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S S 17 LOOKBOOK
CONTENT 6
S S17 YA R N
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S S17 C O L L E C T I O N
1 2 AT H E N S 14 C R E T E 18 E A M E S 20 MIL AN 24 SIENA 2 8 A A LT O 30 GET T Y 32 LUCIA 35 C R E D I T S 39
A L L YA R N S
51 C O N T A C T
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A cricke t sings moonlight reveals blossoms before dewfall
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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 tra Fine Merino 40% Mulberr y Silk L ace Weight 401 yds / 365 m, 1.76 oz / 50 g 28–30 st s = 4" on 3 US / 3.25 mm
LUNAR >
IVORY 20 0 4
A SH 20 03
C AFFEINE 13
TAR 11
ABYSS 20 01
IMPERIAL 2039
BLUEPRINT 203 4
GR APHITE 20 02
FJORD 2012
APPLE 103
P OLLEN 20 41
POPPY 2031
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S P R I NG / S U M M E R 17 Our SS17 collec tion captures the feeling of longer days and clear skies. Well considered details combine with shimmering fabrics to shape garments with enduring st yle.
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ELEGANCE OF THE UNE XPEC TED
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ATHENS TANK
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Strike a pose with Athens, a classic tank with clean A-line shaping. Seed stitch anchors the hem, while a scoop neck frames the face in this fresh yet timeless top. 4 – 6 skeins Shibui Knit s Reed Shown in Ivor y
R AV E L RY >
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CR ET E BIAS SCARF
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Be swept away by Crete. The f luid drape of this bias-knit scar f is a graceful accent to any out f it. 3 s k e i n s S h i b u i K n i t s Tw i g 1 skein Shibui Knit s Lunar Shown in Blueprint
R AV E L RY >
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EA MES CARDIGAN
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Eames is the def initive modern cardigan. With t wo sleeve leng th options and thought ful shaping details, it ’s tailored to any occasion. 8 –13 s k e i n s S h i b u i K n i t s R a i n Shown in A sh
R AV E L RY >
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MILA N GARTER RIDGE PULLOVER
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Milan radiates ref inement. With a vented high-low hem and sophisticated gar ter ridge, you’ll reach for this essential pullover throughout the year. 4 – 6 skeins Shibui Knit s Lunar Shown in Pollen
R AV E L RY >
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S I E NA CARDIGAN
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Embrace minimalism with Siena, a light weight cardigan with dolman sleeves. Air y construc tion pairs with an iconic silhouet te for a quick-to-knit sweater you’ll want to wear ever y day. 3– 4 skeins Shibui Knit s Lunar 4 – 6 skeins Shibui Knit s Reed Shown in A sh
R AV E L RY >
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Turn heads with Aalto. Bold geometr y contrasts with a graceful bateau neckline for the per fec t easy-to-wear summer coverup. 7– 8 s k e i n s S h i b u i K n i t s Tw i g Shown in Blueprint
R AV E L RY >
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A A LT O PONCHO
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GETT Y TEXTURED PULLOVER
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Knit the go-to pullover for summer. Get t y ’s intriguing tex ture and cropped hem combine for a couture f it, while the halo of Cima lets this light weight sweater transcend the season. 3– 4 skeins Shibui Knit s Cima 4 – 6 s k e i n s S h i b u i K n i t s Tw i g Shown in Ivor y R AV E L RY >
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LUCI A TEE
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Master the ar t of dressing well with Lucia. Sleek fabric and eyelet rib details enhance this versatile tee, so you’ll look elegant wherever you go. 7–10 s k e i n s S h i b u i K n i t s R e e d Shown in Pollen
R AV E L RY >
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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 Leah Kim
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
A L L YA R NS Our yarns are made of the f inest materials in a sophisticated palet te designed to b e c o m e u n i q u e, l u x u r y f a b r i c s
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CIMA Cima blends sharp def inition with sof tness. Knit alone or combine for smooth fabrics with clean, modern lines. 70% Superbaby Alpaca 30% Fine Merino L ace Weight 328 yds / 30 0 m, 1.76 oz / 50 g 30 st s = 4" on 2 US 2.75 mm
CIMA >
IVORY 20 0 4
A SH 20 03
FO G 2035
MINER AL 202 2
C AFFEINE 13
TAR 11
ABYSS 20 01
BORDE AUX 2018
IMPERIAL 2039
VELVE T 2017
SUIT 2016
BLUEPRINT 203 4
GR APHITE 20 02
FJORD 2012
COVE 2038
PO OL 2027
FIELD 2032
APPLE 103
P OLLEN 20 41
BROWNS TONE 3 4
TANGO 2037
BRICK 115
POPPY 2031
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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 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
IVORY 20 0 4
A SH 20 03
MINER AL 202 2
TAR 11
ABYSS 20 01
VELVE T 2017
SUIT 2016
GR APHITE 20 02
COVE 2038
FIELD 2032
P OLLEN 20 41
BROWNS TONE 3 4
TANGO 2037
DRIFT >
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DU N E Dune, shadow y strands ent wine forming a deephued yarn of distinct luxur y and sheen. 50% Baby Alpaca 25% Baby Camel 25% Silk DK Weight 142 yds / 130 m, 1.76 oz / 50 g 22 st s = 4" on 5 US / 3.75 mm
MINER AL 202 2
TAR 11
ABYSS 20 01
BORDE AUX 2018
VELVE T 2017
SUIT 2016
GR APHITE 20 02
COVE 2038
FIELD 2032
APPLE 103
P OLLEN 20 41
BROWNS TONE 3 4
TANGO 2037
DUNE >
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MA A I Air y lof t bet ween chained links, Maai (mah-ah-ee) yields a sof t and spring y yarn with gentle drape. 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
MAAI >
IVORY 20 0 4
A SH 20 03
FO G 2035
C AFFEINE 13
TAR 11
ABYSS 20 01
BORDE AUX 2018
IMPERIAL 2039
VELVE T 2017
SUIT 2016
BLUEPRINT 203 4
GR APHITE 20 02
FJORD 2012
COVE 2038
FIELD 2032
P OLLEN 20 41
BRICK 115
POPPY 2031
BROWNS TONE 3 4 TANGO 2037
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PE B B L E Light and sof t, Pebble is a t weed f lecked yarn with complex colors. It easily doubles and triples, gathering depth without ef for t. 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
IVORY 20 0 4
SIDE WALK 15
A SH 20 03
FO G 2035
MINER AL 202 2
C AFFEINE 13
TAR 11
ABYSS 20 01
BORDE AUX 2018
IMPERIAL 2039
VELVE T 2017
SUIT 2016
C AN AL 50
BLUEPRINT 203 4
GR APHITE 20 02
FJORD 2012
NE W
PEBBLE >
COVE 2038
FIELD 2032
BROWNS TONE 3 4 TANGO 2037
APPLE 103
P OLLEN 20 41
BRICK 115
POPPY 2031
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R A IN Rain is a mercerized cot ton, elevated by lustrous sheen. Its elongated chain construction retains shape and drapes with f luidit y.
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IVORY 20 0 4
RAIN >
FO G 2035
MINER AL 202 2 NE W
C AFFEINE 13
10 0% Cot ton DK Weight 135 yds / 123 m, 1.76 oz / 50 g 22 st s = 4" on 6 US / 4 mm
A SH 20 03
TAR 11
ABYSS 20 01
NE W
IMPERIAL 2039 NE W
BLUEPRINT 203 4
GR APHITE 20 02
FJORD 2012
FIELD 2032
APPLE 103
P OLLEN 20 41
BRICK 115
POPPY 2031
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R EED Supple and sof t, Reed is a smooth linen chainet te that f lows easily across the needles for graceful garments and accessories.
NE W
IVORY 20 0 4 NE W
C AFFEINE 13
10 0% Linen Fingering 246 yds / 225 m, 1.76 oz / 50 g 26 –28 st s = 4" on 5 US / 3.75 mm
NE W
VELVE T 2017 NE W
REED >
FIELD 2032 NE W
POPP Y 2031
NE W
A SH 20 03 NE W
TAR 11 NE W
BLUEPRINT 203 4 NE W
APPLE 103
NE W
FO G 2035 NE W
ABYSS 20 01 NE W
GR APHITE 20 02 NE W
P OLLEN 20 41
NE W
MINER AL 202 2 NE W
IMPERIAL 2039 NE W
FJORD 2012 NE W
BRICK 115
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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 40% Silk L ace Weight 330 yds / 30 0 m, 0.88 oz / 25 g 20 st s = 4" on 7 US / 4.5 mm
SILK CLOUD >
IVORY 20 0 4
A SH 20 03
FO G 2035
MINER AL 202 2
C AFFEINE 13
TAR 11
ABYSS 20 01
R A SPBERRY 10 6
BORDE AUX 2018
IMPERIAL 2039
VELVE T 2017
SUIT 2016
BLUEPRINT 203 4
GR APHITE 20 02
FJORD 2012
COVE 2038
PO OL 2027
FIELD 2032
APPLE 103
P OLLEN 20 41
BRICK 115
POPPY 2031
BROWNS TONE 3 4 TANGO 2037
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STAC C ATO With a touch of silk, the rhy thmic t wist of Staccato creates elegantly def ined stitches with vibrant sheen. 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
S TA C C AT O >
IVORY 20 0 4
A SH 20 03
FO G 2035
MINER AL 202 2
C AFFEINE 13
TAR 11
ABYSS 20 01
R A SPBERRY 10 6
BORDE AUX 2018
IMPERIAL 2039
VELVE T 2017
SUIT 2016
BLUEPRINT 203 4
GR APHITE 20 02
FJORD 2012
COVE 2038
PO OL 2027
FIELD 2032
APPLE 103
P OLLEN 20 41
BRICK 115
POPPY 2031
BROWNS TONE 3 4 TANGO 2037
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T W IG A unique combination of three f ibers, Twig knits into a sof t and cool fabric with the kind of drape that is simply ef for tless. 46% Linen 42% Rec ycled Silk 12% Wool Spor t Weight 190 yds / 174 m, 1.76 oz / 50 g 22 st s = 4" on 4 US / 3.5 mm
TWIG >
IVORY 20 0 4
A SH 20 03
FO G 2035
MINER AL 202 2 NE W
C AFFEINE 13
TAR 11
ABYSS 20 01
IMPERIAL 2039
BLUEPRINT 203 4
GR APHITE 20 02
FJORD 2012
FIELD 2032
APPLE 103
P OLLEN 20 41
BRICK 115
POPPY 2031
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