Back in 2024, I was inspired to create a shrug using the relief wave stitch I kept seeing all over social media. I started a 2nd prototype back in September 2024, but it ended up in hibernation in favor of other projects and then life turned upside down for a while. I finally pulled it back out in January 2026 with a determination to finish it (though it very nearly went into the naughty bin as I struggled through sleeve island) and I’m happy to say it’s finally complete!