This is my new favourite thing in the world: knitted Ziggy Stardust!! Taken from the book 'Knitted Icons', my friend's mum made it for me and I love him. He's my new desk mascot, and, I like to think, brings a new rock'n'roll edge to the Knitting office.

Here are the Yarn Offers for September issue:

Knitting Parlour are happy to offer 10% off Sirdar Snuggly 4ply, Sublime Kid Mohair, Rowan Milk Cotton DK and Sirdar Country Style DK. Telephone orders only, 01684 892079. www.theknittingparlour.co.uk

Bourne to Knit are happy to offer 10%  off Markoma Ambience Print and Plassard Pichenette. www.bournetoknit.com

Cucumber Patch are happy to offer 10% off Rowan 4ply Soft, Rowan 4ply Cotton and Artesano Inca Cloud. Please visit www.cucumberpatch.co.uk

If you loved the Striped Top, Hearts tank top, picnic throw, fairisle cushion or the Strawberry sweater, Cucumber patch are offering a 10% discount on all the following yarns: Rowan Cotton Glace, Rowan All Seasons, Rowan Cotton Tweed, Rowan HandKnit DK and Rowan pure wool. Please visit  www.cucumberpatch.co.uk or call 01782 862332 and quote KM53.

For the beautiful Sublime Passion flower top on the cover of this issue, Diss wool and craft are offering 10% discount off Sublime Soya cotton DK. Please visit www.disswoolandcrafts.com.

To knit the irresistable Tea Cup Cosy, call Dragon Yarns on 01453 755766 and receive 10% off the Patons Fairytale Colour4me.

For the Fabulous Fruity cushions, Sweet Cupcake jumper and the stunning Yoke Detail Sweater, Fiddlesticks are happy to offer 10% off Debbie Bliss Cotton DK, Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran, and Debbie Bliss Pure Silk. Please contact Fiddlesticks on www.fiddlesticksdevon.co.uk or call 0140 447676.