DIY Pumpkins using Toilet Paper Rolls and Yarn

Yarn Pumpkins Made with Toilet Paper Rolls: A Cozy Fall DIY for All Ages

These chunky yarn pumpkins made with toilet paper rolls are an easy fall craft, perfect for a crafty decorator. Whether you’re making Halloween party favors or Thanksgiving centerpieces, these easy diy yarn pumpkins are a budget-friendly Pottery Barn pumpkin dupe that brings beautiful autumn vibes.

This easy diy toilet paper roll fall pumpkin craft uses simple supplies like chunky yarn, hot glue, and a toilet paper roll or empty paper towel tube. Add a piece of twine, twig, cinnamon stick, or wine cork for the stem, and you’ve got a pumpkin shape that works for farmhouse fall decor or a creative Halloween craft.

You can make mini pumpkins, smaller pumpkins, or a large pumpkin, depending on your roll size. It’s a great way to turn paper towels and toilet paper roll craft scraps into something festive and fun.

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Supplies You’ll Need:

Toilet paper roll or paper towel roll
chunky yarn or velvet yarn
Hot glue gun (I love my new wireless Hoto Gun, $6 off!)
Piece of twine, twig, or wine cork
Scissors

Directions

Cut your toilet paper roll to the desired height. Use a full roll for a large pumpkin or half for mini pumpkins.

Dab a little hot glue on the inside of the toilet paper roll and attach the end of your yarn

Wrap chunky yarn around the roll until it’s fully covered. Keep wrapping until all the cardboard is covered and you are satisfied with the pumpkin shape. The thicker the yarn is, the quicker you can make a pumpkin. Use hot glue to secure the ends of the yarn on the inside of the toilet paper roll.
The brown velvet yarn was much smaller; I had to wrap the roll approximately 3 times with the yarn instead of once with the chunky yarn.

Any small amount of leftover yarn, just push it into the middle of the pumpkin.

Insert a twig into the center to create a stem. You can adhere it with hot glue if needed. You can also add fall leaves, ribbon, or Halloween art accents for extra flair.

These diy pumpkins are perfect for creating fall touches around the house.

They are also perfect for Halloween party decorations, Halloween treats, or diy party favors. You could use black yarn instead of fall colors. They’re also great for easy Halloween crafts and simple crafts to keep crafty kids entertained.