Dressed-Up PumpkinsNo. 9912 · The 2026 edition
How to Make Two Types of Twine Pumpkins
Transform simple craft supplies into festive fall decor with these two unique twine pumpkin designs. Whether you prefer a classic coiled look or a textured woven style, these projects are easy to foll
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This guide walks you through crafting two distinct twine pumpkins using wired jute cord and plain jute twine. The first design involves coiling wired jute around a candle or glass, securing the shape, and joining two coils with a short strip of cord before adding a decorative stem. The second method requires winding plain jute twine around a paper towel tube, securing each coil with 4-inch pieces, and tying four coils together with an 8-inch strip before fluffing them into a round shape. Both projects use basic materials like spray glue, scissors, and a ruler to create charming seasonal decor.
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Directions
- Measure and snip a 6-inch length of wired jute cord, then place it aside for later use.
- Apply a small amount of spray adhesive to any exposed wire ends to keep them from fraying or coming loose.
- Take the rest of the wired jute cord and coil it tightly around a candle or a drinking glass.
- Gently lift the coiled cord off the candle or glass, being careful not to disturb its shape.
- Loop both loose ends of the wired cord around the middle of the coil and twist them together to hold the shape.
- Repeat the coiling process with the second roll of jute cord, but skip cutting the initial 6-inch piece this time.
- Take the 6-inch strip you saved earlier and wrap it around the center of the two coiled sections to join them together.
- Attach a decorative stem or foliage to the top, such as a small pinecone for the stem and a piece of burlap shaped like a leaf.
- Cut four separate 4-inch lengths of plain jute twine.
- Measure and cut one 8-inch piece of jute twine, then set it aside.
- Wind the jute twine around a paper towel tube exactly 20 times.
- Slide the wound twine off the tube and pinch it gently between your thumb and forefinger to maintain the coil.
- Take one of the 4-inch twine pieces and tie it tightly around the center of the coil to secure it.
- Repeat the winding and tying process three more times to create a total of four identical coils.
- Use the 8-inch twine strip to tie all four coils together in the center with a firm knot.
- Gently pull apart the layers of each coil to fluff them up, giving the pumpkin a full, round appearance.
- Finish the decoration by attaching a stem, such as a miniature pinecone, to the top.
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