Project Complete: Victorian Shrug - Sirène Boléro

Victorian Shrug- Sirène Boléro (Mermaid Shrug)

The texture of the alternating hdc gives this garment the look of Mermaid Scales.  So I have name my project Sirène Boléro (Mermaid Shrug in French).  The color of this yarn is beautiful.  You cannot truly see the how gorgeous this color Spectrum is until you see it in person.  The yarn is very soft and warm.

Needle and Yarn
Hook:
    •    2.75 mm (C)
    •    3.5 mm (E)
    •    4.25 mm

Yarn: madelinetosh tosh merino light
945 yards 2.25 skeins = 945.0 yards (864.1m)
Colorway: Spectrum
Purchased at: Fancy Tiger Crafts in Denver, Colorado

 

I made some minor modifications to the pattern.

Pattern Modification:
Instead of attaching yarn to other side and then working hdc over the, I used foundation hdc (f-hdc). Once you complete the row up to where the chains would start work the the same number of chains specified in f-hdc.

f-hdc: yarn over, insert hook into the bottom of the previous stitch, pull up loop (you should have 3 loops on your hook), yarn over and pull loop through all first loop on hook, yarn over and pull the all 3 loops on hook. f-hdc made.

By using the f-hdc method you reduce the amount of ends you’ll need to weave in and the f-hdc will stretch more like the rest of the garment material.

Follow the pattern as instructed until you get finishing stage. Work sleeve cuffs as instructed.
For the collar and bottom edging, sc around entire neck opening, front panel and bottom edge.
I added 5 rows of hdc in the alternating pattern on the bottom edge. Then I worked 3 rows of the lace pattern to add a little flare and a tie in to the sleeve cuffs.

If you have any questions about the modifications I made, feel free to message me.
Ravelry Project Page Link: Victorian Shrug