For this weeks Top 10 In Craft, it’s all about perfect pumpkin crafts in honor of fall. Such a delicious vegetable, it reminds us of the cooling weather and the escape from the heat of summer.
Celebrate the coming months of fall with a beautiful glittered pumpkin decor. Or perhaps you will make a few cute handmade crochet pumpkins. There are plenty of projects in here, suitable for all ages.joys
But first a little progress report of my own…
On My Needles
I’ve worked my way through the gusset increases and heel flap and now up to knitting the leg of my toe up socks.
When trying on my socks, I noticed that there are large gaps in the increase stitches of the toes. I really didn’t want to rip out all my knitting and start again.
The wonderful people on Ravelry helped me with some suggestions on how I can fix this. It happened because my gauge is different to the recommended gauge. I knit looser so the gaps are magnified.
One suggestion from Schrouder Knits on Ravelry was to “take a crochet hook and more yarn which you hold on the inside of the toe. You’re going to slip st through the ladders to fill in the spaces, starting at one end and going up and over the toe and down the other side.”
That will be another technique to learn 🙂 Other than that, the socks are going well.
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This Week’s Top 10 In Craft – Pumpkin Crafts
Crocheted Pumpkin Harvest
Pumpkins come in all different shades and colors.
Lucy from Attic 24 shares her lovely crocheted striped pumpkin tutorial and where she found the inspiration.
Simple Pumpkin Quilt
Seeing Beverley’s Pumpkin Quilt design reminds us that we will approach the change of seasons.
A colorful and simple strip quilt construction.
Follow the free pattern on Flamingo Toes.
Fall Home Decor
Using ruffles to create a lovely looking fabric pumpkin.
Follow Myra from My Blessed Life’s sewing tutorial to create your own.
Get Creative With Paint
Take some paint and inspiration and craft your pumpkin in whatever way you choose.
Lucy from Craft Berry Bush chose a floral design, and it came up a treat!
Take a look at her tutorial to create your own.
Cheeky Little Mice
These adorable mice look like they have chewed their way through a pumpkin!
Follow Lucy’s crochet pattern to make them.
Crafty Paper Pumpkins
Create a beautiful fall inspired table centerpiece using crepe paper.
With few materials required, they are easy to make.
Use the instructions in Lia Griffith’s easy to follow tutorial .
Who Doesn’t Love A Bit Of Glitter?
A chance to bring a bit of glitter into your home decorating for fall.
Such a simple and effective idea using some glue, fake pumpkins and you guessed it – glitter!
Follow Two Sisters Crafting’s tutorial.
Family Craft Time
With a wish to get her kids involved in some craft, Autumn found a way to use paper to create these gorgeous pumpkins.
Older kids would be able to achieve the project unassisted, but little ones will need some help.
Autumn’s tutorial at It’s Always Autumn is easy to follow, and the results look great!
How To Create A Shadow Box With A Difference
There are some fabulous ideas for Shadow Box effects.
The use of the carveable pumpkin as the ‘box’ is brilliant!
Crazy Little Projects gives you the templates and the instructions to create one.
Cute And Cozy
The photos in this post makes you want to knit one of these pumpkin hats!
A pattern that can be worn by all members of the family and they’d all look so cute!
Get some harvested pumpkins, and there is a perfect photo opportunity.
Nancy from Nancy On The Home Front shares her knitting pattern.
Quilting Block Sewn In A Snap!
Follow Dianne Knott’s quilting tutorial to create this simple pumpkin themed blocks.
Using strips, it’s quick to put together and looks great!
Chalk Ghosts and Satsuma Lanterns
Create your own version of this beautiful craft.
Thanks to the help of Maggy Woodley from Red Ted Art.
Pumpkin Patch Art
This is such a lovely handmade craft.
All made possible with the help of Rachel from I Heart Crafty Things.
Button Pumpkins
Take a look at the tutorial to make this gorgeous craft here.
Thanks to Jeffrey and Liska from Adventure In A Box
DIY Pipe Cleaner Pumpkins
Rubyellen from My Cakies has some fabulous suggestions for this fun craft.
Check out the complete guide
DIY Pumpkin Patch Clay Pencil
Find all the details for this fabulous craft
Enjoy making your own version. Follow the instructions by Lisa Fyfe from Hello, Wonderful.
Glue Resist Art Project for Kids
Jen Walshaw from Mum In The Madhouse has all the details for this crafty idea.
Enjoy looking at her wonderful expertise and talent.
Mixed Media Pumpkin Project for Fall
To create this wonderful craft project.
Check out the complete guide by Alisha Gratehouse from Real Life At Home.
Kids Pumpkin Chuckin Halloween Game
This video features some great ideas.
Plenty of inspiration by Krissy from B-Inspired Mama.
Mason Jar Pumpkin
Bet you can’t wait to get start making your own version of this crafty idea.
Follow the steps by Liz from Love and Marriage.
Toilet Paper Roll Pumpkin Stamp Craft for Kids
Michelle from Crafty Morning has this super fun craft to make.
The instructions are easy to follow and understand.