The Debbie Bliss Magazine Issue 2 has officially been launched. We have prepared the usual "Review" which outlines all the projects and contents on our blog (click here). At £3.75 it is very good value for money in terms of a good magazine to read as well as the 35 patterns it contains. To make sure you get your copy - order now (click here).

Sadly DY have only been able to allocate 10 copies to each store and as promised, the magazines will be sent out in which the orders have been received. We have so far posted out orders up to the number 28920 from 2 November (yes we have been pre-ordering since November!). Everyone else will be on wave 2 of dispatches which we have been told will be with us w/c 23rd February (next week!). As soon as they are received here – I will make sure they come out to you on the same day. So for UK orders we are hoping you will have your copy by Friday 27th the latest and for overseas - it will be the following week.

Available is 18 colours.

100% Organic Cotton
90m/50g; 4.5mm needles (DK/Aran weight) and reasonably priced at £3.85 per 50g ball.

Debbie Bliss Eco Fairtrade Cotton Collection - manufactured from organic cotton within an ecological and socially conscious process involves integrating farmers, their families and the textile industry as equal partners.

The bioRe Association carries out projects in training, teaching and health. The farmers receive agricultural advice and are supported on a long term basis to develop their organic farming practices. The farmer's income increases considerably compared to conventional farming, there is no more damage to their health and the fertility of the soil improves.

All production is based on the principle of fairness, with equal partnerships, involvement and participation, humane working hours and conditions. Organic means that toxic chemicals are replaced with harmless alternatives. The cotton is grown without the use of pesticides, chemical fertilizers or defoliants and is harvested by hand.

The yarn is dyed with non toxic or carcinogenic dyes and the water recycled and rendered drinkable by Idra, a non profit making organisation.

Fully supported by 16 patterns from her new Eco Fairtrade Collection Book.

For the dedicated Mirasol knitter, Book 5 - has arrived.

The collection of designs for this book was inspired by all seasons. There are garments in here that are great for wearing in Summer, Spring, Autumn and Winter.

Noro Book 4 - Flowers
A new book for 2009 by Jenny Watson 19 Fabulous designs , inspired by the Summer Flowers in her home town of Ilkley.

Noro Silk Garden Sock Yarn has a delivery date for UK Shores - 25th February. It will be with us here one or two days after that. We will make sure the pre-orders are dispatched on the same day we receive the yarns and hopefully it should reach you by the end of theweek!

Following on the outstanding success of his Kureyon Sock Yarn, Eisaku Noro has proven his color mastery once again with "Silk Garden Sock." Dyed in the most popular color combos of Silk Garden, "Silk Garden Sock" gives you the same marvelous wool/silk/mohair fiber concoction but this time with nylon added for snap-back spring. And just think what fabulous hats, gloves, socks & more you can knit & crochet in this self-striping wonder! Sensationally crafted in Japan of 40% wool, 25% silk, 25% nylon & 10% mohair.

Pre-orders are being taken now on the full colour pallet. Do not forget to use your 10% Yarn Box Club discount code when ordering to be sure you will be one of the first to have the lovely yarn at a discount rate.

100g ball, 300m 3.5mm needles.