January 21, 2016

Make It: Miniature Winter Hat Yarn Craft

Christmas ornaments are one of my favorite crafts, and this winter-themed one is no exception. Years ago I made a version of these little winter hat ornaments at a school class party. With a few changes, I shared this updated version on Landeelu last month. In case you missed it in the "busy-ness" of the holiday season, I'm sharing it here today.

Mini Winter Hat Ornaments for your Christmas Tree

Whether hung on the Christmas tree, topping a package, or strung together to make a winter garland, these miniature winter hats are an easy and inexpensive craft project for the whole family.

Winter Hat Christmas Ornament Tutorial

This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy.

Supplies Needed for Mini Winter Yarn Hats

Recycled cardboard tubes from toilet paper or paper towels
Yarn (I used this Lion Brand yarn assortment for the ornaments pictured.)
Small white pom-poms (.75 inch pom-poms used in pictured project)
Ornament hangers or ribbon

You will also need scissors, a ruler, and a hot glue gun.

How to Assemble Your Winter Hat Yarn Craft

Create a miniature winter hat ornament or package topper.

First, cut a ring from the cardboard tube. (I made mine 3/4-inch wide.)

Next, tie a 10-inch piece of yarn around the the cardboard ring using a lark’s head knot. Repeat until the cardboard ring is completely covered.

Once the cardboard ring is completely covered, use another piece of yarn to tie a knot around the ends as pictured.

Push the knotted ends back through the ring to create the hat shape.

Finish by hot-gluing a small pom-pom to the top and adding an ornament hanger or piece of ribbon for hanging.

Miniature Winter Hat Christmas tree Ornament Craft

Aren’t they cute? I love the versatility and the simplicity of this craft. Wouldn't they be cute adorning a centerpiece for any winter event? Maybe at a sledding party or even a ski team banquet?! Try making them in school or team colors and string a bunch for a fun and easy way to dress up a buffet, dessert table, or hot chocolate bar. Or, pair them with other winter-themed ornaments like these sled ornaments from Fireflies + Mud Pies or these popsicle stick skis found on Virginia Sweat Pea for another fun garland variation. The possibilities are endless:)