Ruffle It Up!

Its our January thaw, with milder temperatures and a feeling of lightness as Spring peeks around the corner nudging us forward.  Fashion is slowly changing gears, the heavy coats and sweaters are beginning to disappear from store racks, making room for softer, more feminine silhouettes.  Winter’s deep luxurious shades of purples, greens, and blues are keeping company with a fresh arrival of pastels in aqua, lilac, pink, and powdery blue.  The paler side is making a comeback!  The new styles are flattering to all types, slightly gathered, draped and flowing.  Details are in the edgings- flounced, scalloped, ruffled, and frilled, translated into a light and airy mood for the season ahead.   

Louisa Harding Belle

Louisa Harding shows a fondness for rich vibrant shades in a stunning two tone Mulberry Silk cardigan.  Her newest pattern book, Belle highlights the design elements she is well known for- delicate lace insets and scalloped borders.

Louisa Harding Belle

Ruffles trim each end of this captivating scarf, a pretty openwork design knit with pure and natural Mulberry Silk, available in a full spectrum of soft and and vivid colours.

Louisa Harding Belle

 A delicate scallop pattern makes this tunic ever so flattering with long flowing lines.  Knit in a shimmery shade of ocean blue Jasmine, a dk weight yarn in a combination of cotton, bamboo, and silk.  This is a fantasy yarn with the illusion of tiny beads throughout.

Debbie Bliss Amalfi

Debbie Bliss welcomes Spring in the palest shade of green.  Her latest pattern book, Amalfi, features this flounced edge cardi which will dress up any outfit, knit in a new and naturally textured blend of cotton, linen and silk.  
Debbie Bliss Amalfi

A gently gathered A-Line jacket in a simple seed stitch shows off the subtle texture of Amalfi, available in a full selection of pastels and neutral shades.  Wait until you glimpse the surprise, a lace panel cleverly set into the back of the jacket. 

 

  • Lorraine

    Great to find you, through the Canadian Living Blog! I am waiting for the new Debbie Bliss magazine, when will it be available?

  • P.L.R.

    I found the site at Canadian Living site. Its interesting to read about the new Spring styles. Ruffles take alot of knitting though, so many stitches to increase, I wish there was an easier way to make them. They look so pretty especially on the first Louisa harding design.

  • michele

    Great news Lorraine, the new Debbie Bliss magazine is now on the stands at your LYS, as well as her newest Spring booklets.

  • Rachel

    so pretty! where can I see the lace panel detail on the back of the beige cardigan?

  • Kathleen H.

    Louisa Harding has some beautiful designs.
    I don’t know if I have the skill level for the lace work and frills.
    Any idea where can I find these books in Toronto area?
    thanks.
    K.H.

  • michele

    Hi Kathleen, Louisa’s pattern books are available in Toronto. Check store listings under BUY on the home page for a store near you.

  • chris

    I think there are fifty two balls in the bag. This is my first time on the blog and I am really impressed.

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