet tunic.
Dusk Cape — Versatile Crochet Cape Using Truboo Yarn
This design is a versatile garment topper that you will get a lot of use from. It’s a hybrid of a cardigan and ruana.
The dreamy soft feel of truboo yarn surrounding you like a gentle cloud is my idea of a great crochet project.
This is something you can reach for when the air conditioner feels cool on your shoulders, temp changes when traveling on airplanes and when in movie theaters for all those summer blockbusters.
Sizes to fit XS- 4X.
See the pattern for the crochet dusk cape using truboo yarn.
Verity Crochet Tank Top Pattern Using Truboo Yarn
While the stitches in this pattern are meant to have some drape, the straps will hold fast and not droop. The drapey stitch pattern will show curves tastefully and if you choose to make a two-tone tank as shown is even more eye catching.
Try it as a crop, mid length or more of a tunic as shown here. It is a a bit of hybrid between a regular neck and halter to give a fresh modern look.
Shown is truboo yarn in slate and silver. The orange tank is made with coboo yarn (a cotton bamboo blend) in orange.
Pattern sizes to fit 32″ – 46″
See the pattern for the Verity crochet tank top using truboo yarn.
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Moondance Cardigan — Classic Crochet Cardigan in Truboo Yarn
A great classic crochet cardigan style with wonderful signature truboo drape. This gives me bomber jacket vibed with a decidedly feminine feel.
The textured stitches will prevent too much droop so you get a cardigan that holds its shape over time.
Sizes to fit XS- 5X
See the moondance cardigan pattern.
Nantucket Mesh Cardigan — Open Crochet Cardigan for Summer
An open mesh mean to drape and swing. Using truboo yarn, it gives it such an elegant look and feel it would look great in any high end resort shop.
Imagine it over swimwear or as a layering piece over your summer linen and cotton basics.
Special tips to customize for your torso proportion so the V hits where you want it at the top.
Check out the crochet mesh cardigan pattern that uses truboo yarn.
