Regular readers may remember our popular Suffolk Puff tutorial posted back in March. They are such a versatile little addition to your craft arsenal and they certainly have an enduring appeal. We were therefore delighted when we came across yet another variation while searching the Internet for new blogs to read.
We instantly fell in love with Craft Passion Blog’s crochet suffolk puff tutorial here. What to do with a myriad of colourful puffs though? Anne had a shamefully plain lampshade sat in the corner of the room, so she grabbed a crochet needle and set to work.
She made the puffs in double knit cotton yarn with a 3.5mm crochet hook. Anne started making them the same size explained in the tutorial. Then she adapted the pattern to make some that were slightly smaller.
To make the smaller variation start with only 6 chains to begin the second round and then wind the yarn 3 times around the crochet hook instead of 4.
For the decreasing round use a double crochet instead of treble crochet stitches.The lampshade was decorated using 10 of the larger size and 7 of the smaller.
Win 1 of 5 Pairs of Tickets to The Weald Of Kent Summer Craft Show!
The Weald of Kent craft show is being held this summer at Penshurst Place near Tonbridge between 9 – 11th September. The show offers handmade crafts, delicious food and drink, live music, inspiring displays and a stunning show garden.
With 200 crafts people from all over the UK there will most definitely be something for everyone and every taste. 
There will also be interactive family craft activities and displays, face painting and rural crafts. Make sure to pack the camera as there will also be falconry displays courtesy of television presenters Leigh and Jo Holmes from the Hawking Centre, Kent.
Now that you’re suitably excited about this amazing event, how about winning one of five pairs of tickets so you can attend for free!
How to Enter
As usual it’s ridiculously easy to enter our comp (open to UK readers this time).
1. Follow this blog publicly (using either Google Friend Connect, Bloglovin or Feedburner on the right) and leave a comment mentioning you are following the blog (current followers need only comment). Remember to leave your email or twitter so I can contact you if you win.
Extra entries – for each extra entry leave a comment to let me know:
1. Tweet about the comp for an extra entry
2. Follow us on Twitter
3. Like our page on Facebook (links on the right)
The competition will end at midnight 28 August 2011.
Details
Open: 09.30 – 17.00 (Saturday 17.30)
Tickets:
Weald of Kent Craft Show
Adult £6.50 (Advance £5.00) Senior £5.50 (Advance £4.00)
Child under 16 free if acc by parent – otherwise £3
BUY 10 ADULT OR SENIOR TICKETS Get One Adult Free (In advance only)
Combined Weald of Kent Craft Show & Penshurst House & Gardens
Adult and Senior £12.00 (In advance only)
Buy tickets online at www.ichf.co.uk or phone Ticket Hotline 01425 277988
Win 1 of 5 Pairs of Tickets (each pair of tickets admits up to 2 adults & 2 kids) to The Weald Of Kent Craft Show!
The Weald of Kent craft show
is being held this year at Penshurst Place near Tonbridge between 30th April – 2nd May. The show offers handmade crafts, delicious food and drink, live music, inspiring displays and a stunning show garden.
There will be everything from art workshops to tutored wine tasting.
There will also be interactive family craft activities, face painting, rural crafts and an adventure playground and falconry displays. So there promises to be something for all the family whether young or old.
Now the exciting part! We have been given 5 pairs of tickets to giveaway. UPDATE: the tickets admit up to 2 adults & 2 children, so whether you’re a family or a couple it’s a great day out!
How to Enter
As usual it’s ridiculously easy to enter our comp (open to UK readers this time).
1. Follow this blog publicly (using either Google Friend Connect, Bloglovin or Feedburner on the right) and leave a comment mentioning you are following the blog (current followers need only comment). Remember to leave your email or twitter so I can contact you if you win.
Extra entries – for each extra entry leave a comment to let me know:
1. Tweet about the comp for an extra entry
2. Like our page on Facebook (link to the left)
The competition will end at midnight 16th April 2011.
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