SPRING SUMMER 2018
SS18 LOOKBOOK
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CONTENTS 2
S S18 CO L L E C T I O N 4
AREC A
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H AV E N
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L ACUNA
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MIR AGE
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N I YA
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OA SIS
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S AVA N N A
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ZEPHYR
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CREDITS
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A L L YA R N
C H E AT S H E E T
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SPRING/ SUMMER 2018 3
Savor a moment of calm in the whirl of the changing seasons. The SS18 collec tion from Shibui Knits galvanizes timeless silhouet tes with unexpec ted tex ture, providing a welcome hint of summer freshness.
ARECA
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Ref ine your summer wardrobe with Areca. Mat te cot ton and a silk y sheen pair with the feminine cur ved hem for a modern look. The clean lines of this tunic-leng th vest elevate warm weather comfor t to lasting st yle. – 3– 4 skeins Shibui Knits Fern 5 –7 s k e i n s S h i b u i K n i t s Tw i g Shown in Bone VEST
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H AV E N
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Haven: calm, centered, at ease. Sof t, f luid fabric pairs with a contemporar y box y f it for an understated top that ’s an indispensable addition to your wardrobe. – 4–5 skeins Shibui Knits Cima 4– 6 skeins Shibui Knits Reed Shown in Shore DOLMAN TOP
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L ACUNA A classic silhouet te complements a sheer fabric in Twig for the essential summer layering piece.
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– 6 –9 s k e i n s S h i b u i K n i t s Tw i g Shown in Shore TUNIC
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MIRAGE
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Sheer panels in Silk Cloud f lut ter at the hem, contrasting with classic A-line shaping in this modern shell. Optional shor t sleeves make it easy to f it Mirage into any wardrobe. – 3–5 skeins Shibui Knits Fern 1 skein Shibui Knits Silk Cloud Shown in White & Shore Shell & shor t sleeve options
SHELL / TEE
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N I YA Subtle diagonal ribbing at the hem and impeccable f it through the shoulders ensure this lustrous cropped cardigan is easy to wear and st yle - a modern classic from cuf f to collar.
6 –9 s k e i n s S h i b u i K n i t s L u n a r Shown in Bone CROPPED CARDIGAN
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OASIS Projec t your personal st yle with Oasis. Featuring narrow bands of color and tex ture, this bias-knit scar f enlivens any out f it.
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– 4 skeins Shibui Knit s Fern: 3 skeins Color A 1 skein Color B Shown in White & Shore BIAS SCARF
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S AVA N N A
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Crisp, open fabric delights the touch while dramatic A-line shaping ensures an easy f it. Quick to knit and with three sleeve options to choose from, it ’s simple to make Savanna your own. – 4 –9 s k e i n s S h i b u i K n i t s R a i n Shown in Shore & Bone 3 sleeve options: sleeveless shell, shor t sleeve & long sleeve
A-LINE PULLOVER
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ZEPHYR Zephyr captures the essence of summer. Dramatic and fashionfor ward, this oversized cardigan features innovative construc tion to ensure an elegant f it.
3– 4 skeins Shibui Knits Fern 5 – 6 s k e i n s S h i b u i K n i t s Tw i g Shown in Bone CARDIGAN
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SPECIAL THANKS TO EILEEN FISHER
clothing + shoes
CREDITS PATTERN DESIGNER
Shellie Ander son PATTERN EDITOR
M.F. Cor win TECH EDITORS
Kit t y Wunder Cathy Susko ART DIRECTOR
L AYO U T D E S I G N E R
L auren Baker PHOTOGRAPHER
Myles Katherine Coleman LIGHTING
Samuel Slater HAIR + MAKEUP
Kir s tie Wight MODEL
Caroline Codd
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Frances Kina s
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A L L YA R N S 45
Our yarns are made of the f inest materials in a sophisticated palet te designed to become unique, luxur y fabrics.
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NEW
CONTENT
10 0% Organic Cot ton
SPORT WEIGHT
232 yds / 212 m, 1.76 oz / 50 g 24 s t s = 4" on 4 US / 3.5 mm
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.
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WHITE 2180
IVORY 2004
BONE 2181
ASH 2003
BLUEPRINT 2034
SHORE 2182
GRAPHITE 2002
APPLE 103
FERN >
CAFFEINE 13
TAR 11
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CONTENT
10 0% E x tra Fine Merino
SPORT WEIGHT
262 yds / 239 m, 1.76 oz / 50 g 26 –28 s t s = 4" on 4 US / 3.5 mm
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.
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IVORY 2004
ASH 2003
MINERAL 2022
CAFFEINE 13
TAR 11
ABYSS 2001
BORDEAUX 2018
VELVET 2017
SUIT 2016
GRAPHITE 2002
COVE 2038
FIELD 2032
POLLEN 2041
TANGO 2037
BIRCH >
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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 s t s = 4" on 2 US / 2.75 mm
NEW
NEW
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WHITE 2180
IVORY 2004
BONE 2181
ASH 2003
FOG 2035
MINERAL 2022
CAFFEINE 13
TAR 11
ABYSS 2001
BORDEAUX 2018
IMPERIAL 2039
VELVET 2017
NEW
SUIT 2016
BLUEPRINT 2034
SHORE 2182
GRAPHITE 2002
FJORD 2012
COVE 2038
FIELD 2032
APPLE 103
POLLEN 2041
TANGO 2037
BRICK 115
POPPY 2031
CIMA >
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CONTENT
85% E x tra Fine Merino 15% Ca shmere
WORSTED WEIGHT
110 yds / 101 m, 1.76 oz / 50 g
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.
18–20 s t s = 4" on 8 US / 5 mm
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IVORY 2004
ASH 2003
MINERAL 2022
CAFFEINE 13
TAR 11
ABYSS 2001
BORDEAUX 2018
VELVET 2017
SUIT 2016
GRAPHITE 2002
COVE 2038
FIELD 2032
POLLEN 2041
TANGO 2037
DRIFT >
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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 s t s = 4" on 3 US / 3. 25 mm
NEW
NEW
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WHITE 2180
IVORY 2004
BONE 2181
ASH 2003
CAFFEINE 13
TAR 11
GRAPHITE 2002
FJORD 2012
NEW
ABYSS 2001
IMPERIAL 2039
BLUEPRINT 2034
APPLE 103
POLLEN 2041
POPPY 2031
LUNAR >
SHORE 2182
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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 s t s = 4" on 6 US / 4 mm
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IVORY 2004
ASH 2003
FOG 2035
MINERAL 2022
CAFFEINE 13
TAR 11
ABYSS 2001
BORDEAUX 2018
IMPERIAL 2039
VELVET 2017
SUIT 2016
BLUEPRINT 2034
GRAPHITE 2002
FJORD 2012
COVE 2038
FIELD 2032
POLLEN 2041
TANGO 2037
BRICK 115
POPPY 2031
MAAI >
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CONTENT
48% Rec ycled Silk 36% Fine Merino 16% Ca shmere
LIGHT FINGERING WEIGHT
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.
224 yds / 205 m, 0.88 oz / 25 g 25 s t s = 4" on 3 US / 3. 25 mm
NEW
NEW
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WHITE 2180
IVORY 2004
BONE 2181
ASH 2003
FOG 2035
MINERAL 2022
CAFFEINE 13
TAR 11
ABYSS 2001
BORDEAUX 2018
IMPERIAL 2039
VELVET 2017
NEW
SUIT 2016
CANAL 50
BLUEPRINT 2034
SHORE 2182
GRAPHITE 2002
FJORD 2012
COVE 2038
FIELD 2032
APPLE 103
POLLEN 2041
TANGO 2037
BRICK 115
POPPY 2031
PEBBLE >
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CONTENT
10 0% Cot ton
DK WEIGHT
135 yds / 123 m, 1.76 oz / 50 g
Rain is a mercerized cot ton, elevated by lustrous sheen. It s elongated chain construc tion retains shape and drapes with f luidit y.
22 s t s = 4" on 6 US / 4 mm
NEW
NEW
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WHITE 2180
IVORY 2004
BONE 2181
ASH 2003
FOG 2035
MINERAL 2022 NEW
CAFFEINE 13
TAR 11
ABYSS 2001
IMPERIAL 2039
BLUEPRINT 2034
SHORE 2182
GRAPHITE 2002
FJORD 2012
FIELD 2032
APPLE 103
POLLEN 2041
BRICK 115
POPPY 2031
RAIN >
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CONTENT
10 0% Linen
FINGERING WEIGHT
246 yds / 225 m, 1.76 oz / 50 g
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.
26 –28 s t s = 4" on 5 US / 3.75 mm
NEW
NEW
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WHITE 2180
IVORY 2004
BONE 2181
ASH 2003
FOG 2035
MINERAL 2022
CAFFEINE 13
TAR 11
ABYSS 2001
IMPERIAL 2039
VELVET 2017
BLUEPRINT 2034
SHORE 2182
GRAPHITE 2002
FJORD 2012
FIELD 2032
APPLE 103
POLLEN 2041
BRICK 115
POPPY 2031
NEW
REED >
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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 s t s = 4" on 7 US / 4.5 mm
NEW
NEW
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WHITE 2180
IVORY 2004
BONE 2181
ASH 2003
FOG 2035
MINERAL 2022
CAFFEINE 13
TAR 11
ABYSS 2001
RASPBERRY 106
BORDEAUX 2018
IMPERIAL 2039
NEW
VELVET 2017
SUIT 2016
BLUEPRINT 2034
SHORE 2182
GRAPHITE 2002
FJORD 2012
COVE 2038
POOL 2027
FIELD 2032
APPLE 103
POLLEN 2041
TANGO 2037
BRICK 115
POPPY 2031
SILK CLOUD >
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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 s t s = 4" on 2 US / 2.75 mm
NEW
NEW
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WHITE 2180
IVORY 2004
BONE 2181
ASH 2003
FOG 2035
MINERAL 2022
CAFFEINE 13
TAR 11
ABYSS 2001
BORDEAUX 2018
IMPERIAL 2039
VELVET 2017
NEW
SUIT 2016
BLUEPRINT 2034
SHORE 2182
GRAPHITE 2002
FJORD 2012
COVE 2038
FIELD 2032
APPLE 103
POLLEN 2041
TANGO 2037
BRICK 115
POPPY 2031
S TA C C AT O >
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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
46% Linen 42% Rec ycled Silk 12% Wool
SPORT WEIGHT
190 yds / 174 m, 1.76 oz / 50 g 22 s t s = 4" on 4 US / 3.5 mm
NEW
NEW
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WHITE 2180
IVORY 2004
BONE 2181
ASH 2003
FOG 2035
MINERAL 2022 NEW
CAFFEINE 13
TAR 11
ABYSS 2001
IMPERIAL 2039
BLUEPRINT 2034
SHORE 2182
GRAPHITE 2002
FJORD 2012
FIELD 2032
APPLE 103
POLLEN 2041
BRICK 115
POPPY 2031
TWIG >
M I X C H E AT S H EE T Mixing or multi-strand knitting gives you the freedom to fashion your own bespoke fabrics by combining two or more strands of any Shibui Knits yarn. All of our yarns are carefully chosen and dyed to work together, giving you infinite possibilities. Follow our cheat sheet and choose similar hues for subtle tonality or contrasting colors for bolder statements. With the development of Fern, the newest yarn from Shibui Knits, we have made the following additions to our Mix Cheat Sheet:
YA R N
CO N T E N T
YDS / G
WEIGHT
G AU G E
F
100% Organic Cotton
232 yds / 50 g
Sport
24 sts = 4" on 4 US / 3.5 mm
FERN
COMBO
GAUGE
NEEDLE SIZE
ALL IN ST ST
SUGGESTED
F×2
4.5 sts & 7 rows = 1"
on
7 US / 4.5 mm
F×2
4.25 sts & 6.5 rows = 1"
on
8 US / 5 mm
F + SC
5 sts & 8 rows = 1"
on
7 US / 4.5 mm
F + LU
4.75 sts & 7.5 rows = 1"
on
7 US / 4.5 mm
F+C
5 sts & 7.75 rows = 1"
on
7 US / 4.5 mm
F+P
4.75 sts & 7 rows = 1"
on
7 US / 4.5 mm
F + RE
4.5 sts & 7.25 rows = 1"
on
7 US / 4.5 mm
4.5 sts & 7.5 rows = 1"
on
7 US / 4.5 mm
F+T
The current complete mix cheat sheet is available on the Shibui Knit s website at : ht tp://w w w. shibuiknit s.com/ how-to -mix
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