{"id":8334,"date":"2016-02-12T20:17:54","date_gmt":"2016-02-13T01:17:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hillsyarn.wpengine.com\/?p=8334"},"modified":"2016-02-12T20:17:54","modified_gmt":"2016-02-13T01:17:54","slug":"hello-shibui-rain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hillsboroughyarn.com\/yarn\/hello-shibui-rain\/","title":{"rendered":"Hello, Shibui Rain."},"content":{"rendered":"

We’re delighted to announce the arrival of Shibui’s newest yarn, Rain.<\/p>\n

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Rain is a dk weight mercerized cotton, but it’s unlike any mercerized cotton we’ve seen. First, its chainette construction sets it apart from more traditional plied cottons, adding a bit of elasticity where plant fibers typically have none. Second, its smooth, shiny texture suggests silk more than cotton; this is truly elegant fiber, and it makes up into gently draping fabric.<\/p>\n

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Shibui’s Spring\/Summer 2016 pattern collection makes good use of Rain, along with Shibui’s other warm-weather yarns, Twig<\/a> and\u00a0Linen<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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With warm weather in mind, most of these garments are loose-fitting tunics and tops, knit at somewhat open gauges\u00a0for maximum drape.<\/p>\n

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Some patterns work with just one strand of yarn, while others mix two yarns together for a unique fiber blend.<\/p>\n

“Spectrum”<\/a> is one such pattern, working Rain and Silk Cloud together for a drapey scarf or wrap with a mohair halo. The pattern is free with the purchase of Shibui yarns for the project.<\/p>\n

Anne has already begun knitting two of these new designs, eager to get Rain on her needles.<\/p>\n

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“Nova” is a sleeveless tunic with a neckline suggesting a mandarin collar, for which Anne selected one of her favorite, most-worn colors, “Abyss.”<\/p>\n

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She’s also begun work on\u00a0“Horizon,” a colorblock pullover, using\u00a0Linen and Cima in the unexpected shade of “Apple.” “Equinox” is also on Anne’s to-knit list, I believe; yes, she’s fallen hard for Shibui’s Spring\/Summer collection, indeed.<\/p>\n

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Look for Rain in the DK weight section here at the shop!<\/p>\n

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