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F W 17 LOOKBOOK
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F W 17 YA R N
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F W 17 C O L L E C T I O N
8 AT H O S 10 F R E S C O 12 ICON 14 O D E S S A 16 S I T K A 2 0 TU VA 24 VARNA 28 ZONA 33 C R E D I T S 37
A L L YA R N S
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M I X C H E AT S H E E T
In a silent g r ove pa ssin g f inche s welc om e the ch an g in g leave s
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B I RC H Spun in a single ply of ex tra f ine merino with a micron count approaching ca shmere’s, Birch radiates sof tness. Knit solo or in combination for a luxurious, lof t y fabric. 10 0% E x tr a Fine Merino
Spor t Weight 262 yds / 239 m, 1.76 oz / 50 g 26 –28 s t s = 4" on 4 US / 3. 5 mm
I VO RY 20 0 4
A SH 20 03
MINER A L 202 2
C A FFEINE 13
TA R 11
A BYS S 20 01
B O R D E AU X 2018
V ELV E T 2017
SUI T 2016
G R A PHI T E 20 02
COV E 203 8
FIEL D 2032
P O L L EN 20 41
TA N G O 2037
BIRCH >
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FALL / WINTER 17 Celebrate the contrasts of the season with the F W17 Collection from Shibui Knits. Dynamic shapes and versatile, multi-season fabrics enrich these six garments and two accessories – helping you push the boundaries of your personal style with confidence.
Sophisticated contrasts
E xpand your horizons with Athos. Clever construc tion makes this ver satile cowl enga ging to knit, while the luxurious pairing of Pebble and Silk Cloud yields a t wotoned accessor y to suit any st yle. 4 skeins Shibui Knit s Pebble 2 skeins Shibui Knit s Silk Cloud S h o w n i n P o l l e n & Ta r
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ATHOS Cowl /Scarf
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FRESCO Garter Pullover
Fresco accentuates the sophistication of your wardrobe. Upturned cuf f s add a gracef ul f lair to the sleeves, and a notched hem highlight s the elegant geometr y of this lyrical gar ter stitch pullover. 6–8 skeins Shibui Knit s Birch Shown in Bordeaux
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ICON Wrap
Icon: a new angle on st yle. The interplay of triangular wedges in three color s and an ultra sof t fabric in Birch create a striking, subst antial wrap. 5 skeins Shibui Knit s Birch S h o w n i n A b y s s , Ta r & A s h
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ODESSA Boxy Pullover
Make the ma ximum impac t with Odessa . Shor t-row shaping at the hem gives def inition to the striking over sized f it of this ea s y-to-wear st atement piece, placing you at the forefront of st yle. 4– 6 skeins Shibui Knit s Birch 4– 6 skeins Shibui Knit s Pebble S h o w n i n Ta r
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SITKA R ibbed Pullover
Sitka is a sav v y addition to your winter wardrobe. Clean lines and dolman sleeves draw the eye to this light weight pullover, and make it an ideal layering piece both at home and on the go. 7–10 s k e i n s S h i b u i K n i t s D r i f t Shown in Pollen
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TUVA V- N e c k P u l l o ve r
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E xemplif y poise with Tuva . The multi-sea son fabric in Cima and Lunar adds shine to this contemporar y tunic, while cla ssic shaping and sophisticated det ails adapt ea sily to both ca sual wear and elegant event s. 4– 6 skeins Shibui Knit s Cima 4–5 skeins Shibui Knit s Lunar Shown in Ash
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VARNA Cropped Pullover
Varna: distinc tive and elegant . Lux fabric in Ma ai and Pebble unites with impeccable t ailoring and a modern cropped cut for a contemporar y pullover that ’s ea s y to wear. 5 –7 s k e i n s S h i b u i K n i t s M a a i 4–5 skeins Shibui Knit s Pebble Shown in Abyss
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ZONA Cardigan
Zona redef ines the limit s of a vest . Crisp architec tural shaping pair s with the unique tex ture of Birch and Cima for a superlative modern layering piece. 5–8 skeins Shibui Knit s Birch 4– 6 skeins Shibui Knit s Cima S h o w n i n Ta r
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Transcend boundaries
CR EDI TS PAT TERN DESIGNER Shellie Anderson PAT TERN EDITOR M . F. C o r w i n TECH EDITORS Kit t y Wunder Cathy Susko ART DIRECTOR Rebekah Lee PHOTOGRAPHERS Rebekah Lee Joanna Schilling-Hof fman HAIR + MAKEUP Kirstie Wight MODEL Caroline Codd
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SPECIAL THANKS TO
D E S I G N W I T H I N R E AC H FURNITURE
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EILEEN FISHER CLOTHING + SHOES
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A L L YA R NS Our yarns are made of the f inest materials in a sophisticated palet te designed to become u n i q u e, l u x u r y f a b r i c s
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Fr om th e m o u n t a i n s h e ar th e e c h o b e twe e n n ow a n d n ow
CIMA Cima blends sharp def inition with sof tness. Knit alone or combine for smooth fabrics with clean, modern lines. 70% Sup erbaby Alpac a 30% Fine Merino L ace Weight 328 yds / 30 0 m, 1.76 oz / 50 g 30 s t s = 4" on 2 US 2.75 mm
CIMA >
I VO RY 20 0 4
A SH 20 03
F O G 2035
MINER A L 202 2
C A FFEINE 13
TA R 11
A BYS S 20 01
B O R D E AU X 2018
IMPER I A L 2039
V ELV E T 2017
SUI T 2016
B LUEPR IN T 203 4
G R A PHI T E 20 02
FJ O R D 2012
COV E 203 8
P O O L 2027
FIEL D 2032
A PPL E 103
P O L L EN 20 41
TA N G O 2037
B R ICK 115
P O PP Y 2031
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A g e n tl e swe e p of sn ow c a l m s th e wor l d I h e ar my th o u g h t s
DR I F T 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. 85% E x tr a Fine Merino 15% C a shmere Wor s ted Weight 110 yds / 101 m, 1.76 oz / 50 g 18 –20 s t s = 4" on 8 US / 5 mm
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I VO RY 20 0 4
A SH 20 03
MINER A L 202 2
C A FFEINE 13
NEW
TA R 11
A BYS S 20 01
B O R D E AU X 2018
V ELV E T 2017
SUI T 2016
G R A PHI T E 20 02
COV E 203 8
FIEL D 2032
P O L L EN 20 41
TA N G O 2037
DRIFT >
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A cricket sings m o on l i g h t r eve a l s bl o s s om s b efor e d e wfa l l
LU NA R Luminous silk makes Lunar glow with an inner light. Yielding a weightless fabric, it shines in combination with other yarns. 60% E x tr a Fine Merino 4 0% Mulb err y Silk L ace Weight 4 01 yds / 365 m, 1.76 oz / 50 g 28 –30 s t s = 4" on 3 US / 3. 25 mm
I VO RY 20 0 4
A SH 20 03
C A FFEINE 13
TA R 11
A BYS S 20 01
IMPER I A L 2039
B LUEPR IN T 203 4
G R A PHI T E 20 02
FJ O R D 2012
A PPL E 103
P O L L EN 20 41
P O PP Y 2031
LUNAR >
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O n ly t i m e r e m a i n s P a u s e a n d ar r ive wh er e y o u b e l on g
MA A I Air y lof t bet ween chained link s, Ma ai (mah-ah-ee) yields a sof t and spring y yarn with gentle drape. 70% Sup erbaby Alpac a 30% Fine Merino DK Weight 175 yds / 160 m, 1.76 oz / 50 g 24 s t s = 4" on 6 US / 4 mm
MAAI >
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I VO RY 20 0 4
A SH 20 03
F O G 2035
MINER A L 202 2
C A FFEINE 13
TA R 11
A BYS S 20 01
B O R D E AU X 2018
IMPER I A L 2039
V ELV E T 2017
SUI T 2016
B LUEPR IN T 203 4
G R A PHI T E 20 02
FJ O R D 2012
COV E 203 8
FIEL D 2032
P O L L EN 20 41
TA N G O 2037
B R ICK 115
P O PP Y 2031
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A k n owi n g h a n d i s n ever e m pt y G e m s sl e e p i n th e h u m bl e s t s t on e s
PE B B L E 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. 4 8% Rec ycled Silk 36% Fine Merino 16% C a shmere Light Fingering Weight 224 yds / 205 m, 0.88 oz / 25 g 25 s t s = 4" on 3 US / 3. 25 mm
I VO RY 20 0 4
SID E WA L K 15
A SH 20 03
F O G 2035
MINER A L 202 2
C A FFEINE 13
TA R 11
A BYS S 20 01
B O R D E AU X 2018
IMPER I A L 2039
V ELV E T 2017
SUI T 2016
CANAL 50
B LUEPR IN T 203 4
G R A PHI T E 20 02
FJ O R D 2012
COV E 203 8
FIEL D 2032
A PPL E 103
P O L L EN 20 41
TA N G O 2037
B R ICK 115
P O PP Y 2031
PEBBLE >
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Fl e e t i n g dr o p s fa l l th e n s i l e n c e Th e s o u n d of r a i n n e e d s n o t r a n sl a t i on
R A IN Rain is a mercerized cot ton elevated by lustrous sheen. It s elongated chain construc tion ret ains shape and drapes with f luidit y. 10 0% Cot ton DK Weight 135 yds / 123 m, 1.76 oz / 50 g 22 s t s = 4" on 6 US / 4 mm
I VO RY 20 0 4
A SH 20 03
F O G 2035
MINER A L 202 2
C A FFEINE 13
TA R 11
A BYS S 20 01
IMPER I A L 2039
B LUEPR IN T 203 4
G R A PHI T E 20 02
FJ O R D 2012
FIEL D 2032
A PPL E 103
P O L L EN 20 41
B R ICK 115
P O PP Y 2031
RAIN >
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Th e s t r e a m m u r m u r s a c r a n e’ s f l i g h t awa k e n s th e s pr i n g
R EED 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. 10 0% Linen Fingering Weight 24 6 yds / 225 m, 1.76 oz / 50 g 26 –28 s t s = 4" on 5 US / 3.75 mm
REED >
I VO RY 20 0 4
A SH 20 03
F O G 2035
MINER A L 202 2
C A FFEINE 13
TA R 11
A BYS S 20 01
IMPER I A L 2039
V ELV E T 2017
B LUEPR IN T 203 4
G R A PHI T E 20 02
FJ O R D 2012
FIEL D 2032
A PPL E 103
P O L L EN 20 41
B R ICK 115
P O PP Y 2031
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Fl o a t i n g i n th e sk y a m o on To g e th er , we g ive th e s u n a s i s t er
SI L K C LOU D This weightless yarn shines with radiance. Knit Silk Cloud solo for an ethereal fabric or combine for a glowing halo. 60% Kid Mohair 4 0% Silk L ace Weight 330 yds / 30 0 m, 0.88 oz / 25 g 20 s t s = 4" on 7 US / 4. 5 mm
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I VO RY 20 0 4
A SH 20 03
F O G 2035
MINER A L 202 2
C A FFEINE 13
TA R 11
A BYS S 20 01
R A SPB ER RY 10 6
B O R D E AU X 2018
IMPER I A L 2039
V ELV E T 2017
SUI T 2016
B LUEPR IN T 203 4
G R A PHI T E 20 02
FJ O R D 2012
COV E 203 8
P O O L 2027
FIEL D 2032
A PPL E 103
P O L L EN 20 41
TA N G O 2037
B R ICK 115
P O PP Y 2031
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A n e m pt y f i e l d a tree a n d th e e c h o of c i c a d a
STAC C ATO With a touch of silk, the rhy thmic t wist of St accato creates elegantly def ined stitches with vibrant sheen. 70% Sup er w a 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
S TA C C AT O >
I VO RY 20 0 4
A SH 20 03
F O G 2035
MINER A L 202 2
C A FFEINE 13
TA R 11
A BYS S 20 01
R A SPB ER RY 10 6
B O R D E AU X 2018
IMPER I A L 2039
V ELV E T 2017
SUI T 2016
B LUEPR IN T 203 4
G R A PHI T E 20 02
FJ O R D 2012
COV E 203 8
P O O L 2027
FIEL D 2032
A PPL E 103
P O L L EN 20 41
TA N G O 2037
B R ICK 115
P O PP Y 2031
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O n ly th e sh o o t s of n e w l e ave s , bu d d i n g f l ower s , a n d r ay s of wh i t e l i g h t
T W IG 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. 4 6% Linen 42% Rec ycled Silk 12% Wool Spor t Weight 190 yds / 174 m, 1.76 oz / 50 g 22 s t s = 4" on 4 US / 3. 5 mm
I VO RY 20 0 4
A SH 20 03
F O G 2035
MINER A L 202 2
C A FFEINE 13
TA R 11
A BYS S 20 01
IMPER I A L 2039
B LUEPR IN T 203 4
G R A PHI T E 20 02
FJ O R D 2012
FIEL D 2032
A PPL E 103
P O L L EN 20 41
B R ICK 115
P O PP Y 2031
TWIG >
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M I X C H E AT S H EE T Mixing or multi-strand knit ting gives you the freedom to fa shion your own bespoke fabrics by combining t wo or more strands of any Shibui Knit s yarn. All of our yarns are carefully chosen and dyed to work together, giving you inf inite possibilities. Follow our cheat sheet and choose similar hues for subtle tonalit y or contra sting colors for bolder st atement s. With the development of Birch, the newest yarn from Shibui Knit s, 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
B
100% Extra Fine Merino
262 yds / 50 g
Sport
26–28 sts = 4" on 4 US / 3.5 mm
BIRCH
COMBO
GAUGE
NEEDLE SIZE
ALL IN ST ST
SUGGESTED
B×2
5.75 sts & 7.5 rows = 1"
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6 (4 mm)
B + SC
5.75 sts & 8 rows = 1"
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6 (4 mm)
B + LU
FEATURED PATTERNS GAUGE MAY DIFFER
5.5 sts & 8 rows = 1"
on
6 (4 mm)
B+C
5 sts & 6 rows = 1"
on
8 (5 mm)
Zona
B+P
4.5 sts & 6.5 rows = 1"
on
8 (5 mm)
Odessa
B+M
4 sts & 6.5 rows = 1"
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9 (5.5 mm)
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 48
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