Tokyo is my dream city. It’s a place of contrasts: busy, yet still; modern, yet old; complex, yet simple; odd, yet traditional. Tiny suburban streets give way to wide, busy hubs, while shrines and temples hide in the midst of neon skyscrapers. You can blend in here, or you can stand out, and anything goes. I wanted to explore these contrasts through a knitted piece, and the result is SUGINAMI. Named for a ward in west Tokyo, this cowl features complex lace panels that wind their way up from bottom to top, and sit between clean lines of twisted rib. The piece itself is oversized, adding a sense of height and playfulness to what is essentially a functional accessory. Bobbles are incorporated into the lace pattern, adding a delicious element of fun.

YARN REQUIREMENTS
You will need between 265m and 300m of the recommended yarn to complete this piece. Please keep in mind that any difference in gauge may affect the amount of yarn you use.

SIZE
One size only.
Finished measurements, after blocking and seaming: 30cm bottom edge, 25cm top edge, 31cm height

GAUGE
23sts/28 rounds over 10cm in lace pattern on 4mm/US 6 needles, after blocking.
This cowl is a single-loop, relaxed fit piece of knitwear. While gauge isn’t especially important for this kind of garment, please keep in mind that any difference in tension or yarn choice will affect the finished size of your piece. If you choose to substitute yarn, I strongly recommend choosing a yarn that has the same or very similar properties. If you choose a yarn with very different properties, you will likely find the finished cowl does not fit as intended.

This pattern has been professionally tech edited, and has been test knitted.

Thank you to Cat Timms, for her beautiful images; Kristina McGrath, for her tech editing skills; Deborah Moore, of Outlaw Yarn, for yarn support; and my wonderful test knitters, for sharing their time and feedback.