Creative Cables

Debbie Bliss Yarn Collection

creativecables


creativecables

25 Innovative

Designs in Debbie Bliss

Rialto Yarns

25 Innovative Designs inDebbie Bliss Rialto Yarns

Creative Cables puts Debbie Bliss Rialto Yarns intothe hands of some of today’s most talented knitweardesigners. Handpicked by Debbie herself—withher introduction to thinking imaginatively about knittingand designing with cables—this stunningcollection includes:

• Sumptuous cardigans, pullovers, and dresses

• Beautifully intricate socks, wristers, and cowls

• Playful ponchos and dresses for little girls

• Inspired sweaters for men and boys

Contributed by such notable designers as MelissaLeapman, Mari Lynn Patrick, and Jacqueline vanDillen, all of the designs are knit in Debbie Bliss Rialtoyarn, an exquisite, extrafine merino wool that comesin a variety of weights and colors and shows the manytypes of cables—bold and centered, luxurious andall-over, curvy and undulating, or sensuouslyentwined—to beautiful advantage.

Craf t s • Kni t t ing

Creative Cables is the most elegant

and stylish collection of cabled

knitwear designs available today.

Selected by Debbie Bliss, the work

of leading and up-and-coming

knitwear designers from around

the world comes together in this

dazzling volume of patterns

stitched in beautiful Debbie Bliss

Rialto yarns. Featuring an array of

25 exciting designs that take a

fresh look at cables—from

sophisticated women’s fashion to

cozy sweaters for men and boys to

adorable girls’ dresses—there’s

something to inspire every knitter.

With a variety of cables from big

and daring to fine and intricate,

this book offers spectacular

knitwear with timeless texture.

When knitters hear thename of celebratedknitwear designerDebbie Bliss, they knowthey’re getting the verybest in contemporaryknitwear: perfectlyproportioned, timeless,wearable garments.In addition to hereponymous magazineand collection ofluxurious yarns, whichare sold worldwide,she is the bestsellingauthor of more thanthirty books on knitting,including Design It,Knit It and the follow-up, Design It, Knit It:Babies, both publishedby Sixth&Spring Books.

Cover designed byDiane Lamphron

Cover photography byCarmel King

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Vice PresidentTRISHA MALCOLM

PublisherCARRIE KILMER

Production ManagerDAVID JOINNIDES

PresidentART JOINNIDES

ChairmanJAY STEIN

Editorial DirectorJOY AQUILINO

Developmental EditorLISA SILVERMAN

Art DirectorDIANE LAMPHRON

Yarn EditorCHRISTINA BEHNKE

Editorial AssistantJOHANNA LEVY

Instructions EditorsBARBARA KHOURIRACHEL MAURERMARI LYNN PATRICKSANDI PROSSER

Technical IllustrationsLORETTA DACHMANBARBARA KHOURIULI MONCH

PhotographyCARMEL KING

StylingMIA PEJCINOVIC

Hair and MakeupCHRISTINA CORWAY

161 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10013 sixthandspringbooks.com,Copyright © 2013 by Soho Publishing, LLC/Knitting Fever, Inc.

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or usedin any form or by any means—graphic, electronic, or mechanical, includingphotocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval systems—without written permission of the publisher.

The written instructions, photographs, designs, projects, and patterns areintended for the personal, noncommercial use of the retail purchaser andare under federal copyright laws; they are not to be reproduced in anyform for commercial use. Permission is granted to photocopy patterns forthe personal use of the retail purchaser.

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is available fromthe Library of Congress.

ISBN: 978-1936096-58-9

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1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2

First Edition

contents,Preface 6

Introduction 8

Creative Cables Collection 12

Wavy Peplum Sweater 14

Rocker Vest 20

Bobble Flounce Pullover 25

Chunky Coat 30

Rice Stitch Bustier 36

Folded Front Vest 38

Oversized T-shirt 42

Cable and Ladder Pullover 48

Reversible Mobius Cowl 52

Embroidered Dress 54

Cocoon Cardigan 58

Stop-and-Start Pullover 61

Colorblock Skirt Dress 67

Patchwork Poncho 73

Lace and Bobble Wristlets 76

Cable Yoke Cardigan 79

Twisted Stitch Socks 85

Stripe and Cable Crewneck 88

Colorblock Panel Pullover 93

Entrelac Sweater 98

Slipover Dress 105

Zippered Hoodie 109

Ruffle and Picot Sweater 115

Fitted Raglan Pullover 120

Transverse Cable Coat 125

Helpful Information 132

Abbreviations, Skill Levels,

Knitting Needles 134

Glossary 135

Useful Techniques 136

About the Yarn 139

Worldwide Distributors 141

Contributing Designers 143

Acknowledgments 143

Index 144

STITCH GLOSSARY2-st LC Slip 1 st to cn and hold tofront, k1, k1 from cn.2-st RC Slip 1 st to cn and hold toback, k1, k1 from cn.4-st LC Slip 2 sts to cn and hold tofront, k2, k2 from cn.4-st RC Slip 2 sts to cn and hold toback, k2, k2 from cn.

K2, P2 RIB(multiple of 4 sts plus 2)Row 1 (RS) *K2, p2;rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.Row 2 P2, *k2, p2;rep from * to end.Rep rows 1 and 2 for k2, p2 rib.

HONEYCOMB STITCH(multiple of 4 sts)Row 1 (RS) 2-st RC, 2-st LC.Row 2 Purl.Row 3 2-st LC, 2-st RC.Row 4 Purl.Rep rows 1–4 for honeycomb pat.

CABLE PANEL(worked over 12 sts)Rows 1 and 5 P2, k8, p2.Row 2 and all WS rows K2,p8, k2.Row 3 P2, 4-st RC, 4-st LC, p2.Row 7 P2, 4-st LC, 4-st RC, p2.Row 8 K2, p8, k2.Rep rows 1–8 for cable panel.

NOTES1) Piece is worked in one piece,starting at lower right front and endingat lower left front.2) Straight edge forms center frontsand back neck.3) Shaped edge forms lowerfront/back and armhole openings.

BODYWith straight needles, cast on 30(38, 46) sts.Row 1 (RS) K1, work row 1 of cablepanel over next 12 sts, work row 1 ofhoneycomb pat over next 16 sts, pmfor first armhole opening, k1.Row 2 K1, work row 2 of honeycombpat over next 16 sts, work row 2 ofcable panel over next 12 sts, k1.Row 3 K1, work row 3 of cable panelover next 12 sts, work row 3 ofhoneycomb pat over next 14 sts, k1,[M1, k1] twice—32 (40, 48) sts.

Oversized ribbed fronts and collar are bordered by a curvy cable, and theallover honeycomb stitch makes a warm fabric in this versatile overlayer.

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folded front vest

Designed by Jacqueline van Dillen

Sized for Small, Medium,Large/X-Large and shown

in size Small.

KNITTEDMEASUREMENTSBust 34 (40, 46)" /86.5

(101.5, 117)cmLength 20¼ (21¾, 23¼)"/51.5

(55, 59)cm

MATERIALS13 (16,20) 1¾oz/50g balls (eachapprox 66yd/60m) of Debbie

Bliss/KFI Rialto Chunky (merinowool) in #21 purple

•One pair size 10 (6mm) needlesOR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

•Size 10 (6mm) circular needle,

24"/60cm long•

Size I/9 (5.5mm) crochet hook•

Cable needle (cn)•

Stitch markers•

One toggle button

GAUGE21 sts and 24 rows = 4"/10cmover honeycomb st usingsize 10 (6mm) needles.

Take time to check gauge.

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STITCH GLOSSARY3-st LPC Sl 2 sts to cn and hold tofront, p1, k2 from cn.3-st RPC Sl 1 st to cn and hold toback, k2, p1 from cn.4-St LC Sl 2 sts to cn and hold tofront, k2, k2 from cn.6-st LPC Sl 4 sts to cn and hold tofront, p2, k4 from cn.6-st RPC Sl 2 sts to cn and hold toback, k4, p2 from cn.8-st RC Sl 4 sts to cn and hold toback, k4, k4 from cn.K1B K1 st in row below.

TWISTED K2, P1 RIBRow 1 (RS) P2, *k1 tbl, p2; repfrom * to end.Row 2 K2, *p1 tbl, k2; rep from* to end.Rep rows 1 and 2 for twisted k2, p1 rib.

NOTES1) The front and back pieces are knitbeginning above the ribbed borders.After pieces are knit, stitches arepicked up from the WS of the cast-onedges (to create a ridge on the RS)and ribbed borders are knit downward.2) The first and last st of each row is aselvedge st and not included oncharts. Knit these sts on the RS andpurl on the WS.3) The garment is shaped bydecreasing sts as shown in chart 2.

Rounded cables in the center mix with diamond cables on the sides inthis raglan pullover, with contrast stitch accents in and around the cables.

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stop-and-start pullover

Designed by Mari Lynn Patrick

Sized for Small, Medium, Large andshown in size Small.

•KNITTED MEASUREMENTS

Bust 38 (40, 42)"/96.5 (101.5, 106.5)cm

Length 26 (26½, 27)"/66 (67, 68.5)cm

Upper arm 14 (14¾, 15½)"/35.5 (37.5, 39.5)cm

•MATERIALS

16 (17, 18) 1¾oz/50g balls(each approx 66yd/60m) of

Debbie Bliss/KFI Rialto Chunky(merino wool) in #10 duck egg

•One pair each sizes 10 and 10½

(6 and 6.5mm) needlesOR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGES

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One extra size 10½ (6.5mm) needle•

Size 10 (6mm) circular needle,24"/60cm long

•Cable needle (cn)

•Stitch holders, stitch markers

GAUGES15 sts and 20 rows = 4"/10cm

over ridge pat using larger needles.

16 sts and 20 rows = 4"/10cmover twisted k2, p1 rib pat using

larger needles.

18 sts and 20 rows = 4"/10cm overchart pats using larger needles.

Take time to check gauges.

STITCH GLOSSARY4-st RC Slip 2 sts to cn and hold toback, k2; k2 from cn.7-st RC Slip 4 sts to cn and hold toback, k3; [p1, k1] twice from cn.7-st LC Slip 3 sts to cn and hold tofront, [p1, k1] twice; k3 from cn.7-st RPC Slip 3 sts to cn and hold toback, [p1, k1] twice; k3 from cn.7-st LPC Slip 4 sts to cn and hold tofront, k3; [p1, k1] twice from cn.

SEED STITCH(over an even number of sts)Row 1 (RS) *K1, p1; rep from* to end.Row 2 K the purl and p the knit sts.Rep row 2 for seed st.

CABLE PAT 1(over 18 sts)Row 1 (WS) P6, k1, p4, k1, p6.Row 2 K5, p1, k1, 4-st RC, k1, p1, k5.Rows 3 and 7 P4, [k1, p1, k1, p4]twice.Row 4 K3, p1, k1, p1, k6, p1, k1,p1, k3.Row 5 P2, [k1, p1] twice, k1, p4, k1,[p1, k1] twice, p2.Row 6 K3, [p1, k1] twice, 4-st RC,[k1, p1] twice, k3.Row 8 K5, p1, k6, p1, k5.Rep rows 1–8 for cable pat 1.

CABLE PAT 2(over 18 sts)Rows 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 (WS) K2,p3, [k1, p1] 4 times, p3, k2.Rows 2, 4, 6, and 8 P2, k3, [p1,k1] 4 times, k3, p2.Row 10 P2, 7-st RPC, 7-st LPC, p2.Rows 11, 13, 15, 17, and 19 K2,[p1, k1] twice, p6, [k1, p1] twice, k2.Rows 12, 14, 16, and 18 P3, k1,p1, k8, p1, k1, p3.Row 20 P2, 7-st RC, 7-st LC, p2.Rep rows 1–20 for cable pat 2.

BACKWith larger needles, cast on 82 sts.Rows 1 and 3 (WS) P2, *k2, p4,k2, p2; rep from * to end of row.Row 2 K2, *p2, 4-st RC, p2, k2; repfrom * to end of row.Row 4 K2, *p2, k4, p2, k2; rep from* to end of row.Rep rows 1–3 once more, end with aWS row.Next (dec) row (RS) K2tog,*p2, [k2tog] twice, p2, k2; rep from* to last 10 sts, p2, [k2tog] twice, p2,k2tog—64 sts.

BASE TRIANGLES*Row 1 (WS) P1, k1, turn.Row 2 K1, p1, turn.Row 3 P1, k1, p1, turn.Row 4 P1, k1, p1, turn.

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Sized for Child 4/6.•

KNITTEDMEASUREMENTS

Chest 28"/71cmLength 16½"/42cm

Upper arm 11"/28cm•

MATERIALS8 1¾oz/50g balls

(each approx 115yd/105m) ofDebbie Bliss/KFI Rialto DK(merino wool) in #52 lavender

•One pair each sizes 3 and 6(3.25 and 4mm) needles

OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE•


Stitch holder and stitch markers

GAUGE22 sts and 30 rows = 4"/10cm

over St st using size 6(4mm) needles.

Take time to check gauge.

, Two techniques come together for one winning look in this sweater,as cables help emphasize the diagonal lines of entrelac blocks.

entrelac sweater

Designed by Debbie Bliss

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STITCH GLOSSARY6-st LC Slip 3 sts to cn, hold to front,k3, k3 from cn.MB (make bobble) [K1, k1 tbl]twice, k1 into next st—5 sts. Sl these5 sts back to LH needle and k5tog tbl.

K1, P1 RIB(over even number of sts)Rnd 1 *K1, p1; rep from * to end.Rep rnd 1 for k1, p1 rib.

NOTEDress is worked in one piece toarmhole.

SKIRTWith size 3 (3.25mm) circular needleand MC, cast on 288 (318, 392, 416)sts. Join, and place marker (pm) forbeg of rnd, being careful not to twiststs. Work 2 rnds in k1, p1 rib.Next rnd P11, [k27 (32, 28, 31), p21]5 (5, 7, 7) times, k27 (32, 28, 31), p10.Work 2 (2, 3, 3) rnds even asestablished.Next (dec) rnd P9, p2tog, [k27 (32,28, 31), p2tog, p17, p2tog] 5 (5, 7, 7)times, k27 (32, 28, 31), p8, p2tog—276 (306, 376, 400) sts. Work 5 (5, 6,6) rnds even as established.Next (dec) rnd P8, p2tog, [k27 (32,28, 31), p2tog, p15, p2tog] 5 (5, 7, 7)times, k27 (32, 28, 31), p7, p2tog—264 (294, 360, 384) sts. Work 5 (5, 6,6) rnds even as established.

Three roses formed with I-cord are a lovely finishing touch for this sweetdress, with a stockinette skirt and delicate cabled and bobbled torso.

slipover dress

Designed by Pat Olski

Sized for Child 4, 6, 8, 10 andshown in size 4.

•KNITTED MEASUREMENTS

Chest (slightly stretched)18 (21¼, 24½, 27¾)"/45.5 (54, 62, 70.5)cm

Length 21 (22½, 25, 27½)"/53.5(57, 63.5, 70)cm

•MATERIALS

4 (5, 6, 7) 1¾oz/50g balls (eachapprox 197yd/180m) of Debbie

Bliss/KFI Rialto 4ply (merino wool)in #34 blush (MC)1 ball in #32 leaf (A)

•Size 3 (3.25mm) circular needle,

24"/60cm long, OR SIZETO OBTAIN GAUGES

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Size 1 (2.75mm) circular needle,16"/40cm long

•One set (2) size 3 (3.25mm)

double-pointed needles (dpns)•


Stitch markers and stitch holders

GAUGES28 sts and 42 rows = 4"/10cm

over St st using size 3(2.75mm) needle.

37 sts and 42 rows = 4"/10cmover cable pattern st (slightly

stretched) using size 3(3.25mm) needle.

Take time to check gauges.

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For stockists of Debbie Blissyarns please contact:

UK & WORLDWIDE DIS-TRIBUTORSDesigner Yarns LtdUnits 8-10 NewbridgeIndustrial EstatePitt Street, KeighleyW. Yorkshire BD21 4PQUK+44 (0)1535 664222Fax: +44 (0)1535 [email protected]

USAKnitting Fever Inc.315 Bayview AvenueAmityville, NY 11701USA516 546 3600Fax: 516 546 6871www.knittingfever.com

CANADADiamond Yarn Ltd155 Martin Ross Avenue,Unit 3, TorontoOntario M3J 2L9Canada+1 416 736 6111Fax: +1 416 736 6112www.diamondyarn.com

AUSTRALIA/NEWZEALANDPrestige Yarns Pty LtdP O Box 39Bulli NSW 2516Australia+61 02 4285 [email protected]

BRAZILQuatro Estacoes ComLas Linhas eAcessorios LtdaAv. Das Nacoes Unidas12551-9 AndarCep 04578-000 Sao PauloBrazil+55 11 3443 [email protected]

DENMARKFancy KnitStoregade, 138500 Grenaa, RamtenDenmark+45 86 39 88 30Fax: +45 20 46 09 [email protected]

FINLANDEiran TukkuMäkelänkatu 54 B00510 HelsinkiFinland+358 50 346 [email protected]

FRANCEPlassard DiffusionLa Filature,71800 Varennes-sous-DunFrance+33 (0) 3 85282828Fax: +33 (0) 3 [email protected]

GERMANY/AUSTRIA/SWITZERLAND/BENELUXDesigner Yarns (Deutschland)GmbHWelserstrasse 10gD-51149 KölnGermany+49 (0) 2203 1021910Fax: +49 (0) 2203 [email protected]

HONG KONGEast Unity Company LtdUnit B2, 7/F Block B,Kailey Industrial Centre,12 Fung Yip Street,Chan WanHong Kong(852) 2869 7110Fax: (852) 2537 [email protected]

HUNGARYSziget Store Kft2310. SzigetszentmiklosHaszontalan dulo 34HungaryContact: Janos [email protected]

ICELANDStorkurinn ehfLaugavegi 59101 ReykjavíkIceland+354 551 8258Fax: +354 562 [email protected]

ITALYLucia FornasariVia Cuniberti, 22Ivrea (TO) 10015Italy00 39 345 566 [email protected]

KUWAITAgricultural Aquarium CoShop no 19Rai CenterAl-Rai 22002KuwaitContact: Balqees Behbehani0965 [email protected]

MALAYSIALily HandicraftGF3031 Kompleks Yik Foong JalanLaxamana30300 Ipoh PerakMalaysiaContact: Vivien Yeoh0060 525 [email protected]

MEXICOEstambres Crochet SA deCVAaron Saenz 1891-7Col. Santa MariaMonterrey, N.L. 64650Mexico+52 81 8335 [email protected]

worldwide distributors

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worldwide distributors, continued,NORWAYViking of NorwayBygdaveien 634333 OltedalNorway+47 516 11 660Fax: +47 516 16 [email protected]

POLANDAmiQsUl Michala Aniola 8Bielawa05-520 Konstancin JeziormaPolandContact: Marcin Ratynksi+48 60 641 [email protected]

PORTUGALKnitting LabsRui Manuel Nunes CardosoAv Rainha D Leonor no 24,2o dto1600-684 LisbonPortugalContact: Maria Luisa Arruda35 191 728 [email protected]

RUSSIAGolden Fleece LtdSoloviyny proezd 16,117593 MoscowRussian Federation+8 (903) [email protected]

SINGAPOREQuilts n Calicoes163, Tanglin Road03-13, Tanglin MallSingapore 24793365-68874708www.quiltsncalicoes.comquiltncalicoes.blogspot.comquiltchick@quiltsncalicoes.com

SOUTH KOREAAnnKnitting#1402 14F, Dongjin Bldg735-6 Gyomun-dong, Guri-siGyeonggi-do 471-020South Korea+82 70 4367 2779Fax: +82 2 6937 [email protected]

SPAINOyambre Needlework SLBalmes, 200 At.408006 BarcelonaSpain+34 (0) 93 487 26 72Fax: +34 (0) 93 218 [email protected]

SWEDENNysta garn och textilHogasvagen 20S-131 47 NackaSweden+46 (0) 708 813 [email protected]

TAIWANU-Knit1F, 199-1 Sec,Zhong Xiao East Road,Taipei City 106Taiwan886 2 27527557Fax: +886 2 [email protected]

THAILANDNeedle World Co Ltd,Pradit Manoontham Road,Bangkok 10310Thailand662 933 9167Fax: 662 933 [email protected]

UKRAINEZaremba ViktoriiaVolodymyrivna10v Mate Zalka Street,Office 78Kyiv 04 211Ukraine38 050 808 5423Contact: [email protected]

Melissa LeapmanCable and Ladder Pullover, page 48Fitted Raglan Pullover, page 120

Pat OlskiBobble Flounce Pullover, page 25Slipover Dress, page 105

Mari Lynn PatrickColorblock Skirt Dress, page 67Oversized T-Shirt, page 42Rocker Vest, page 20Stop-and-Start Pullover, page 61

Jacqueline van DillenChunky Coat, page 30Cocoon Cardigan, page 58Folded Front Vest, page 38Transverse Cable Coat, page 125Wavy Peplum Sweater, page 14

Charlotte WalfordReversible Mobius Cowl, page 52

Debbie BlissEntrelac Sweater, page 98

Karen BourquinLace and Bobble Wristlets, page 76

Manuela BurkhardtTwisted Stitch Socks, page 85

Galina CarrollEmbroidered Dress, page 54Patchwork Poncho, page 73Stripe and Cable Crewneck, page 88

Sarah CoxColorblock Panel Pullover, page 93Rice Stitch Bustier, page 36

Melody GriffithsCable Yoke Cardigan, page 79

Katharine HuntZippered Hoodie, page 109

Jacqueline JewettRuffle and Picot Sweater, page 115

This book would not have beenpossible without the contributionsof the following:

All the incredibly talented designerswho created the wonderful designsin this book.

Carmel King for the beautifulphotography.

Mia Pejcinovic for the perfect styling.

Christina Corway for the great hairand makeup.

The models: Annaliese, Caitlin,Damien, Frankie, Grace, Isabelle,Marni, and Will.

The wonderful team atSoho Publishing for all theirinvaluable input into the book:

Joy Aquilino, editorial director, forbeing so patient and encouraging.

Diane Lamphron, for the greatdesign of the book.

Christina Behnke, yarn editor, andLisa Silverman, developmentaleditor, for all their hard work behindthe scenes.

Trisha Malcolm and Art Joinnides formaking the project possible.

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For more information on Debbie’sother books and yarns, please visit:

www.debbieblissonline.com

Contributing Designers, Acknowledgments,

index,

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EEmbroidered Dress 54–57embroidery stitches 138Entrelac Sweater 98–104

FFitted Raglan Pullover 121–124Folded Front Vest 38–41

Ggarment care 140glossary 135

LLace and Bobble Wristlets 76–78

Mmen’s garmentsCable and Ladder Pullover 48–51Colorblock Panel Pullover 93–97Zippered Hoodie 109–114

Nneedle sizes 134

OOversized T-shirt 42–47

PPatchwork Poncho 73–75picking up stitches 138

Aabbreviations 134accessoriesLace and Bobble Wristlets 76–78Reversible Mobius Cowl 52–53Twisted Stitch Socks 85–87

BBobble Flounce Pullover 25–29

CCable and Ladder Pullover 48–51cable techniques 136Cable Yoke Cardigan 79–84children’s garmentsEmbroidered Dress 54–57Entrelac Sweater 98–104Slipover Dress 105–108Stripe and Cable Crewneck 88–92

Chunky Coat 30–35Cocoon Cardigan 58–60Colorblock Panel Pullover 93–97Colorblock Skirt Dress 67–72

Ddesigners 142distributors 141

RReversible Mobius Cowl 52–53Rice Stitch Bustier 36–37Rocker Vest 20–24Ruffle and Picot Sweater 115–120

Sskill levels 134Slipover Dress 105–108Stop-and-Start Pullover 61–66Stripe and Cable Crewneck 88–92

TTransverse Cable Coat 125–131Twisted Stitch Socks 85–87

WWavy Peplum Sweater 14–19

Yyarn information 139yarn overs 137

ZZippered Hoodie 109–114


creativecables


creativecables

25 Innovative

Designs in Debbie Bliss

Rialto Yarns


Creative Cables puts Debbie Bliss Rialto Yarns intothe hands of some of today’s most talented knitweardesigners. Handpicked by Debbie herself—withher introduction to thinking imaginatively about knittingand designing with cables—this stunningcollection includes:

• Sumptuous cardigans, pullovers, and dresses

• Beautifully intricate socks, wristers, and cowls

• Playful ponchos and dresses for little girls

• Inspired sweaters for men and boys

Contributed by such notable designers as MelissaLeapman, Mari Lynn Patrick, and Jacqueline vanDillen, all of the designs are knit in Debbie Bliss Rialtoyarn, an exquisite, extrafine merino wool that comesin a variety of weights and colors and shows the manytypes of cables—bold and centered, luxurious andall-over, curvy and undulating, or sensuouslyentwined—to beautiful advantage.

Craf t s • Kni t t ing

Creative Cables is the most elegant

and stylish collection of cabled

knitwear designs available today.

Selected by Debbie Bliss, the work

of leading and up-and-coming

knitwear designers from around

the world comes together in this

dazzling volume of patterns

stitched in beautiful Debbie Bliss

Rialto yarns. Featuring an array of

25 exciting designs that take a

fresh look at cables—from

sophisticated women’s fashion to

cozy sweaters for men and boys to

adorable girls’ dresses—there’s

something to inspire every knitter.

With a variety of cables from big

and daring to fine and intricate,

this book offers spectacular

knitwear with timeless texture.

When knitters hear thename of celebratedknitwear designerDebbie Bliss, they knowthey’re getting the verybest in contemporaryknitwear: perfectlyproportioned, timeless,wearable garments.In addition to hereponymous magazineand collection ofluxurious yarns, whichare sold worldwide,she is the bestsellingauthor of more thanthirty books on knitting,including Design It,Knit It and the follow-up, Design It, Knit It:Babies, both publishedby Sixth&Spring Books.

Cover designed byDiane Lamphron

Cover photography byCarmel King

$24.95 US • $26.95 Canada


creativecables

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