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When Europeans think of fine quality yarns and exquisite patterns, they immediately think of Anny Blatt and Bouton d'Or. These brands are now becoming more and more popular in North America where quality conscious consumers are discovering the exquisite patterns and beautiful fibers from this French fashion powerhouse. The successful Anny Blatt line originated in France in the early 1900s in the area where Coco Chanel launched her career. Anny, the company's founder, created summer styles for carriage trade vacationers to Deauville, France, where G8 leaders recently met for a conference. Urged by her upscale clientele to expand her business, Anny moved to Paris where the support of her fashion-conscious customers enabled her to produce what have become some of the most respected yarns and patterns on the European continent.
Pierre de Loye, which purchased the Anny Blatt brand in the 1990s, owns two main factories: a spinning mill that manufactures the majority of the yarns available, and a dyeing house, both in Sérignan du Comtat. Both facilities, in the beautiful French countryside, are "green" to protect the environment. Outside in the courtyards are cats sunning themselves, birds happily chirping, and an old yellow dog that is all too happy to accompany visitors on their tour. Karin Testaniere now runs the company that has been in her family for over two centuries. From her location in peaceful Provence she manages the people and processes that create the yarns, relationships with vendors who provide fine quality wool roving from Australia and South Africa, and the marketing operations that bring her exceptional products to knitters and crocheters throughout the world.
Today, as in the past, the company pays meticulous attention to every detail in the manufacturing process — from carding to dyeing, spinning and packing. It is this commitment to excellence that has made the company a worldwide success. And it is their desire to create a truly impressive presentation that has made their products a favorite of shop owners and fiber enthusiasts who appreciate the fine quality products, elegant packaging, and breathtaking patterns that are developed for the two brands. The marriage of these two premium lines of yarn has created a strong organization that continues to grow, innovate and inspire over 200 years after its inception. Under the direction of Karin Testaniere in France, and Jean-Christophe Tarazona in North America we look forward to a bright future for a small company that sits like a jewel in the green, rolling hills of the Provencal countryside. |
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AbsoluThis Anny Blatt exclusive yarn is so popular it's hard to keep it in stock. Crafted from 100% French angora from rare, specially bred rabbits, it's a heavenly soft yarn with an ethereal halo. Each skein has a Certificate of Authenticity. Available in natural gray.
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Gyps d'Anny YarnGo for the glitz! When you want to dress it up a bit, this yarn is perfect as trim or combined with other yarns to create a luxurious garment. Crafted in France from 65% rayon and 35% rayon, this sparkling gem of a yarn is available in 5 metallic shades.
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Angora SuperThis luscious, French-made 70% angora and 30% wool blend is ideal for discerning knitters and crocheters who want angora with minimal shedding and flyaway. The super-soft DK weight yarn makes sumptuous scarves, shawls and sweaters. We have 28 colors in stock.
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VictoriaThis lovely, lustrous nylon ribbon knitting yarn can be knit alone or used as a fashionable trim. It also produces glittering, glamorous accessories. We have 27 colors ranging from soft, solid pastels to bold, beautiful brights.
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LaikaBouton d'Or Laika yarn is a bulky 100% wool yarn that's great for quick-to-knit projects like scarves, hats and mitts. Laika is light and airy, soft to the touch and gentle against the skin. Best of all, it's machine washable. 10 colors.
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Nanook MultiHere's a bulky beauty with a twist. Constructed with a single-ply strand of 62% combed wool and 23% nylon, it's entwined by a fluffy thread of alpaca. This textural delight from France is available in 5 multi combinations and 9 solids.
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MistralThe chunky style fashions are still a hit on fashion runways throughout the world. Bouton d'Or's Mistral yarn is perfect for these quick-to-create styles. Crafted of 100% combed wool and spun as a fat single ply, Mistral is available in 9 colors at Yarnmarket.
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SeleneBouton d'Or blends the breathability of cotton with the sheen of rayon. The result is a beautiful yarn with side-by-side woven strands with tone-on-tone results, held together by a thin cotton thread. 60% cotton and 40% rayon. 14 colors of Selene are now in stock at Yarnmarket.
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Baby Blatt YarnOne of Europe's leading baby yarns, Baby Blatt is quality crafted in France and supported with an amazing collection of baby and children's patterns. The yarn is a soft, 100% pure wool that is machine washable — a great feature for Mothers! 16 colors.
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Baby SuperwashBaby Superwash from Bouton d'Or is a machine washable, amazingly soft, 100% wool yarn ideal for baby garments and accessories. A fingering weight, you can use it for lightweight, cool weather items. Superbly crafted in France. We have 9 colors.
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SuryaSurya knitting yarn by Bouton d'Or is a silky blend of eco-friendly 55% bamboo and 45% soy. It's incredibly strong, light, very soft and machine washable so it's ideal for baby garments, blankets and comfortable socks. We have 10 colors in stock now at Yarnmarket.
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LegendeThis eco-friendly, worsted weight yarn is buttery soft and fluffy. The two-ply blend of 60% alpaca and 40% combed wool is airy and light, yet comfy and warm. Undyed Legende is in 7 natural shades. The dyed version, Cocoon, in 9 colors is by Anny Blatt.
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MerinosHere's a fantastic 100% merino tubular yarn that's ideal for sweaters and other cold weather garments. So if you're starting to think of autumn wear, you'll want to have a good look at this machine washable choice. We have 26 gorgeous colors in stock.
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MuguetAdd glitz and sparkle to anything you knit or crochet with Anny Blatt's Muguet yarn. This 100% nylon, metallic eyelash yarn gives drama to any project. Great when combined with other Anny Blatt yarns. We have 24 beautiful colors, crafted in France.
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MangoMango knitting yarn by Bouton d'Or is a durable cotton-nylon blend with a subtle sheen. It's perfect for scarves, sweaters, ponchos, shawls, and so much more. It's fantastic for summer wear, but use it all year round. Made in France. We have 9 colors.
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LoopsWith two thick and thin strands twisted loosely together, Loops creates a wonderful texture with softness and durability. The blend is 40% kid mohair, 20% combed wool, 28% nylon and 12% polyester. It's machine washable and easy care. 5 colors.
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As you'd imagine, a company whose heritage boasts an historic yarn mill and a gifted French fashion designer has to offer absolutely exquisite knitting patterns. Admired for their complexity and respected for their classic appeal, designs by Anny Blatt and Bouton d'Or are stylish, tasteful, inspired and inspiring. Today, the head of design is Anne Molineau who helps the company launch about 180 styles for adults and 150 for children each fashion season. This is a challenging task that demands an eye for fashion and attention to detail. Anne's process for selecting patterns is one that begins with extensive research. She and her team start with the discovery phase in which they seek out the upcoming trends for the season. They examine the styles and colors presented at fashion, decor and design shows and on professional web sites. Then they embark on a process they refer to as "pige," the extensive review of fashion and decor magazines, exhibits, and blogs on fashion and shopping. Once they've scanned the fashion landscape, they develop their own concepts and prepare an "Inspiration Book" with themes, yarns and colors for each knitting pattern magazine they're about to produce. These books are distributed to freelance and in-house designers who use them as inspiration for their ideas. The company provides the yarn; the designers return with sketches of the patterns they envision and swatches of the stitches they suggest for their patterns.
Once Anne has completed the difficult — and thrilling — selection of items to be considered, samples are knit by hand for the final selection process. When we asked Anne about the differences between the two lines, she told us, "Bouton d'Or means buttercup, the flower, so this fashion is more nature-oriented with natural fibers and sometimes undyed colors like in our Legende yarn." "Anny Blatt style is very haute couture, for the active woman who will wear her Chanel-style cardigan at the office, while shopping or at parties, for a 'chicissime' look," says Anne. "The younger woman might even wear it with jeans. Anny Blatt offers exclusive styles that are conceived for women who like THE fashion." Bouton d'Or is intended for the whole family, to be worn any day by all ages. Depending upon how it is accessorized, the same piece can be worn by a 20-year old or a 40+ woman. These are less complex designs that are fairly easy to knit, rarely using more than one yarn in any single item. The brand includes smaller designs: accessories like purses, phone covers, scarves, hats and mittens.
The magnificent Anny Blatt line features high-end yarns, like luscious angoras and cashmere. The colors are sharper and trendier because yarns, like the glittering Muguet and Victoria, bring luminescence to the color ranges. The Anny Blatt shade-on-shade fibers tend to be matte, so the combination gives a wonderful blend of matte and glossy that can be used to create unique and interesting designs. Anne says she relies on some of the more avant garde blogs like The Sartorialist and Garance Dore for inspiration. "They always pick the very 'in' looks at Fashion Weeks. They find unexpected associations of styles, colors and silhouettes which turn upside down the dress codes remaining very feminine, chic and in." In the upcoming fashion season, Bouton d'Or will be featuring spontaneous style with the "looks de rue" (street look). Their patterns will transform classy styles into very trendy ones. For example, they'll be pairing an Irish sweater with a belt and skirt — or lengthening and layering it. Anne tells us that the boyfriend sweater will also be popular. In terms of fiber she predicts Mistral, which can be knit very quickly, will be one of their best-selling yarns. As the new season approaches, you'll be presented with the new Bouton d'Or fashions in two new books: Cold Vision magazine which follows a day of shopping between friends in the Marais district of Paris and Weekend magazine which blends campus and city/sporty styles in a week-end lovers escape on the Canal St Martin.
Anny Blatt will feature Magazine Couture, luxurious ambiance in a Parisian condo and Intemporel, a day of fashion at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. You can see a preview of the autumn's styles in the Knitch Magazine review of their recent fashion show in Paris. For decades now, sophisticated women of Paris have depended upon Anny Blatt and Bouton d'Or for classic, yet contemporary, styles created with quality fibers from a renowned manufacturer. With talented people like Karin Testaniere, Jean-Christophe Tarazona and Anne Molineau guiding the company they can look forward to many, many more years of style. After all, who knows more about fashion than the French? |
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This feminine sweater has a beautiful rose pattern created with Anny Blatt's glittering Victoria and soft Angora Super. Pretty cables create stripes in the two yarns from yoke to hem and at the cuffs. This would be perfect for parties when paired with flowing pants or a skirt. |
Gleaming metallic yarn enhances a halo of softness. The Keller wrap is created with Angora Super and Victoria yarns. The netted pattern shawl has a pretty picot edge and an I-cord drawstring for an interesting final touch. Finished size is 48.75 x 37". |
Perfect for summer evenings. Pretty all year long! This classy cardigan is created with Merinos and Victoria yarns from Anny Blatt. A diagonal stitch pattern is used on the body while a figure flattering v-neck and a little peplum add a feminine finish that enhances your figure. |
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Here's a design that's sure to be noticed! This spectacular halter top from Anny Blatt would be a high-fashion addition to your year-round wardrobe. It's a gorgeous combination of three shades of Miguet paired with four hues of shimmering Victoria yarn. |
Surround yourself in softness and femininity. This fabulous bolero is accented with a large collar edged with a crocheted ruffle that edges the front and bottom. It's created Nanook yarn from Anny Blatt, a beauty that feels as good as it looks. |
This soft cardigan is sure to become your favorite. It's created with the magnificent Absolu yarn that's spun from the fur of rare French angora rabbits. The yarn is in its natural color — a rich gray that pairs perfectly with so many items you already have in your closet. |
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Elegant. Graceful. Romantic. That's how you'll describe this cardigan created with Baby Superwash yarn from Bouton d'Or. The 3/4-length sleeves end in a pretty flare that gives a pretty, feminine touch to this otherwise simple sweater. Perfect for all season wear. |
When the summer is hot, you're sizzling! This sunny top, created with Surya bamboo/soy yarn from Bouton d'Or, will keep you cool. Slight smocking under the bustline creates a slimming A-line shape that's finished off with a lacy little hem. |
Wear it alone in the summer, and under a jacket throughout the year. This intricately textured top uses Mango yarn from Bouton d'Or to create a variety of cables, along with ribs and a touch of fringe. It's a fantastic way to make the most of interesting stitch patterns. |
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Designed by a leading sweater designer, this oh-so-cute sweater is created with Angel Solid yarn from Lorna's Laces, with a pocketed bunny in Angora Super from Anny Blatt. The unisex design can be knitted for a boy or a girl. It's an easy pattern with pleasing results. |
This warm and cozy romper has a solid body and contrasting trim, so you can make it in any combination for a little girl or boy. the buttoned opening at the legs makes it easy on and off. This is a great gift for a baby shower. You might want to knit some up so you'll be ready the next time you receive some happy news! |
This sweet little crocheted cardigan has lacy accents at the bottom edge and cuffs, but choose the right color and it will be perfect for any little girl or boy. If you'd like to make the matching sandals for this sweater (newborn size only) be sure to add another ball of yarn to your order. Knit now...give later! |
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 You could win an Anny Blatt Prize Package worth over $100. The package includes:
» 5 balls of Bouton d'Or Surya yarn
To enter, simply email the answer to this question: In what vacation town did Anny Blatt begin her career in fashion? Send an email with your answer to AnnyBlatt@Yarnmarket.com. Make sure the subject is: Spotlight on Anny Blatt. Entries must be received by midnight June 30. We'll draw a winner from all the correct submissions on Congratulations to Martha Marcom who won our Spotlight on Aslan Trends contest in May! |
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