Sheer Bliss!

Debbie Bliss Magazine

Spring/Summer 2012

My Emma Bridgewater mug says it all...

Happiness is a cup of tea 

&

a new magazine!

I just picked up the new Debbie Bliss Magazine

and I've been enjoying it with a cup of tea.  

Here are a few of my favorites from this issue:

Nell's Oat Cakes

One of my favorite features of Debbie's magazine 

is called 

The Blissful Life.

I always dash there to see what recipe 

Debbie's daughter, Nell will have for us. 

This issue she features a recipe for Canadian Oat Cakes 

inspired by her and her "mum's" trip to Canada last year.

I'm thinking those biscuits
would be perfect with a cup of tea!

Rosa's Dress

Oh my gosh,
I love this adorable dress with its knit bodice 

and Liberty of London print skirt!

Debbie says it is, 

"Inspired by the beautiful dresses worn by Spanish children."

I'm so excited that the pattern is in the magazine.

I even have the same Liberty of London print 

(as the model's)

that I purchased at Liberty of London 

in London last year.

Fair Isle Cardigan

In her Editor's Letter,

Debbie tells us 

"I love the seaside 

so I didn't need much of an excuse 

to introduce features with a nautical theme in this issue."

You can see her love for the seaside with her patterns in the sections named 

Simply Stripes and Kids Ahoy.

I like her Fair Isle Cardigan (above)  featured in Simply Stripes. 

I think it has a bit of a "retro"
or "Cath Kidston look"
and is worked in six shades of Baby Cashmerino.  

I also adore the cute seaside cottage 

and all the vintage props they used for the photo shoot!

Chevron Stole

Who wouldn't want to snuggle up at the beach in this?

I have to say,

this Chevron Stole and its color combination

reminds me a bit of 

Missoni's 

collaboration with Target last year. 

It's knit in a combination of Debbie's Bella and Angel yarns
which is a much nicer yarn range
than the Missoni for Target,
acrylic items. 

Lace Shrug

This lacy shrug is probably my favorite pattern in the magazine.

It's knit in Debbie's new Party Angel yarn 

that has a gold or silver lurex thread combined with the mohair. 

It's knit in one piece and without any seams.  

Love that!

Oh, Baby!

There are a few new additions in this issue.

In Nell's Diary, 

Nell writes about her and her mum's experiences on their trip 

to Canada last year.

There is also a new column called Focus on Fiber by 

industry expert, David Watt.

And of course,

it wouldn't be Debbie Bliss 

unless there were some adorable baby designs like the 

little beret above! 

It's another great issue

 and it really does get you in the mood

 for spring and summer knitting!