Shibui Knits | FW18 Lookbook with Darcy's Letter

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© S H I B U I K N I TS 2 0 1 8 . A L L R I G H TS R E S E R V E D. SHIBUIKNITS.COM

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FW18 LOOKBOOK

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CONTENTS 6

L E TT E R F R O M D A R C Y C A M E R O N

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FW18 COLLECTION

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ANGELOU

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LE GUIN

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S O N TA G

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C AT H E R

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P L AT H

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DIDION

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WOOLF

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CREDITS

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A L L YA R N

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PATT E R N D E TA I L S

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Yo u m ay have n o tic e d in t h i s c o l l ec t i o n w e h ave n ame d the p ie c e s a f t er w o m en w ho h ave ma de imp o r ta n t c o n t r i b u t i o n s i n t h e i r f ie l ds. Why ? To o o f te n w e are give n th e m es s a g e t h a t w e a re va l uab l e fo r ho w w e l o o k , fo r t h e s i z e o f o u r b o die s, the b e auty o f o u r fa c es a n d h o w w e l l w e c o n fo rm to a n id ea l w e h a d n o p a r t i n c ra f t i n g . At Shib ui w e b e li e ve w e a re va l u a b l e fo r o u r c o n tributio n s. F o r t h e l ove w e g i ve, fo r t h e s to rie s w e te l l , fo r d is c over i es t h a t c h a n g e l i ve s , fo r a r t that in sp ire s , t h e t ea c h i n g t h a t e m p o w e rs, the c o o k in g th a t n u r t u res a n d a l l t h e o t h e r thin gs w e do tha t m a ke o u r w o r l d b et t er.

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We w an te d to highlig h t t h es e t a l en t ed w o m en t o re m in d o urse l ve s o f t h e g rea t c o n t r i b u t i o n s o f w o m e n to o ur so c ie ty an d t o b e i n s p i red by t h em . Wh e n I w as a y o un g girl i n t h e l a t e 50s a n d ea r l y 6 0 s M a da me C urie , the o n l y w o m a n I k n e w a b o u t tha t ha d be e n c e le brate d fo r h er a c h i e vem en t s i n the g re ate r w o rld, be c a m e my i do l . S h e w a s p ro o f t o my l ittl e min d tha t g i r l s c o u l d b e a nyt h i n g the y w an te d to be. No w, a t 64, I s t i l l h ave ro le mo d e ls; w o me n I l o o k t o fo r i n s p i ra t i o n . Who w e re y o ur rol e m o del s a s a c h i l d a n d w ho are the y n o w ? S h a re yo u r s t o r y. i n fo @ s h i b u i k n i t s .c o m

D a rc y C a m e ro n C E O, S h i b u i K n i t s

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FA L L / W I N T E R 2 018 The FW1 8 Sh ibu i Knits col l e ct i on i nv i t e s wi n te r with intention a nd poi se . E asy, c as ual fa brics g ive way t o re f i ne d an d s t ruc tu red ta iloring for tranq u i l w e ar an d c onf ident presence.

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“My mis sion in life is not merel y to sur vi ve, but to thri ve; and to do so with some pa s sion, some compa s sion, some humor, and some s t yle .” — MAYA ANGELOU

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TUNIC VEST

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“For a word to be spoken, there mus t be silence . Be fore, and af ter.” — UR SUL A K . LE GUIN

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G A R T E R PA N E L PULLOVER

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“All great ar t contains at it s center contemplation, a d ynamic contemplation .” — SUSAN SONTAG

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TURTLENECK PULLOVER

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Unwind and embrace tranquilit y.

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“ The fac t that I wa s a girl ne ver damaged my ambitions to be a pope or an emperor.” — WILL A C ATHER

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PULLOVER

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Wear your confidence.

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“L e t me li ve, love, and say it well in good sentence s .” — S YLVIA PL ATH

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BOXY CARDIGAN

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“ To f ree us f rom the e xpec tations of other s , to gi ve us back to our sel ve s — there lies the great , singular power of self-re spec t .” — JOAN DIDION

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DOUBLE COWL

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Refreshingly uncomplicated.

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“O dd how the creati ve power at once brings the whole uni ver se to order.” — VIRGINIA WOOLF

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CROSSOVER PULLOVER

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S P E C I A L T H A N KS TO E I L E E N F I S H E R Clothing + Shoes

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CREDITS L E A D PATT E R N D E S I G N E R

Shellie Ander son PATT E R N E D I TO R

Emily Carrig TECH EDITORS

Kit t y Wunder Cathy Susko ART DIRECTORS

Charli Bar nes Charisa Mar tin Cair n GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Frances Kina s PHOTOGRAPHER

Rebekah Lee LIGHTING

Samuel Slater HAIR + MAKEUP

Kir s tie Wight MODEL

Caroline Codd

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O U R YA R N S

INTRODUCING TWO NEW COLORS: DEEP WATER + DUSK

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Our yarns are made of the finest materials in a sophisticated palet te designed to become unique, luxur y fabrics.

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ECHO Over the water the silence calls A winter mist rises

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Two distinc t plies of silk noil blend with a light, air y merino creating a subtle halo and a lof t y fabric.

CONTENT

52% Silk Noil 48% Fine Merino

DK WEIGHT

160 yds / 14 6 m, 1.41 oz / 40 g 22–23 st s = 4" on 5 US / 3.75 mm

IVORY 2004

BONE 2181

ASH 2003

CAFFEINE 13

TAR 11

ABYSS 2001

BORDEAUX 2018

DUSK 2186

VELVET 2017

DEEP WATER 2185

GRAPHITE 2002

COVE 2038

POLLEN 2041

TANGO 2037

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BIRCH In a silent grove passing finches welcome the changing leaves

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Spun in a single ply of ex tra f ine merino with a micron count approaching ca shmere, Birch radiates sof tness. Knit solo or in combination for a luxurious, lof t y fabric.

CONTENT

10 0% E x tra Fine Merino

SPORT WEIGHT

262 yds / 239 m, 1.76 oz / 50 g 26 –28 st s = 4" on 4 US / 3. 5 mm

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WHITE 218 0

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IVO RY 2 0 0 4

B O NE 2181

ASH 2003

MINERAL 2022

CAFFEINE 13

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TAR 11

ABYSS 2001

BORDEAUX 2018

VELVET 2017

D USK 218 6

SUIT 2016

GRAPHITE 2002

COVE 2038

FIELD 2032

POLLEN 2041

TANGO 2037

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DE E P WATE R 2185

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CIMA From the mountains hear the echo bet ween now and now

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Cima blends sharp def inition with sof tness. Knit alone or combine for smooth fabrics with clean, modern lines.

CONTENT

70% Superbaby Alpaca 30% Fine Merino

LACE WEIGHT

328 yds / 30 0 m, 1.76 oz / 50 g 30 st s = 4" on 2 US / 2.75 mm

WHITE 218 0

IVO RY 2 0 0 4

B O NE 2181

A SH 2 0 03

FO G 2 035

MINE R AL 2022

C AFFE INE 13

TAR 11

A BYSS 20 01

B O RDE AUX 2 018

IMPE RIAL 2 039

V E LV E T 2 017

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NEW

D USK 218 6

SUIT 2 016

DE E P WATE R 2185

BLUE PRINT 203 4

SHO RE 2182

G R APHITE 20 02

FJO RD 2 012

COV E 2 038

FIE LD 2 032

APPLE 103

P OLLE N 20 41

TAN G O 2 037

B RICK 115

P OPPY 2031

CIMA >

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DRIFT A gentle sweep of snow calms the world I hear my thoughts

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Feels sof t on the hands with a rela xed, velvet like drape. Knit Drif t for neat, def ined stitches or pair with our other light-weight yarns for added warmth and richness.

CONTENT

85% E x tra Fine Merino 15% Ca shmere

WORSTED WEIGHT

110 yds / 101 m, 1.76 oz / 50 g 18 -20 st s = 4" on 8 US / 5 mm

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WHITE 218 0

IVO RY 2 0 0 4

B O NE 2181

A SH 2 0 03

MINE R AL 2022

C AFFE INE 13

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TAR 11

A BYSS 20 01

B O RDE AUX 2 018

V E LV E T 2 017

D USK 218 6

SUIT 2 016

G R A PHITE 20 02

COV E 2 038

FIE LD 2 032

P OLLE N 20 41

TAN G O 2 037

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DE E P WATE R 2185

DRIFT >

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FERN In the shade of spring ferns unfurl summer ’s banner

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Brushed to a downy sof tness, Fern is a mat te cot ton yarn, spun from 10 0% cer tif ied organic f iber. True cable-plied construc tion ensures even, open stitches and a light weight fabric with impeccable drape.

CONTENT

10 0% Organic Cot ton

SPORT WEIGHT

232 yds / 212 m, 1.76 oz / 50 g 24 st s = 4" on 4 US / 3. 5 mm

WHITE 218 0

IVO RY 2 0 0 4

B O NE 2181

A SH 2 0 03

B LUE PRINT 2 03 4

SHO RE 2182

G R A PHITE 20 02

APPLE 103

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C AFFE INE 13

TAR 11


LUNAR A cricket sings moonlight reveals blossoms before dewfall

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Luminous silk makes Lunar glow with an inner light. Yielding a weightless fabric, it shines in combination with other yarns.

CONTENT

60% E x tra Fine Merino 40% Mulberr y Silk

LACE WEIGHT

401 yds / 365 m, 1.76 oz / 50 g 28-30 st s = 4" on 3 US / 3. 25 mm

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WHITE 218 0

IVO RY 2 0 0 4

B O NE 2181

A SH 2 0 03

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A BYSS 2 0 01

B O RDE AUX 2 018

MINE R AL 2022 NEW

IMPE RIAL 2 039

V E LV E T 2 017

C AFFE INE 13

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D USK 218 6

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SUIT 2 016 NEW

B LUE PRINT 2 03 4

SHO RE 2182

G R A PHITE 20 02

FJO RD 2 012

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P O L LE N 2 0 41

TAN G O 2 037

P OPPY 2031

LUNAR >

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COV E 2 038

TAR 11 NEW

DE E P WATE R 2185 NEW

FIE LD 2 032

APPLE 103


MAAI Only time remains Pause and arrive where you belong

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Air y lof t bet ween chained link s, Maai (mah-ah-ee) yields a sof t and spring y yarn with gentle drape.

CONTENT

70% Superbaby Alpaca 30% Fine Merino

DK WEIGHT

175 yds / 160 m, 1.76 oz / 50 g 24 st s = 4" on 6 US / 4 mm

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IVO RY 2 0 0 4

B O NE 2181

A SH 2 0 03

FO G 2 035

MINE R AL 2022

C AFFE INE 13 NEW

TAR 11

A BYSS 20 01

B O RDE AUX 2 018

IMPE RIAL 2 039

V E LV E T 2 017

D USK 218 6

COV E 2 038

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SUIT 2 016

DE E P WATE R 2185

B LUE PRINT 203 4

G R APHITE 20 02

FJO RD 2 012

FIE LD 2 032

P OL LE N 20 41

TAN G O 2 037

B RICK 115

P OPPY 2031

MAAI >

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PEBBLE A knowing hand is never empt y Gems sleep in the humblest stones

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Light and sof t, Pebble is a t weed f lecked yarn with complex colors. It ea sily doubles and triples, gathering depth without ef for t.

CONTENT

48% Rec ycled Silk 36% Fine Merino 16% Ca shmere

LIGHT FINGERING WEIGHT

224 yds / 205 m, 0.88 oz / 25 g 25 st s = 4" on 3 US / 3. 25 mm

WHITE 218 0

IVO RY 2 0 0 4

B O NE 2181

A SH 2 0 03

FO G 2 035

MINE R AL 2022

C AFFE INE 13

TAR 11

A BYSS 20 01

B O RDE AUX 2 018

IMPE RIAL 2 039

V E LV E T 2 017

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NEW

D USK 218 6

SUIT 2 016

DE E P WATE R 2185

C AN AL 50

BLUE PRINT 203 4

SHO RE 2182

G R A PHITE 2 0 02

FJO RD 2 012

COV E 2 038

FIE LD 2 032

APPLE 103

P OLLE N 20 41

TAN G O 2 037

B RICK 115

P OPPY 2031

PEBBLE >

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RAIN Fleeting drops fall then silence The sound of rain needs no translation

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Rain is a mercerized cot ton, elevated by lustrous sheen. It s elongated chain construc tion retains shape and drapes with f luidit y.

CONTENT

10 0% Cot ton

DK WEIGHT

135 yds / 123 m, 1.76 oz / 50 g 22 st s = 4" on 6 US / 4 mm

WHITE 218 0

IVO RY 2 0 0 4

B O NE 2181

A SH 2 0 03

FO G 2 035

MINE R AL 2022

C AFFE INE 13

TAR 11

A BYSS 20 01

IMPE RIAL 2 039

BLUE PRINT 203 4

SHO RE 2182

G R A PHITE 2 0 02

FJO RD 2 012

FIE LD 2 032

APPLE 103

P OLLE N 20 41

B RICK 115

P O PPY 2 031

RAIN >

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REED The stream murmurs a crane’s flight awakens the spring

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Supple and sof t, Reed is a smooth linen chainet te that f lows ea sily across the needles for graceful garment s and accessories.

CONTENT

10 0% Linen

FINGERING WEIGHT

24 6 yds / 225 m, 1.76 oz / 50 g 26 -28 st s = 4" on 5 US / 3.75 mm

WHITE 218 0

IVO RY 2 0 0 4

B O NE 2181

A SH 2 0 03

FO G 2 035

MINE R AL 2022

C AFFE INE 13

TAR 11

A BYSS 20 01

IMPE RIAL 2 039

V E LV E T 2 017

BLUE PRINT 203 4

SHO RE 2182

G R A PHITE 20 02

FJO RD 2 012

FIE LD 2 032

APPLE 103

P OLLE N 20 41

B RICK 115

P OPPY 2031

REED >

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SILK CLOUD Floating in the sk y a moon Together, we give the sun a sister

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This weightless yarn shines with radiance. Knit Silk Cloud solo for an ethereal fabric or combine for a glowing halo.

CONTENT

60% Kid Mohair 40% Silk

LACE WEIGHT

330 yds / 30 0 m, 0.88 oz / 25 g 20 st s = 4" on 7 US / 4. 5 mm

WHITE 218 0

IVO RY 2 0 0 4

B O NE 2181

A SH 2 0 03

FO G 2 035

MINE R AL 2022

C AFFE INE 13

TAR 11

A BYSS 20 01

R A SPBE RRY 10 6

B O RDE AUX 2 018

IMPE RIAL 2 039

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NEW

V E LV E T 2 017

D USK 218 6

SUIT 2 016

DE E P WATE R 2185

BLUE PRINT 203 4

SHO RE 2182

G R A PHITE 2 0 02

FJO RD 2 012

COV E 2 038

P O OL 2027

FIE LD 2 032

APPLE 103

P O L LE N 2 0 41

TAN G O 2 037

B RICK 115

P OPPY 2031

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S TA C C AT O An empt y field a tree and the echo of cicada

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With a touch of silk, the rhy thmic t wist of Staccato creates elegantly def ined stitches with vibrant sheen.

CONTENT

70% Super wa sh Merino 30% Silk

FINGERING WEIGHT

191 yds / 175 m, 1.76 oz / 50 g 30 st s = 4" on 2 US / 2.75 mm

WHITE 218 0

IVO RY 2 0 0 4

B O NE 2181

A SH 2 0 03

FO G 2 035

MINE R AL 2022

C AFFE INE 13

TAR 11

A BYSS 20 01

B O RDE AUX 2 018

IMPE RIAL 2 039

V E LV E T 2 017

NEW

NEW

D USK 218 6

SUIT 2 016

DE E P WATE R 2185

BLUE PRINT 203 4

SHO RE 2182

G R APHITE 20 02

FJO RD 2 012

COV E 2 038

FIE LD 2 032

APPLE 103

P OLLE N 20 41

TAN G O 2 037

B RICK 115

P OPPY 2031

S TA C C AT O >

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TWIG Only the shoots of new leaves, budding flowers, and rays of white light

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A unique combination of three f ibers, Twig knit s into a sof t and cool fabric with the kind of drape that is simply ef for tless.

CONTENT

4 6% Linen 42% Rec ycled Silk 12% Wool

SPORT WEIGHT

190 yds / 174 m, 1.76 oz / 50 g 22 st s = 4" on 4 US / 3. 5 mm

WHITE 218 0

IVO RY 2 0 0 4

B O NE 2181

A SH 2 0 03

FO G 2 035

MINE R AL 2022

C AFFE INE 13

TAR 11

A BYSS 20 01

IMPE RIAL 2 039

BLUE PRINT 203 4

SHO RE 2182

G R A PHITE 2 0 02

FJO RD 2 012

FIE LD 2 032

APPLE 103

P OLLE N 20 41

B RICK 115

P O PPY 2 031

TWIG >

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PA T T E R N D E T A I L S

DIDION 2 skeins Shibui Knits Echo 2 skeins Shibui Knits Silk Cloud Shown in Bone (A) & Deep Water (B)

ANGELOU 4-5 skeins Shibui Knits Birch 3-4 skeins Shibui Knits Cima 1-2 skeins Shibui Knits Drif t Shown in Deep Water

LE GUIN 3–4 skeins Shibui Knits Lunar 6–8 skeins Shibui Knits Maai

WOOLF

Shown in Dusk

9–13 skeins Shibui Knits Echo 1 skein Shibui Knits Lunar Shown in Ash

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CATHER 8–11 skeins Shibui Knits Echo Shown in Deep Water

SONTAG 3–4 skeins Shibui Knits Lunar 6–7 skeins Shibui Knits Pebble Shown in Dusk

PL ATH 3–4 skeins Shibui Knits Cima 7–10 skeins Shibui Knits Echo Shown in Dusk

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