Mangata is the Swedish word for the glimmering road like reflection that moonlight creates on water.

It is a triangular shawl knitted from the top down, starting with a striped stockinette pattern, followed by a mesh pattern and ending with the broad lace border.

The instruction are for one size only and are given in form of charts and written instructions.

Measurements:
Version 1 63” x 31” or 160cm x 78 cm
Version 2 70” x 31½” or 178cm x 80cm
These measurements vary with different yarn weights and needle sizes.

The yarns used in the sample shawl are

Old Maiden Aunt 100% superwash merino 4ply, 100% superwash merino, 400 yds (366m) per 100g skein, 1 skein col. Something Herbal for Colour A.

Old Maiden Aunt 50% superwash merino/50% silk 4ply, 50% superwash merino, 50% silk, 400 yds (366m) per 100g skein, 1 skein col. Pretty Floral Bonnet for Colour B.

(Please note: Only a few metres were left of Colour B at the end, it could be safer to use a yarn with more yardage.)