It seems I am destined to knit or crochet green things at this time of year as I am eager for spring and some colors besides brown! This yarn is too beautiful for words and I just had to have it. I wanted a squishable shawl (garter ridges a must!) but with a little bit of something else for interest. This pattern is a perfect fit.

Ptica is the name of a Slovenian pastry roll that my grandmother Rose made when I was a little girl. I was told the word means “little bird.” Taken from the meaning of the word “Nurmilintu,” I decided to translate the words into Slovenian.