Kids can always have a reason to celebrate a fun and wacky holiday like “Make A Hat Day.” Today may not be an official holiday, yet kids must have a great time right now at school. Now, If you have kids who are either in preschool, kindergarten or elementary, I'm sure you are panicking now on what creative hat to sew them! I know how it feels to search frantically online for that perfect hat your kids will love. I usually end up in a dead end. While looking up for fantastic ideas this week, I rounded up my best choices so you will have to search no more. Read on and see these fun and practical hats which you can sew at home.
Celebrate Make A Hat Day With These DIYs For Kids
Practical Hats Made Easy
Make a Hat Day has always been celebrated in school. Although the originator is unknown, this is one way of teaching kids how to make a hat at the same time learn the value of the object. I could still vividly remember how I made a detailed three tiered cake hat for my little girl. It took me days I tell you, but the look on her face when she wore it was worth it. Kids can't contain their excitement when they love something!
So, without much ado, let's get started with these Make a Hat Day DIY ideas.
1. Hello Kitty Crocheted Hat
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My daughter and I are big fans of Hello Kitty! She's absolutely cute and adorable! So, this Hello Kitty worsted weight yarn hat is definitely number 1 my list!
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2. Fleece Monster Hat
Still remember the movie Monster Inc.? My kids and I loved it. I still remember how we used to watch it over and over again. I'm sure your kid will love this hat too.
3. T-shirt Hat
This is a basic hat that you can upcycle an old t-shirt. You can build this up by adding details to make it stand out in the crowd!
4. Reversible Bucket Hat
This reversible bucket hat is another basic hat that is open for a lot of possibilities. Just grab some embellishments, then glue or hand sew it on the hat, and your kid is ready to go.
5. Yo-yo Puff Wide Brimmed Hat
If you want a cute and practical hat, this Yo-yo hat is a great option. I made one for my daughter, and this has been one of her favorites especially on hot summer days. This is a perfect pair of her cute summer dress.
6. Ruffled Beanie Hat
You can come up with different styles with this beanie hat by using different fabrics. In fact, you can even use your scrap fabrics for this project so nothing goes to waste.
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7. Crochet Owl Hat
If your kids love the owls, this is a great option to knit for his or her “Make a Hat Day!” You can use different color combinations for this project, and you're sure that they'll always come out adorable.
8. Animal Hat and Scarf from a Hooded Towel
Now this is an absolutely a warm and cuddly hat! And not to mention that it is very easy to make! All you need is a hooded towel, a pair of scissors, and a dexterous hand to sew it all together.
9. Puffs and Bows Stitch Crochet Hat
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If you are aiming for a safe and cute hat that your little lady can use for other occasions, this classic puffs and bows stitch crochet hat is a safe choice. Check out how it is made and follow the easy tutorial.
10. Pixie Hat
Pixies have always been painted as these cute and magical creatures. Dress up your little kiddo as a pixie on a Make a Hat Day! There are two pixie hat styles in this tutorial you can choose from.
11. Crochet Bunny Hat
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You can't deny how this bunny rabbit hat will make your kid hop in happiness! Or, people will hop towards him because your baby just looks so cute! This is absolutely my favorite! It can be resized to any age and head size.
Running out of time? Why not make this easy peasy fleece hat from Fleece Fun and adorn it with horns, ears, leaves and whatever else you can think of!
So there you have it! All these hats are awesome, but like I said earlier, I have my personal favorite. How about you? Which of these Make a Hat Day tutorials you love the most? Let me know in the comments section!
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