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Debbie Bliss |
Welcome to the September issue of Spotlight. This month we feature one of the most respected names in the knitting industry, Debbie Bliss. Best known for her British-inspired classic patterns, Debbie has expanded her portfolio to include an extensive array of quality yarns that are loved by knitters throughout the world. From her soft Baby Cashmerino that caresses with 12% cashmere to her rustic Donegal Tweed Aran that's made in Kilcar, Ireland of 100% wool, Debbie has created a selection of yarns that are perfectly suited to her vast collection of patterns.
Debbie added the yarns a few years ago, and after one manufacturer rejected her idea, she approached a new distributor in the UK that also wanted to distribute Noro yarns. Fortunately for her — and for us — she found a company that understood and appreciated her vision and gave her the opportunity to develop a line of products that has become a favorite amongst discerning knitters. Debbie says that having her own line of yarns gives her the freedom to create her own fibers and color palettes, and enables her to develop more designs.
As you will know by her many books of patterns, Debbie is fiercely proud of her British heritage, and often uses traditional stitches in her designs. She particularly loves the fisherman's ganseys, aran and Fair Isle stitches that have been passed down from generation to generation. It's the tradition that appeals to this lover of British history.
Debbie says that although her home and her heart are in Britain, her career got a boost in the United States because there was particular interest in British designers. Her success in North America motivated her to keep going, and today she has a library of successful pattern books and enthusiastic fans throughout the world.
This autumn, her new books Glen and Folk Chic present an exciting collection of designs that draw on traditional patterns and styles to create modern, trendy designs any knitter would be proud to create.
Yarnmarket is proud to be a stockist of Debbie Bliss yarns, carrying every yarn and pattern book she produces. We hope you enjoy learning more about the beautiful Debbie Bliss line...and don't forget to enter our contest to win over $150 in Debbie Bliss products.
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This new Debbie Bliss yarn is sure to become a hit. Glen yarn is a traditional, rustic tweed that blends together several complementary shades from the same color family. It's a single-ply, quick-to-create yarn that's crafted in Italy of 30% merino wool, 30% alpaca and 40% acrylic. Glen is available in 12 colors.
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Softness with a subtle sheen. This Alpaca Silk combines 80% Peruvian baby alpaca and 20% silk, giving it the softness and light fuzziness of traditional alpaca enhanced by the subtle sheen and velvety feel of silk. This cuddly soft creation that knits up into a warm hug has 21 colors.
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Como is a big, thick, single-ply yarn that knits quickly into stylish garments featured in Debbie's book, The Big Easy. With velvety soft wool and luscious cashmere, Como is ideal for jackets, sweaters, and shawls. Crafted of 90% merino wool & 10% cashmere in 28 colors.
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Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran yarn is luxury! It's made with 55% Merino wool, 33% Microfiber and 12% Cashmere to create a warm, soft blend that's perfect for cosy cold weather garments. We have this Aran weight Cashmere blend yarn in 41 pretty colors.
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Luxury Tweed Chunky by Debbie Bliss is a traditional Irish tweed yarn that's a luxurious blend of high-quality fibers. Perfect for warm sweaters, this quick-to-knit yarn is crafted in Kilcar, Ireland of 85% wool & 15% angora. Available at Yarnmarket in all 22 flattering colors.
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We think Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino yarn is pure luxury, even though it's a blend of 55% Merino, 33% Microfiber and 12% Cashmere. When you see our array of 33 in-stock colors you'll want to baby yourself with something soft, sensual and sensational!
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This blend of buttery soft merino with exotic camel is a superb 2-ply fiber gem with a tight twist for excellent stitch definition. Fez is especially appealing in Debbie's trademark cable patterns. Crafted in Italy of 85% extrafine merino wool & 15% camel. We have all 16 colors to choose.
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Debbie Bliss developed Cashmerino DK in her popular Italian-made blend of 55% Merino wool, 33% Microfiber and 12% cashmere. Perfect for children's clothes, you'll find it also knits up beautifully for adult garments and accessories. We have all 33 colors.
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Velvety softness and lustrous sheen make Andes yarn a popular choice for shawls and wraps — anything that touches the skin. Crafted in Peru, it's a combination of 65% baby alpaca and 15% cultivated mulberry silk. Yarnmarket has this sumptuous yarn in all 15 glorious colors.
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Rialto Aran is a classic yarn with a modern twist. In fact, it has a tight twist for added lightness! This worsted-weight creation that's perfect for multiple season's wear is crafted with Italian craftsmanship of 100% superwashed, extrafine merino wool. We have all 30 colors.
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With the lovely sheen and softness of eco-friendly bamboo, Prima is a classic plied yarn with a light twist. It knits and crochets superbly into tops, cardigans, pullovers, scarves, wraps — anything! Prima is made of 80% bamboo and 20% merino wool. 29 colors available.
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Superwashed, 100% extrafine merino Rialto DK is a classic DK-weight option ideal for knitted and crocheted tops, sweaters, jackets, wraps and& more. Its tight spin gives added wearability plus great bounce and elasticity. Beautifully crafted in Italy. All 32 colors now in stock.
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Debbie Bliss |
She could have been just another graphic designer — designing posters or packaging for clients in the corporate world. But after a year in art college she realized that her love of art and her passion for fashion and textiles would lead her into a far more promising, far more enriching career.
She wasn't a business person as much as she was a creator. So when she started out selling knitted flowers and plants to a British arts and crafts store, she had to supplement her income by working other jobs...in a hospital...a steel factory. Places you wouldn't imagine finding a young woman whose name would someday be synonymous with exquisite British knitted fashions.
Debbie's first big break occurred when Lesley Stanfied, the Knitting Editor of Woman magazine, started teaching her techniques to perfect her garments. Then armed with expert advice and a lot of encouragement, she started to develop hand-knitting patterns for other magazines. Before long, she was designing a line of ready-to-wear knitted clothes for Baby Gap and little boy's knitwear for Marks & Spencer, the UK department store chain.
While her patterns were successful, designing for hand-knits isn't a particularly lucrative career, and Debbie had a family to support. She opened her own shop, but kept at the designing, using her own label on other manufacturers' yarns. Eventually she realized she could produce her own brand to her own exacting specifications — which meant that her baby and children's yarns were going to be something a little different.
Instead of the traditional pastel hues, she chose dusty colors. And she wanted brights like adults would wear. Most of all, she wanted good quality yarns and were both beautiful and practical.
Drawing on inspiration from her travels abroad and her home in a vibrant, multi-cultural part of the London urban landscape, Debbie creates patterns with energy and verve. She embraces color, movement and texture giving her garment designs a definitive Debbie Bliss style. Her thorough understanding of yarn, fibers and the attributes of various combinations enables her to develop patterns that effectively utilize the natural qualities of the materials. If a yarn has elasticity and drapes well, she'll develop a pattern design that accentuates the shaping and draping qualities. If she's using a cotton, for example, that provides excellent stitch definition she'll create a pattern that encompasses intricate stitch detail.
Today, as a successful designer and author, Debbie boasts over 30 books, most recent of which are the fabulous new Glen and Folk Chic for the 2010 Autumn fashion season. Additionally, Debbie produces a magnificent magazine twice annually...and she is always looking for new color treatments and fiber combinations for her expanding line of Debbie Bliss yarns.
With the help of her pattern compiler, Penny Hill, Debbie has built a strong and loyal following of knitters throughout the world who appreciate her concentration on classic but contemporary styles. She has become an icon to those who celebrate color, texture and the thrill of creating their own masterpiece in fiber. We hope you enjoy exploring the world of Debbie Bliss with all its beautiful yarns and designs.
To learn more about Debbie Bliss, read her interview in Knitch Magazine.
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Layer it and love it! This gorgeous short-sleeved cardigan is created with Alpaca Silk yarn from Debbie Bliss. You'll adore the wide ribbing on the sleeve edges and front edges. The bold cables running vertically on the front and back are big fashion news this season, being seen on the runways of Paris and Milan. Buy everything you need to make this gilet in just one click!
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Glen yarn from Debbie Bliss is a merino, alpaca and acrylic blend that's terrific for comfortable coats. This snuggly garment is shaped like a cape with wide sleeves. Knit-in pockets and a wide collar are nice touches to keep you warm in winter. The oversized fit is so comfortable, you'll want to wear this every day. Buy the kit in one click!
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Looking for something really cute and casual for autumn weekends? This adorable jacket is created with Fez yarn from Debbie Bliss. The collar dips low in the back and is finished off with a whimsical tassel. The moss stitch gives texture to the bottom edge and on the cuffs. The project includes the pattern, yarn, needles, and all the tools you need to create this pretty piece.
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It's a pretty, flattering halo of softness and color. This versatile accessory is created with Glen yarn from Debbie Bliss. The circular piece can be worn as a hood or neck warmer, or around the shoulders as a stole. It's worked sideways, so you can make it any length you like. We have lots of glorious colors of Glen so you can choose one that's right for your wardrobe.
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When the snow is blowing, you'll want something warm and wonderful to wear! This superbly warm jacket is created with Como yarn. The wool has a touch of cashmere for luxurious softness. The coat is knit in a rice stitch with ribbed edges and ribbed collar. The slouchy fit is comfy and works well over bulky sweaters. This is going to be a hit!
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This fabulous sweater in Andes yarn features a variety of cables giving fantastic texture to the body and sleeves. Bobbles throughout give a casual, contemporary touch. The bottom edge, neck edge and cuffs are in a complementary stitch for an element of contrast and interest. A ribbon threaded through eyelets at the neck allows you to adjust the neckline to be as open as you like.
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The body slimming shape and mutton sleeves are what make this simple sweater extra-special! We adore the gathers at the shoulders that are accentuated by narrow ribbed cuffs. The pattern is stockinette edged with garter stitch worked in tweedy Glen yarn from Debbie Bliss. This is really a beautiful and versatile winter wardrobe basic with a touch of added flair.
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Whoever thought cables could be so soft? This gorgeous cape created with Cashmerino DK yarn has a ribbed yoke that gives way to a lovely cable pattern. There are armholes for comfortable wear. This is such a lovely piece for warmth and style that you may want to make it in more than one color. We have 33 Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK shades for you to choose from!
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Cashmerino Aran yarn from Debbie Bliss gives this poncho extra punch! The body is crafted in a horizontal pattern of tight cables and textural ribs that work perfectly with this yarn. The high ribbed turtleneck can be worn up or folded down for cozy and warmth and comfort when winter winds blow. This pretty piece is designed to fit most sizes. Get everything you need in one click!
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Big beautiful cables and smaller rope cables all over give this Cashmerino coat amazing texture. Add to that bobbles along the front edges and on the shawl collar and you have a garment that will get you compliments whenever you wear it. Dress it up or down for parties or outdoor autumn activities. The project comes complete with everything you need to make this Debbie Bliss gem.
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This classic jacket is created with Luxury Tweed Chunky yarn from Debbie Bliss. Styled like a traditional riding jacket, this jacket has a longer length with the buttons stopping at the waist. A small notched collar, fitted bodice, and flared skirt mimic the classic riding jacket perfectly. It's a quick knit, and it's wonderfully easy, too because it uses mostly the garter stitch.
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Here's a novel idea for winter! This short-sleeved jacket is warm, but not too hot. The A-line shape is flattering, and the open front provides a nice effect for laying. Created with Glen yarn from Debbie Bliss, the tweedy alpaca/merino blend gives a rustic appearance. You might want one for yourself, but it will also make an appreciated gift in any one of our 12 pretty colors.
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This charming cardigan is created with Andes yarn from Debbie Bliss. 3x3 ribbing all over gives it a wonderful fit. The deep v-neck and single button closure make this a terrific choice for layering on cool autumn days. Andes yarn is a lovely soft blend of baby alpaca and mulberry silk, the highest quality silk available, so it's soft, comfy and sure to become your favorite cardigan this season.
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This bright bag will add a splash of color to your fall and winter wardrobe. Knit in super-soft, super-chunky Como yarn from Debbie Bliss, the thickness of the wool makes the scale of the oversized cable and bobbles big and bold. The cables run up the sides of the bag and then continue to form the handles. Isn't that clever? The finished size is 13.75 x 9.5 x 4".
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Perfect for strolling on a cool afternoon, this car coat in Luxury Tweed Chunky yarn has a vintage 80's shape, with a boxy collar and 3-button closure. Up close, it shows its feminine side as it's knit in panels of lace separated by columns of an airy stitch pattern. Luxury Tweed is fantastic to work with, and you'll love how it knits up into the comfy, contemporary classic.
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Created with Eco Baby yarn from Debbie Bliss this children's cardigan would make a wonderful holiday gift. It's knit in seed stitch to create a reversible fabric that still looks great when the cuffs and collar are turned back. Delicately finished with a contrasting narrow satin ribbon this garment this is a pretty project that you can purchase in one quick click on Yarnmarket.
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This is one of our favorite garments of the season! It's a gorgeous coat with a swingy cape shape that's a flattering fit on anyone. Crafted with Debbie Bliss Luxury Tweed Chunky yarn, this coat has a scarf tie at the neck and a flyaway front. Warm and cozy, classic yet stylish, this coat can be dressed up or down for casual or dressy wear. This is one piece you'll want to add to your wardrobe.
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This adorable teddy bear would make a huggably soft friend for any little person on your gift list. It's wearing removable pajamas created with Rialto DK and Baby Cashmerino yarns from Debbie Bliss. The limbs are articulated and embroidery is used for the features. It measures 7" tall. You'll want to add this to your "Gifts-From-The-Heart" list for the upcoming holiday season.
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You could win a Debbie Bliss Gift Collection worth over $150.
If you love Debbie Bliss yarns, you'll want to enter this contest to win three Debbie Bliss pattern books: Glen, Fez and Folk Chic plus 12 balls of Debbie Bliss Glen yarn so you can make one of those gorgeous new Glen patterns. You'll also win a pair of Size 10.5 US, 26" Crystal Palace Bamboo circular needles!
To enter, you must correctly answer this question: "What percentage of Debbie Bliss Fez yarn is camel?"
Send an email with your answer to
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. A winner will be drawn at random from all correct entries received. One entry per person, please. Entries must be received by 9/30/2010 and the winner will be announced on 10/5/2010 in our blog, Shear Bagatelle.
Congratulations! The winner of our Crystal Palace Spotlight gift package was Pamela H. from Sylvania, OH.
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