Handmade Christmas hats! A collection of cute DIY ideas
Many of you are probably thinking, “I want to make something with my child for the Christmas party.” So here, we’re sharing ideas for handmade Christmas hats using familiar materials like construction paper, origami paper, and felt.
We’ve gathered fun ideas to make Christmas even more exciting, such as a cone hat sparkling with snowflakes, a Rapunzel-style Santa hat, and a reindeer hat made from balloons.
You can match them as a parent-child pair, use them for performances—there are lots of ways to enjoy them.
Put on a hat made with love and make your Christmas an even more special day!
Handmade Christmas hats! A collection of cute DIY ideas (1–10)
Recommended for infants and toddlers! Easy construction paper Christmas hat
There are moments when you think at first glance, “Ah, this color would really suit this child.” But store-bought hats don’t always come in many colors.
In that case, why not make a Christmas hat out of colored construction paper in the perfect shade? The steps are simple, so even those who aren’t used to crafts can make it with confidence.
First, shape the construction paper into a cone.
Measure the head size to get a perfect fit.
Attach a pom-pom to the tip and add an elastic cord, and you’re done.
You can also line the part that touches the head with a soft fabric.
Make it with construction paper! How to make a Christmas hat
This project involves making items inspired by Christmas trees and Santa hats out of construction paper.
For the base, simply cut the paper into a half circle and shape it into a three-dimensional cone, which allows for a variety of creative variations.
If you’re making decorations, use a small size; if it’s for wearing, measure the head size, decide the diameter accordingly, and start from there—that’s the key.
It’s harder to add decorations after forming the cone, so decorate while it’s still a half circle, then shape it.
It may also be important to consider color balance as you create it.
skeletal Santa hat
https://www.tiktok.com/@haruharo_made/video/7302376390354046216I wonder when the word “sheerness” became part of our everyday vocabulary.
It somehow has the ring of a true style pro.
A Santa hat full of that airy sheerness is lovely, isn’t it? Instead of the usual construction paper, swap in a soft plastic sheet or a colored file folder.
They’re sturdier than paper, so make sure to secure the joins firmly with double-sided or heavy-duty tape.
Add faux fur to the pom-pom at the tip and along the brim to finish.
If you can rig it so tiny bulbs light up the sheer sections, that would be perfect.
Adjust the elastic strap length by working backward from the wearer’s face size.
How to make a Santa hat for pets
Let’s make a small Santa hat that will make your pet look even cuter.
Use red felt as the base, and combine it with white felt to shape it into a Santa hat.
Adding a yarn pom-pom and other details is a nice touch to make it look more adorable and Santa-like.
Some pets may feel uncomfortable and refuse to wear the hat, so it might be important to focus on ease of wearing by using lighter materials and similar considerations.
Children’s Santa hat made with a sewing machine
What you’ll need are red and white felt, each 50 cm by 50 cm, and some white yarn.
First, cut the red felt into a cone to fit the size of the head.
You’ll attach a pom-pom at the tip, so trim a small opening there.
Cut the white felt to serve as the lower band of the hat, and sew the two pieces together with a sewing machine to form a cone.
Next, make a pom-pom with the yarn.
You can get a pom-pom maker at a 100-yen shop, so using one is recommended.
Turn the hat inside out and sew the pom-pom onto the tip of the hat, and you’re done! It’s also cute if you decorate it with beads or felt.
How to make a Mickey-style Santa hat
Here’s how to make a cute Mickey-like Santa hat that makes a sound.
First, cut red felt into a cone to fit the size of the head.
Since you’ll attach a pom-pom at the top, trim a small bit off the tip.
Next, stack two felt circles and sew around them, leaving a small opening.
Turn it inside out and insert a foam sheet.
Pay attention to the ear orientation and sew them onto the cone-shaped felt.
Turn the hat inside out, then use a glue gun to attach ornaments and a bell, and you’re done!
Let’s make it big and wear it! A Santa hat made from felt
Here’s how to make a felt hat in your own size for both kids and adults.
First, use construction paper to create a cone-shaped pattern that matches the head size.
Cut the felt to match the pattern.
If you’re using felt without an adhesive backing, apply double-sided tape along the edge.
Stick the edges together to form a cone, then use a toothpick to apply wood glue along the bottom edge of the hat.
Attach trim such as “dream cat” (decorative trim) where you applied the glue.
Add a pom-pom to the top to finish! It’s also cute to decorate with any leftover felt.