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INTRODUCING MERION
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INTRODUCING MERION
A new yarn from Debbie Bliss with a sumptuous collection
designed by Debbie Bliss and Harriet Hill.
“A perfect yarn for snuggling into knits that knit up quickly
and easily on 8mm needles. Merion works wonderfully for
both colourwork and to show off stitch detail.”
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“I’m delighted to be sharing Merion with you,
my latest yarn and design collection.
When I first saw this yarn at the Pitti Filati fair in Florence,
I immediately fell in love with it. Deliciously soft and bouncy,
Merion is a roving type yarn that knits up to produce chunky
knits that are perfect for Autumn/Winter.
I also loved the opportunity to collaborate on the collection
with Harriet Hill, the hugely talented designer I work with
at LoveCrafts.”
DISCOVER MERION
The fibre, the source, the process
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THE NAME
When choosing the name I thought of my wonderful
colleague Merion Willis, a fabulous knitter, wordsmith and
all round crafter who is my co-conspirator at LoveCrafts.
You’ll often find us knitting and nattering on
Facebook Lives and online workshops.
THE COLOURS
The palette I choose for a new yarn is always informed by
the yarn itself.
While swatching the yarn my thoughts turned to warm
autumn pastels with the addition of misty greys, lilacs,
leafy greens and gold.
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THE MOOD
Colours, textures and more!
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BIG SOFTIE
The pattern collection
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THE DESIGN
Harriet and I couldn’t wait to get our hands on Merion and
start swatching! It’s softness and bulk lends itself to simple
texture and shapes.
So many of the knits are suitable for beginners or those
wanting a quick and easy knit.
HATTIE DB329
“A super easy knit, worked from the back to the fronts with
no shoulder seams. This is in my favourite stitch, moss stitch.”
Debbie
Sky
(09
)
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CLARADB330
“A great beginner’s knit! Two strips sewn together for a
contemporary take on the poncho.”
Debbie
LOTTIEDB332
“Lottie is brilliant for an intermediate knitter, it’s cable and
texture heaven! Honeycomb cables and moss stitch sit side
by side in a generous classic sweater.”
Harriet
Mis
t (03
)
Lila
c (11)
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ELIZADB333
“Super soft and textural. The Eliza Cowl is worked in a
Fisherman’s Rib which looks beautiful in this yarn!“
Harriet
ELOISADB334
“A generous sweater in a trellis pattern with balloon sleeves.
This jumper is perfect for beginners who are looking to
expand their techniques”
Harriet
Mo
ss (0
8)
Min
t (07
)
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ZAIRADB335
“A classic jacket updated with bold stripes in super easy
garter stitch. The jacket is worked top down, so it’s perfect
for the knitter who hates seams!”
Harriet
RAYDB336
“The perfect coatigan to cocoon in. Knitted in garter stitch,
it has wide sleeves so you can slip another top
underneath for extra layering.”
Debbie
Ro
se
(12) a
nd
Go
ld (0
4)
Pe
bb
le (0
5)
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LOOK CLOSER
It’s all in the detail.
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32
9 H
attie
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33
2 L
ottie
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33
0 C
lara
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33
6 R
ay
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33
4 E
lois
a
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33
5 Z
aira
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33
3 E
liza
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HARRIET
Harriet gets cosy with the collection. All the knits worn by
the model Vanessa and Harriet are a size 36/38’ bust.
DB
33
3 E
liza
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33
2 L
ottie
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33
4 E
lois
a
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33
6 R
ay
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33
0 C
lara
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32
9 H
attie
DB
33
5 Z
aira
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SHADES
Cloud (01)
Charcoal (02)
Mist (03)
Gold (04)
Pebble (05)
Oatmeal (06)
Mint (07)
Moss (08)
Sky (09)
Admiral (10)
Lilac (11)
Rose (12)
THE FINER DETAIL
Fibre 50% Wool, 50% Acrylic
Yarn weight Chunky
Ball Weight 100g/3.5oz
Yarn Length 100m/109yards
Tension 12 stitches, 17 rows to 10cm/4in
Needles 6mm-8mm
Hook 8mm
Ro
se
(12), L
ilac
(11), Min
t (07
), Sky
(09
) an
d G
old
(04
)
Shop the yarns and download the patterns at
lovecrafts.com/debbie-bliss
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BEHIND THE SCENES
With the team who made it all possible.
STYLINGMia Pejcinovic
Mia, the stylist for this shoot, is someone I have worked with
for a long time. It’s always a collaborative, creative process.
As soon as I have sent Mia the palette, sketches and swatches
she will think about the location, the look of the clothes to go
with the knits and the style of the shoot.
“As soon as I saw the Merion designs and colour palette,
I was smitten. The soft shades, textures and weaves of this
new collection is just perfection. This collection proves that
you can have the best of both worlds - ultimate cosiness and
comfort that you will want to show off!
Merion seemed to me all about the luxury of these timeless
pieces. For styling the shoot, it seemed a natural move to
pair the knitwear with sumptuous silks and satins for the
ultimate in luxe lounging.“
Mia
PHOTOGRAPHYRita Platts
Rita is another regular part of the team. She always
instinctively knows the best shot to take and it is a joy to
look through the images afterwards.
“I felt so inspired shooting these gorgeous garments for
Debbie. The calm colours of the yarn worked so beautifully
with the location it was perfect.
Mia always gets it spot on with her styling. We also had a
perfect model and magical natural light streaming in that day.
When all the elements for a photo shoot come together so
well it makes my job very easy.“
Rita
MODELLINGVanessa
We all loved working with Vanessa, who is studying Social
Sciences at UCL. A curve model for IMM Model Agency,
Vanessa had never expected to model as she didn’t fit the
traditional size requirements.
But as the fashion industry wises up, we are starting to see a
better representation of size inclusivity, and more beautiful
bodies to celebrate.
This was Vanessa’s first shoot so we made sure she felt part
of the family. She adored wearing these knits.
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32
9 H
attie
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33
5 Z
aira
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