Tokyo Weave

Tokyo Weave is a captivating blend of intricate stitches and vibrant colors, inspired by the dynamic and multifaceted spirit of Tokyo. This design intertwines cables, ribs, garter, and chevron patterns, creating a rich tapestry that reflects the harmony of tradition and modernity found in the heart of Japan’s bustling capital. The interplay of four carefully chosen colors adds depth and dimension, making Tokyo Weave not just a shawl, but a wearable work of art that tells a story of texture, movement, and the timeless allure of Tokyo.

Yarn

The Tokyo Weave shawl is designed to showcase the beauty of fingering weight yarns. While the sample was knit using a combination of Malabrigo Yarn Ultimate Sock and Malabrigo Mechita, utilizing leftover yarns from previous projects, you can substitute with any fingering weight yarn that meets the gauge. This pattern is highly adaptable, allowing you to experiment with any color combination and adjust the amount of yarn used by repeating or reducing sections as desired. Whether you use new skeins or leftover yarns, this pattern offers the flexibility to create a shawl that is truly unique and tailored to your preferences.

Sample Yarn Details:

C1: Malabrigo Yarn Ultimate Sock (402 meters / 440 yards per skein) Colorway: Rosalinda

Total Used: 0.7 skeins = 268.8 meters (294.0 yards) 

Weight Used: 70 grams

C2: Malabrigo Yarn Ultimate Sock 

Colorway: Gloria

Total Used: 0.26 skeins = 99.8 meters (109.2 yards) 

Weight Used: 26 grams

C3: Malabrigo Yarn Mechita (384 meters / 420 yards per skein) 

Colorway: Neverland

Total Used: 0.7 skeins = 268.8 meters (294.0 yards) 

Weight Used: 70 grams

C4: Malabrigo Yarn Mechita 

Colorway: Pascal

Total Used: 0.1 skeins = 38.4 meters (42.0 yards) 

Weight Used: 10 grams

Needle Size : 3 mm (US 2.5) circular needle

Gauge

Broken Rib: 19.4 sts and 27.7 rows per 10 cm 

Cable: 21.4 sts and 27.7 rows per 10 cm 

Garter: 19-20 sts and 32 rows per 10 cm 

Chevron: 21-22 sts and 27.7 rows per 10 cm

Notions

Stitch markers (at least 4, to mark pattern sections and center spine) 

Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends) 

Note: A cable needle is not required for this pattern. Instructions for working the cables without a cable needle are provided, along with a link to the video tutorial.