new shop sample - Rialto Lace shawl

Using less than 2 balls of Debbie Bliss Rialto Lace this triangle shawl is stunning!

This is a written pattern, there is no chart, however there is regular increasing, a consistent 16 stitch repeat across the row and a simple purl row on the wrong side... all of which make it a little bit 'easier'.

I've written up my notes on the Ravelry project page - with tips on using stitch markers to keep track of the stitch count and the pattern.

Pattern and yarn in the shop!

Rialto Sock - new shop sample...

New shop sample for Debbie Bliss Rialto Sock... in the newest shade 22.

The pattern is Reyna by Noora Laivola.  It's available for free on Ravelry and is a lovely project.

It's a simple pattern that includes bands of eyelets which give a wee bit of interest whilst knitting and a great effect when wearing!

I've blocked ours hard - so it's a substantial size for less than one ball of yarn.  You can make it bigger by adding more repeats.

Check out the pattern's project pages on Ravelry here.

We've been showing work in progress photos of this project on Instagram... you can follow us here.

And here's a wee photo collage of all our Rialto Sock shop samples (link to Ravelry)... it's a versatile yarn!

Knit Night, Reyna, Flax Light and Magic Stripes

 

Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Arans Tonals - in the shop!

50g/90m - £5.95

New in the shop  - Muted dusky shades in Cashmerino Aran,  An interesting tonal effect in this super soft yarn.

3 new pattern leaflets too.  It is a standard aran weight so other aran patterns can work.

Debbie Bliss Falkland Aran - in the shop!

100g/180m  hanks £12.95

New from Debbie Bliss - Falkland Aran!

This Falkland yarn is pure and organically farmed in the Falklands (no pesticides or dips).

Beautifully soft, its perfect for the family knits in classic stitches.   We've got 9 stunning shades in the shop and a lovely texture rich pattern book too!

We're still loving Rialto Sock Yarn...

A self striping sock wool (75% wool, 25% Nylon) with stunning colours and a soft feel.  8 shades in the shop.

Lots of samples too...

a different stripe sock in shade 03,pattern idea in the shop!

Flax Light by Tin Can Knits in Shade 05

Knit Night by Louise Zass-Bangham in shade 02

Knit Night scarf and a different sock!

A easy peasy scarf that takes one ball of our new Debbie Bliss Rialto Sock yarn.

Designed by Louise Zass-Bingham, this is such a great pattern, with lots of options.  You can do the simplest version or add a picot edge (very easy!) add eyelets or beads.  It even has advice on changing the shape and using different thickness of yarn.

Named because it's easy to do whilst chatting at a knit group but also good for TV knitting and travelling and when you want something simple and soothing.

This works great in the self striping Rialto Sock (soft against your neck too!) but would also look lovely in a solid colour...  Socks Yeah or Juniper Moon's Herriot Fine?

Maybe a luxurious heavier weight one in worsted weight Herriot?

Knit Night pattern in the shop and the yarn is too!

Have you seen our Different Stripe sock?

It uses one ball of Rialto Sock yarn but we've split the ball into 2, 50g balls and worked 5 rows from each smaller ball.  Forcing the self striping yarn to stripe in a different way.  This is a popular way to use this style of sock yarn... you can see lots of inspiration on Ravelry.

Debbie Bliss Rialto Sock has arrived...

top row - Roskilde (which also has purple & pinks in it!), New Orleans, Ultra
bottom row - Mutek, Fuji, Isle of Wight

We've started with 6 and we'll (very) likely add more...

And we've got patterns too.  Sock ones that'll work with any of our other sock yarns.  And remember sock yarn isn't just for socks...

Rialto Sock is £9.95 for 100g ball, one ball is more than enough for a pair of adult socks, a shawl and probably 2 hats!

A tale of two affections...

two affections - Karen's Rialto Lace and Fiona's Rowan Summerlite

One of our most popular shop samples is Colour Affection by Veera Välimäki (pattern available to buy on Ravelry).  Originally knitted in 3 shades of Rialto Lace.

We love it so much - a versatile shape, gorgeous stripes and mindless knitting* that we've each made our own version.

Karen has made her Colour Affection in Rialto Lace,  Fiona in our new Rowan Summerlite 4ply Cotton.

Whilst Karen had the beautiful blocking qualities of a 100% merino laceweight, Fiona was alot more cautious not too over block the cotton (which has no memory - once stretched it ain't going back).

But this cotton is so soft... even after washing.  It drapes so well that we can forgive it's lack of elasticity.

Pattern available to buy online, yarn is in the shop and the scarves are around our necks!

Oh!  and we've just unpacked a brand new 4ply that would be lovely as a Colour Affection...  Juniper Moon Herriot Fine in 7 shades in the shop...  lush!

*yes we admit it, it often feels endless too...

New Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino book in the shop!

Don't be fooled by the cover!

Lots of bright inspiration inside...

14 patterns for babies and children up to age 8 all knitted in the super soft easy care Baby Cashmerino.

30 shades in the shop!

the BIG move around sale - Debbie Bliss Juliet

Included in our BIG move around sale is Debbie Bliss Juliet...

**STOP PRESS - only 4 shades left**

New for Summer 2014 this yarn is mix of cotton/acrylic with a lovely tweedy effect...

Originally priced at £4.50 this yarn is now on sale at £3.15

Pattern books are in the shop as well as a gorgeous sample garment!

You can see more information here and here!

takes between 8 and 10 balls.  You can NOW knit this for £25.20 - £31.50!

new patterns in the shop!

Featuring designs by Debbie Bliss and Louisa Harding...

...and guess what?  They're leaflets!

one of six new Noema leaflets in the shop!  And we have the yarn too!

15 shades of Rialto Lace in the shop!

would work with any of our DK yarns!

Oh!  and some lovely crochet designs in 4ply..

Debbie Bliss Winter Garden now HALF PRICE

Debbie Bliss Winter Garden - was £12.95 now half price at £6.50!

A beautiful blend of Llama, Wool, Silk & Linen and available in 6 shades (garment quantities available in most).

Pattern book available too, works well as a lightweight super chunky and would make stunning home accessories!

Jill's Lace Scarf - 2 balls!

Leaf Cowl - 2 balls

we have a sample garment in shop too!

This yarn has been discontinued by Debbie Bliss, so once it's gone, it's gone!

New Debbie Bliss patterns in the shop...

from Cashmerino Aran Children

from Simple Knits - using Aran yarn

from Modern Classics - using DK yarn

New Debbie Bliss Magazine in the shop

Brand new magazine featuring Debbie Bliss yarns!

Featuring a variety of projects from:-
6 new cable patterns in jewel bright shades,
4 new Angel patterns - knit using 2 strands of yarn,
6 new kids patterns including an adorable fair isle sweater and beret,
quick & easy projects aimed at new knitters and
much more!