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Swirly Wirly ~ Spiral Rosette Yarn Wrapped Pumpkin

September 24, 2012 by KC Coake 73 Comments

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I knew I wanted to make a fall centerpiece. Recently I saw a blog post about making yarn wrapped pumpkins and gourds. Yarn Wrapped Gourds & Pumpkins from Two Shades of Pink. I loved the rosette yarn wrapped pumpkin she showed. Of course I pinned the post, but I had a mental image of the pumpkin and never went back to see the details of how she made her spiral rosettes. My method worked fine, but I looked later and saw her suggestions. They look like they would work well and not involve hot glue, which is always a plus in my book. You can see my method below and you can also click over to her blog to see her method.

Supplies:
Artificial Pumpkin
Hot Glue Gun
Yarn
 
Two things I will tell you about this project. 1. Expect it to take you a while…it is not a fast project. 2. If it bothers you to have a different color peaking out from behind your yarn, either buy a white pumpkin or use a darker color yarn.
 
I started with a pumpkin from the craft store (of course it was bought with my 40% off coupon + my educator discount). I had yarn left over from other projects (shocking….I know).
 
  1. As you can see above, I just wound the yarn into a rosette. I was surprised that after the first turn or two, it actually would hold the swirl shape.
  2. Next up, put hot glue on the pumpkin a bit away from the nearest rosette and in about the size of the current swirl of yarn.
  3. Add more glue around the swirl and continue to add yarn until it fills the space in which you placed it.
  4. The way I did it, they won’t all come out to the be same size. I used small swirls to fill in the odd spaces.
 
I thought it might be helpful to see how I filled in a side of the pumpkin. Below is that progression.
As you can see I used a mix of different sized rosettes. Just figuring out what size I needed to fill in space as I went.
 
After about 2+ hours and a few burnt fingers (I really don’t like hot glue)…I had a pretty pumpkin ready for my fall centerpiece. The orange peaking through slightly bugs me and it’s not as ‘perfect’ as I pictured it would be, but overall, I think it is pretty.
 
You can see how this pumpkin features in my Halloween/Fall Centerpiece and in my Fall Centerpiece.
 
Have a great week!

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  1. Bingo Buttercup Crafts says

    September 24, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    I love the look of these! Swirls of yarn?! How clever are you? Great job!

    Thanks so much for joining the party over at Mighty Crafty!

    -Amberly!

    Reply
    • K Coake says

      September 25, 2012 at 2:36 am

      Thank you! Of course, I din’t come up with the idea, hopefully you saw the link to the creator of the idea. I just took the time to make one…Thanks so much for stopping by.

      Reply
  2. Nicole {WonkyWonderful} says

    September 25, 2012 at 12:53 am

    This is such a great idea! I love how this pumpkin turned out πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • K Coake says

      September 25, 2012 at 2:45 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Cristina Garay says

    September 25, 2012 at 2:25 am

    What a unique idea! That’s a cute pumpkin!

    Reply
    • K Coake says

      September 25, 2012 at 2:46 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  4. Jen @ frazzled 5 says

    September 25, 2012 at 2:43 pm

    This turned out amazing!

    Reply
    • K Coake says

      September 26, 2012 at 1:10 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  5. Deanne Gutierrez says

    September 25, 2012 at 3:44 pm

    That is so pretty and WOW you must really have patience!

    Reply
    • K Coake says

      September 26, 2012 at 1:11 am

      Thank you! It wasn’t too bad. I did break it up into a couple of sessions and of course watching some TV was a necessity, but I so rarely sit still and watch things anymore, it was actually kind of nice.

      Reply
  6. [email protected] says

    September 25, 2012 at 4:25 pm

    Wow! I’m glad you used a pumpkin that can be saved. That looks like a ton of work (but it was worth it). I just saw this on A Bowl Full of Lemons, and I love it! If you haven’t already, I hope you’ll visit “One Creative Weekend” on OneCreativeMommy.com today (or any time Fri-Wed) and link up!

    Reply
    • K Coake says

      September 26, 2012 at 1:13 am

      Yes, I can’t see making this and not being able to save it, though the original idea came from someone who did all that work and it was on a real pumpkin. Thanks so much for the invite. I’ll head over as soon as I have a minute.

      Reply
  7. Jana@Transformations From the Heart says

    September 26, 2012 at 2:55 am

    Oh, I like the orange showing through. I think your pumpkin is adorable! I’ve never seen any done with yarn. I think I might do the same, I went to Dollar Tree today and picked up some pumpkins, had planned on painting them but now I see yours and have about decided that I would like to do some like you. If I do, I’ll certainly link back to you for my inspiration.

    Reply
    • K Coake says

      September 28, 2012 at 1:07 am

      Thank you! I would love to see yours if you do make some, so please let me know. Glad I could provide some inspiration! Enjoy!

      Reply
  8. Shannah @ Just Us Four says

    September 26, 2012 at 6:31 pm

    This is gorgeous! I really like the little bit of orange showing through with the text of the yarn at the forefront. Great job.

    Reply
    • K Coake says

      September 28, 2012 at 1:07 am

      Thank you so much! The bit of orange is growing on me…

      Reply
  9. Katie Smith says

    September 27, 2012 at 1:17 am

    This is so cute! Love it! I may just have to make this! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • K Coake says

      September 28, 2012 at 1:10 am

      Thank you! I would love to see it if you make one…would be fun to see more and how we each put our own twist on them!

      Reply
  10. Kathryn Ferguson Griffin says

    September 27, 2012 at 1:19 am

    That is the cutest thing! Thank you for sharing. Visiting from 36th Ave. Would love it if you would share this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. https://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2012/09/make-it-pretty-monday-week-16.html Hope to see you at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

    Reply
    • K Coake says

      September 28, 2012 at 1:11 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  11. Trisha @ The Sweet Survival says

    September 27, 2012 at 3:20 pm

    So cute! I love yarn! Visiting from Somewhat Simple.

    Reply
    • K Coake says

      September 28, 2012 at 1:17 am

      I love yarn, too! I can be a bit addictive all the things that it can do! Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  12. Gina @ Kleinworth & Co. says

    September 27, 2012 at 10:51 pm

    Love that- such great texture!

    Reply
    • K Coake says

      September 28, 2012 at 1:20 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  13. Gina @ Kleinworth & Co. says

    September 27, 2012 at 10:51 pm

    Love that- such great texture!

    Reply
  14. Crafty Mischief says

    September 27, 2012 at 11:10 pm

    I love the look of this! I never thought to make rosettes with yarn before. Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
    • K Coake says

      September 28, 2012 at 1:20 am

      Awww, your welcome! Thanks for taking a look.

      Reply
  15. Stuff and Nonsense says

    September 27, 2012 at 11:11 pm

    such a cool idea!

    saw you At The Picket Fence
    and had to stop by

    thanks for sharing!

    alison

    Reply
    • K Coake says

      September 28, 2012 at 1:20 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  16. Tuula @ The Thrifty Rebel says

    September 28, 2012 at 12:25 am

    Your pumpkin is lovely! What a great idea!

    Reply
    • K Coake says

      September 28, 2012 at 1:21 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  17. karen@somewhatquirky says

    September 28, 2012 at 1:41 am

    Love the way this looks! Great idea!

    Reply
    • K Coake says

      September 29, 2012 at 3:30 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  18. Bethany@https://thislittleestate.blogspot.ca/ says

    September 28, 2012 at 4:29 am

    First time here and I am in love with this! Cant wait to look around.

    Reply
    • K Coake says

      September 29, 2012 at 3:32 am

      Aww… thank you! I hope you enjoyed your vist to my blog.

      Reply
  19. House on the Way says

    September 28, 2012 at 12:32 am

    This is such a cool idea! I love it! I’d like to invite you to share it at my party, Twirl & Take a Bow at http://www.houseontheway.com. I think it would make a great addition!
    Leslie
    [email protected]

    Reply
    • K Coake says

      September 28, 2012 at 1:21 am

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  20. jordanbev5 says

    September 28, 2012 at 1:40 pm

    You have such clever ideas!! So smart and easy for the fall decor!!

    Reply
    • K Coake says

      September 29, 2012 at 3:37 am

      Ohhh, Thank you! I don’t feel very clever, but I appreciate your sweet comments.

      Reply
  21. Nikki Dye says

    September 28, 2012 at 1:52 pm

    This is so clever and cute!A must do!
    -Nikki
    Come by for a visit sometime! ncmrsdye.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • K Coake says

      September 29, 2012 at 3:37 am

      Thank you, that is very sweet of you to say.

      Reply
  22. Hannah Hathaway says

    September 28, 2012 at 2:02 pm

    CUTE!

    https://welivedhappilyeverafter.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • K Coake says

      September 29, 2012 at 3:38 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  23. Emily Morgenstern says

    September 29, 2012 at 12:13 am

    Such a cute idea!! I love it.

    Reply
    • K Coake says

      September 29, 2012 at 3:38 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  24. Lindy@Itsy Bitsy Paper says

    September 29, 2012 at 1:42 pm

    This is amazing! So unique and pretty. I hope you will link this up to my Wickedly Creative Halloween Ideas Party if you haven’t already.
    https://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com/2012/09/2012-wickedly-creative-halloween-ideas.html

    Reply
    • K Coake says

      October 1, 2012 at 1:58 am

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  25. Liz says

    September 30, 2012 at 7:11 am

    Great idea! Looks beautiful!

    Reply
    • K Coake says

      October 1, 2012 at 2:02 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  26. A Lived in Home says

    September 30, 2012 at 4:11 pm

    What a cute and creative idea for a pumpkin! I would love for you to come link up to my Get Social Sunday party and show off your awesome blog! https://alivedinhome.blogspot.com/2012/09/get-social-sunday_30.html

    Reply
    • K Coake says

      October 1, 2012 at 2:03 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  27. Linda @ it all started with paint says

    October 1, 2012 at 5:51 pm

    This is really adorable! I keep spotting it at the linkies and don’t know why it’s taken me so long to drop in and say wow!

    πŸ™‚

    Linda

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    • K Coake says

      October 2, 2012 at 1:02 am

      Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  28. Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon says

    October 2, 2012 at 12:21 am

    Love it! Will be featuring this little cutie tomorrow!

    Take care,

    Trish

    Reply
    • K Coake says

      October 2, 2012 at 1:05 am

      Awww… Thank you!

      Reply
  29. gail@My Repurposed Life says

    October 2, 2012 at 6:40 pm

    I love the rosettes made from yarn, looks simple enough for me to do. πŸ™‚ I’ve never done any of the other rosettes.
    I would have painted the pumpkin. πŸ˜‰

    great job!!

    gail

    Reply
    • K Coake says

      October 5, 2012 at 1:03 am

      Thanks so much! I think a painted pumpkin would be great, too…and it would save you 2 hours (or more) of your life. I love the look of this pumpkin, but it definitely took longer than I thought it would.

      Reply
  30. Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com says

    October 4, 2012 at 4:26 am

    SUPER CUTE! I’m loving this look!!! Featuring you!!! XO, Aimee

    Reply
    • K Coake says

      October 5, 2012 at 11:39 pm

      Thank you and Thank you so much for the feature! Have a great weekend.

      Reply
  31. Mariel says

    October 5, 2012 at 2:31 pm

    This is quite the project, and super cool! Thanks for linking up on ‘Or so she says…’, hope to see you again tomorrow. http://www.oneshetwoshe.com

    Reply
    • K Coake says

      October 8, 2012 at 12:57 am

      Thank you so much and thanks for your great link party as well!

      Reply
  32. Lissa says

    October 8, 2012 at 8:13 pm

    Oh my goodness – love the lightness and whimsy of this project! Loved and pinned. Thank you for sharing this at MightyCrafty Mondays…

    Reply
    • K Coake says

      October 9, 2012 at 12:41 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  33. Steph @ somewhatsimple says

    October 10, 2012 at 5:11 pm

    Love this! I just pinned it!

    Reply
    • K Coake says

      October 11, 2012 at 12:59 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  34. Carolyn says

    October 26, 2012 at 1:59 am

    I have a special Halloween spotlight running today and I’ve featured your project.
    Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful creation at homework.

    Reply
    • K Coake says

      October 29, 2012 at 12:59 am

      Thanks so much for both the feature and for letting me know you were featuring me. I really appreciate both! Enjoy your night.

      Reply
  35. Leanna says

    September 15, 2016 at 2:10 am

    This is a really great idea. Pinned for next year. I enjoy the odd texture of this pumpkin. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • KC Coake says

      September 15, 2016 at 12:38 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  36. Lisa Silfwerbrand says

    September 17, 2016 at 10:39 am

    This is adorable KC! (although I hear you about the glue gun… I am forever burning myself too!!) What a simple and cute project for Fall. Thanks so much for linking it up to our Inspiration Galore Project Party last week. You are one of my Features tomorrow over at http://www.recreateddesigns.com. Have a lovely Fall weekend!

    Reply
    • KC Coake says

      September 19, 2016 at 11:12 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  37. Beverly says

    September 17, 2016 at 3:51 pm

    I love this pumpkin idea. The swirls are perfect. Great idea.
    Thanks for sharing at Turn it Up Tuesday,
    Bev

    Reply
    • KC Coake says

      September 19, 2016 at 11:13 am

      Thank you!

      Reply

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