Whirligig Shrug


The only thing that would make this shrug better is to have a 6 month old baby to model it!  Seriously, this pattern was quick and fun to knit.  The pattern's description indicated  that the shrug is difficult for the baby/toddler to take off which to me is an added benefit.


I decided to use cotton and overall I am pleased with the results.  I found the yardage in the pattern to be extremely generous and I did not use nearly as much as they indicated.


So if you have a baby girl or know of someone who is going to have a baby girl, give this pattern a whirl (pun intended, of course!).

Comments

  1. Tracey ~ CloverJuly 26, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    It's adorable! I need someone to have a baby so I can knit one too.xx

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  2. EmilyJuly 26, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    So cute! I wish there was a model for it, too. I was just commenting to a friend of mine that knitting baby things is all fun but I really need a model for them :)

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  3. amanda {the habit of being}July 26, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    very cute!!!

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  4. AnonymousJuly 26, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Adorable!!! I'm knitting my baby surprise jacket with cotton & I really like it, too :-)

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  5. house full of jaysJuly 27, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    So cute! And I very much appreciated the pun!

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  6. cpcableJuly 31, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    This is so very cute. And you're right...I think a baby is necessary to get the full effect!

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