Debbie Bliss

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Welcome to the September issue of Spotlight. Thismonth we feature one of the most respected namesin the knitting industry, Debbie Bliss. Best known forher British-inspired classic patterns, Debbie hasexpanded her portfolio to include an extensive arrayof quality yarns that are loved by knitters throughoutthe world. From her soft Baby Cashmerino thatcaresses with 12% cashmere to her rustic DonegalTweed Aran that's made in Kilcar, Ireland of 100%wool, Debbie has created a selection of yarns thatare perfectly suited to her vast collection of patterns.

Debbie added the yarns a few years ago, and afterone manufacturer rejected her idea, she approacheda new distributor in the UK that also wanted todistribute Noro yarns. Fortunately for her — and forus — she found a company that understood andappreciated her vision and gave her the opportunityto develop a line of products that has become afavorite amongst discerning knitters. Debbie says

that having her own line of yarns gives her the freedom to create her own fibers and colorpalettes, and enables her to develop more designs.

As you will know by her many books of patterns, Debbie is fiercely proud of her Britishheritage, and often uses traditional stitches in her designs. She particularly loves thefisherman's ganseys, aran and Fair Isle stitches that have been passed down from generationto 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 theUnited States because there was particular interest in British designers. Her success in NorthAmerica motivated her to keep going, and today she has a library of successful pattern booksand enthusiastic fans throughout the world.

This autumn, her new books Glen and Folk Chic present an exciting collection of designs thatdraw on traditional patterns and styles to create modern, trendy designs any knitter would beproud to create.

Yarnmarket is proud to be a stockist of Debbie Bliss yarns, carrying every yarn and patternbook she produces. We hope you enjoy learning more about the beautiful Debbie Blissline...and don't forget to enter our contest to win over $150 in Debbie Bliss products.

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Glen

This new Debbie Bliss yarn issure to become a hit. Glenyarn is a traditional, rustictweed that blends togetherseveral complementaryshades from the same colorfamily. It's a single-ply,quick-to-create yarn that'scrafted in Italy of 30%merino wool, 30% alpacaand 40% acrylic. Glen isavailable in 12 colors.

Alpaca Silk

Softness with a subtlesheen. This Alpaca Silkcombines 80% Peruvianbaby alpaca and 20% silk,giving it the softness andlight fuzziness of traditionalalpaca enhanced by thesubtle sheen and velvetyfeel of silk. This cuddly softcreation that knits up into awarm hug has 21 colors.

Baby CashmerinoCashmerino ChunkyAlpaca SilkDonegal Tweed ChunkyComoEco Baby

Debbie Bliss GlenDebbie Bliss Andes

Snow Queen

Glen

Como

Como is a big, thick, single-ply yarn that knits quicklyinto stylish garmentsfeatured in Debbie's book,The Big Easy. With velvetysoft wool and lusciouscashmere, Como is ideal forjackets, sweaters, andshawls. Crafted of 90%merino wool & 10%cashmere in 28 colors.

Cashmerino Aran

Debbie Bliss CashmerinoAran yarn is luxury! It'smade with 55% Merinowool, 33% Microfiber and12% Cashmere to create awarm, soft blend that'sperfect for cosy coldweather garments. Wehave this Aran weightCashmere blend yarn in 41pretty colors.

Folk Chic

Andes

Design it, Knit it: Babies

Luxury Tweed Chunky

Luxury Tweed Chunky byDebbie Bliss is a traditionalIrish tweed yarn that's aluxurious blend of high-quality fibers. Perfect forwarm sweaters, this quick-to-knit yarn is crafted inKilcar, Ireland of 85% wool &15% angora. Available atYarnmarket in all 22flattering colors.

Baby Cashmerino

We think Debbie Bliss BabyCashmerino yarn is pureluxury, even though it's ablend of 55% Merino, 33%Microfiber and 12%Cashmere. When you seeour array of 33 in-stockcolors you'll want to babyyourself with somethingsoft, sensual andsensational!

Fez

This blend of buttery softmerino with exotic camel is asuperb 2-ply fiber gem witha tight twist for excellentstitch definition. Fez isespecially appealing inDebbie's trademark cablepatterns. Crafted in Italy of85% extrafine merino wool &15% camel. We have all 16colors to choose.

Cashmerino DK

Debbie Bliss developedCashmerino DK in herpopular Italian-made blendof 55% Merino wool, 33%Microfiber and 12%cashmere. Perfect forchildren's clothes, you'llfind it also knits upbeautifully for adultgarments and accessories.We have all 33 colors.

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The Big Easy

Design it, Knit it

Andes

Velvety softness and lustroussheen make Andes yarn apopular choice for shawlsand wraps — anything thattouches the skin. Crafted inPeru, it's a combination of65% baby alpaca and 15%cultivated mulberry silk.Yarnmarket has thissumptuous yarn in all 15glorious colors.

Rialto Aran

Rialto Aran is a classic yarnwith a modern twist. Infact, it has a tight twist foradded lightness! Thisworsted-weight creationthat's perfect for multipleseason's wear is craftedwith Italian craftsmanshipof 100% superwashed,extrafine merino wool. Wehave all 30 colors.

Prima

With the lovely sheen andsoftness of eco-friendlybamboo, Prima is a classicplied yarn with a light twist.It knits and crochetssuperbly into tops,cardigans, pullovers, scarves,wraps — anything! Prima ismade of 80% bamboo and20% merino wool. 29 colorsavailable.

Rialto DK

Superwashed, 100%extrafine merino Rialto DKis a classic DK-weightoption ideal for knitted andcrocheted tops, sweaters,jackets, wraps and& more.Its tight spin gives addedwearability plus greatbounce and elasticity.Beautifully crafted in Italy.All 32 colors now in stock.

She could have been just another graphic designer — designingposters or packaging for clients in the corporate world. But after ayear in art college she realized that her love of art and herpassion for fashion and textiles would lead her into a far morepromising, far more enriching career.

She wasn't a business person as much as she was a creator. So

Debbie Bliss

Debbie Bliss Magazine:Fall/Winter 2010

when she started out selling knitted flowers and plants to aBritish arts and crafts store, she had to supplement her incomeby working other jobs...in a hospital...a steel factory. Places youwouldn't imagine finding a young woman whose name wouldsomeday be synonymous with exquisite British knitted fashions.

Debbie's first big break occurred when Lesley Stanfied, theKnitting Editor of Woman magazine, started teaching hertechniques to perfect her garments. Then armed with expertadvice 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-wearknitted clothes for Baby Gap and little boy's knitwear for Marks & Spencer, the UK departmentstore chain.

While her patterns were successful, designing for hand-knits isn't a particularly lucrativecareer, and Debbie had a family to support. She opened her own shop, but kept at thedesigning, using her own label on other manufacturers' yarns. Eventually she realized shecould produce her own brand to her own exacting specifications — which meant that her babyand 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 likeadults would wear. Most of all, she wanted good quality yarns and were both beautiful andpractical.

Drawing on inspiration from her travels abroad and her home in avibrant, multi-cultural part of the London urban landscape, Debbiecreates patterns with energy and verve. She embraces color,movement and texture giving her garment designs a definitiveDebbie Bliss style. Her thorough understanding of yarn, fibers andthe attributes of various combinations enables her to developpatterns that effectively utilize the natural qualities of thematerials. If a yarn has elasticity and drapes well, she'll develop apattern design that accentuates the shaping and drapingqualities. If she's using a cotton, for example, that providesexcellent stitch definition she'll create a pattern that encompassesintricate stitch detail.

Today, as a successful designer and author, Debbie boasts over30 books, most recent of which are the fabulous new Glen andFolk Chic for the 2010 Autumn fashion season. Additionally,Debbie produces a magnificent magazine twice annually...and sheis always looking for new color treatments and fiber combinations for her expanding line ofDebbie Bliss yarns.

With the help of her pattern compiler, Penny Hill, Debbie has built a strong and loyal followingof knitters throughout the world who appreciate her concentration on classic but contemporarystyles. She has become an icon to those who celebrate color, texture and the thrill of creatingtheir own masterpiece in fiber. We hope you enjoy exploring the world of Debbie Bliss with allits beautiful yarns and designs.

To learn more about Debbie Bliss, read her interview in Knitch Magazine.

Alpaca SilkCabled Gilet

Layer it and love it! Thisgorgeous short-sleevedcardigan is created withAlpaca Silk yarn from DebbieBliss. You'll adore the wideribbing on the sleeve edgesand front edges. The boldcables running vertically onthe front and back are bigfashion news this season,being seen on the runways ofParis and Milan. Buyeverything you need to makethis gilet in just one click!

GlenCape Coat

Glen yarn from DebbieBliss is a merino, alpacaand acrylic blend that'sterrific for comfortablecoats. This snugglygarment is shaped like acape with wide sleeves.Knit-in pockets and a widecollar are nice touches tokeep you warm in winter.The oversized fit is socomfortable, you'll want towear this every day. Buythe kit in one click!

Fez Jacket withMoss Stitch

Looking for something reallycute and casual for autumnweekends? This adorablejacket is created with Fez yarnfrom Debbie Bliss. The collardips low in the back and isfinished off with a whimsicaltassel. The moss stitch givestexture to the bottom edgeand on the cuffs. The projectincludes the pattern, yarn,needles, and all the tools youneed to create this prettypiece.

GlenCabled Snood

It's a pretty, flattering haloof softness and color. Thisversatile accessory is createdwith Glen yarn from DebbieBliss. The circular piece canbe worn as a hood or neckwarmer, or around theshoulders as a stole. It'sworked sideways, so you canmake it any length you like.We have lots of gloriouscolors of Glen so you canchoose one that's right foryour wardrobe.

Como ShawlCollar Jacket

When the snow is blowing,you'll want somethingwarm and wonderful towear! This superbly warmjacket is created with Comoyarn. The wool has a touchof cashmere for luxurioussoftness. The coat is knit ina rice stitch with ribbededges and ribbed collar.The slouchy fit is comfyand works well over bulkysweaters. This is going tobe a hit!

Andes Ribbon Tied Sweater

This fabulous sweater in Andesyarn features a variety ofcables giving fantastic textureto the body and sleeves.Bobbles throughout give acasual, contemporary touch.The bottom edge, neck edgeand cuffs are in acomplementary stitch for anelement of contrast andinterest. A ribbon threadedthrough eyelets at the neckallows you to adjust theneckline to be as open as youlike.

GlenSimple Cardigan

The body slimming shapeand mutton sleeves are whatmake this simple sweaterextra-special! We adore thegathers at the shoulders thatare accentuated by narrowribbed cuffs. The pattern isstockinette edged with garterstitch worked in tweedy Glenyarn from Debbie Bliss. Thisis really a beautiful andversatile winter wardrobebasic with a touch of addedflair.

Cashmerino Rib & Cabled Cape

Whoever thought cablescould be so soft? Thisgorgeous cape created withCashmerino DK yarn has aribbed yoke that gives wayto a lovely cable pattern.There are armholes forcomfortable wear. This issuch a lovely piece forwarmth and style that youmay want to make it inmore than one color. Wehave 33 Debbie BlissCashmerino DK shades foryou to choose from!

Cashmerino Poncho Wrap

Cashmerino Aran yarn fromDebbie Bliss gives this ponchoextra punch! The body iscrafted in a horizontal patternof tight cables and texturalribs that work perfectly withthis yarn. The high ribbedturtleneck can be worn up orfolded down for cozy andwarmth and comfort whenwinter winds blow. This prettypiece is designed to fit mostsizes. Get everything you needin one click!

CashmerinoLong Cabled Coat

Big beautiful cables andsmaller rope cables all overgive this Cashmerino coatamazing texture. Add to thatbobbles along the frontedges and on the shawlcollar and you have agarment that will get youcompliments whenever youwear it. Dress it up or downfor parties or outdoorautumn activities. Theproject comes complete witheverything you need to makethis Debbie Bliss gem.

Luxury Tweed Riding Jacket

This classic jacket iscreated with Luxury TweedChunky yarn from DebbieBliss. Styled like atraditional riding jacket,this jacket has a longerlength with the buttonsstopping at the waist. Asmall notched collar, fittedbodice, and flared skirtmimic the classic ridingjacket perfectly. It's a quickknit, and it's wonderfullyeasy, too because it usesmostly the garter stitch.

Glen Long Line Gilet

Here's a novel idea for winter!This short-sleeved jacket iswarm, but not too hot. The A-line shape is flattering, andthe open front provides a niceeffect for laying. Created withGlen yarn from Debbie Bliss,the tweedy alpaca/merinoblend gives a rusticappearance. You might wantone for yourself, but it willalso make an appreciated giftin any one of our 12 prettycolors.

Andes Ribbed Cardi

This charming cardigan iscreated with Andes yarnfrom Debbie Bliss. 3x3ribbing all over gives it awonderful fit. The deep v-neck and single buttonclosure make this a terrificchoice for layering on coolautumn days. Andes yarn isa lovely soft blend of babyalpaca and mulberry silk, thehighest quality silk available,so it's soft, comfy and sureto become your favoritecardigan this season.

Como Cable &Bobble Bag

This bright bag will add asplash of color to your falland winter wardrobe. Knitin super-soft, super-chunkyComo yarn from DebbieBliss, the thickness of thewool makes the scale ofthe oversized cable andbobbles big and bold. Thecables run up the sides ofthe bag and then continueto form the handles. Isn'tthat clever? The finishedsize is 13.75 x 9.5 x 4".

Luxury Tweed LacePanel Jacket

Perfect for strolling on a coolafternoon, this car coat inLuxury Tweed Chunky yarnhas a vintage 80's shape, witha boxy collar and 3-buttonclosure. Up close, it shows itsfeminine side as it's knit inpanels of lace separated bycolumns of an airy stitchpattern. Luxury Tweed isfantastic to work with, andyou'll love how it knits up intothe comfy, contemporaryclassic.

Eco Baby SeedStitch Cardigan

Created with Eco Baby yarnfrom Debbie Bliss thischildren's cardigan wouldmake a wonderful holidaygift. It's knit in seed stitch tocreate a reversible fabricthat still looks great whenthe cuffs and collar areturned back. Delicatelyfinished with a contrastingnarrow satin ribbon thisgarment this is a prettyproject that you canpurchase in one quick clickon Yarnmarket.

Luxury TweedChunky Cape Coat

This is one of our favoritegarments of the season!It's a gorgeous coat with aswingy cape shape that's aflattering fit on anyone.Crafted with Debbie BlissLuxury Tweed Chunkyyarn, this coat has a scarftie at the neck and aflyaway front. Warm andcozy, classic yet stylish,this coat can be dressed upor down for casual ordressy wear. This is onepiece you'll want to add toyour wardrobe.

Rialto Teddy inBunny Suit

This adorable teddy bearwould make a huggably softfriend for any little person onyour gift list. It's wearingremovable pajamas createdwith Rialto DK and BabyCashmerino yarns from DebbieBliss. The limbs are articulatedand embroidery is used for thefeatures. It measures 7" tall.You'll want to add this to your"Gifts-From-The-Heart" list forthe upcoming holiday season.

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You could win a Debbie Bliss GiftCollection worth over $150.

If you love Debbie Bliss yarns,you'll want to enter this contestto win three Debbie Blisspattern books: Glen, Fez andFolk Chic plus 12 balls of DebbieBliss Glen yarn so you can makeone of those gorgeous new Glen

patterns. You'll also win a pair of Size 10.5 US, 26" CrystalPalace Bamboo circular needles!

To enter, you must correctly answer this question: "Whatpercentage of Debbie Bliss Fez yarn is camel?"

Send an email with your answer toDebbieBliss@yarnmarket.com. A winner will be drawn atrandom from all correct entries received. One entry perperson, please. Entries must be received by 9/30/2010 andthe winner will be announced on 10/5/2010 in our blog, ShearBagatelle.

Congratulations! The winner of our Crystal Palace Spotlightgift package was Pamela H. from Sylvania, OH.

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