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Every Debbie Bliss yarn is now on sale at 20% off!
Each autumn, knitters await with bated breath the arrival of the new pattern books from the designers they adore. This season, imagine how thrilled they were to see seven new books from Debbie Bliss, each one reflecting her unique style and superlative use of color. Debbie travels the world in search of inspiration, and as she discovers new vistas she also keeps an eye out for suitable locations to reflect the mood and attitude of her work. For her Riva book that features a wool and acrylic blend yarn with misty tones, she had visions of natural, organic landscapes to complement the yarn that has subtlety in its shadings. The rustic, misty Yorkshire moors provided a beautiful backdrop to the 11 designs for capes, cardis, jackets and pullovers. In Debbie's Time for Tweed book, she used contrast to create drama and sophistication. Six tweedy sweaters are set in an elegant country home that reinforces Debbie's penchant for English manor classics. This book has tasteful, contemporary designs for all shapes — and for everyone from beginners to experienced knitters. Debbie says she saw ribbon trim used at the industry trade show, Pitti Filati, and was inspired to incorporate it into some of her patterns as an alternative to embroidery or beads. She also used ribbon in the Ribbon Sweater pattern in her Rialto Chunky book. Debbie assures us that this piece looks far more complex than it actually is: a fairly simple cable with lace faggoting on either side. The Rialto Chunky book presents eight relaxed knits in the beautiful 100% extra fine merino yarn that's available in several gorgeous colorways.
Beginners will be delighted to see that the book Simply Glen uses simple patterns based on squares and rectangles. It's a fantastic transition for those who want to move beyond scarves into more complicated designs. Debbie says, "I think it must be frustrating for beginners who are intimidated by the idea of shaping. With most of these designs there is no shaping at all." When you see the six projects in this collection, you'll be surprised that they're so easy to create. And, best of all, they're designed to highlight the ombre shaded effect of Debbie's popular Glen yarn. The Paloma pattern book has nine new styles that feature the lofty chainette Paloma yarn. This soft, sumptuous blend of 60% baby alpaca and 40% merino wool creates a super soft fabric with a lot of spring to it. With its assortment of comfy looking tunics, jackets, sweaters and an easy scarf, it's difficult to guess which pattern will be the most popular. "Having just seen knitters try the collection on at the recent trunk show, it would be difficult," Debbie tells us. "Many liked the waist shaping qualities of the mustard bobble and cable sweater, others the A line smock shape of the pale blue tunic." In her Andes book, Debbie features a photograph of names that were carved into the ancient stones of High Rocks in South America. What's very touching, and quite a coincidence, is that the names on those rocks, "Nell and Will" are also the names of her two children! This collection of 12 designs makes wonderful use of the mulberry silk and baby alpaca Andes yarn that's available in natural tones as well as deep, rich colors like the teal that's so popular this season.
Of all the books she launched for fall, none is more imaginative than Debbie's Charleston Collection, inspired by writers, painters and intellectuals known as the Bloomsbury Group. Debbie says she always wanted to shoot where luminaries such as Virginia Woolfe and E.M. Forster met in the early 20th century near London. "This location gave me a story to hang the collection on with a generous artist style smock and a curved jacket with a 20’s feel. And rather than ask the model to tone down her look or position I encouraged her to look rather haughty as I assume the Bloomsbury Group were!" From her inspirational books to her latest magazine that features popular Scandinavian styles, Debbie Bliss has shown us again how cleverly and creatively she uses yarn to meld timeless tradition with modern lines. Once again, she has demonstrated why she remains one of the most respected and celebrated fashion designer for knitters throughout the world. |
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AngelIf you’re looking for year-round elegance, Angel yarn provides the ethereal airiness of 76% super kid mohair and 24% silk. It’s a versatile choice that can be used as a DK or worsted depending upon the needles you choose. Angel is available in 24 colors at Yarnmarket.
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Baby CashmerinoOne of the most popular yarns on the market, Baby Cashmerino is known for its sumptuous softness. This fine cashmere blend yarn consists of 55% Merino, 33% Microfiber, and 12% Cashmere so it’s a terrific choice for autumn and winter garments. Choose from 56 colors.
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Cashmerino AranWhoever thought luxury could be so affordable? Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran yarn is 55% merino, 33% microfiber, 12% cashmere yarn for an unbelievably low price. You’ll want to stock up so you can create gifts and garments using this luxurious fiber. 43 colors.
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Cashmerino DKDebbie Bliss developed Cashmerino DK to complement the rest of her popular Cashmerino line. It’s a marvelous blend of 55% merino, 33% microfiber and 12% cashmere for a soft touch that’s perfect for children’s clothes. Stock your stash with several of our 34 colors.
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FezFez is a clever worsted-weight blend of 85% extrafine merino and 15% camel. Its 2 plies have a tight twist to provide excellent stitch definition that’s perfect for Debbie’s trademark cable patterns. 18 colors hues make it ideal for Fairisle, intarsia and all multi-colored projects.
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Eco CottonThis is the premier yarn in Debbie Bliss’ Fair Trade Collection. An authentic 100% organic cotton, Eco Cotton is created without pesticides and is harvested by hand. The non-toxic dyes make it a responsible choice for those who want to live green. 26 shades to choose from.
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GlenCrafted in Italy of 30% merino wool, 30% alpaca and 40% acrylic, this tweed is constructed of several complementary shades from the same color family. Glen is a single-ply yarn that’s ideal for quick-to-create knitting and crochet projects for autumn. On sale in 18 glorious colors.
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Luxury Tweed AranAs a superb member of her Irish tweed collection, Luxury Tweed Aran is a fabulous blend of 85% wool and 15% angora. This worsted weight yarn is soft, supple, and a marvelous choice for tweedy cool weather garments. 25 shades in stock at Yarnmarket.
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PalomaCrafted in Peru of 60% baby alpaca and 40% merino wool, this soft and springy chainette yarn is fantastic for your super chunky projects. Best of all, it provides superior strength and stitch definition on big needles for quick-to-create projects. Choose from 16 colors on sale now.
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RivaYou’ll get glorious results with this single ply, multi-hued fiber yarn that’s 70% wool, 30% acrylic. Spun with fine Italian craftsmanship Riva is dyed to give you various complementary and contrasting shades. 12 colors perfect for quick-to-create projects.
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Rialto DKSuperwashed, 100% extrafine merino Rialto DK is a marvelous multi-seasonal yarn. The classic DK-weight has a tight spin that provides added wearability plus great bounce and elasticity. 12 colors perfect for quick-to-create projects.
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Rialto ChunkyRialto Chunky is beautifully crafted of 100% machine washable merino wool with a tight twist. Perfect for quick-to-create jackets, pullovers, cardis and accessories, it has lovely drape and superb stitch definition. This is a terrific value at 20% off. 18 colors now in stock.
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Luxury Tweed ChunkyHere’s a traditional Irish Tweed that’s wonderfully soft. This chunky-weight delight is crafted in Kilcar, Ireland of 85% wool and 15% angora. It’s perfect for quick-to-create jackets, pullovers, shawls and other cold weather garments. Stock up now on 22 colors.
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Rialto 4 PlyWith the same machine washability as other Rialto yarns, this ultra-soft 100% superwash merino has a tight twist for excellent stitch definition. It's ideal for any cabled fingering-weight projects. Crafted in Italy and available at Yarnmarket in 28 beautiful colors.
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PrimaWith the sheen and softness of eco-friendly bamboo, Prima is a classic plied yarn with a light twist. It knits and crochets superbly into cardigans, pullovers, scarves, wraps — really any DK-weight garment. 80% bamboo and 20% merino wool. 30 colors in stock.
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AndesLustrous cultivated 35% mulberry silk mixed with 65% baby alpaca for velvety softness and sheen, Andes is a lovely option for DK-weight projects. It feels wonderful worn next to your skin in sweaters, scarves, and shawls. Crafted in Peru. 23 colors.
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Last year around this time, we introduced you to Debbie Bliss who is known throughout the world for her traditional British patterns and quality yarns. We thought you’d like to know what Debbie has been doing lately and where this world traveling designer has been to gather inspiration for her patterns and develop new yarns for her line. Whenever possible, Debbie’s delighted to have the companionship of her daughter, Nell, who knitters have come to know as one of Debbie’s models. That pretty little girl who used to delight us in her mother’s creations has grown up and is now studying literature and film at university. Debbie, her very creative and hard-working mother, continues to be an intrepid traveler who’s never in the same place for very long. When we caught up with her, she was just leaving Muskoka, Ontario, Canada where celebrities like Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, Martin Short and Cindy Crawford relax at their summer cottages. This northern part of Ontario is famous not only for the Hollywood elite who flock there each year, but also for its beautiful lakes, Canadian charm, and fabulous boutiques where local artists and craftspeople present their creations. Debbie had traveled there to meet with partrons of Muskoka Yarn Connection, a local yarn shop, before heading to Halifax and back home to the UK. “In September I went to New York for meetings,” she told us, “and went to Canada at the invitation of Canadian distributors, Diamond Yarns and Baadecke Yarns, to do presentations with retailers in Muskoka and Halifax. I will be in Finland in November and then in the UK until January.” Over the past year, she’s traveled extensively to seek out new products, introduce knitters throughout the world to her fibers, and to promote her books and patterns.
“This year I attended Vogue Knitting Live in New York ,” she told us, “and TNNA in Long Beach in January, and Pitti Filatti in Florence to look at the new yarns for Spring 2012. I went to the Handarbeit Fair in Germany in April to be on the stand of my UK distributers, Designer Yarns, and then to TNNA in Ohio in June, followed by Pitti again in July to see the products for Autumn and Winter 2012.” Whether she’s traveling or at home, Debbie keeps her eye out for interesting locations for photography for her books. Her new Rialto Chunky book has beautiful shots taken at the Bolton Priory. “When I am designing I am already thinking about the theme for the collection,” she told us, “so for the Rialto Chunky book I wanted a country location, but one that had beautiful stone work and ruins, which I thought would be the perfect backdrop for the colour palette of the yarn. For Riva I loved the subtle, heathery tones of some of the shades and so looked for a location that reflected this, the Yorkshire moors were perfect!” When asked how her calendar for 2012 is shaping up, Debbie told us, “I’ll be attending VK Live in New York and Pitti (in Florence, Italy) twice plus the usual events that I go to every year.” When Debbie travels she’s engaging with the knitters who appreciate her quality fibers and her classic patterns, and she’s teaching them about how she approaches her craft. “I do a power point showing where I get my ideas from, how I choose new yarns, color palettes, flattering shapes, and then attendees get the chance to try the garments on. I love the way that although the sample sizes are 34” bust, many knitters find that even the larger women can wear them comfortably.” The classes are a fantastic opportunity for her fans. “Book signings tend to be a bit formal. The presentations and trunk shows are more of a meet and greet and that is a great way of connecting with the knitters.”
She went on to add, “It shouldn’t surprise me any more, but I am still touched by the warmth and generosity of the knitters that I meet.” She should recognize generosity: Debbie is one who generous credit to the team behind her success, “I simply wouldn’t be able to do what I do without the collaboration of others. From the knitters who work to often impossible deadlines to Penny Hill, the pattern compiler and Rosy Tucker, the pattern checker. My business is still a very small concern, and I work from home. We all work very long hours to get all booklets completed ready for the printers so we share each others’ pain!” Well, the pain can’t be all that bad. When we asked Debbie what she has planned for the future, she happily told us, “More of the same!” That means we’ll all be able to enjoy more wonderful Debbie Bliss yarns and patterns for many years to come. |
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Debbie's adorable Eco Yarn cardigan is ideal for the baby girls and toddlers. Knitted primarily in the moss stitch for great texture, this sweater shows just beautifully and is wonderfully eco friendly! |
This crew neck cardigan, created with Baby Cashmerino, has snowflake bands in shades of slate, silver, black, and charcoal. 3/4-length sleeves and a fitted body create soft sophistication. |
Add a dash of flash to your footwear with long leopard print cuffs that fold over the outside of your boots. The thick ribbed Rialto Aran socks in chocolate brown make roomy rain boots comfy, cozy and fashion forward! One size. |
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This soft and elegant jacket is created using luxurious Andes yarn in mulberry silk and alpaca. With its relaxed fit, flattering drape at the front and cozy side pockets, it's an excellent piece to add to your fall collection. Available in extra large sizes. |
What could be prettier and more feminine that a sweet, cropped bolero with flattering draping? Created with Andes yarn, it's soft and luxurious — perfect to add elegance to a simple outfit on cold autumn evenings. |
Are you a beginner knitter? Or are you looking for a simple project? This beautiful tasseled scarf in Paloma yarn is a great project. The tassels give it added drama and extra length, and the soft 60% baby alpaca and 40% merino wool is toasty warm for autumn days. |
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Jackets are a big hit this fashion season, and this jacket has the popular form-fitting look. The ribbing detail and moss stitch pattern give it fabulous textural definition, too. Made with alpaca and wool, this will be a warm addition to your wardrobe. |
We've seen cables and bobbles on every runway this season — from Paris to Los Angeles. This is a highly textured pullover sweater with its many cable and bobble stitches is really a hit, and it's certain to be one of the warmest sweaters in your wardrobe. |
With the holiday season arriving there will be lots of occasions for your little angel to wear this adorable shrug. Created with Angel yarn it's worked in stockinette in one piece from sleeve to sleeve. It's twisted in front for a dressy look little girls will adore. Make the Glen Twisted Front Shrug for Mommy! |
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Have you heard the boxy style is back? This oversized boxy pullover is created with Cashmerino Aran yarn. We really love the inspiration of the artist's smock with the roll cuff sleeves and kangaroo front pocket. Worked in moss stitch for wonderful texture. |
Capes are so hot and fashionable right now and this one is a classic! Created with Cashmerino DK yarn, the piece is cabled all the way around with a plain placket on the front for the double-breasted style buttoning. A tiny turn-down collar completes the look. |
Here are three great scarf projects for a beginning knitter. Choose the version that you like the best or, better yet, try all three! They're knitted using the gorgeous Debbie Bliss Riva yarn, a delightful wool and acrylic blend created in subtle misty tones. Great for gifts during the holiday season. |
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From the new Riva book, we love this big, oversized jacket. Isn't this just the coat you'd love to kick around in? The textured stitches enhance the subtle, misty colors of the warm Riva yarn. You'll want to pair this coat with jeans and cords for fall. |
With a classic look right out of the English countryside, this delightful cropped pullover boasts a textured hem, collar and cuffs to give it fantastic fit and fashion flair. It's knitted with Riva yarn in wool and acrylic so it's going to feel soft, wonderful and warm. |
Don't you love tunics? They're flattering to every body shape and every age! This tunic length cardigan is created with cozy Glen yarn. It has short sleeves, side pockets and a beautiful horizontal rib stitch pattern. This versatile piece will be perfect for layering in fall, winter and spring. |
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Cross your heart with style! This feminine long sleeved shrug is created with rustic Glen yarn with pretty tonal graduations. Featuring a simple twist in the front that creates a gorgeous shape, this unique little piece will look terrific over your favorite top or dress. |
Now this is a classic style that you'll wear for years to come. Add comfort and casual style to your cold weather collection with a softly curved coat in Luxury Tweed. Heavily textured stitches and a longer length make this a flattering piece for everyone. |
These sweet eyelet mitts are created with soft, pretty Angel yarn. This pattern may be a great way for you to learn how to knit lace which has become so popular. You'll be thrilled that the finished gloves are well worth the effort! Thread a pretty satin ribbon around the wrist to add a fabulously feminine finish. |
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 You could win a Debbie Bliss Prize Package worth over $200. This spectacular prize package includes the yarn and pattern for the gorgeous Luxury Tweed Curved Edge Coat. It's a classic style will suit virtually every knitter...and a dream prize package for fans of Debbie Bliss yarns — especially those who appreciate the quality and texture of Debbie Bliss Luxury Tweed Chunky. Prize Package Includes
• 12 skeins of Luxury Tweed Chunky in Black To enter, send an email with your answer to DebbieBliss@Yarnmarket.com. Make sure the subject is: Spotlight on Debbie Bliss. Include in your email the answer to the question: Which of Debbie's new books is based on the famous Bloomsbury Group of painters, writers and intellectuals? One entry per person, please. We'll draw a winner from all the correct submissions on November 6, 2011 and announce it in our next issue of Spotlight. Congratulations to Dwyline Kruger of Pleasant Hill, CA who won our Spotlight on Kollage Contest in September! |
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