Make It: Miniature Winter Hat Yarn Craft

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

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 an elementary school class party. With a few changes, here's my updated version of these sweet little yarn hats. This craft is an easy one to fit in even in the "busy-ness" of the holiday season. Give it a try!

Winter Hat Tree Ornament Tutorial

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Supply List 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 to complete this project.

How to Assemble Your Winter Hat Yarn Craft

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.

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?!

Why not 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:)

For more easy Christmas ornament craft ideas, try these:

Yarn Santa Ornament | Curled Wire Ornaments | Marbled Paper Ornaments

Thanks for stopping by today!

This easy winter ornament craft was originally shared with Landeelu readers on December 21, 2015.