Fabric & SewingNo. 5962 · The 2026 edition
DIY Yarn Pumpkin Garland: A Fun and Easy Halloween Craft
Transform simple yarn into a charming Halloween garland with this easy DIY pumpkin craft.
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Create a festive yarn pumpkin garland using basic materials like cardboard, yarn, and hot glue. Each pumpkin is wrapped in orange yarn, adorned with green stems and black facial features, then strung together to hang. This fun project adds a cozy, handmade touch to your Halloween decor.
You'll need
Directions
- Use cardboard or foam board to cut out pumpkin silhouettes.
- Beginning at the base, wind orange yarn around the cutout, moving upward.
- Apply a small dot of hot glue to fasten the yarn ends.
- Snip short lengths of green yarn to form stems, then glue them onto the pumpkin tops.
- Cut tiny bits of black yarn for facial features—eyes and mouths—and attach with glue.
- Pass a length of string or twine through the top of each pumpkin.
- Drape the completed garland wherever you like.