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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 as a kindergarten teacher for 10 years and as an after-school childcare instructor for 7 years, then took a position as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I engaged in activities that introduced Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational activities, working with many children. Later, through freelance writing, planning, and editing at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and sharing. Drawing on the perspective cultivated in the field of education and my experience as an editor, I provide practical information with an emphasis on both input and output, mainly in areas related to music and children. My hobbies include instruments, singing, handicrafts, toys, drawing, traditional games, the outdoors, and books. My special skill is 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 Cute Collection of DIY Ideas (31–40)

Realistic reindeer antler hat

Simple craft: reindeer antler hat

Realistic reindeer antler hat

Speaking of Santa Claus’s important partner, it’s the reindeer, right? In this craft, we’ll make a reindeer hat that you can also use at a Christmas party.

Prepare some thick construction paper or cardstock.

Fold the paper in half, draw one side of the reindeer’s antlers on one half, then keep the paper aligned and cut so the pieces stay connected to form a hat that fits around the head.

Attach wire to the back of each antler to keep them steady—this is the key to making the reindeer antler hat look cool.

Try making this hat so you can transform into a reindeer!

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Party hats made from wrapping paper

Let's make Christmas hats with wrapping paper

Party hats made from wrapping paper

One of the main events of Christmas is exchanging gifts, right? In most cases, the presents are cutely decorated with wrapping paper.

What do you do with that wrapping paper? Some people may not find a use for it and end up throwing it away.

That’s why I’d like to share an idea: party hats made from wrapping paper.

You just fold it up and it’s done, so give it a try.

By the way, you can also make tiny hats and put them on stuffed animals for extra fun.

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Basic party hat

How to Make Party Hats [Birthday Party DIY]

Basic party hat

For those who want to make an original Christmas hat, using a simple handmade birthday hat as the base is a perfect idea.

First, make a cone out of construction paper in your favorite color, then add a yarn pom-pom to it.

That gives you a simple party hat.

After that, decorate it with Christmas-themed embellishments or draw on it as you like.

There’s a lot of creative freedom, so it could be fun to show each other your creations.

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Tree hat made with yarn

Let's make a Christmas tree hat

Tree hat made with yarn

Hats made with yarn feel extra warm and are perfect for the chilly Christmas season.

To make one, first cut paper into a fan shape to create the base of the hat.

Apply double-sided tape to the edge and in four evenly spaced vertical strips on the base.

By placing the tape evenly, the yarn will stay secure and be less likely to come off when you wrap it.

Choose your favorite yarn and wrap it from the top, making sure there are no gaps.

Once you’re done, secure the end with glue, then decorate it with craft pom-poms or sparkly beads to give it a festive Christmas look.

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Santa hat made with yarn

[Craft] It can be a tree too!? Let’s make and play with a Santa hat! 🎅🏻 [How to make yarn pom-poms by hand]

Santa hat made with yarn

This is a Santa hat that conveys the soft, gentle texture of yarn.

You can wear it as a hat or place it as an ornament on your Christmas tree—let’s make a versatile item! Roll a fan-shaped pattern into a cone and secure it with a stapler and tape.

Take three colors of yarn, tie them together, and wrap them around the pattern covered with double-sided tape.

When you finish wrapping, cut the yarn and stick the end on the inside to complete the hat.

To make the pom-pom to attach to the hat, wrap yarn around three fingers, tie it with another piece of yarn, cut through the loops with scissors, then trim to your desired length.

Glue the pom-pom to the hat and you’re done.

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Handmade Christmas hats! A collection of cute DIY ideas (41–50)

Reindeer Hat Made from a Paper Bag

[Christmas Craft] Super Easy: How to Make a Reindeer Hat (Nursery/Kindergarten)

Reindeer Hat Made from a Paper Bag

Matching with your child for Christmas! Here’s how to make a reindeer hat using a paper bag.

You’ll need a brown paper bag, brown paint, a brush, a palette, white/black/red construction paper, and glue.

First, put paint on your palm, make a handprint on the white paper, and cut out the handprint shape.

Next, turn the paper bag upside down so the bottom is on top, and glue the handprint cutouts to the left and right along the side creases.

Make a nose from the red paper and eyes from the white and black paper, then glue them onto the bag—and you’re done! If it doesn’t fit your head, make a slit at the back of the bag to adjust the size.

Have fun crafting with your child and enjoy a wonderful Christmas!

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Hand-knitted Santa hat

100-yen store yarn: A Santa hat that even beginners can easily crochet – crochet, Christmas

Hand-knitted Santa hat

For those who want a Christmas hat that will last a long time, a hand-crocheted Santa hat is also recommended.

This project involves using a crochet hook and yarn to make a hat in classic Santa colors.

Compared to hats made from construction paper, it feels better on the skin and is more durable.

It also has the unique warmth that only yarn can offer.

The stitch pattern is relatively simple, making it perfect even for people who aren’t used to knitting or crochet.

You can also add decorations, such as attaching a pom-pom, to suit your taste.

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