Intergalactic Wrap

“Intergalactic, planetary, planetary, intergalactic… 
Well, now, don’t you tell me to smile 
You stick around I’ll make it worth your while 
My number’s beyond what you can dial 
Maybe it’s because we’re so versatile…” 
- Intergalactic by the Beastie Boys
 
Now that you’ll have that song stuck in your head for the next day or so… Are you ready to create the most versatile wrap you’ve ever knit?
 
This is a 3-skein, fingering-weight wrap that begins life as a triangle shawl. The sides are worked separately after the initial triangle has been made, they are knit into “wings” that will create the final trapezoid shaping. The stitch patterns used are a combination of brioche rib and garter-stitch and they alternate between all three colors of yarn (kind of like a fade but different). There are tassles and button holes in the corners so that the wrap can be worn/styled multiple ways including as a cocoon shrug, a vest, a scarf or a traditional wrap. There is only one size for this pattern, but it’s flexible with multiple body types/shapes & can fit as a shrug for up to a 60” (150 cm) bust.
 
Because you have so many options on how to wear & style this wrap, it’s a great piece to bring along on trips, keep at work or to give as a gift! Have fun with your yarn selection, too. Pick colors that make you happy & don’t be afraid to go outside your comfort zone with one or two of them. Play around & explore (your yarn universe)!
 
I would love to see your project & yarn plans! Use #IntergalacticWrap or @yumiyarns on social media so I can find it or stop by the Ravelry group & join in the discussion.
 
Pattern is only written,  no charts were needed.
 
Notes:
When choosing yarns, select yarns that you like that look good together. You will only use 2 colors at a time at the most, but all colors will touch each other throughout the project. I suggest 1 light color, 1 medium color & 1 dark color. I used Three Irish Girls - Adorn Luxe.
 
This pattern has been test knit and tech edited. 
(Thanks, Sue-Cat & testers!)
 
Size:
One Size
(16” x 64” / 40 x 162 cm)
 
Yarn: 
Approx 430 yds / 393 m each of 3 colors in fingering-weight 
(1290 yds / 1178 m total)
 
Sample Used:
Three Irish Girls Adorn Luxe Fingering
85% merino, 15% nylon
430 yds / 3.5 oz
 
In the Colorways:
Big Bang (dark multi)
Spectra (green multi)
Intergalactic (purple speckle)

Needles:
US 3 (3.25mm) or size to obtain gauge 
 
Note: 
Circular needles only, straights will not work
 
Notions:
Stitch Markers
Scissors
Tapestry Needle
 
For Tassels:
1 piece of cardboard that is 12”/30 cm long & at least 4”/10 cm wide
 
Gauge: 
20 sts x 40 rows / 4” (10 cm) in garter stitch, blocked
 
Stitches/Techniques Used: 
(tutorials are linked)
Basic Brioche Stitches
Tips & Tricks to Knit Brioche Like a Boss
Tassel Making 101