Manta is a square shawl that is knit flat from the center out. There is a neck opening in the center with a slit out to one corner so you can wrap it all the way around your body easily.

The juxtaposition of straight lines and sharp corners on something soft and squishy is so satisfying to me. You may also like how the flecks in one section mirror the eyelets in the next.

Manta is relaxing to knit. Just when you start to grow bored with one section, there’s a small garter stripe for instant gratification before you move on to a different stitch pattern in the next section.

Sizes: one size

Finished measurements: approximately 38in (96.5cm) square

Skills required: yo, k2tog, ktbl, ptbl

Gauge: 17 sts and 19 rows in 4in (2.5cm) in fleck stitch (see below)

Materials:

● Yarn: Color A: Patons Classic Wool Worsted (210yd/100g) Coral 240yd

(220m), Color B: Lion Brand Fisherman’s Wool (465yd/227g) Oatmeal 450yd

(412m), Color C: Patons Classic Wool Worsted (210yd/100g) Natural Heather

340yd (311m)

● Needles: US9, minimum 40in (100cm) length circular needles to

accommodate sts

● Notions: 5 st markers, yarn needle

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