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Handmade Christmas hats! A collection of cute DIY ideas

10 years as a kindergarten teacher / elementary school teacher / junior and senior high school teacher / childminderkepiko
Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked for 10 years as a kindergarten teacher and for 7 years as an after-school childcare instructor, then took a post as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I also engaged in activities that shared Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational play, working with many children. Afterwards, through freelance writing, planning, and editing work at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and conveying ideas. Leveraging the perspective cultivated in educational settings and my experience as an editor, I aim to deliver practical information—focusing on fields related to music and children—that values both input and output. Hobbies include instruments, singing, handcrafts, toys, drawing, traditional play, the outdoors, books, DIY, and crafts. Special skill: spinning-top tricks.
20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.

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 (21–30)

Hat with adjustable chin strap

[Christmas Craft] Tree Hat

Hat with adjustable chin strap

Here’s a handy idea for a hat with an adjustable chin strap.

First, use construction paper or similar materials to make a Christmas-themed hat.

A classic Santa Claus–colored hat works, or you could model it after a Christmas tree for a cute finish.

Once it’s done, attach the strings.

At this point, thread the string through a straw cut to about 3 cm before attaching it; by sliding the straw, you can adjust the length of the string.

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Santa hat

Handmade for your baby: how to make a fleece Santa hat

Santa hat

If you want to boost the Christmas spirit, why not try making a handmade Santa hat? Even if crafting feels difficult, you can easily make one using items from a 100-yen shop.

For example, felt and fleece are beginner-friendly materials, so they’re recommended! Cut the fabric into a hat shape, sew one seam, then fold up the bottom edge and sew all the way around—that’s it.

Adding boa or faux fur to the brim or a yarn pom-pom on the tip will make it extra cute! With a handmade Santa hat, you can enjoy a fun and memorable Christmas, too.

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Tree hat made with straws

It’s such a cute, Christmasy cone hat, isn’t it? For this hat, once you make the base out of construction paper, thread cut-up straws, stars, bells, and other decorations onto yarn.

The threading activity is not only a great way to experience the season’s festivities, but it also boosts concentration and is a lot of fun.

Glue the threaded straws onto the hat to secure them, then decorate with round stickers, glitter tape, stars, and more, and your cone hat is complete! Just wearing this little cone hat will instantly put you in the Christmas spirit.

Please give it a try!

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A snowman hat with cute pom-poms

It’s a unique and charming cone hat that’s perfect for Christmas, featuring a snowman with a hat and scarf.

Make the base from red construction paper, then wrap white construction paper around it to create the face.

Let the children freely stick on the carrot-shaped nose, mouth, and mittens as they imagine them.

By valuing their ideas and letting them place the parts freely, each child will create an original, cute snowman.

Round stickers are recommended for the snowman’s eyes.

It might also be adorable to make the pom-pom at the tip of the cone hat in a different color.

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Rapunzel-style Santa hat

[Christmas DIY] How to make a Rapunzel-style Santa hat

Rapunzel-style Santa hat

Here’s how to make a Rapunzel-style Santa hat! You’ll need felt, thread, yarn, a pom-pom, a hot glue gun, and more.

First, cut the felt into a quarter-circle and sew it together.

Turn it inside out, then sew on the pom-pom.

Next, take nine strands of yarn and braid them.

Finally, use a hot glue gun or wood glue to attach the braided yarn, feather boa pipe cleaners, and artificial flowers, and you’re done! Making the pom-pom by hand is also recommended.

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[Ages 2–3] How to Crochet a Kids’ Knit Cap [Seria Yarn × Crochet]

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When it comes to heartfelt, handmade Christmas gifts, a classic choice has to be a knit hat.

For beginners, crochet is especially recommended—it’s easier to start than knitting with needles.

These days, you can also find a wide variety of yarns at 100-yen shop craft sections, which are great to use.

Thicker yarn makes it easier for beginners to crochet and gives the hat a charming, natural look with a cozy, chunky texture.

Adding a pom-pom to the top makes it even cuter! You can easily make one using a pom-pom/tassel maker from a 100-yen shop, so give it a try.

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Santa poncho with hood

[Santa Poncho] How to make children’s Christmas costumes

Santa poncho with hood

This is a Santa poncho with a hood, perfect for Christmas events at kindergartens and daycare centers.

Why not make it on a budget using large sheets of felt you can find at 100-yen shops? Another plus is that ponchos can be worn by children of a wide range of ages.

You make the poncho section and the hood separately, then sew them together at the neckline at the end.

Adding pom-poms to the tip of the hat and the ties makes it even cuter! Also, attaching snaps at the cuffs to fasten them will keep the poncho from flapping around and make it easier for your child to wear.

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