Friday Finish: Sequences Convertible Shrug

Hot of the needles, just finished making my version of Sequences Shrug.

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sequences-shrug

I started this project in early summer, as one of several stash-busting efforts. The yarn I wanted to use up was Remix Light, by Berroco. I had three colors of the stuff.

This yarn was crafted by recycling left-over fibers from other yarns and includes cotton, acrylic, silk, nylon and linen. I tossed in some left-over cotton marled yarn, to give me four colors to work with.

The designer did an amazing job in creating this pattern. By alternating columns of knit and purls stitches within the garter stitch rows, she made the garment reversible. I-cord edges on all four sides bring a nice finish. Of course, with my constant color changes, I had a bunch of ends hanging down one side. As I mused about the time and the potential disruption to the design weaving the ends would cause, I resolved to incorporate them into a fringe. Here is the fringed side about 2/3rds along.

And yes, I did have enough yarn to finish. I used the gold and white/black marled yarns completely. I have small amounts of the blue and pink left.

Look Ma, no ends to weave it!

I’m also really pleased with the I-cord edges, especially along the neckline.

Oh, and you may be wondering how it converts. This garment can be worn as a shrug, shawl or scarf. Soon I hope to upload a photo shoot demonstrating all the looks that are available.

Thank you, Lori Versaci. I highly recommend your Sequences Shrug.