Originally a designer associated with Rowan Yarns, Debbie Bliss made her mark on the fiber world as the creator of classic garments involving intricate textured stitches and vibrant colorwork. She is especially known for her adorable baby, toddler, and children's garments with colorful intarsia motifs. Clara Parkes, author of Knitter's Review, has said that "Debbie Bliss knows babies like Martha Stewart knows housewares!" For many years now, she has marketed her own line of high-quality yarns produced with her elegant patterns in mind.

DEBBIE BLISS

Generally, Debbie Bliss yarns incorporate smooth texture and plied construction. Many of her yarns will provide an excellent drape, due to her careful selection and blending of fibers. Bliss's signature Cashmerino line, which is available in weights from fingering to bulky, combines the softness and luxury of cashmere and merino wool with microfiber for excellent elasticity and stitch definition. Even better, these yarns can be machine washed in cold water and dried flat, making them an excellent choice for a very special baby gift.

Other yarns offered by Bliss include silks and silk blends, extrafine merino, bamboo blends, and organic cotton. Her newly introduced Eco collection uses organic fibers and an environmentally-friendly dyeing process. While she may be known for children's wear, her color palettes are sophisticated enough for adult garments as well.

Knitters and crocheters can clearly find excellent pattern support for these yarns in Bliss's numerous books, including
Essential Baby, and Family Knits . In 2009, she published a wonderful reference book in Design It, Knit It. Many of her patterns are suitable for beginners, as well as the more experienced crafter. Debbie Bliss now also publishes a magazine under her own name. Each issue includes projects embodying the elegant and timeless Debbie Bliss style handcrafters have come to love. Bliss is definitely best-known for garments, but her pillows and blankets will bring her classic look to your home, too.