Birds In the Thicket
knitting pattern

This pretty triangle shawl in three sizes (petite/medium/tall) features a tangle of leaf-and-twig motifs with a central panel of fluttery bird shapes and edges of delicately spiked lace points. Worked from hem to neck in one piece, this one is sure to satisfy avid lace enthusiasts with its variety of stitch patterns.
  
Note: This pattern is both written and charted and can be added to your Ravelry Library by using the "add to Ravelry library" button after completing purchase.
  
Samples shown here are the Petite size in Bare Naked Wools The G.O.A.T. Lace, color Michael and Tall size in Kent Lace, color Beachglass. See additional designer recommendations below.

Difficulty: Intermediate/Experienced 

Suggested Yarns:
The G.O.A.T. Lace, Kent Lace, Fresh Lace, Yak + Silk Lace, Modern Deco Lace, Cormo Lace, Shetlandia Fingering, Jacob Fingering

Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size, drape, or yardage requirement.

Finished size:
23(26.5, 30) inches in length along center back and 62(70, 78) inches across upper edge (washed and stretched to block)

Yarn requirements:
600(950, 1200) yards

Gauge:
23 sts and 36 rows = 4 inches in stockinette on larger needles (washed and air-dried flat)

Needles:
size 5US (3.75 mm) needle (or size to obtain correct gauge)
size 4US (3.5 mm) DPNs to knit neck edge extension (or .25 mm smaller than gauge needle)