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Crafting for Halloween

 
 Needlecrafts
 
 
From Sarah White, your About Needlecrafts Editor
 
 
It’s just about a month until Halloween, which gives you plenty of time to stitch up something spooky. No matter your craft, here are some great ideas to get you started. Happy crafting!
 
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Craft Halloween Costumes for Babies
Most of these ideas are for crochet, but a couple of knitting patterns make the list, too. Use your hooks and needles to transform your little one into a pumpkin, cat, grape or other cute critter. READ NOW
 
Trick or Treat Cross Stitch Design
This colorful little banner is the perfect thing to stitch onto a treat bag or make up as little pins or magnets for a Halloween party. READ NOW
 
Sew a Stuffed Halloween Pumpkin
Pumpkins are the perfect decoration for fall, but if you want one that will last a little longer than the kind that grows on a vine, this sewing project is a great choice. READ NOW
 
Knit and Felt a Jack-o’-lantern Bag
This bright orange bag is a lot of fun. It’s knit simply in one piece, with a carved pumpkin expression stitched on later, then felted to make a super sturdy bag to hold treats, or anything else. READ NOW
 
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