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Yarn-wrapped pumpkins

Soft, round pumpkins made by winding chunky yarn around a cardboard ring, as soothing to make as they are cute.

Yarn-wrapped pumpkins
LevelBeginner
Time30 minutes
Cost$4 to $10
FallHalloweenThanksgivingDollar storeLow messGifts

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Materials

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Tools

How to make it

  1. Step 1: Flatten the tube
    1

    Flatten the tube

    Press a toilet paper tube flat. Cut it into 5 rings, each about 1 in wide.

  2. Step 2: Wrap the first ring
    2

    Wrap the first ring

    Tie yarn on and wind it through and around the ring until it's covered.

  3. Step 3: Wrap the rest
    3

    Wrap the rest

    Do the same with the other 4 rings. This is the calm, repeat-it part.

  4. Step 4: Stack them together
    4

    Stack them together

    Nest the rings inside each other at angles to make a round pumpkin. Dab glue where they touch.

  5. Step 5: Add a stem
    5

    Add a stem

    Push the stick into the top center. Glue a little leaf beside it.

Edie's tip

Chunky yarn covers fast and shows up well for low vision. Pick bright orange over dark brown.

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