If you are looking for a great little autumn craft then look no further. This easy to make autumn sock pumpkin is really quick and easy to make. In fact I found I already had everything I needed to make these without even having to buy anything. You can be really creative and have loads of fun with then, especially with all the different socks you can buy now.
Supplies you will need:
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Step 1
Take your socks and remove from the packaging. Cut one of the socks just above the heel. These socks will make 2 pumpkins. If you wish to use the other part of the sock just cut off the heel part and you are ready to go.
Step 2
Take the thread you are using. I tried to match the thread to the socks but don't worry if you don't have matching thread.
Thread a needle with the thread. I doubled the thread to make it a bit stronger.
Tie the thread. I tied mine multiple times to try and get a bigger knot in the bottom so it didn't pull through the sock material.
Step 3
Now you are ready to stitch the socks.
Sew a running stitch all around the top of the sock material. Make sure you leave a small gap, approx 1/2 inch from the top of the sock.
Once you have sewn all the way around. Fold over the top part of the sock and then pull on the thread to gather all the sock material to close the gap.
Step 4
Secure the bottom of the sock by sewing a few stitches through the sock material to prevent it from coming unstitched. It should look like the picture below.
Step 5
Fill your sock with stuffing and sew up in the same way as you did for the bottom of the sock.
You sock should now look like the one below, with both ends sewn up.
Step 6
Thread a longer needle with the same colour thread. Push the needle up through the bottom of the sock ball and out through the top. Now wrap your thread around your sock and sew up through the bottom of the sock ball so your needle comes out the top. Pull the thread tight, to make an indent in the sock.
Continue to repeat this process so your pumpkin looks like the one below.
Step 7
I added rolled up brown felt to look like a stork and green felt leaves which I secured with hot glue. You can decorate the top of your pumpkin with whatever supplies you have or choose.
Then your pumpkin is complete and ready to add to your autumn decor.
If you would like to see how I made my easy to make autumn sock pumpkin you can click on the video below.
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