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Halloween ideas?

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Namsnanny Thu 06-Oct-22 14:36:42

I've made around 24 of these.
A teeny weeny bit fiddly but when in the zone, quite satisfying.
They're around 2 1/2 inches, so not huge.

I have a few ideas how to utilise them.
But wondered if someone else had any ideas too?

Namsnanny Wed 30-Nov-22 19:43:37

baubles I've always thought I would learn to crochet, so if you still want to post the link to the pumpkin pattern, it might be the incentive I need smile

Namsnanny Wed 30-Nov-22 19:40:40

(Sorry I've only just seen your post.)
That sounds a lovely way to start the Christmas celebrations SachaMac
Please post a photo of your results.
I hope you enjoy the wine and mince pie too grin

SachaMac Wed 26-Oct-22 13:34:38

I’m booked on the Christmas Wreath making early December Namsnannyto include a nice glass of wine and a mince pie smile I will post a pic if I get chance. Some lovely autumn ideas on here.

baubles Tue 25-Oct-22 21:47:17

Namsnanny it’s crochet.

Basically it’s a rectangle, sewn up the side. You gather one end leaving a long tail which you then pull up through the stuffing and use to gather the top, pulling to bring the top and bottom together.

If you crochet I can link the pattern?

Forsythia Tue 25-Oct-22 20:54:05

You are so clever. I admire you and your wreath. I can knit simple things like a cot blanket for my little grandson but I tried crochet and couldn’t do that at all. I can sew and years ago I used to do a lot.

Namsnanny Tue 25-Oct-22 20:47:23

Thank you Forsythia I'ts lovely to see all the different craft makes isnt it?
Thank you everyone who posted.

Forsythia Tue 25-Oct-22 20:40:37

You ladies are so talented. That wreath is a work of art. Fantastic.

Grandmabatty Tue 25-Oct-22 20:31:16

Baubles I love your knitted pumpkins!

Namsnanny Tue 25-Oct-22 15:22:02

Not exactly neat eh?! grin

Two wreaths are bound together to make it a little bigger.
Most of the objects are just tied on with the wool used to make them.

I have to admit, most of my makes are cobbled together blush.

The odd jumper has turned out ok, but not always grin

baubles (appropriate name given your knits smile)
Those are gorgeous. Nice and fat looking. My pumpkins on reflection were a little thin. Which suited the wreath I put them on, but I would add a few rows to the pattern to make the next ones slightly fatter and hopefully rounder.
Chances are they will end up just taller and out of shape.

Did you knit yours in the round or flat?

Namsnanny Tue 25-Oct-22 15:06:03

Thanks Grannmarie, Witzend grin

Now for the unseen part of my craft....

baubles Tue 25-Oct-22 09:04:33

Your wreath is stunning Namsnanny.

Some terrific crafts on here. I’ve started to make pumpkins for my kitchen window after seeing some in a cafe.

I should be working on poppies and angels for our yarn bomb group but I’m having a little break.

Witzend Tue 25-Oct-22 08:55:44

The perfect final touch, Namsnanny!

Grannmarie Tue 25-Oct-22 08:52:40

He's the perfect addition to your beautiful wreath, Namsnanny.

Namsnanny Tue 25-Oct-22 00:02:37

Isnt he sweet?
I saw 3 blindwooden mice for sale on ebay.
He's stuck on with double sided tape for nowgrin

Namsnanny Mon 24-Oct-22 23:42:29

That's such a lovely age Granmarie? everything is new and exciting for them.
I loved reading with my children, and when I ran a playgroup (as they were then).
The look on their faces when they recognised parts of the story.
I'm sure he'll love them.

Grannmarie Mon 24-Oct-22 13:12:32

Hello ? Namsnanny!
It's a Halloween gift bag in the centre, I thought DGS2 could re use it when he goes out guising ( with Mummy and Daddy!)
I'll be reading to him, he's two and a half, but he loves joining in with the repetition and the rhymes.

Witzend Sun 23-Oct-22 19:28:13

The Lovecrafts website has a lot of Halloween patterns you can download. I haven’t checked for mini pumpkins but I wouldn’t be surprised. I found a good witch pattern there a few years ago, and a brilliant bat and spider.

Namsnanny Sun 23-Oct-22 18:28:35

Chocolatelovinggran

Namsnanny, where did you find the pattern for your pumpkin, please?
And Fleurpepper, I don't do Halloween either- I just do autumn .

Sorry just saw this, I bought mine from ebay, it doesnt have a brand name but I've checked there are quite a few different ones on there.

Namsnanny Sun 23-Oct-22 18:24:49

Embroidery on knitting, isnt easy is it Witzend?
I start off on the left and end up veering all over the shop.grin

Namsnanny Sun 23-Oct-22 18:21:12

Above to SashaMac

Namsnanny Sun 23-Oct-22 18:20:26

So beautiful. Well done! when will you start making the Christmas one?

Namsnanny Sun 23-Oct-22 18:16:22

Brilliant Grannmarie Is that a bag or book in the centre?
Will you be reading to him or is he old enough to do so himself?

Grannmarie Sat 22-Oct-22 20:59:58

Here we are

Grannmarie Sat 22-Oct-22 20:54:30

What talented ladies you are! I love all the photos, very creative and artistic.
The most creative I get is making a pot of soup... I bought DGS2 some Halloween books from Asda today.

SachaMac Sat 22-Oct-22 19:54:46

It’s lovely Witzend I’m sure your Gdc3 will be delighted with it.