Dovecote Shawl knitting pattern

Description

This generous triangle in three sizes (mini/petite/tall) has a gorgeous secret—flip it over and a different, but equally pretty, hem pattern is revealed on the reverse side; it may be worn either way. Despite its lightness and beauty, this year-round wardrobe workhorse will wrap you in warmth on the coldest of days or provide a whispery layer on a midsummer evening. Knit in an exotic fiber blend for decadent drape and softness, this is a fun to work, quick-knitting project that travels well and makes a lovely gift—one you’ll be happy to knit twice! 
Suggested Yarns:
Kent Lace, Modern Deco Lace, Better Breakfast Fingering, Stone Soup Fingering, Shetlandia Fingering, Jacob Fingering, Finn Dandy 3-ply Sport, or any light fingering yarn with approximately 200 yards per ounce that knits to pattern gauge. 

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

Finished Size: 
52(68, 80) inches across top edge and 21(24, 27) inches long at center back (blocked)

Yarn Requirements: 
450(675, 900) yards

Gauge: 
22 sts and 48 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch (knit every row) on smaller needles (unblocked)

Needles:
size 5US (3.75 mm) for body or size to obtain correct gaugesize 7US (4.5 mm) for hem, or .75 mm larger than body needle