"How many nights will I be able to keep myself from starting" the vintage baby knits baby shrug?

Let's find out: one, two, three...

Thrrrreeee.

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Wise old owl. He knows just how to make you feel better about not being able to wait. And I certainly couldn't wait any longer to get started on this sweet baby shrug. Isn't the first piece really cool?! The construction of the shrug is so neat. The center back is this hourglass shape, then sides will be knit off of each side of that circularly and then sleeves and an edging will be added to those.

 
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And the stitch patterns are charming. This first piece was done in a broken rib. After all the brioche stitch of my alchemy scarf, I found the broken rib so refreshing. And it looks lovely in the tiny gauge. The sleeves and edging will be done with elongated yarnovers and should be lots of fun as well. I am loving the Koigu too. Its twisted texture and pale, slightly uneven color really look vintage to me. I hope you like it so far, Robin!