Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville Public Library will offer a fall-themed crafting activity Saturday, Sept. 19, at 1 p.m., giving participants an opportunity to create their own decorative sock pumpkins.
The DIY Sock Pumpkins program is open to ages 12 and older. All materials needed for the project will be provided, and no advance registration is required. Participation will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Sock pumpkins are handmade seasonal decorations created by transforming ordinary socks into soft, fabric pumpkins. The craft generally involves filling a sock with stuffing, shaping it into a rounded pumpkin form and using string or twine to create the pumpkin’s distinctive sections. A stem and other decorative elements can then be added to personalize the finished piece.
The craft has become a popular DIY fall project because it uses simple materials and can be customized with different fabrics, colors and embellishments. Finished sock pumpkins can be used in tabletop displays, centerpieces or other seasonal décor.
Participants in the Jacksonville Public Library program will be provided with the materials needed to create their own sock pumpkin to take home.
