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Calling all crochet fans, we’ve found a new creative project that will have you and your neighbours obsessed this season – Halloween postbox toppers.
Craft and stitch lovers from all across the country have been taking to Instagram to share some incredible crochet designs they’ve found on their local Royal Mail post boxes and we think you’ll agree, they really are the cutest thing.
From crochet pumpkins to mushrooms, spiders and even ghost-inspired toppers – we’ve been left feeling incredibly inspired for our latest craft project.
So why not get your crochet hooks and needles ready and check out our favourite Halloween postbox toppers from Instagram. They’ll be sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face, and you never know, you may even inspire someone local to begin a new hobby!
All webbed up
A colourful and bright blend of all the best things we associate autumn with. A cute little pile of pumpkins, red-topped mushrooms, a furry friend and of course, a Halloween finish as it’s all webbed up into one lovely postbox topper. Thanks for sharing @elsie_the_beddywhippet.
Harvest time
There’s something so satisfying about crocheting a vegetables and this fantastic harvest-themed topper is full of them. Captured by @pieceofthepastcrafts, we think the theme represents this time of year perfectly. Plus, check out the amazing scarecrow!
Colour clash crochet
There’s something delightfully pleasing about autumnal colours and this postbox topper shared by @lilothechoapoo captures all of that. A little collection of pumpkins in different orange hues clashing with the green base, red mushrooms and adorable brown hedgehog.
Classic crochet
Sometimes simple is best as this lovely postbox topper posted by @postboxtoppersbham demonstrates.
Two classic pumpkins in green and orange, complimented by their little mouse friend. We also love the use of autumnal leaves to capture the seasonal vibe.
Halloween-topper
Of course, nothing screams autumn more than Halloween so if you want to hone in on that theme, check out this postbox topper posted by @freddiethepostfrog. The ghosts and witch are little crochet masterpieces.
Autumn explosion
Can’t decide on what Halloween crochet to do? Why not go for all of them like this busy postbox topper posted by @janeharveryauthor.
A beautiful chaotic mess of pumpkins, sunflowers, leaves and foliage that really captures this time of year.
Fairytale wonder
Want to avoid the traditional pumpkins? Then we hope this little fairy village set up inspires you. Shared by @abgm75, we love how they’ve added real fairy lights to make it even more magical.
Pumpkin stack
Nothing is more autumnal and Halloween-inspired than a pumpkin and fallen leaves so once you’ve masted that stitch, why not get stacking?! Inspired by @grannysewnsew’s post, pick you favourite autumnal colours and get stitching.
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Do you love crochet? Share your creations with us by tagging @primamag in your pictures on Instagram!
