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There are countless Halloween craft ideas, but in this article we’ll focus on projects that use yarn.
You can use leftover yarn you have at home, or head to a 100-yen shop or craft store to pick your favorites from a rainbow of colors and give it a try.
Yarn is easy to handle and a great material to incorporate into crafts for small children.
We’ve gathered a wide range of ideas that kids and adults alike can enjoy, so when you want to get into the Halloween spirit or decorate your home with a Halloween vibe, be sure to give them a try!
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[Halloween Crafts] Yarn Steals the Show! Handmade Ideas and Tips (1–10)
ghost mop
A ghostly yarn mop that looks like a witch’s broom.
Make it by attaching bundled yarn to a chopstick wrapped with masking tape.
To create the yarn bundle, wind yarn around an empty milk carton or thick cardstock, then cut through the center—this gives you an easy bundle.
Add eyes to turn it into a Halloween mop, and you’re done.
Using yarn instead of plastic cord makes it soft and fluffy.
Use orange yarn for a jack-o’-lantern look.
It’s also great as a pretend-play cleaning toy for kids, not just for Halloween.
Jack-o’-lantern
Let’s try making Halloween decorations with plastic bottles.
You can make a ghost lantern using a small empty plastic bottle.
Cut off the bottom of the bottle, then briefly press the cut edge against a hot iron.
This should smooth out the uneven edge and make it uniform.
Wrap yarn around and around the bottle.
For the lantern’s light, try using a wire string light.
Attach facial features and hang it in your room to create decor that enhances the Halloween atmosphere.
Spider web wreath
With decorations that combine a Halloween vibe and cuteness, you can create a seasonal atmosphere just by hanging them on the wall.
Cut out the bottom of a disposable container you can find at a 100-yen shop, and use the remaining ring as a wreath frame.
Make holes in the frame and thread yarn through them.
If you design it like a spiderweb, the process becomes even more fun.
Use the cut-out bottom to make a small spider.
Place it on the finished web, and you’ve got an adorable spider-and-web wreath.
It’s safe even for small children to make, so it’s perfect for a parent–child craft activity.
Halloween pumpkin wall hanging
When you think of Halloween, don’t pumpkins and jack-o’-lanterns immediately come to mind? Having pumpkin-themed pieces in your room will really enhance the Halloween vibe.
A yarn-wrapped wall hanging is simple to make, so it’s a great craft for young children’s Halloween decorations.
Start by attaching construction paper or fabric onto a base.
Then, use wood glue to adhere yarn as you create the pumpkin on top.
Decorate with buttons, felt, or ribbons you have at home to make a lovely piece.
Display your finished wall hanging and have a fun Halloween!
Monster Donuts
A Halloween-themed monster donut that combines a donut and a ghost.
Let’s make a ghost donut by attaching yarn and facial parts to donut-shaped construction paper.
Lots of kids love donuts, right? If it’s a craft of their favorite donut, they’ll probably feel excited while making it.
Besides construction paper, you could also use scrap cardboard, felt or fabric scraps from the dollar store.
Try making it using things you have around the house.
If you have children at home, you can also play pretend shop with the donuts you make.
yarn mummy
You can make a mummy craft using everyday items like scrap materials and cardboard.
Paint a toilet paper roll black and wrap white yarn around it.
Just add eyes, and your mummy is complete.
If you have small children, taking a footprint on cardboard also makes a lovely piece.
Paint the cardboard white, stamp a footprint with black ink, then wrap white yarn around it and add eyes.
Using a footprint lets you keep a record of your child’s growth.
Making it together with your child will turn the crafting process into a cherished memory, too.
Pom-pom wreath in Halloween colors
This is a cute, fluffy decoration made with yarn in Halloween colors: purple, green, orange, and black.
First, wrap the yarn around your hand, tie a knot in the middle, then cut and trim it into a round pom-pom.
Make lots of these.
A gardening frame is handy if you have one, but if not, make a wreath base out of cardboard.
Glue the pom-poms onto the cardboard base, balancing the colors as you go.
It’s fun to make together with your child, discussing where to place each color.
Display the finished wreath on your front door, wall, or in the living room to create the perfect atmosphere for a Halloween party.