Cousin to the crescent shaped The Peacock’s Tale, the Phoenix is another evolving pattern. Start with small feathers, then larger, then lacy flames, and finally a trail of sparks for the edging.

Add a hint of beading for some extra sparkle.

The shape is a little more than a triangle, to allow it to drape comfortably on the shoulders without slipping, and to create the illusion of wings.

Designed particularly to adapt to gradient yarns, each segment of the pattern can be repeated indefinitely until you wish to transition to the next, and the edging can be continued until there is just enough left to bind off.

Adaptable to any yardage of lace to heavy fingering weight.

Bind off can be worked with crochet hook or needles.

Pattern is worked on the RS only.

Written and charted.

French translation with many thanks to the truly wonderful Elegnad and MadlaineYarn of www.planete-laine.com.