You know, every time Halloween rolls around, I can’t help but dive into crafting mode. I’m all about those decorations that make your house scream “spooky season!” without taking forever to make. Let’s be real—when you’re trying to deck out your space for the holiday, you want it to look amazing, but who has time to spend hours on every single piece? That’s why I’m obsessed with these pom-pom crafts. They’re quick, they’re cute, and they add that perfect mix of cozy and creepy to any Halloween decor. If you’ve got little ones, they’ll love helping with the pom-pom fluffing or adding those googly eyes (just maybe keep the hot glue gun out of their hands!).
Materials You’ll Need
- Black and orange yarn (the more vibrant, the better!)
- Black felt
- Googly eyes (because what’s Halloween without googly eyes?)
- Black pipe cleaners
- Hot glue gun (trust me, it’s a life-saver for these projects)
- Scissors
Making Cute Halloween Pumpkins
Pumpkins are my favorite part, mostly because I love how the orange yarn pops. You’d think making a pumpkin out of yarn would be tricky, but not with a pom pom maker, it's like the easiest thing ever.
Wrap up that yarn, snip it, and fluff it out until it’s round and pumpkin-like.
When I was done, I actually sat there for a second, admiring it—like, how can a ball of yarn feel so festive?.
The trick to these pumpkins is all in the face. I cut out little triangles for the eyes and a toothy grin from the black felt (and hey, don't worry if they’re not perfect triangles—mine were more like lopsided squares, and they still looked great). Stick those on with your hot glue gun, and suddenly, your little yarn ball has this adorable jack-o'-lantern vibe. It’s like they just came to life!.
Then, don’t forget the finishing touch—the black stem! I used a piece of black chenille pipe cleaner to create the pumpkin's stem. Just twist it around your finger to get that curly vine look, and attach it to the top of the pom-pom. It’s a small detail, but it really makes the pumpkin look complete and adds that extra hint of Halloween magic.
Creating the Pom-Pom Spiders
For spiders, also use a pom pom maker. I wrapped the black yarn around it, and when I tied it all off and snipped the edges, I had this fluffy black ball that looked a bit like a mess at first. I remember thinking, “Is this even going to look like a spider?” But hang in there, it gets better!.
Here’s a pro-tip Cut those pipe cleaners to the right length before you start adding them to your pom-pom. I made the mistake of sticking in legs that were way too long, and my spider ended up looking more like a mutant octopus!.
If you cut the pipe cleaners in half and bend them just a little, they’ll actually look like legs and not like they're trying to crawl out of your living room.
Glue on those googly eyes, and boom, you’ve got yourself a spooky (but kinda cute) spider.
Assembling the Garland
Use a thick needle to guide the yarn through the center of each pom-pom. I spent way too much time trying to do it by hand before realizing a needle would make life SO much simpler.
Looks great on a dresser, right?.
Probably I should make a bunch of them...
Video Tutorial
So there you have it! A Halloween garland that’s cute, creepy, and super easy to make. Even if you’re new to crafting, you can pull this off in no time. And honestly, who doesn’t love a project that’s done in under an hour? I love how it turned out. It isn’t the first and it won’t be the last. How mixing spiders with ghosts sound to you? Besides, it’s a cool idea to combine it with some fall decor, like my wine cork wall art. Trust me, these little pom-pom critters will become your new favorite Halloween decor too.