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[Handmade] Cute hat ideas you’ll want your baby to wear

When a baby is born, you want to get them lots of cute outfits and accessories, right?

Of course, there are plenty of adorable items available in stores, but why not take this opportunity to try making some by hand?

Hats, in particular, have charming styles that look especially good on babies, so handmade ones are highly recommended.

You can even make them during pregnancy as part of your preparations for the birth.

Here, we’re introducing a variety of handmade baby hat ideas.

You’re sure to find something you’ll want to try making.

Feel free to use these as inspiration!

[Handmade] Adorable Hat Ideas You’ll Want Your Baby to Wear (11–20)

Recommended for infants and toddlers! Easy construction paper Christmas hat

Easy: Making Christmas Hats with Construction Paper for Infants to Preschoolers
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.

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.

Make it big and you can wear it! An origami Santa hat

[Origami] How to fold and make a Santa Claus hat for Christmas
Make it big and you can wear it! An origami Santa hat

What kind of impression do you have of origami? Paper cranes? A fun pastime? In fact, origami is so popular that there’s even an organization called the Japan Origami Academic Society, and believe it or not, there’s a world championship too.

So how about making a Santa hat out of origami? Fold it small and it can become a Christmas decoration or a card accent; fold it large and you can actually wear it! There are tutorial videos, so even first-timers can feel at ease.

If you plan to wear it, using slightly thicker construction paper is recommended.

You could also make one from newspaper and decorate it with colored paper!

Quick and easy by rolling construction paper! Santa hat

Here’s how to make a Santa hat easily with construction paper! First, cut the paper into a cone to fit your head size.

Since you’ll attach a pom-pom to the tip, trim a tiny bit off the very top.

Tape the edge so it forms a cone.

Next, make a pom-pom with yarn.

You can also use a pom-pom maker from the dollar store, which is recommended.

Attach the finished pom-pom to the top with wood glue or similar adhesive.

Punch two holes along the brim of the hat and thread elastic through, adjusting it to fit your head.

Finally, decorate the brim with cotton to finish! Adding origami pieces or stickers for decoration is also cute.

How to knit a Santa hat for a baby

How to Crochet a Santa Hat for Babies (Part 1) [Crochet] Christmas ★ Harenatsu
How to knit a Santa hat for a baby

Let’s crochet a small Santa hat—perfect even as a baby costume—using a crochet hook and yarn.

We’ll start from the tip of the hat and gradually increase the width so it takes on the classic hat shape.

To keep the shape neat, pay close attention to which row the stitch counts change, and proceed accordingly.

The look will also vary depending on when you switch from red to white yarn, so it’s important to keep the finished design in mind as you work.

In conclusion

I introduced handmade hats for babies.

There’s an indescribable charm in the way a tiny face looks under a hat, isn’t there? Be sure to try making hats that moms and dads can enjoy.

Hats are also perfect for photo shoots.

Have your little one wear a favorite hat and capture some lovely keepsake photos.