Product Description
Tokyo shawl is a triangular shawl with a three-dimensional fabric look and is worked from the point to the neck edge, beginning with a small number of stitches. Increases are positioned a stitch/ 2 stitches from the edge which form the border on both sides of shawl. Pattern stitches are worked in the way that the shawl is wearable on both sides: there’s no right or wrong side of the knitted shawl. Tokyo shawl construction is very flexible and there is no critical gauge required for this pattern: it can be used just about any weight of yarn, and you can make this shawl in whatever size you are happy with. Construction for this this triangle shawl allows also to be used as a top, cover-up or beautiful wrap.
**Yarn:**Gepard Garn Kid Silk Seta: 70% Super Kid Mohair, 30% Shappe Silk, 25g/210 m 6 balls Gepard Garn Cashmere Lace: 100% Cashmere, 25g/350m, 7 hanks Shawl is knitted in 3 threads of yarn held together: 1 thread of Kid Silk Seta yarn and 2 threads of Cashmere Lace held double.
Tokyo Shawl by Sailor Wife Knits
What Is Being Made
The Tokyo shawl is a triangular knitted shawl designed for advanced knitters seeking a versatile, reversible garment. This three-dimensional fabric creation is worked from the point upward to the neck edge, beginning with a small number of stitches and expanding through strategic increases. The finished shawl functions as a traditional shawl, top, cover-up, or wrap, offering multiple styling options for the knitter.
Construction and Design Approach
The Tokyo shawl features a flexible construction method that prioritizes adaptability and wearability. Increases are positioned one stitch or two stitches from the edge, creating defined borders on both sides of the shawl. This placement technique contributes to the shawl's structured appearance while maintaining the triangular silhouette.
A distinctive feature of the Tokyo shawl design is its reversible nature—the pattern stitches are worked so the shawl is wearable on both sides, with no designated right or wrong side. This dual-sided construction adds practical value and design interest to the finished piece.
Flexibility and Gauge
The Tokyo shawl pattern requires no critical gauge, making it exceptionally flexible for knitters. This construction allows the shawl to be created in virtually any yarn weight, from delicate lace-weight yarns to heavier sport and DK-weight options. Knitters can customize the finished size based on personal preference and available yarn, without compromising the pattern's integrity or final wearability.
Knitting Techniques and Stitches
This advanced-level pattern employs strategic increase placement and pattern stitches designed to create the three-dimensional fabric appearance. The point-to-neck construction method is a classic shawl-building technique that allows for gradual expansion and controlled shaping throughout the knitting process.
Yarn and Materials
The Tokyo shawl pattern accommodates multiple yarn weights, including 3-ply, DK, lace, sport, and varied weight yarns. The designer's sample uses premium luxury fibers: Gepard Garn Kid Silk Seta (70% Super Kid Mohair, 30% Sappe Silk) and Gepard Garn Cashmere Lace (100% Cashmere), with three threads held together during knitting. Standard knitting needles appropriate to the chosen yarn weight are required.
Pattern Format
The Tokyo shawl is available as a downloadable PDF pattern from independent designer Sailor Wife Knits, making it accessible for immediate digital access and printing.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Light Fingering, DK | Light Worsted, Lace | 2 Ply, Sport, Varied |
| Pages: | 8 |
| Designer: | SailorWifeKnits |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Yarn Gepard Garn Kid Silk Seta: 70% Super Kid Mohair, 30% Shappe Silk, 25g/210 m 6 balls Gepard Garn Cashmere Lace: 100% Cashmere, 25g/350m, 7 hanks |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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