Shibui | PURE CASHMERE | Patterns

Ciella Sleeveless Pullover: A statement-making modern silhouette

Pullover is knit from the top down with two strands of Pure Cashmere held together throughout, starting from a ribbed mock neck collar. Shoulders are shaped with short rows, then the Front and Back are knit separately to the underarm, with a slipped stitch edging along the armhole. Body is worked in the round in Stockinette stitch, with waist shaping above a ribbed hem.

Order the Ciella Knit Kit, avail in 12 sizes!

Ciella SPECS

YARN: Shibui Pure Cashmere (Lace) (100% Cashmere, 220 YARDS / 25 GRAMS): 7 (7, 8, 8, 8, 9) (9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15) hanks

NEEDLES: US 3 (3.25 mm) + US 4 (3.5 mm)

OTHER TOOLS: tapestry needle

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate

GAUGE: 27 stitches and 38 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch worked flat with two strands of Pure Cashmere held together

SIZES: To fit bust circumference: 30 (32, 34, 36, 38, 40) (42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62)"

COLOR SHOWN: Ivory

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: Bust circumference: 37.25 (39.5, 41.75, 43.75, 45.75, 47.75) (49.75, 53.75, 57.75, 61.75, 65.75, 69.75)”
Back length: 18.25 (18.75, 19.5, 19.75, 19.75, 20) (19.75, 20.25, 20.75, 21.75, 22.5, 23)”
Intended to be worn with +6–8” ease.

Terra sleeveless tank top: A lighter than air spring classic updated with delicate texture

The tank is worked in the round, from the bottom up, starting with a Stockinette Stitch hem. A textured stitch pattern is used for the body, and double decreases are used to shape the neckline and armholes. The neckline extensions and shoulders are seamed together using the 3-Needle Bind- Off Method, and the neckline extensions are sewn to the back neck. The edges of the neckline and armholes are finished as you knit with an I-Cord edging.

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Terra SPECS

YARN: Shibui Pure Cashmere (100% Cashmere, 220 YARDS / 25 GRAMS): 4 (4, 5, 5) (6, 7, 7) (8, 8) hanks

NEEDLES: Size US 3 (3.25 mm) 32" or 40" circular needles + Size US 3 (3.25 mm) 16" circular needles + Set of US 3 (3.25 mm) double-pointed needles

OTHER TOOLS: Stitch markers, Blocking wires & T-pins (optional), Scissors

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate

GAUGE: 34 sts and 44 rnds = 4" in Circular Terra Stitch pattern, on US 3 needles, in the round, after blocking

SIZES: This pattern is available in 9 sizes, and is designed to fit approximate bust sizes of 30-32 (34-36, 38-40, 42-44) (46-48, 50-52, 54-56) (58-60, 62-64) in / 76-81 (86-91, 96-101, 106-112) (117-122, 127-132, 137-142) (147-152, 157-162) cm. / Sample shown is size 1

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: Bust Circumference: 34.25 (37.75, 42, 45.75) (50, 54, 58) (61.75, 66) in
Intended Ease: +2-4 in

COLOR SHOWN: Bone

TECHNIQUES: Long-Tail Cast On, Double Decreases, 3-Needle Bind Off, Selvedge Edge, Knitting in the round

LUCINA SWEATER: Channel your inner romantic

Lucina is worked in the round, from the bottom up, starting with a knit hem. The body is shaped at the sides using invisible increases, while the armholes and necklines are shaped using simple decreases and binding off stitches. The shoulders are seamed together using the 3-Needle Bind Off Method. The sleeves are worked top-down and shaped using short rows, then joined to work in the round. To finish, the neckband is worked in the round from picked up stitches around the neckline.

Order the Lucina Knit Kit, avail in 9 sizes.

LUCINA SPECS

YARN: Shibui Pure Cashmere (100% Cashmere, 220 YARDS / 25 GRAMS): 5 (6, 7, 8) (9, 10, 11) (12, 13) hanks

NEEDLES: Size US 2 (3 mm) 32" or 40" circular needles + Size US 2 (3 mm) 16" circular needles + Set of US 2 (3 mm) double-pointed needles + Size US 3 (3.25 mm) 32" or 40" circular needles + Size US 3 (3.25 mm) 16" circular needles + Set of US 3 (3.25 mm) double-pointed needles

OTHER TOOLS: Stitch markers, Blocking wires & T-pins (optional), Tapestry needle, Scissors

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate

GAUGE: 27 sts and 40 rnds = 4" in Stockinette Stitch, on US 2 needles, in the round, after blocking
+ 26 sts and 38 rnds = 4" in Stockinette Stitch, on US 3 needles, in the round, after blocking

SIZES: This pattern is available in 9 sizes, and is designed to fit approximate bust sizes of 30-32 (34-36, 38-40, 42-44) (46-48, 50-52, 54-56) (58-60, 62-64) in / 76-81 (86-91, 96-101, 106-112) (117-122, 127-132, 137-142) (147-152, 157-162) cm./ Sample shown is size 1

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: Bust Circumference: 37.5 (41.25, 45.5, 51) (55.25, 59.75, 64.5) (69.5, 73.75) in
Intended Ease: +6-8 in

COLOR SHOWN: Ivory

TECHNIQUES: Long-Tail Cast On, Knit Hems, Increases, Decreases, Wrap and Turn Short Rows, 3-Needle Bind Off, Top-down sleeves, Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off, Seaming, Knitting in the round

Juno Scarf: A necklace of cashmere for when you want to feel especially elegant

The scarf starts with the Long-Tail Cast On. A simple stitch pattern, using knit and purl stitches, is used for the main fabric, creating a vertical textured design. Once the scarf reaches the intended length, it is finished by binding off in pattern. Both written and charted instructions are given for the Juno Stitch Pattern.

Juno Pattern comes free with any Pure Cashmere purchase!

JUNO SPECS

YARN: 1 hank of *either* Shibui Pure Cashmere (100% Cashmere, 220 YARDS / 25 GRAMS) *OR* Shibui Silk Cloud (60% Kid Mohair, 40% Silk 330yds/303m/25g) *OR* 1 hank of each

NOTE: You may knit Juno holding only one strand of Pure Cashmere, (Option 1), or by holding one strand of Pure Cashmere together with one strand of Silk Cloud, (Option 2).

NEEDLE: US 3, 16-inch circular needle

OTHER TOOLS: Stitch markers, Blocking wires & T-pins (optional), Tapestry needle, Scissors

SKILL LEVEL: Beginner

GAUGE: 36 stitches & 38 rows = 4" in Juno Stitch pattern with one strand of Pure Cashmere solo or one strand each of Pure Cashmere and Silk Cloud held together, on US 3 needles, after blocking.

SIZES: One Size: 3.5" wide x 57 in long, after blocking

COLOR SHOWN: Ivory

TECHNIQUES: Long-Tail Cast On, Knitting, Purling, Knitting through the back loop, Slipping stitches, hart reading and/or written instructions.