Pilgim's Hat for Girls
Kids can sport the epitome of 1600s style by making and wearing this Pilgrim hat for girls—a perfectly fashionable craft for Thanksgiving Day.
What you'll need:
- 12 by 18 inch white construction paper
- Glue
- Scissors
- Hole punch
- Yarn
How to make it:
- Fold the paper lengthwise back two inches to create the front opening. Crease well.
- Bend, without folding, the hat over the child's head so that the two shorter ends meet at each side of the child's jawline.
- Mark the paper with a pencil where it will meet a the child's jawline, then cut a slit about six inches from the end of the paper towards the head. Cut another slit about six inches from the other end in towards the head.
- Bending paper back in same position as if on child's head, fold the middle section down and hold.
- Fold one side over the middle section and glue in place.
- Fold the other side over the other two sections and glue in place.
- Place the hat on a flat surface with the face opening up. Place something like a heavy book on it to hold in place.
- Let dry.
- On each end, hole punch one hole in the turned over flap.
- Tie a piece of yarn to each hole.
- The child then puts the hat on and ties the yarn to hold it on her head.
- Cute as can be, and simple to make!
Tips:
This hat could also be made out of felt and used each year. You could use Velcro to hold the hat in place, and then lay it out flat for storage.
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