Perhaps it was the invention of the wheel, that truly opened our eyes to the everyday presence of objects without straight edges.  From the moon to the sun, and the multitude of planets in between, circles exist all around us, unexpectedly appearing in nature, and as functional yet exquisite man-made components in architecture, or inspiring us as soothing elements in artwork.  The word ‘circle’ originates from the Greek word, ‘kirkos’ meaning to bend or make a turn.   

This Spring, circular motifs are one of the biggest trends in knitwear, taking the fashion highway from straight to curvaceous-

Circles in Nature

Droplets of rain hitting the water, illustrate the endless cycle of nature.

Sirdar #9544

Catch the breeze and feel refreshed in this swirly summer vest, an intriguing design worked in four pieces to create the illusion of an endless loop.  Knit in Calico DK from Sirdar, a cool and comfy blend of cotton and acrylic with three new shades, charcoal, taupe, and bottle green.

Concentric Circles

Sirdar #9564

Crop Circles

These striking patterns are a mystery, created most often during the night by the flattening of crops such as wheat, barley, and rye.  Ninety percent of all crop circles occur in Britain and explanations are varied.  Could it be a natural weather phenomenon, paranormal activity, or simply a man-made hoax?  Whatever the reason, they are fascinating to look at, and great inspiration for design.

Sirdar #9508

The circular theme resonates once again in this dressy cropped cardigan enhanced with bobbles and leaves.  Knit in Simply Recycled DK, an earth friendly mix of cotton and acrylic from Sirdar with three new shades in stores now, slate, denim, and marigold (shown above). 

Children’s artwork inspired by Wassily Kandinsky, a Russian painter well-known for his abstract work, created a series of circles within squares in the 1920′s. 

Katia Degrade Sun

A bold crocheted motif is effectively applied against a background of knitting and highlights the boho beach vibe, a fun cover-up from the Katia Sport Collection #69.  Knit in Degrade Sun, pure Egyptian cotton dyed in a lively painter’s palette.

Valentine’s Day is the second-largest occasion for exchanging greeting cards with more than one hundred and forty million sent out and that doesn’t even include the assortment packs for kids in the classroom.  Hallmark first introduced Valentine cards to the public in 1913, with heart-shaped outlines, floral designs, doves, and Cupid with his bow and arrows as the central motifs.  Today the industry leader has created fourteen hundred unique designs all for the most romantic day of the year.

Vintage Valentine

Vintage Valentine’s Day cards carry us back to a different time, when life moved along slowly, and handwritten sentiments were lyrical and poignant.  Handmade paper cards first gained their popularity in England, during the nineteenth century where they were adorned with lace and ribbons.  The daughter of a large stationary shop in Massachusetts, Esther Howland, caught onto the idea after receiving a Valentine from a British associate of her father’s.  In 1847, inspired by the tradition, she began her own mass-production of paper cards with lace and floral decorations imported from England.

Enjoy a few vintage verses and Valentine inspired designs from Mirasol, a Peruvian yarn company with heartfelt passion, giving back to the community, by providing schooling and boarding for children in their region.

‘My heart’s a posy, blooming for you.

With love all rosy, fragrant and true’

A wide centre panel of honeycomb cables looks ravishing in ‘Rosa Red’ in this tunic length turtleneck knit in Akapana from Mirasol Book #14.

‘May your fond love in favor shine,

On him who sends this Valentine’

Cherish the Valentine spirit all winter long with a pair of cosy heart mittens knit in Sulka, a dreamy blend of merino, silk and alpaca featured in Mirasol Book #27

‘I put this letter at your door

A token that I love you more

Than tongue can tell or words define

And I want you for my special Valentine’

Revel in the colour of love this month with a softly ribbed cardigan knit in the irresistible Miski, pure baby llama fibre from Mirasol, highlighted in Book #16.

‘Tis a heart of pansy bloom

All made of thoughts sublime,

To you it’s sent to ask a boom

Will’t be my Valentine’

Hearts will be aflutter with the gift of this charming earflap cap from Mirasol Book #17.  Knit in Sulka, a delicately spun chunky mix of merino, silk and alpaca available in twenty-eight subtle shades.

‘I’d be happy

if FUEL be my Valentine’

Show your admiration for someone special with a pair of fingers-free hand warmers, a keepsake from the heart.  Pattern available in Mirasol Book #27.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Needles poised……ready….set……GO!  The London 2012 Olympic Games are just under six months away and your favorite athletes dating back to ancient Greece are waiting to be knit up in time for this year’s exciting summer event. 

‘Knitlympics’is the brainchild of Scottish textile designer and author, Carol Meldrum who has put together an eccentric collection of twenty top Olympians, complete with shiny medals, the all-important torch, a tiny podium, a laurel wreath, and that highly sought after ticket to the most popular sporting event. 

Knitlympics by Carol Meldrum

Hot on the sneaker soles of last year’s huge success, ‘Knit Your Own Royal Wedding’ by Fiona Goble, which brought knitters together to create a cast of characters in knitting shop windows in time for the tea parties and early morning nuptials.  This quirky book includes patterns for a lineup of our favorite Olympic icons, including mustache-man Mark Spitz, who won seven golds in Munich ’72, high jumper Dick Fosbury at the top of his game in ’68, Flo-Jo, the fastest female sprinter in the world with two records set in ’88, and Swedish heptathlon Carolina Kluft, one of the golden girls in Athens ’04.  

Olympic Buddies Sebastian Coe & Steve Ovett

Sebastian Coe and Steve Ovett in their famous pose after winning gold at the Los Angeles Olympics in ’84.  ‘Knitlympics’ is set to be released in early March with plenty of time to knit your way into the Olympics!

NOTE:  In the latest Spring/Summer issue of the Debbie Bliss magazine, an unfortunate mistake was made.  In the article, ‘Our Canada Visit’, on page 35, Nell mistakenly refers to leaving from the Billy Preston Airport, instead of the Billy Bishop Airport.  Both Debbie and Nell apologize for the error, and meant no disrespect to one of Canada’s great heroes, nor the talented American musician.

Debbie Bliss Spring/Summer 2012

The perfect remedy for a cold day= a hot cup of tea, some biscuits, and a copy of the latest Bliss magazine….

Kids Ahoy!

Seafaring days are not too far-off, with this section devoted especially to little captains and maritime sailors in classic motifs that never go out of style.

Summer Shimmer in Party Angel

Shimmer is back for warm weather days and little lacy knits have never looked more tempting to try.  Knit in a fanciful grey/blue hue from the Party Angel catalog.

Sheath Tunic in Party Angel

Cast on a wispy strand of kid mohair enhanced with silk and metallic thread to knit up this dramatic vine and leaf design.  Knit in ‘chamois’ Party Angel.

Rosy Tone Knits

Heirloom lace gets a modern makeover in deep magenta Rialto Lace, the newest quality from Debbie Bliss, a superfine twist of merino superwash presented in twenty terrific tones.

Simply Stripes

Missoni-inspired chevron stripes are everywhere this Spring!  Six sassy shades in Bella knit up into a roomy slipover with built-in sleeves.

Sunday nights have never been as decadently filled with knitworthy melodrama as they are this winter.  The highly acclaimed British series, Downton Abbey premiered its much-anticipated second season on PBS this month to the absolute delight of loyal fans.  This upstairs-downstairs style drama set on a ficticious estate in North Yorkshire unravels the intricate lives of the sophisticated Crawley family and their servants during the pre-war years.  The ensemble cast includes Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern, and Dan Stevens.  Its the richness in the details that appears to have hooked millions of viewers who tune in each week to watch a tapestry of well-drawn characters woven through a historical storyline. 

Tea and biscuits are part of the Sunday night ritual, as knitters gather to watch an hour of what has been dubbed as the ‘hottest show on television’ filled with lavish period costumes, dashing gentlemen, and tangled relationships of love, bitterness and betrayal.  

Sunday Nights On PBS

Inspired by Downton Abbey’s exquisite fashion styling and period costumes, Debbie Bliss highlights some of the Edwardian elements in her latest  collection-

Rialto Lace Collar by Debbie Bliss

Past influence brings this sweet garter and lace collar out of the shadows into a modern era.  Knit in a smoky charcoal shade in the all-new Rialto Lace by Debbie Bliss.   

Rialto Lace Cardigan by Debbie Bliss

Lace knitters will swoon over this elegant cover design from the Rialto Lace Collection by Debbie Bliss.  Ready for Spring 2012, with twenty shades of extrafine merino superwash.  Its project ready for your next knit-a-long.  

Rialto Lace Shawl by Debbie Bliss

A chilly afternoon outing on the Yorkshire moors inspires this vision of loveliness in an ultralight wrap, knit in a divine shade of grey/green Rialto Lace, which deepens subtly as the light changes. 

Rialto Lace Tie Front by Debbie Bliss

Look for this stunning diagonal lace design snipped from the tattered fashion pages of a bygone era.  Knit in a spicy hue of extrafine merino that shines with a remarkable beaded twist. 

More Rialto Lace designs will be featured in the Spring 2012 Debbie Bliss magazine arriving at your LYS in early February.  

“Wear a wool hat on a cold day or forty percent of your body heat will escape though your head.” How many times have you heard this expression and wondered if it really is fact or fiction.  Mmmh…possibly a ‘hat trick’ devised by a frustrated mother standing at the front door with a handful of winter headgear in her hands.  Apparently this piece of hat wearing advice dates back to a 1970′s survival manual printed for the U.S. army.  But on days when the thermometer dips into the minus double digits, do you really want to take time to re-think the urban legend?

Have a look at some of the latest trends in hats-

Murmur Beret by Louisa Harding

The history of the ‘beret’ dates back to the Bronze Age, primarily worn by artists and aristocrats.  Now its one of the most prevalent hat styles thanks to an adjustable fit, easily shaped to either side or pulled to the back.  A big winner with those who want to avoid ‘hat head’.  Murmur Beret by Louisa Harding is knit in Millais, a rustic wool blend, in fourteen tweedy shades.

Malabrigo Book Three

Purl ridges add pizzazz to this face-framing style knit in Malabrigo Merino Worsted.  A weekend project and what could be more lovely than starting off a new knitter with a skein of this luxurious hand dyed merino wool from a palette dripping with colour.  Simply irresistible with one hundred and twelve choices.

Kissed Happiness by Louisa Harding

Look for this retro beauty, an enchanting addition to your winter wardrobe, in a delicious pairing of two sister yarns from the Louisa Harding Collection.  Grace Hand Beaded is the ultimate fantasy yarn in a mixture of silk, merino and glass beads, while Grace Hand Dyed accentuates the positive with patina and sheen.

Diamond Luxury Collection #1478

The ‘cloche’ is a close-fitting bell-shaped hat originally designed in 1908 by milliner Caroline Reboux.  Flattering shorter hair lengths, the cloche grew in popularity during the 1920′s when cropped cuts were all the rage.  Today it has re-emerged as a fashion favorite, featured in the Diamond Luxury Collection Booklet #1478, knit in Galway Highland Heathers, a worsted wool in twenty-nine melange tones.

Saffron Beret by Louisa Harding

Twists and twirls accent the Saffron Beret, knit in Willow Tweed, a slubby silk, merino and alpaca mix from Louisa Harding, offered in twenty-two shades of elegance.

Sublime Book #656

The Floribunda Flower Hat knit in Lustrous Extra Fine Merino DK has extra fullness to compliment all face shapes.  Urban chic for the younger crowd.

Viking Book #1110

The ‘slouchy’ hat, caps off our list as the hat of the season.  Spotted on celebs in Aspen and on the streets of L.A, its a cross between a floppy beret and a ski toque.  Knit in natural undyed alpaca from Viking Garn, and right on trend with a fairisle motif.

Colour forecasters were right on target when they dubbed ‘teal’ as the hottest shade for this winter.  Intensely vivid, moody, and far more sophisticated than its sister shade (turquoise), this fusion of blue-green reminds us of the continuous circle of nature, the residual remains of day transitioning into night, the mystery of the ocean depths, and the beauty of a cold, cloudy winter’s sky.  A restorative hue, inspiring reliability, and trust in our surroundings, creating a sense of spiritual awareness. 

This season teal perks up the sombre shades in our winter wardrobe, as a complimentary colour it adds a warm spark to black, brown, charcoal and navy.   

Teal Feather by Malabrigo

Teal it like it is- 

Juniper Slipover by Louisa Harding

As restful on the eyes as waves rippling against the shoreline, from the Absinthe Collection by Louisa Harding.  This Juniper Slipover is knit in Willow Tweed, a merge of merino and alpaca with a creamy slub of silk available now in twenty-two watery hues.   

Baby Alpaca Glimmer by Diamond Luxury Collection

Apres-ski anyone??  Keep shoulders toasty warm while sipping cocktails at the chalet.  Baby Alpaca Glimmer from the Diamond Luxury Collection adds subtle elegance to this cosy wrap knit in a springy lace rib.  (Forest shown above). 

Loveliness Slipover by Louisa Harding

A vision of loveliness from Louisa Harding, in this season’s Three Graces Collection.  Grace Hand Beaded and Grace Hand Dyed float together in a simple sideways design that embodies the opulence of glass beads and the luxe combination of silk and merino.   

Kutama by Mirasol

Dip into your Crayola box for a pop of colour to chase away the winter blues.  This stunning cable coat is knit in Kutama by Mirasol, a blend of alpaca and highland wool fully loaded with body and drape.  Available in sixteen shades.  (Emerald shown above).     

Diamond Luxury Collection #1478

Looking to accessorize your winter wardrobe with a touch of teal?  Have you noticed slouchy hats are everywhere?  Try this stylish charmer on for size, knit in Diamond Luxury Collection’s Fine Merino Superwash DK, and available in more than sixty shades.     

Boyfriend Cardi by Louisa Harding

Cables add surface interest and extra length to this classic style cardigan from Louisa Harding.  Knit in Millais, a 50/50 blend of wool and acrylic in a bulky weight, available in fourteen delicate tweeds.  (Peacock shown above).  

Log Cabin Baby Blanket by Universal Yarn

Break away from pastels, this Log Cabin Baby Blanket revs up the norm with a contemporary colour palette.  Knit in Patchwork  by Universal Yarn, an easy care worsted weight yarn in eleven soothing colourways.  (Earth and Sea shown above).

Paloma Scarf by Debbie Bliss

Squishy, scrumptious Paloma by Debbie Bliss, is this season’s cold weather comfort.  Shake off winter’s chill in a downy blend of baby alpaca and merino, available in sixteen solid and melange tones.  (Teal shown above).

By now most of us have had a sprinkling of wintry weather, a few flakes on the car as an early morning surprise, and a snowy coating on the peak of the roof, its inevitable and the only way to combat the elements is to layer on the warmth from head to toe. 

Did you know our favorite winter accessory, the ‘scarf’ owes its humble beginnings to pilgrims in Medieval France?  Originally known as an ‘escarpe’, and worn as a diagonal sash, it was used as a carry-all by beggars to gather money and food along their travels.  It wasn’t until the 1800′s that a muffler, or neck wrap evolved into a scarf and became a vital winter accessory for both men and women.  The popularity of the scarf may have dipped during the last century, but today it is back on top again as the number one knitting project in North America, and the most popular handmade gift item under the Christmas tree. 

Here are the Top Ten Scarves for Fall/Winter from Diamond Yarn, in a wide array of fresh fashionable styles-

Paloma Scarf by Debbie Bliss

The ultimate splurge, a plush scarf to wrap around your neck once, twice, why not make it three times, since it measures in at more than seven feet long.  Paloma from Debbie Bliss is a soft and squishy blend of baby alpaca and merino wool, available in sixteen dreamy shades including this season’s favorite- ‘teal’

Double Crosser Scarf by Universal Yarn

Cable enthusiasts will fall for this Double Crosser Scarf from Universal Yarn’s winter design collection.  Self-striping yarns are still the cat’s meow and Classic Shaded has sixteen purrfect examples to feast your eyes on, including- ‘harvest’, ‘sundown’, and ‘sapphires’ (shown above).   

Sampler Scarf by Sublime

A sassy scarf with lots of substance, in a frost-busting shade of pure merino wool, and super easy to knit.  This sampler scarf is worked in bold blocks of garter stitch and moss stitch, every beginner’s favorite combo!  Check out the massive range of eye-popping colours in Extra Fine Merino DK .

Odisea by Katia

A sporty and stylish scarf to wear indoors or out, just one of the many that Katia has designed this season in mega-size yarns like this one- Odisea, a softly spun wool mix in eight luscious colourways to whip up in no more than an evening on 9.00 mm needles.  

Brushwood by Pear Tree Yarns

Pure and natural, that’s the aesthetic behind the boutique-style company called Pear Tree Yarn.  They produce the finest merino from Australia and focus on sustainability first and foremost.  Opt for a practical classic like this cabled scarf  knit in Supersoft 8 Ply, offered in a dozen lovely opaque shades including- ‘fig’, ‘apple’, and ‘emu egg’.     

Paprika Scarf by Louisa Harding

Passionate about pink and all things girly??  This flirty scarf will turn up the thermostat in a jiffy, knit in Thistle from Louisa Harding, delicious suri alpaca swirled with merino, a yarn that is guaranteed to keep you insulated from the cold this winter.    

Joy in Ruby Beaded Scarf

If you’ve been saving up for a special yarn treat, Grace Hand Beaded from Louisa Harding has come along at just the right time and is showcased beautifully in this picot edged scarf.  Glass beads add a splurge of opulence to silk and merino, in eight shimmery shades including ‘champagne’, ‘frost’ and ‘ruby’ (shown above).

Clove Scarf by Louisa Harding

A divine composition of colour and detailed stitchwork from design master  Louisa Harding, in her ultra feminine Clove Scarf.  Choose your palette of colours from Thistle’s full range of eighteen.  

Park Avenue by Katia

Fall for this delightful gossamer scarf, as wispy and light as fairy wings, Park Avenue from Katia is the first of the self-ruffling family to add the essence of kid mohair and its causing quite a stir in the knitting community.  

Bambu Boa by Diamond Luxury Collection

Bamboo and wool go together like bread and butter to create this unique self-ruffling scarf.  Bambu Boa is a new quality from Diamond Luxury Collection, warmth combined with elegance wins every time.

The first weekend in November, and a few rays of bright sunlight were beaming in through the showroom windows as Diamond Yarn’s exclusive collection for Spring 2012 was revealed.  Fun, feisty colour set the mood, with diverse texture and a variety of fibres- bamboo, silk, cotton, merino, and linen are once again the major players.  Following this season’s glittery nuances, the trend continues in smaller doses, specialty yarns are showing up enhanced with sequins, and glass beads.  Self-ruffling novelty yarns haven’t lost their spark either, they just keep morphing into the latest and greatest fashion creations.

It will seem like warm sunny days are just around the corner after scrolling through some of these highlights from the Spring Preview 2012-

Katia Mood Board

A sherbet infusion springs to life as Katia takes the best from the runways and translates it into their Spring collection.  The look is ‘Boho meets Riveria’, with the accent on retro crochet motifs, mega-size stitches, and open air styles.  The finer points are in the finishing, with frills, fringes and lace applique.  Watch for Malinda, a chainette yarn resembling a nautical rope that goes big and bold (knit on 20 mm needles) and Bossa Nova, the cotton equivalent to phenomenal Ondas in a swirl of eight shimmery colourways.

Katia Azahar

All eyes were popping over Azahar from Katia, a distinctive ‘knitting on the edge’ type of  yarn which instantly transforms itself into a lace edging.  Yes, put away the crochet hook and skip all the finger wrapping fuss.  Four natural shades will be available in early 2012.

Louisa Harding Spring Collection

Louisa Harding continues to build on her beaded line with the allure of precious silk, Mulberry Hand Beaded, will especially appeal to all the small project knitters out there.  The irresistible texture of  Delphine, a pure cotton will also appear in her up and coming design portfolio.

Sari Ribbon

Hurray for Sari Ribbon! Louisa listened to her huge following of knitters and this well-loved yarn is set to make its return in all its shiny splendor.

Sublime Spring Collection

Understated elegance in subtle hues, that is the mood for the coming season from Sublime.  Tussah Silk Dk , a 50/50 blend of silk and viscose reappears with four new shades and a fresh breezy catalogue of designs.  Baby Silk and Bamboo Dk adds wonton, roly poly, sweetpea, and beansprout, four soft and sultry shades to the catalog.

Sublime Egyptian Cotton Dk

Filling a niche, as well as a welcome addition to Sublime’s line-up, Egyptian Cotton Dk, unveiled twelve crisp creamy colours and a design book filled with contemporary styles for kids and adults.

Noro

Are you nutty for Noro?  Well……join the masses who adore the hidden rainbow in every ball.  Noro expands the range of artistry to include Ayatori, a wool/silk dk blend in a very refined palette, and Karuta, a medium weight spin of silk, cotton, and wool in eight Koolaid-inspired colourways.  Taiyo Sock is back again, after being so well-received last season, more than just a sock yarn, this cotton, wool, silk mix is soft enough to knit up into a variety of summery styles.

Universal Yarn Spring Collection

Glitter and sequins in the right quantity are the special ingredients in Universal Yarn’s menu of cottons for Spring 2012.  Garden Metallic is an exciting new laceweight combining premium Egyptian cotton with a glitter thread, in thirty-six shades accompanied by a design booklet featuring six exquisite feathery wraps and shawls for warmer weather.  Cotton Supreme, that ultra soft cotton boasting an incredible range of  hues, has now added a sprinkle of sequins to eight of the forty shades for special occasions.

Sirdar Baby Speckle

Baby Speckle from Sirdar certainly will be a best seller backed by proven brand name quality and those adorable baby cheeks make the designs hard to resist.  A 60/40 mix of cotton and acrylic makes this yarn easy care and ultra-soft.

Sirdar Raffaella Dk

A vintage look from Sirdar, and if it reminds you just a little of an old favorite, you are spot on. Raffaella is a cotton blend with an unique crimped quality to keep the garment light and airy.  Complemented by lots of great new patterns, some with a retro spin,  re-invented for a younger generation.

A favorite pullover can be as comforting and familiar as a big bowl of mac ‘n’ cheese, a batch of freshly baked cookies on a rainy Saturday afternoon, or a slice of warm apple pie straight from the oven.  Its a special cocoon to wrap yourself up in when the weather is cold and damp, a familiar embrace to come home to after a hard day, and a soothing friend when you are feeling under the weather.

There are a few essentials that make a pullover extra cosy, the yarn has to be soft and supple with a luxurious feel, and thick enough to be warm and toasty.  The style should be easy to layer under or over, long enough to keep the chills out, relaxed and roomy with extra sleeve length to tuck cold fingertips inside.

Here are Diamond Yarn’s Top Ten Cosy Pullovers For Fall-

Book #1103 Balder by Viking Garn

When your plans call for something a little more casual, this roomy pullover pairs up perfectly with jeans and cowboy boots.  Knit in Balder by Viking Garn, a superwash bulky wool available in twenty-eight marls and solids.

Katia Book #67

The name of this yarn says it all- Souffle by Katia, whipped up into a frothy light concoction of wool and acrylic, the ideal comfy pullover emphasized with a voluminous roll down collar.  Available in eight graduated hues.

Paloma by Debbie Bliss

Debbie Bliss is well-known for her relaxed design style and this season she has a wide range of easy to knit styles to cuddle up in.  Change the look of this wide neck pullover with a different colour layer underneath each time.  Knit in Paloma, a real ‘feel good’ blend of baby alpaca and merino wool, in more than a dozen warm enticing shades, including chocolate, pebble, and camel (shown above).

Noro City Girl by Jenny Watson

Jenny Watson pulls together another stunning collection of edgy designs for Noro in City Girl.  This A-line cabled pullover has lots of swing and vertical lines topped off with a ribbed turtleneck to chase the chills away.  Pick your favorite colourway in Kochoran, a natural mix of wool, angora and silk in sixteen subtle shadings.

Luxury Tweed Chunky by Debbie Bliss

A little splurge of luxury is all it takes to make this simple crew neck pullover stand out in a crowd.  Beginner knitters select this pattern for its minimal shaping and subtle texture in the yarn (great for hiding any tension imperfections). Choose from a range of twenty-six rustic colours in Luxury Tweed Chunky, a weighty mix of eighty-five percent wool spun with a dreamy swirl of angora.

Sublime Book #654

Lightweight and ready to throw on for some r & r, this polo neck pullover looks warm and inviting in three complimentary shades of Extra Fine Merino DK, a sophisticated yarn from Sublime in a paintbox of over forty sizzling colours.

Miski Book #26 by Jane Ellison

Call this one a ‘swug’ (sweater shrug), with its colossal sleeves, definitely a style that you will want to get comfy in.  Knit in Miski by Mirasol, a favorite amongst knitters, pure baby llama yarn that drapes wonderfully with every stitch.  Available in thirty-two sensational shades, including wine, blackberry twinkle, and orange amber (shown above).

Paloma by Debbie Bliss

Cuddly soft Paloma from Debbie Bliss shown above in a vibrant shade of hot pink makes this turtleneck a favorite addition to any wardrobe.  Twin cables playfully accent the unique texture of this ultralight yarn.  Knit it up quickly on 10.00 mm needles!

Tuhu Book #24 by Jane Ellison

A lacy flowing tunic from Tuha Book #24 by Jane Ellison.  Elegant and a great layering option over leggings this Fall.  Tuha is a dk weight yarn that blends baby llama with merino and angora.  In stores now in a palette of Mirasol’s happiest colours.

Riva by Debbie Bliss

Garnering lots of raves from knitters this Fall, Riva, by Debbie Bliss shows off dazzling shaded effects in cherry (shown above), heath, cork, viola, royal, and many more.  This generous fitting pullover is knit on 7.00 mm needles.